The ultimate summer beach read! This may be one of Elin’s best books yet! Absolutely fell in love with the main character. Lots of character development, both likable and unlikable characters. Couldn’t put this one down!

It is with a heavy heart that I write this review. For many years I looked forward to reading a new Nantucket book by Elin Hilderbrand. Each summer I was transported to a tiny island off the Atlantic. The descriptions of the people, businesses and shoreline are so vivid in my mind, I feel like I have been there - even though I have yet to actually step foot off the ferry.

But alas, after reading this very aptly-titled book Swan Song, the most important piece of the story comes in the acknowledgments: Elin is retiring from writing her summer books, therefore this book is indeed her Swan Song. I enjoyed the storyline, even if some of the characters didn't fully work for me, but I embraced it because so many of the residents of Nantucket made an appearance. As usual, it was a good beachy summer read, especially if you are a fan.

Another great book by Elin Hildebrand! Old characters from previous novels makes it fun but it can be read as a stand alone book. Recommend.

This was okay, it started off feeling like a knock-off version of big little lies, but it did improve from there. i didn't love any of the characters, and i'm not the biggest fan of this narration style. but overall, the setting trumps all else and it was an enjoyable read.

This is Elin’s literal Swan Song, as she’s gone on record saying she will not for the foreseeable future write anymore books set on Nantucket. I’ll be honest and say I liked her last book more, actually felt it harkened back to her earliest novels, but this was a fun summer read. I love how she can gently lampoon the people who sumner on Nantucket, yet not offend them. I also appreciated her LGBQT advocacy. Dive right in, you won’t be disappointed. Recommended for all public libraries.

Is it even summer without an Elin Hilderbrand novel? It definitely isn't for me! This is the last Nantucket beach book that she will write and I think that it is a winner.

No one develops a character like Hilderbrand does and Swan Song's characters are no exception. The island, sights, and restaurants are so vivid that I definitely want to visit Nantucket. There are so many Easter eggs in this novel. I also love that there was a mystery in the story. Highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the advanced digital copy of the book. Is

Elin Hilderbrand's final Nantucket book did not disappoint! I tried to read slowly, because I didn't want it to be over, but I ended up devouring it.

Nantucket's Chief of Police Ed Kapenash is retiring! But of course he can't retire peacefully - during the last weeks of being chief, a wealthy new couple moves to the island and starts all kinds of drama.

Swan Song is a standalone book, but if you're a reader of Elin's, you'll love reading about all your favorite characters from previous books.

Could it truly be Elins last Nantucket read? If so, she’s truly finished with a great story. This one is stand-alone but brings characters together from many of her past books. If you’re an Elin fan, you’ll definitely recognize the characters and even get to know a few of them better in this story!

I haven’t read too many Elin Hilderbrand books, but the books that I have read have been very enjoyable (The Five-Star Weekend being a favorite). Swan Song was no exception. Supposedly, this is the author’s last book of her Nantucket novels. And this book is certainly her own personal swan song. I loved the setting (I now want to go to Nantucket), the characters (the chief was a personal favorite) and the mystery that unfolds throughout the book. It’s the perfect beach read (actually, in my case, cruise read). I can’t wait to go back and read the other books in this series.

I knew this book was going to be great because every book I've read by Elin Hilderbrand is an amazing story. Whether you're crying along with the characters, or cheering them on you're enjoying yourself until the last page.

I look forward to the newest Elin Hilderbrand book each summer. They make great vacation reads. When I saw this was available through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review I jumped on it. I will admit, I put off reading Swan Song not wanting it to be the end of an era. I loved, loved, loved it! The story kept me wanting more and I loved seeing more of the characters I've read about in the past (Blonde Sharon and the Chief) I didn't want it to end.

Swan Song
Coco was working as a bartender on the island of St. John’s in the Caribbean when she met Bull and Leslee Richardson. The Richardsons told her they were looking to buy a large estate in Nantucket and offered her a job as a personal assistant.
When Coco arrived in Nantucket she discovered that the Richardsons’ house was not ready and she had nowhere to stay until they moved into the place. Kacey, the daughter of the Chief of Police, met Coco as the ferry terminal. She heard of the dilemma facing Coco and suggested Coco stay with her family until the Richardsons needed her.
Kacey had left her job as a NICU nurse in San Francisco after a bad breakup. Among the people Leslee befriended was Amanda, the wife of Chief of Police, and soon the couple were invited to parties with the Richardsons.
As soon as the Richardsons moved into the estate on the water, they began throwing elaborate parties and inviting their newly made friends.
Leslee had a rule that her employees could not become romantically involved but Coco and Lamont, the captain of their yacht, ignored the rule and started sleeping together.
Bull seemed affable but Leslee was brash & a flirt. As the summer progressed, she made enemies on the island.
While the couple was entertaining on their yacht one night, their house went up in flames. Coco had been working on the boat but disappeared after the fire was discovered. A massive search was made for Coco and also an investigation into the cause of the fire began.
This is a classic Elin Hilderbrand book with a look at the lifestyles of the wealthy residents of Nantucket. The characters are interesting and you will want to know what happens to each of them at the end of the book.
The author claims that this is her final book set on the island of Nantucket. She has written 32 other books about life on Nantucket.
I received this ARC from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Swan Song is the "last" Nantucket novel by summer beach queen, Elin Hilderbrand. She's supposedly not going to write another novel with this setting but we'll see...

This one features a few characters from past books as well as a couple new ones. We have Coco who has been hired to work as a personal concierge for a newly arrived Nantucket couple. This couple is determined to win over the hearts of the citizens of Nantucket no matter what it takes or how much they have to spend. This all leads up to a fire, a missing person, and a police chief who thought he'd be retiring without one more big case.

Read and enjoy!

When the Richardson's move into the 15 million dollar house on the island and begin throwing extravagant parties, the people of Nantucket are enamored. But as time goes on and Leslee and Bull's true colors start to show, they start to make some enemies. Their assistant, Coco, is one of them, but can not pass up the money she is making. When at the end of one of the parties the house goes up in flames and Coco is missing, lives are turned upside down.

I know I am late to the party, but this was my first book by this author! Her writing style took me a little getting used to, but ultimately I was a fan and will pick up a few more of her books to try out. The Richardson's were great villains of the book because they were just charming enough to captivate people and hold their interest. I loved Kacy- I thought she was so relatable, especially in her relationship with Isla and jealousy. I was so happy with how things ended for her.

Thank you NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I am late to the party of discovering Elin Hilderbrand. I really loved Swan Song. A mysterious rich couple move to Nantucket into a very talked about house. They throw parties that everyone wants to be invited to, but who are they? Where did they come from? The local police chief just days away from retirement finds himself in the middle of mayhem and possible murder.

Another wonderful book by Ms Hilderbrand

I think I have read all of Elin Hilderbrand's books and Swan Song does not disappoint. It is an interesting contrast of 'old timers' vs the 'come from aways', with a very interesting mystery. Lots of pointers to previous books. Highly recommended.

Thank you to the publisher who lent me an e-arc via netgalley. This review is optional and my own opinion.

Hilderbrand is the queen of the beach read for a reason. Her books are always pure entertainment, and this one lived up to that. This had a mystery element that was so fun and kept me intrigued. I still have so much of her backlist to read, but even with the books I have read, I recognized so many characters throughout and loved all of their cameos and life updates. So fun, loved it, and the audiobook narration was amazing!

Thanks to Little Brown and Company and NetGalley for the DRC, and to Libro.fm for the ALC.

Another hit by one of the best!

I am a huge Elin Hilderbrand fan, and I am so glad that I loved her latest book, Swan Song, since it was the last one she wrote before retiring. I have a feeling it won't be her last book, though.

Swan Song is the perfect title for this book. I always saved a Hilderbrand book to read on my summer vacations. It became sort of a tradition. Her books are light and fun, and since this series always took place on Nantucket, I felt like I was vacationing with the characters in the book. Although Swan Song can be a standalone book, I loved all of the little "nods" to her previous books throughout the story. It was like reminiscing about your childhood.

This book has more mystery than usual, friendship, family drama, romance, but my favorite part is always the characterization in Hilderbrand's novels. You feel as if you are living the story with them. My favorite character was Coco, who didn't actually grow up on the island. She was fierce and vulnerable at the same time. I just wanted to take her under my wing. I also loved the Chief, but I usually do in her books. He is someone I would want to hang out with in real life.

I gave this book five out of five stars. It's a great summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Little, Brown, and Ms. Hilderbrand for my free copy of this book. This review is my honest opinion.

I hope inspiration strikes Elin again at some point, I will miss these titles so much! This one is great, I loved the intrigue around the mysterious new couple on the island. I liked the storyline of the young people on the island. And of course, the setting is everything. Thank you for every summer novel Elin!

I'm giving 4 stars because it's Elin Hilderbrand and it is, of course, written really well and is very entertaining, as almost all her books are. However, the constant name-dropping got under my skin. Ok, we get it, Nantucket is awesome and we all should visit but if I have to read about The Chicken Box one more time, I'm throwing this book across the room. And we get that you're "with it", Elin. You don't have to use weird slang and throw in all the popular songs and trends just to invoke the mood. You're a great writer, just tell the story. Also, please stop with the odd names no one else in the world has. I don't think it helps keep characters straight; it just makes me roll my eyes at the pretentiousness.
Anyway, Swan Song is one last hurrah for some of the locals that are featured in a good many other Hilderbrand books. This will be # 4 and you absolutely can read this as a standalone. It's just kind of fun to revisit some of the more beloved characters in Hilderbrand's other books. Swan Song features Chief of Police Ed Kapanesh and his daughter, Kacy. Kacy is a NICU nurse who runs away from San Francisco after a double-heartbreak. Her father is about to retire so she goes home to Nantucket to lick her wounds. She ends up meeting Colleen (Coco) Coyle on the ferry and they form a friendship. Coco has scored a concierge position with the Richardson's, Nantucket's newest jetsetters. But the Richardson's are not all they seem and the tight-knit community might never be the same when the summer is over.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for this e-arc.*