I enjoyed this light summer novel. The author kept the plot moving along and I thought the characters were well-developed. Lots of typos will hopefully be resolved before publication. Thank you for the advance copy!

The Summer Club was the perfect summer read for me. It's an excellent portrayal of the intricacies of life where we get to witness a family who each has their own personal struggles and how they try and work through those. The golf club setting of Mayhaven is a great backdrop and never feels overdone or repetitive.

The father and manager of Mayhaven, Ned Birch, is a very committed man both to his career as well as his family, but we see the struggles that come with wanting to be there for his wife and kids as well as not fold under the pressure of making Mayhaven better for the community and retaining new memberships. His wife is also starting to get back into the swing of things of being a realtor after spending time at home caring for their son Adam, who is noted to be on the spectrum but is now at a point where he can start being more and more independent, but the family is struggling to appreciate each other fully, and we see some great examples of independence as well as learning to be selfless.

Darcy, their teenage daughter is another focal point of the story. We see her grappling with the decision to leave golfing even though she has so much potential and has such a strong family history with it, but we can tell she has her reasons behind leaving that she isn't comfortable sharing with her family. We soon meet Flick who is Darcy's age and just moved in next door to the Birch's. As a newcomer to a tight-knit community, he's facing his own challenges including being thrown into a predominately white environment where he feels a bit like the odd one out.

There is truly so much character growth and development in this story between all the characters that is done very subtly which makes it feel even more believable. Their stories weave together so well, and there were many quotes throughout the book that I saved to come back to later because they were so poignant. I will definitely be reading this author's work again!

I loved the flow of the story in this book and the fact the author didn’t need to add extras to enhance the plot. I couldn’t wait to keep reading to find out what happened next.

This novel explores a variety of emotionally charged topics with sensitivity, if not depth. From the tone of the first few pages, it became apparent that the writing my best be appreciated by a YA audience. Much of the tension focuses on class distinctions, among both adults and teenagers engaged in activities at a private golf/tennis club in rural Massachusetts. In that regard, the storyline is predictably peppered with bullies, entitled members, and well-intentioned souls.

Amidst all the drama is plenty of teenage angst over not fitting in as well as the challenges of supporting an autistic family member and the shame and secrecy associated with sexual harassment. This was an okay read and may provide solace to teenage readers facing some of the same issues.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This is the first book I've read by Hannah McKinnon (who is not the same as Hannah Mary McKinnon, FYI) and it was an okay summer beach read. It came off as a somewhat YA to me in tone and story, with the focus on the teenaged daughter and next door neighbor. And there is a huge, unresolved plot hole at the end, which was kind of abrupt, even with an epilogue.

This was such a fun summer read! I flew through the story and will be recommending it to my book club for our July/August pick!

Thank you NetGalley, Hannah McKinnon and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for providing me with this advanced copy.

I have to be honest I had a hard time getting through this book. It was a little slow for me. It also felt like a young adults book. More about teenage angst than the adult issues. The ending was really good and I’m glad it all worked out for Darcy and Flick in the end.

I guess this would be an easy laying in the hammock on a summer day kind of book…it did have a good story line and was well written just not enough excitement for me. Easy reading for sure.

The Summer Club by Hannah McKinnon is the story of Darcy and Flick along with their families. The author does family life well showing that each person is not just one thing--for me the family drama and complexity were the story's highlight. Though the story was somewhat predictable, the nuances of the characters kept me involved. This story would also be a good YA read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of The Summer Club in exchange for an honest review.

The Summer Club” by Hannah McKinnon is a summertime read must. The story is centered around a lakeside Social Club aka Country Club. There is a social order in place, of course. The club’s manager wants the best for the club and his family. His daughter has history at the club as a top golfer too. The book resolves around a new employee that is new to the area and his discovery of a new life. There are tandem storylines between families. Unexpected easy, but satisfying read. Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for this advance read. Be sure to preorder this one out July 23rd.

I received a free copy of, The Summer Club, by Hannah McKinnon, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is in Massachusetts, at exclusive Mayhaven beach club. Darcy is not having the best summer, along with Flick, whos family has moved from New York, to Massachusetts. I did not care for this book, it was not a light summer read at all.

the story is about the Mayhaven beach club in Massachusetts and its members. it is a quick enjoyable read.

The Summer Club is an easy and entertaining read perfect for summer. I would recommend it for a younger audience too since it focuses on a teenage romance.
Thank you to Netgalley and the blanker for this early readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

Although i enjoyed this book and it was an easy and quick read, i thought it was very predictable though, from the main plot to the little sub plots. Not sure I would read this author again. It just didn't pull me in. Additionally too many subplots were abandoned and left unresolved.

Life is pulling back the curtain of Mayhaven Beach Club, and the people in the community. As I was reading the story, like life, things unravel and are revealed at the right time. Adam said it best, when he said, people weren't listening or paying attention, and we got to see what happens when no one is.
I received an ARC from Atria/Emily Bestler Books through NetGalley.

The book revolved around a beach club in Massachusetts and its members. The story follows along with Ned, the president of the beach clubs, his daughter, Darcy, who quit playing golf (a sport her dad love), and is a moody teenager, and Flick, the boy who moved in next door. Each character is dealing with their own inner conflicts regarding the club.
I enjoyed the book but, it did take me a bit to get into it. It is an easy read. If you’re into “beach reads,” then I suggest you give this book a chance.
Thank you NetGalley and Hannah McKinnon for the chance to read the book before it is released ❤️

This book had a lot of potential but was slow moving for me. I just wasn’t hooked on the story or characters enough to finish to the end.

Hannah McKinnon has become one of my favorite writers and her new releases are always one of my must-read books of the year. Her writing style has the knack for drawing readers right into her world, and I love the cadence of her words and the settings she draws with them.

Some of her books resonate with me more than others, and this one falls in the middle for me. I felt drawn right into the world of Mayhaven, a private summer club with a golf course on the lake, a place with a glorious past but an uncertain future. I liked reading the story through the three points of view characters—Ned, the man who runs the club and who had been going to Mayhaven since he was a child (even though he’d been snuck through the back door)…his daughter Darcy, a golf whiz who suddenly quits the sport for reasons unknown…and Flick, the son of Ned and Darcy’s new neighbor, transported to their quiet, idyllic town from deep in the boroughs of New York City. In some ways, the book is a clichéd retelling of the age-old story of the haves and have-nots, of outsiders being kept on the outside and judged for their differences, of snotty rich kids who never experience the consequences of their actions. There are some heavier questions in the book that are alluded to throughout the story but aren’t touched upon until the very end, and that ending comes quickly with a wrap-up that left me wanting a little bit more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

“The Summer Club” is a quick read with some interesting summertime drama. What I liked best: the likable characters, especially Darcy, Ned, Adam, and Flick. The behind-the-scenes glimpse at the running of a club like this was also fun, and reminded me a bit of the movie “Dirty Dancing” in terms of relationships between staff, long-time members/guests, and newcomers. I also found that I was easily able to envision the settings, mostly Mayhaven itself, but also the neighborhood where Darcy and Flick live, thanks to abundant descriptions. What I liked least: that no one really pressed Darcy to explain her sudden change-of-heart regarding golf. This ongoing tension added to the drama, but it didn’t come across as overly realistic. The novel was somewhat predictable, but still a fun read for the summer. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This family drama is set in a small community near an exclusive beach club in Massachusetts. The chapters alternate between characters. It’s also a coming of age story about Darcy. Her father’s life has revolved around the club and golf since he was very young. Their one commonality is golf. There is s substantial part of the plot devoted to golf. I love many sports, golf isn’t one of them. Glad I didn’t forgo reading this because I would’ve missed a great story. Darcy’s brother has some social challenges and she is his strongest advocate and protector. Darcy is great at golf then abruptly quits the game. Then some new neighbors move next door. They don’t seem to fit with the locals expectations and shake up the neighborhood. Soon it’s about Darcy choosing between the rich club member’s son with clout and the new kid in town who’s a different color and doesn’t fit the mold. I found all the characters compelling and realistic, they drew me into their world. There’s something for everyone in the plot – mystery, romance, humor, family values, community, and it would be a great beach read. Even as I already guessed much of the plot and some of it was too predictable, it never hurts to be reminded of what’s important in life. The author was new for me and I enjoyed her novel.
An Advance Reader Copy of “The Summer Club” by Hannah McKinnon, Atria/Emily Bestler Books, anticipated publication 07/23/2024, was provided by NetGalley. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

I want to thank NetGalley, Hannah McKinnon, and Simon & Schuster for letting me read The Summer Club. It's a nice story about summer, family, golf, and friendships set in Massachusetts. The characters are likable, and the book touches on important topics despite its light tone. The plot focuses on the Birch family and their experiences at the Mayhaven club, showing the differences between rich and working-class people. When teenager Flick moves next door, he becomes friends with Darcy, and they have a memorable summer together. The book is suitable for teens with its clean content, but the ending felt sudden, leaving some things unresolved.