Wow. I might have just found a new favorite author.
This book is about a girl, Holly, who travels to the US for the summer after her mom passes away. Her sister, Claire, is back in the UK when their cousin Jess receives an odd text from Holly’s phone. They know immediately that Holly didn’t send it, so Claire travels to where Holly has been staying in order to find her missing sister. The story is dual timeline between Holly in the days leading up to her disappearance, and Claire’s search for her sister. This story sucked me in immediately, a true “whodunnit,” I didn’t know who to trust, and I could not stop reading until I found out who did it! Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Holly Matthews leaves England to travel to the US to work in Martha’s Vineyard for the summer. Her sister Claire isn’t happy about Holly’s trip. And when Holly stops calling and responding to text messages, Claire is immediately alarmed and ends up traveling to Massachusetts in hopes of finding her sister. The book switches back and forth from the past to present day following the days up to Holly’s disappearance. Claire learns about the Slayton brothers, Bobby and Ryan, who are the local rich kids. Holly had been involved with both boys, but both claim to know nothing of her disappearance. Claire is fighting time and up against a police force and residents who don’t seem to be concerned about her missing sister. When she learns that another girl had gone missing and was found murdered years ago in the town, she is even more desperate to find Holly before it’s too late. I enjoyed this novel and although the end seemed a little far fetched to me, I think it was an overall good story. I gave the novel 3.5 stars.

The Summer Girl is a fast-paced, gripping suspense novel that dives into the world of the rich and untouchable on Martha's Vineyard. After her mother dies, Holly decides to spend the summer on Martha's Vineyard where she hopes to make new friends and have unforgettable adventures. However, a month into her summer, Holly goes missing, and her sister Claire if forced to travel from England to search for her. Claire soon finds herself deep into a world of wealth and power, where actions don't have consequences. The Summer Girl isn't necessarily a happy read, but it is very well-written and leaves the reader thinking about the characters and the story long after putting the book down. There are plenty of twists throughout the book leading to a big reveal at the end.
I haven't read anything by Jenny Blackhurst before; however, after reading The Summer Girl, I will definitely be reading her other books.

This starts out amazingly. I could not put it down. I was at work stealth reading.
I even sat in my car for a long period of time. There are so many little reveals and so much suspense. I wouldn't say this is a happy or comforting book at all. It feel raw but is beautiful.

I loved the ending.

When Claire’s best friend comes to her with concerns that Claire's sister Holly is in danger, she doesn't know what to think. Holly had traveled from England to Martha's Vineyard for the Summer and was living the a care-free summer life while working at a marina. She has no choice however, but to travel to the island to find her. Blackhurst creates a beautiful summer scene at the island which conflicts directly with the callous reception that the police and other locals show her when she arrives. No one seems to take Holly's disappearance seriously, even when Claire discovers that the mystery may be connected to an event 5 years ago. Who can she turn to for help? Can she find Holly before time runs out?

Great mystery, awesome sense of scene and atmosphere. Take a trip to Martha's Vineyard with this story and try and solve the mystery of The Summer Girl!
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After their mother's death, Claire's little sister Holly takes off to Martha's Vineyard in America, trying to distract herself by working and partying with her new friends. Then she goes missing and Claire gets a message that she knows wasn't sent by her sister. With nobody taking her seriously, Claire travels to Martha's Vineyard to try to find out what has happened to her sister. But who are the locals protecting? And is her sister's disappearance linked to the death of a girl who went missing five years ago?

A brilliant thriller that keeps you guessing and turning the pages until the shocking ending. A fantastic plot with great twists and turns. Loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

"The Summer Girl" is an enjoyable mystery/suspense novel set at Martha's vineyard. Jenny Blackhurst is an author you can trust for thrillers with plenty of twists and turns. Recommended for fans of Nicole Trope and Lisa Jewel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I could not put this book down, I finished it within 12 hours. Claire’s sister Holly has gone to Martha’s Vineyard for the summer and she quit answering any texts or calls from anyone, which is very unlike her. Claire ends up going to the vineyard to look for her over the course of a week or so. She encounters the rich, popular boys who get away with everything and starts digging into them and trying to find her sister. A lot of events involving a lot of shady people and friends transpire. About halfway through I had a feeling I may know what happened (which turned out to partially be true) but regardless, the last 25% really had you so enthralled and was overall unexpected. I really enjoyed this book and would absolutely read another book by this author. Thank you for the ARC opportunity!
I will post my review to Instagram and BookBub soon and add those links to the edited review!

If your looking for you next quick psychological thriller summer read, add The Summer Girl by Jenny Blackhurst now to your tbr! I could not stop turning the pages. This is my first book read by this author and will not be my last.
Thanks to netgalley for my early arc reading!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.
I absolutely love this book for beginning to end. There was a lot of mystery and supense and twists and turn.
I just felt myself wanting more and I never expected the end.
I also love hearing about Martha's Vineyard and it makes me wanting to go visit.

Claire's sister, Holly, has decided to live her best life after their mom has passed away. In a burst of spontaneity, she travels from England to Martha's Vineyard in America, with a job in the marina and a place to stay all lined up. But then Holly goes missing, and the local police department can't seem to be bothered to start an investigation. After all, Holly is a summer girl. They come and go from the island every year. But Claire knows her sister isn't like that and sets out to discover what happened to Holly by herself.

Martha's Vineyard, while occupied by residents all year round, is very much a rich kids' playground. During the summer, two brothers in particular, appear to be running the community. Bobby and Ryan suffer from the stereotypical rich kid syndrome, and seeing as they're related to the (in)famous Kennedy clan, they seem to be able to get away with anything as the local police turns a blind eye to their shenanigans.

Basically, you're never really in doubt of these brothers being guilty of something. It's just trying to figure out of what exactly, and whether or not they're somehow connected to Holly's disappearance. It's obvious that nobody in this community dares to stand up to them, somehow feeling it's a battle they will never be able to win. But their reluctance to do so, and the brothers' notion that they are untouchable, has devastating consequences. Holly isn't the first girl to go missing in Martha's Vineyard. There was another one five years ago, who was tragically found dead a few days later. Nobody was ever arrested. Is the same fate awaiting Holly?

'The Summer Girl' is not just about Holly's disappearance and what happened to her, or why. It is about dealing with such a sudden and unexpected event, going over and over the last words that were spoken. It is also about dealing with the crippling grief of losing a loved one, how trying to find out the truth can turn into an obsession and drive you nearly crazy. It is about finding a way to move on, hoping for some kind of closure, seeing justice served.

On the other hand, it is also shining a light on people's reluctance to get involved. Sometimes keeping your mouth shut is far worse than speaking out. If the residents had been more outspoken, if they'd had the backbone to face these brothers .... if, if, if. What might the outcome have been? The ultimate conclusion in 'The Summer Girl' is also immensely thought-provoking and could quite possibly make a fascinating topic for a book club discussion. It's remarkably difficult to decide if the right thing was done. I know, vague. You should read it, then you'll know what I'm talking about.

'The Summer Girl' was just right up my street. Great characters, even the cliché ones. A mystery to solve. Sometimes even surprisingly witty, definitely near the beginning of the story. Claire's chapters in the present were equally absorbing as Holly's which were set a few weeks earlier, as the reader discovers what happened in the lead-up to her disappearance. All this ending in a satisfying conclusion. 'The Summer Girl', for me, is Jenny Blackhurst at her absolute best.

"The Summer Girl" by Jenny Blackhurst presents a summer filled with unforgettable twists. Holly, Claire's younger sister, has been living a glamorous life on Martha's Vineyard, immersed in the world of wealthy locals and beach parties. However, when Holly mysteriously disappears, the indifference of the community, including the police, raises alarm bells for Claire. Despite receiving a message suggesting her sister is safe, Claire knows it couldn't have come from Holly.

Determined to uncover the truth, Claire must be willing to take risks. She questions who the locals are protecting and uncovers a connection to another girl who vanished five years earlier. As the suspense unfolds, Jenny Blackhurst's gripping tale entices readers into a web of secrets, deceit, and the lengths one sister is willing to go to find her missing sibling.

This is an absolute perfect to be treated, you cannot go wrong with this one, the setting is Martha's vineyard which I love, the descriptions are accurate to a t, and the characters are well-rounded and interesting, so if you're looking for a mysterious thriller to bring to the beach, lyou Netgalley& and the publisher for this Arc and exchange for an honest review

A great summer read.
Jenny Blackhurst is a very good author
She brings to life her characters and places and puts you firmly there
The story is set in the beautiful Martha's Vineyard in the summer
The setting is glorious and the young people having fun in the sun is perfect
Beneath all the sunshine, beauty and seeming endless days and fun filled nights, there lies a darkness
I highly recommend this as a summer mystery. A good bite to the tale
The sense of place is amazing. I could taste the sea air and feel the sun on my back

Thank you, NetGalley and Jenny Blackhurst, for allowing this book to be available prior Tom it’s release date. This book is well worth staying up half the night to finish reading because I couldn’t let go. The plot was amazing and the ending came out of nowhere. Fantastic characters with the sassiest and best remarks ever. Don’t miss this book!

This is perfect for a quick suspense beach read. The beginning started off a bit slow and then ramped up at the end. The ending was a bit predictable but the storyline still kept my attention throughout the book.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

This book had me in tears on occasion. I got so invested in the lives of the characters. They were described well so you could almost imagine them and the setting. It didn't take long to read as the plot kept moving with a big twist near the end. I will be recommending this book to my daughters as I think they will love it!

I really enjoyed the author's previous novels The Girl Who Left and The Hiking Trip so was really looking forward to reading The Summer Girl.
I absolutely loved the setting on Martha's Vineyard, the author brought the island to life and portrayed the entitlement of many of the summer residents. However I did feel that the plot lacked originality and the quality of the writing did not match the author's previous two novels. A disappointing read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

She thought her younger sister going off to Martha’s Vineyard was a stupid idea, but Claire never expected that Holly would go missing. Urged by her cousin, Jess, to call the police, Claire only finds them to be lazy and unhelpful. Her sister is 22, an adult, just a girl enjoying her “freedom”. The only way Claire’s going to know Holly is actually okay is if she makes the three-thousand mile journey to America herself. So she does.

But if she thought the police were no help, they’re nothing compared to Holly’s boss and coworkers. No one wants to tell Claire anything, and whatever information she does get out of people wildly contradicts itself. Does no one actually know what happened to Holly, or is everyone just trying to cover up some dark, ugly truth about Claire’s little sister?
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What a wild ride Blackhurst took me on! A foreign girl’s disappearance at a popular American vacation spot that’s being covered up by Kennedy cousins? Please say no more—I’m already hooked and need to know more! But the secrets Claire uncovered all the way were all so addicting to get to the truth of, and the way Blackhurst wove everything together at the end left my heart pounding. this was incredibly heartbreaking but the suspense kept me anchored to the end. No surprise I’m recommending this one!

Martha's Vineyard, a beachside playground where rich entitled young men believe they are above the law. Holly travels there to get a summer job and try to get her life on track after the death of her mother. She gets a summer job and makes a friend, Emmy. Back home in the UK her sister and cousin start to worry that she hasn't been in touch apart from an odd text which doesn't ring true. So her sister Claire decides to follow her to Marthata's Vineyard, having tried, unsuccessfully to get the police over there to treat her as a missing person. She discovers that another young girl went missing 5 years ago. An enjoyable novel but the ending was rather unbelievable.