I loved this. It's a classic beach read (think Elin Hildenbrand) with great characters, a great setting, a great storyline and a satisfying ending. It is written from a perspective not my own so not only did I enjoy the story, I learned something new. Hope there will be more!

After reading Summer on the Bluffs by Sunny Hostin, I knew I was going to have to read the sequel.

This time, though, instead of taking place in the Oak Bluffs neighborhood of Martha's Vineyard, we're transported to a hidden community in Sag Harbor, or SANS (Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest & Nineveh). It also focuses on Ama's goddaughter Olivia Jones.

Olivia and her fiancé Anderson arrive in SANS and stay in the home that was gifted to her by her late godfather, Omar. She forges new friendships in the community, including Whitney, the wife of an ex-basketball player, Garrett, her sexy new neighbor and his adorable daughter Zora (who steals the show!), which causes friction between Olivia and Anderson.

In the midst of all this drama, a high-powered real estate developer threaten to force the residents to sell their properties, no matter the cost. Olivia and the residents vow to fight for their opportunity of remaining in their homes and living peacefully.

More family secrets come to light, and more tension than an episode of RHWOBH. I liked that we also got to catch up with Olivia's godsisters, Perry and Billie, albeit briefly.

This book is definitely ready-for-the-beach worthy.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Big fan of the author, was looking forward to her latest book especially after reading her first one last summer.
Enjoy the relationship structure, characters & family connections, as well as the setting.
Good summer entertaining read.

With great thanks to Book Club Girl & NetGalley for this e-ARC!

Unique focus compared to typical beach read. Many minor characters were not as well developed and were hard to keep track of when mentioned later in the book. Overall, enjoyable book.

Summer on Sag Harbor is more than just a beach read. It’s about being honest with yourself and Also being your best self.
Olivia moves to the beach and immediately gets involved with the community.
My feelings fluctuated about Olivia. At times I found her shallow and a bit cruel to Anderson, who wasn’t exactly honest himself.
The community spirit was high in the book and ultimately Olivia finds some truths, in fact more than she bargained.

A look at love and family ties during the start of the pandemic through 2021 with flashbacks to earlier years. It was hard to keep everyone straight. Some romance and loss. Nothing wowed me about this book.

Summer in Sag Harbor takes place in Oak Bluff, a predominately African American community, established in the 1600’s. This novel reminds the reader of the struggles of gentrification in an area others want for elaborate mansions rather than building upon the community residing in the area.

This story features a female protagonist searching for an identity that will define her love, her joy, her friendships and most importantly her place in her Black culture. Every day over the course of the summer brings her closer to her chosen path.

There was a bit of hypocrisy in this novel, especially when Olivia cheats on her fiancee but then wants be mad at Addy for cheating with Rich. Girl you are doing the same thing! I also felt the way she dragged her fiancée on was awful, but then I also got the impression we didn’t get the full story of his trips to NY and his secret texting. This was never fully flushed out. Overall, good story but it couldn’t used a bit more development.

Thank you William Morrow for the complimentary copy.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book ahead of its publication.
It is too soon after a depressing pandemic for me to read this book. I gave it a shot, but after the first 40 pages of masks, vaccinations, and paranoia, I can not bring myself to continue this book. I was very anal about keeping me and my family safe, and it was a time filled with anxiety, stress and sadness. I don't want to put myself back in that world, so I don't feel that I can give this book a fair review at this time.

Summer on Sag Harbor, by Sunny Hostin, is a quick, easy novel to read. Though it is the second in a series and I hadn't read the first, I still found Summer on Sag Harbor to be a cute summer read. Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.