The Darlings is a family drama that pulled me in quickly and held me close until the end. The characters were so well- developed, I was invested in their futures. The plot was not at all unique. A woman and her family gather for the youngest daughter’s wedding, but are visited by the estranged mother-in-law. Upon her surprise visit, she tells a shocking secret that had been kept for years and it rocks the family’s world. I enjoyed getting to know the Darlings, especially Tish. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Darlings are a family with standards. Wealthy, well educated, but not always likeable. When the family matriarch makes a momentous decision to share a divisive family secret on the eve of her youngest grand daughter's wedding, it leads to a very tense family week on the Cape. A great beach read if you like a little tension in your beach reading.

I absolutely loved reading this book. I was completely drawn into the topic and could not stop reading it.