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Lina & June: A Novel
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Expected 8 Dec 26From the author of Adelaide comes a bittersweet, deeply felt story that follows the start and unraveling of a seemingly unbreakable bond between two young women.
Lina and June’s friendship shouldn’t make sense. June has her future planned to a T; Lina takes life day by day, party by party. June’s dreams are color-coded and neatly filed, while Lina's are even too big for New York City, where she and June are students at the same university. But after a messy night out throws the two girls together, it seems like nothing can tear them apart.
Until June’s health takes an unexpected turn for the worse.
Until Lina jets off to Paris, leaving her best friend behind.
As Lina and June’s once-intertwined lives veer off on separate paths, they’re on their own to figure out how to fix their severed bond—and decide if it’s even worth repairing—or risk running out of time completely.
Are some heartbreaks too big to patch?
Lina and June’s friendship shouldn’t make sense. June has her future planned to a T; Lina takes life day by day, party by party. June’s dreams are color-coded and neatly filed, while Lina's are even too big for New York City, where she and June are students at the same university. But after a messy night out throws the two girls together, it seems like nothing can tear them apart.
Until June’s health takes an unexpected turn for the worse.
Until Lina jets off to Paris, leaving her best friend behind.
As Lina and June’s once-intertwined lives veer off on separate paths, they’re on their own to figure out how to fix their severed bond—and decide if it’s even worth repairing—or risk running out of time completely.
Are some heartbreaks too big to patch?
320 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication December 8, 2026
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About the author
Genevieve Wheeler
3 books941 followersGenevieve Wheeler (she/her) is an American writer and communications director. Her bylines have appeared in publications like VICE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, Bustle, Business Insider, and POPSUGAR, with her work and words cited in The New York Times, Vox, the BBC, Jezebel, and beyond. She holds an MA in marketing communications from the University of Westminster in London and a BS in advertising from Boston University. Genevieve currently lives in London with her husband their very cuddly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Nellie.
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January 7, 2026Adelaide is one of my favorite novels can't wait to read this follow-up!
April 29, 2026
Genevieve’s Adelaide is one of my favorite books and she delivered again with Lina & June. This novel explores the rollercoaster of friendships, the ups and downs, and the reality that is growing apart from people you love. Lina and June are two women who meet during their education at NYU. We watch as their relationship grows and dissolves, in and out, through life changes, boys, jobs, and more. It’s one of those books where you do see elements of your own friendships and maybe that’s what makes it so lovable. Of course it wouldn’t be a Genevieve Wheeler book if it didn’t have me crying (and whilst on an airplane at that). A beautiful reminder to treat the ones you love with love. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC!
May 6, 2026
Lina and June. 2.75 ⭐️
Meeting your future best friend at a frat party while so drunk you end up vomiting on yourself and having to be taken to the hospital for a concussion and intoxication… and yet you still end up best friends. They should be able to handle any problem thrown their way and a lot of problems were thrown their way.
I feel like every girl wants a friend. Someone that becomes like a sister to them. Someone that they can be completely themselves around. No judgement.
I dont know if this is going to be edited in the final copy but there was no “ “ conversations just happened. Hey there June said. Instead of “hey there,” June said. That took some getting used to. Also the amount of — those were very distracting. It seemed like every paragraph had an — and it just didn’t seem necessary to add in all those extra adverbs.
The characters and idea were decent but the writing style was lacking for me.
“Thank you, Lina said. For the clothes, the directions; for staying by her side, despite being a complete and utter stranger.”
“ In another life, and under different circumstances, it’s possible—likely, even—that Lina and June’s paths never cross. That they remain students at NYU, one year apart, with different majors and friend groups and extra-curriculars—their academic and social calendars never thrusting them into the same shared space. But, in this life, it begins like this….”
Thank you to netgalley for this digital copy all opinions are my own.
Meeting your future best friend at a frat party while so drunk you end up vomiting on yourself and having to be taken to the hospital for a concussion and intoxication… and yet you still end up best friends. They should be able to handle any problem thrown their way and a lot of problems were thrown their way.
I feel like every girl wants a friend. Someone that becomes like a sister to them. Someone that they can be completely themselves around. No judgement.
I dont know if this is going to be edited in the final copy but there was no “ “ conversations just happened. Hey there June said. Instead of “hey there,” June said. That took some getting used to. Also the amount of — those were very distracting. It seemed like every paragraph had an — and it just didn’t seem necessary to add in all those extra adverbs.
The characters and idea were decent but the writing style was lacking for me.
“Thank you, Lina said. For the clothes, the directions; for staying by her side, despite being a complete and utter stranger.”
“ In another life, and under different circumstances, it’s possible—likely, even—that Lina and June’s paths never cross. That they remain students at NYU, one year apart, with different majors and friend groups and extra-curriculars—their academic and social calendars never thrusting them into the same shared space. But, in this life, it begins like this….”
Thank you to netgalley for this digital copy all opinions are my own.
May 7, 2026
𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘢 & 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦
𝘣𝘺 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳
𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 12/08/2026
Lina and June met in NY attending college in 2012 at a Halloween party , and were thick as thieves from
Day 1.
June is the serious steady friend who’s grounded , Lina on the other hand was the friend who “if it was going to happen , it happens to her.
(I understand that lifestyle way to much 🫣)…
June didn’t drink , Lina did. June had a life plan, Lina was a dreamer.
However opposite they were they loved each other and had each other’s backs throughout college and after.
June has a stready job after graduating and begins to feel a little off, after visiting the doctors and have an exploratory surgery she is dealt a hand no one would ever like to receive.
But this is where friendship can be tricky - how do you watch your wild , carefree , healthy friend live her life while your days may be numbered ? It can harbor resentment and bring up things from the past that has no business here in the future
Reading this book made me really miss having close friends! Hug your besties👯♀️❤️
4.5 ⭐️𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕊
#smpinfluencer #smpearlyreaders
#genevievewheeler #linaandjune #bookrecommendations #stmartinpress#macmillianpublishing
#grabthetissues
𝘣𝘺 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳
𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 12/08/2026
Lina and June met in NY attending college in 2012 at a Halloween party , and were thick as thieves from
Day 1.
June is the serious steady friend who’s grounded , Lina on the other hand was the friend who “if it was going to happen , it happens to her.
(I understand that lifestyle way to much 🫣)…
June didn’t drink , Lina did. June had a life plan, Lina was a dreamer.
However opposite they were they loved each other and had each other’s backs throughout college and after.
June has a stready job after graduating and begins to feel a little off, after visiting the doctors and have an exploratory surgery she is dealt a hand no one would ever like to receive.
But this is where friendship can be tricky - how do you watch your wild , carefree , healthy friend live her life while your days may be numbered ? It can harbor resentment and bring up things from the past that has no business here in the future
Reading this book made me really miss having close friends! Hug your besties👯♀️❤️
4.5 ⭐️𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕊
#smpinfluencer #smpearlyreaders
#genevievewheeler #linaandjune #bookrecommendations #stmartinpress#macmillianpublishing
#grabthetissues
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April 30, 2026Adelaide has stuck with me since I read it so I was eager to read Wheeler's follow up! I find her writing to be full of heart. The friendship in this book reminded me of the female friendships represented in both Firefly Lane and my Brilliant Friend. Lina and June's friendship and traditions were memorable. This is a coming of age story about their friendship and growth together and apart across varies locations and phases of life.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I enjoyed the character development, but some of what happened in the book felt very unrealistic. Dialogue is written in italics instead of quotes. I never felt immersed in the story, more like an observer.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Very well written book showing the ins and outs of friendships and family.
Thanks to Goodreads giveaway I’m able to provide my honest rating and review.
Thanks to Goodreads giveaway I’m able to provide my honest rating and review.
April 29, 2026
Lina and June meet in college in New York City, and the story follows their friendship across the years as their lives slowly begin to move in different directions. It’s a story about friendship, identity, love, and the quiet ways relationships change as we grow into different versions of ourselves.
This is such a character-driven novel, and I was invested from start to finish. I feel like we don’t get to read about friendships like this enough—complex, flawed, real friendships that aren’t always easy but matter so much. I could relate to parts of both Lina and June, even though I’ve never had a friendship quite like theirs. Wheeler has this ability to make you feel seen in ways you didn’t expect.
Also… the sense of place was incredible. NYC and Paris felt vivid and lived-in, like I was right there alongside them.
This is a five-star read that will stay with me for a long time. If you love character-driven stories about friendship, identity, and what it means to grow alongside (or apart from) the people you love—this is for you. Fans of Adelaide especially should take note.
Thank you St. Martin's Press for the early copy.
This is such a character-driven novel, and I was invested from start to finish. I feel like we don’t get to read about friendships like this enough—complex, flawed, real friendships that aren’t always easy but matter so much. I could relate to parts of both Lina and June, even though I’ve never had a friendship quite like theirs. Wheeler has this ability to make you feel seen in ways you didn’t expect.
Also… the sense of place was incredible. NYC and Paris felt vivid and lived-in, like I was right there alongside them.
This is a five-star read that will stay with me for a long time. If you love character-driven stories about friendship, identity, and what it means to grow alongside (or apart from) the people you love—this is for you. Fans of Adelaide especially should take note.
Thank you St. Martin's Press for the early copy.
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