This talented author has written a page turner. Realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. I like this author. Thanks Netgalley

Any easy beach read, which is exactly what I was looking for. I had just finished The Darlings, by the same author, so my brain was already primed for the setting and beachy vibes. It was not as good as The Darlings in my opinion, but if you need a quick summer read, it's perfect.

This was a good, slower paced read, although I did like The Darlings a little more. I found the storyline of this book hard to follow at times and couldn’t connect to the characters.

Hannah McKinnon does a great job of descriptive writing and I loved feeling like I was in Massachussetts at a beach club named Mayhaven. Following the storyline of Ned the president of the country club, Darcy the daughter of Ned and the new kid next door, Flick who was just hired at the country club. The drama kept me entertained, predictable at times, but still enjoyable. The ending was kind of abrupt, however the author did a good job of wrapping up storylines toward the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I cant say I loved this one as much as her other book. It was okay. There was plenty of drama with little character growth which was fine for the genre McKinnon is writing in. This is a great book if you’re needing a break between something heavy or slower paced. I enjoyed the authors descriptions of locations and scenery throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is set in a small New England town and is told from the perspectives of Ned, his daughter Darcy, and their new neighbor, Flick. I was super excited to read this one because from the description, it was giving off The Summer I Turned Pretty vibes (country clubs, kids let loose in the summertime, etc., etc.) but with maybe a little darker of a twist.

I liked the diversity of the characters and Darcy’s brother, Adam, especially (as the sibling of two brothers with ASD). I found that the beginning of the book dragged on a bit. There were a lot of words but not a lot happening and the things that were happening, weren’t really pulling me in. The overarching moral of the story, so to speak, is an important one, though. Having been a teenage girl going through similar things as Darcy, I could relate in some manner.

The ending happened kind of abruptly and I kept waiting for something to happen with the RV that was seemingly such a pain point at the beginning of the book but nothing ever came of it. Would have loved to see Ned go a bit unhinged.

Some trigger warnings to be aware of: weight loss/eating disorders, SA

I have been a Hannah McKinnon fan for many years, but this book underwhelmed me. I was not invested in any of the characters and it just felt flat. Class divisions among the haves and have nots is generally something that I would gravitate to, but not this time. To boil it down to its most simplistic terms, this is a book about what happens at an exclusive resort club community, and the people who work there and the way members are treated and treat others. Having said that I would recommend for public libraries, as it is a light and breezy summer read that will entertain.

I didin't love this book. I felt like it drug on. I was so frustrated that the parents couldn't see what was going on in front of them with the golf pro.

A pretty quick read, told in three POVs. I liked Ned the best, bc he seemed to really try and be good to everyone around him even when everything seemed to totter off course. The storyline is somewhat predictable, and I think one or two were red herrings. All the characters seemed good hearted and Adam deserved his own novella.

A quick summer read for those looking for a beach read with a little something different. Three and a half stars.

This is a great book if you’re needing a break between something heavy or slower paced. I enjoyed the authors descriptions of locations and scenery throughout the book - this is definitely a great vacation type read. There were a lot of small storylines in the beginning, and it was difficult to see what the direction/purpose was, but I feel like things began falling into place at the end. This is not the type of book you’d find yourself wanting to read again, but still enjoyable and light hearted.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley!

I LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS BOOK! it was such a great summer read every page was so captivating This was my first read by this author and it won’t be my last.

Thank you net galley for this ARC. This was a quick summer read that involves conflict, young love, and complicated relationship s between neighbors and co-workers. A quick and enjoyable read

Was gifted a copy from the publisher. Review is not required but will provide one to NetGalley in the future.

I loved the characters. The author tackled some important issues while keeping the novel flowing throughout. Great summer read.

Thank you @atriabooks and @netgalley for the eARC of The Summer Club by @hannahmckinnonwrites in exchange for an honest review!

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 The Summer Club is the perfect summer escape to the idyllic and exclusive Mayhaven Club in Massachusetts. Absolutely pristine, it is Ned Birch’s whole world outside his family. When his teenage daughter, Darcy abruptly leaves behind her beloved sport of golf, she joins him for what turns out to be an unforgettable summer lakeside. New neighbors, new jobs, new dreams and hopes, new fears; it really is a summer of change. Growing up is hard and being an adult is also hard…this book touches on the problems that we each face.The characters are beautifully written and so relatable. Hannah McKinnon writes beautifully of a summer that challenges a community, The Summer Club is just the right summer read!


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QOTD: Has there been one summer in your life that stands out above the rest?

Review is posted on Goodreads and final review will be on instagram ahead of the publication date!

I was asked to review “Summer Club” by Hannah McKinnon.

I read Hannah McKinnon’s “The Darlings,” which I really enjoyed. Per the title, the “main character” of the book is a beach club called Mayhaven and the families who work there, including the Birch family, in particular Darcy who works for the club as a summer counselor. Then there is the Creevy family who stand out because they’re not like every other New England family. The son, Flick, is pushed to work at the club and that leads to her interaction with Darcy.

I liked this story but did not love it as much as “Darlings.” There was plenty of drama with little character growth which was fine for the genre McKinnon is writing in. This is the type of book you read on hot summer nights when you cannot sleep (or while lounging on a chaise at a club like Mayhaven.

Three and a half stars.

Thanks go to Hannah McKinnon, the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to give “Summer Club” an early read.

Definitely not the book I expected, and I'm not really mad about it.

Ned owns a country club. His club has high standards, but is also failing. His new neighbor is a bit flashy for his taste, and the neighbor wants to join the club. As a sort of middle ground, Ned hires the neighbor's son in the kitchen.

Ned's daughter, Darcy, randomly quit golf one day with no warning, and has withdrawn ever since. Her dad puts her to work at his country club, and she resents it. Until she starts hanging out with Flick, the aforementioned neighbor's son.

The ending was a bit sudden for me and definitely was not what I expected, but I find I"m not mad about that, either..

Thanks, NetGalley!

This book would be perfect for reading on a lazy summer afternoon at your favorite spot. The premise drew me in because it focuses on an exclusive beach club called Mayhaven, the families who work there, and the members. Overall, it was an easy, light read. I loved the Massachusetts backdrop and the mention of Boston within the story. The story itself was okay. There was little depth to the plot or characters, but enough drama to keep me entertained for the entire book.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Atria Books for giving me a copy.

A perfect beach read an exclusive beach club the members who belong the outsiders the confrontations. .I was drawn into t he story really enjoyed well written.#netgalley #atria

An easy beach read about families who work at or are members of a "club" (apparently they aren't called country clubs anymore? even though that's what it is). Overall, not a bad read, but I couldn't tell why these people were worth reading about. None were particularly interesting and most would annoy me if I met them in real life.