I wanted to love this book, but it was honestly too far fetched for me. I just didn't believe the story line and gave up. I loved Hilderbrand years ago, but she has lost her touch.

Hollis Shaw’s life seems picture-perfect. She’s the creator of the popular food blog Hungry with Hollis and is married to Matthew, a heart surgeon. But after she and Matthew get into a heated argument one snowy morning, he leaves for the airport and is killed in a car accident. The cracks in Hollis’s perfect life—her strained marriage and her complicated relationship with her daughter, Caroline—grow deeper. owever, she stumbles upon an interesting idea: a “Five-Star Weekend.” This is where one woman organizes a trip for her best friend from each phase of her life: her teenage years, her twenties, her thirties, and midlife—she decides to host her own Five-Star Weekend on Nantucket. he Five-Star Weekend brings together a diverse cast of characters, each with their own trials to overcome. Tatum navigates a challenging dynamic with the prickly Dru-Ann, Hollis’s college confidante, whose successful career is under threat. Brooke confronts marital turmoil as revelations of her husband’s workplace affair surface yet again. Amidst this intricate web of lives, Gigi, an enigmatic stranger, emerges from the shadows, surprising everyone with her remarkable grace and a treasure trove of secrets.And don’t worry. There’s romance too! Tatum’s husband orchestrates an unexpected reunion with Jack Finigan, Hollis’s first love, rekindling old emotions.

I love this wonderful storyline and all of Elin’s novels! She always puts interesting twists in her beach novels. I enjoy the flavor and culture that she includes as a long-time resident of Nantucket. I am looking forward to reading Elin’s final novel next year.

Another great read of Nantucket life by Elin Hilderbrand! I love the setting, amazing food descriptions and characters.
Although I prefer the characters and relationships in The Blue Bistro and The Hotel Nantucket, this book is another fun read.

I love Elin Hilderbrand books and this one was no exception. I loved the story of friends getting together years later for a girls weekend. I loved the dual POV's and each characters story and how they were all woven together. If you enjoy stories about female friendships, grab this book!

"The Five-Star Weekend" is another great beach read by Elin Hilderbrand. I love how she can sweep you away on a dreamy summer vacation. This novel had me caught up in the drama of the characters and the main character's reconnection. I would highly recommend "The Five-Star Weekend" and anything written by Hilderbrand.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for my digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

Once again, Hilderbrand creates the perfect summer read! Following the sudden death of her husband, social media famous Hollis Shaw decides to create a "Five Star Weekend" by inviting four friends (from four different stages of of her life) to spend a weekend away with her in Nantucket. In true Elin fashion, this book was full of characters with rich complex backstories. Each woman embarks on her own self-discovery journey, has so much depth about them. This will make for an excellent beach read pick for readers seeking something fun and enjoyable with a bit of emotional substance.

Another charming summer read from Hilderbrand. You can't go wrong with the setting, food descriptions, relationship drama, and general Nantucket vibes/intrigue! I will follow Hilderbrand wherever she leads!

Influencer Hollis Shaw gathers friends from each era of her life for an unforgettable weekend in Nantucket after the unexpected death of her husband. The weekend is not without its own issues as each woman has struggles of their own.

This was an interesting read and it made me reflect on my friendships and potentially the friends I would choose from each era of my life.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for this ARC.

I'm a HUGE Elin Hilderbrand fan, so I was beyond excited to get an ARC for her book. I'm sad to say it is not one of my favorites and does not earn 5 stars from me.

She is a wonderful storyteller and summer does not feel complete without one of her novels.

The Five-Star Weekend was 3.5 stars for me. It was good but not one of my favorites by Hilderbrand.

What can you say about Elin Hilderbrand but she truly knows her readers and her brand. THE FIVE-STAR WEEKEND did not and could not disappoint. Nantucket in the sunshine, heart break, elegant hostess, secrets, friendship, foes, long lost loves, and a social media star all in one book? Yes please. It felt current, it was a total page turner, and it felt like I was on vacation which is where I need to be right now.
Love her books and am amazed how consistent she can be!! This is a good one.

This title sold very well in our store, as all of Elin's titles do. But, this was one that was not a fan favorite. Customers struggled with unlikable character and felt like the story was superficial.

Hilderbrand books are like a cozy blanket. You know what you're going to get and they rarely disappoint. Nantucket comes alive on the pages and the characters do too.

I loved this book so much! I have been reading Elin Hilderbrand’s books for years, whenever she has a new book out, I am sure to pick it up! I loved the idea for this story and how well done it was. This is a very character driven book, each of the character are very well developed, and bring all the drama with them! This is the perfect book if you love summer dramas, character driven novels, and are a foodie! I recommend checking it out next summer!

As always, Elin Hilderbrand delivered another perfect beach read. There were some wonderful twists and turns throughout the story, and the characters were all enjoyable.

Exactly what I expect, and love, from Hilderbrand. This one had intrigue in it, and I kept turning the pages to see what would happen next.

Classic Elin Hilderbrand. A good summer read for a summer-like weekend.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

An outstanding novel of strong women and female friendships. One of my favorite Hilderbrand’s for sure.

Classic Hilderbrand wonder on Nantucket. I was particularly moved by the food descriptions in this one and while I didn't love it, I had a great time reading it as always.

Vintage Elin Hilderbrand, what a treat. Five-Star weekends among women friends are sure to become a thing. Please don't stop writing these Nantucket novels, Elin!