A really interesting story! Nothing like what I expected it to be. A lot of plot twists which keeps you entertained.

Always look forward to Jennifer Weiner's books and this one did not disappoint! Perfect book to throw in your beach bag or read at the pool.
The story will suck you right in and hold your attention, but it is light enough to read during a global pandemic.
Just the right blend of light and Substance.
I highly recommend!!

Daphne has not been in touch with her former BFF Drue since a falling out in college. Dru was the beautiful, wealthy and popular girl who allowed Daphne into her circle in 6th grade. Daphne, insecure in her plus size body, was grateful for any tidbits of attention that Dru would throw her way. Their big blow out actually spurred Daphne on to become an influencer through her Instagram blog. So when Dru shows up out of the blue and asks Daphne to be her maid of honor, she accepts against her own better judgement. The lavish Cape Cod wedding will be the perfect place to gather more followers and sponsors for Instagram! Daphne even finds a handsome wedding guest who seems very into her. But after night of passion, Daphne wakes up to find a body in the hot tub. Everyone is a suspect and Daphne is determined to find the murderer, and the man who swept her off her feet. A fabulous beach read!!

Plenty twists that you won’t see coming. This is the perfect summer escape. A fun book that flies by.

I’m a big fan of Jennifer Weiner. Big Summer was a great summer read. It would be perfect to read at the beach! It had romance, murder, mystery, beach settings, and fun Instagram influencer details.

If you are looking for a great summer read that has depth, this is your book! This is a story of friendship, a commentary on our Instagram influenced culture, and a mystery that slowly winds its way through the plot; it is highly entertaining, and it provides the escape that many of us are looking for right now. Thank you to NetGalley for the copy of this e-book!

I enjoyed this book and finished it quickly. A perfect book to bring to the beach (or your backyard) with a cocktail to escape for a bit.

Big Summer started off a little slow for me, I didn't think it was going to be fore me, and then I got to part two. The last 2/3 of the book I read in a day! There was some mystery and a little bit of detective who done it (and I was guessing wrong!!). Big Summer is fun, and perfect for summertime reading!!

if you are looking for a fun, beach read...big summer fits the bill. jennifer wiener doesn't disappoint.

Wow! I devoured this book! This was my first read by Jennifer Weiner, and it did not disappoint! I received an E-arc from Netgalley. The story follows Daphne Berg and her complicated friendship with Drue Cavanaugh who reunite after a falling out years ago that helped shape Daphne’s future. The book really kicks off at the midway point though when a major plot twist occurs. I totally wasn’t expecting the turn of events and was along for the ride the rest of the way. The story is well rounded and satisfying. It really brought into perspective that not everything you see on social media is as it seems. It also revolves around the value of friendship and forgiveness. Such a great read! Highly recommend!

I thought this book was better than her last book! It was full of all the things that make a Jennifer Werner book stand out. It has humor, mystery, romance, danger and relatable characters that the reader grows to love!
Ultimately, it has an important message about friendship, authenticity and self love. I highly recommend the book, I really enjoyed it!

I have adored Jennifer Weiner's books since she wrote "Good in Bed" in 2001. I can honestly say that "Big Summer" is by FAR my favorite book she has penned and will be in my top choices for 2020. The things we've come to expect from Weiner, like vivid pictures drawn out eloquently, heart-felt and well-crafted characters, and creative storylines continued in this read. The twist in the middle I didn't see coming AT ALL. I loved it. My heart ached for Daphne as she grew up, struggling with her body image. I saw myself and so many other women in those scenes. We all have our flaws and issues, and Weiner knows exactly how to verbalize them, to make the world see what it's like to struggle as an overweight woman. It's needed as our society grapples with weight as we've generations never had before, along with social media everywhere you look.
This book was a mix of my favorite genres mystery and romance - definitely not too risqué, but also included a huge murder mystery midway that hooked me just when I couldn't see where the story was going. Jennifer Weiner has done it again. I predict "Big Summer" will be a big deal this 2020 pandemic summer!!

Big Summer is the perfect book to pull you out of your quarantine reading slum! Jennifer Weiner's newest book is everything you expect a chick-lit beach read to be and more. Weiner tackles topics of family, friendships, mean girls, body image, and social media presence without heavy handed moralizing.

This is such a great story of growth and learning to lobe yourself. Daphne Berg is a plus-sized influencer. It has taken her years to learn to love herself and her body and those years include plenty of torment from her middle/high school bestie, the glamorous Dru Cavanaugh. Once in college, Daphne learns her self worth and distances herself from Dru. One day Dru shows up out of the blue to ask Daphne to be in her wedding to reality star Stuart Lowe. Because Daphne has a heart of gold -- and because let's face it, it is good for her business as an influencer to be photographed with someone like Dru - Daphne agrees to the wedding duties. Although Dru's life seems glamorous, things are not always what they seem. After a tragedy on the wedding day, Daphne resolves to solve the mystery. This book shows the importance of self-love and true friendship -- and of course it involves a little romance. Excellent summer read! Perfect for the beach or pool!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. Excellent commentary on what's going on in the world, great relationships between the characters, back and forth in time....and then more that I don't want to give away! Flew through it. Amazing.

I was given this book as an arc by Atria Books and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the book!

Six years ago a fight ended the friendship between Daphne and Drue. Now Drue is coming back into Daphne’s life with a favor to ask. She wants Daphne to be in her wedding.

Three and a half stars. Drue to me was more of a bully to everyone than a friend and she at first was definitely not likable. Daphne was very relatable to any woman who has ever felt insecure about their bodies. At the end of part one the plot twist got me I definitely didn’t see it coming. This was overall a very good book. However I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending just because I feel like it was a little cheesy.

You will enjoy this if you’ve like Weiner’s lighter books and if you liked Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple. Has an interesting social media angle too. Good summer beach read! Probably would have been 3.5 stars for me but I rounded up :)

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

Absolutely adored this read. Of all of the books I've read during this difficult time, Big Summer has been my favorite. The story addresses and explores some very relevant issues related to women and Weiner brilliantly weaves these issues into the mystery and love story. The characters were so relatable and the plot twists kept on coming. 10/10 recommend for a summer read!

This book was thought provoking, exciting, fun, modern and sexy! It’s women’s fiction and a suspenseful mystery too! It’s like getting a two for one.

Our main character is Daphne Berg who is a plus size social media influencer who has finally after years of being bullied, attacked, shamed and pitied. Daphne’s social media following has grown steadily as he learns to love herself and her body.

A phone call from Drue, one of Daphne’s nemesis, who made high school a living hell, begs Daphne to be a part of her wedding party and the years’ most celebrated wedding to be featured in Vogue. Daphne remembers the trauma but also knows that being in this wedding will increase her social media influence.

What happens next in Cape Cod is what you have to read about. I tried not to read to much about this book so that you can experience for yourself Weiner’s brilliance in unfolding the story to completely change the atmosphere and add that surprising element I found that made this such an enjoyable read!

I started this book just over two weeks ago and I had only read 24% of this book before I decided I could not read any more. (For comparison sake, if I am hooked, I will stay up until 5am and devour the book over several days.)

I was not particularly hooked by Daphne or her position as an influencer for social media. Drue irked me ever since she met Daphne in school and started stealing pieces of her food. What kind of person needs to ask for money from the new student when she comes from money? Yet, time and time again Daphne went back to Drue. The fact that Daphne was worried about what her roommate would think about Daphne being asked to be a bridesmaid speaks volumes over the unhealthy relationship.

This was my first Jennifer Weiner book and I was not particularly impressed. I will give another one of her books a read to see if I can get hooked.

Thank you to Jennifer Weiner, the publisher, and NetGalley for this complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.