What I Liked:
I thought the magical realism worked really well. The presence of ghosts and other impossible things is explained in such a thoughtful way that it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. Adding the mystical dimension made the story of a teen girl, June, she realizes her family and childhood weren’t nearly as perfect as she thought more engaging.
What Bothered Me:
As should be expected in a Young Adult novel, there was a lot of young people making poor decisions, but it certainly made the plot more interesting.
Overall:
If you enjoy young adult, are a fan of folk tales, and believe in the possibility of ghosts and spirits, you should read A Million Junes. I picked this book up because I wanted to read Emily Henry’s backlist. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than anticipated because Young Adult is not my favorite, but it drew me in with mystery of what could have possibly happened between these two families to cause a rift to last for generations.
