This book was just ok for me! It starts out a bit slow and builds. It's a light read if you need something but I can't give it my full 100% recommenddation

I liked this book overall, but the dual timeline made it hard for me to really get into it. It was fun to read at times though and I liked the characters, which was a good thing since I felt like it was more of a character/relationship story than a mystery.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

A thoughtful meditation on midlife reinvention set in Palm Springs, where the stage is set for both personal reflection and relationship reckoning. The story explores commitment, identity, and the quiet ache of growing older with sensitivity. The story simmers rather than sizzles, as Kim and Grant try to figure things out. Overall a good read.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was a trip. I went back and forth throughout the book liking it, then being bored, and then liking it again. In the end, I've decided I did like it, but I didn't love it.

This is the first book, in quite a while, where I've had to look up so many definitions to words. I certainly don't know all the words there are, but this book made me feel stupid.

The story was bizarre, as were the main characters, and the supporting ones as well. I didn't find any of the characters particularly easy to like. They each had their moments, but overall, not a big fan.

I've vacationed in Palm Springs before, but it was nothing like in the book.

Thanks to Netgalley, and the publisher, for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Kim and Grant have been together for many years - unmarried, but together. They’ve grown through multiple jobs and children, but Kim is ready for a new adventure. Despite Grant’s hesitation in moving to California, he goes along for the ride and eventually finds that he especially enjoys hiking in remote areas.

When Grant doesn’t return from a hike, Kim is forced to face her uncertainty about her life, with or without Grant.

A great story about long-term partnerships and long-term happiness.

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4.5 stars

I loved this one! I was a fan of Christina Clancy's previous novels, but this was my favorite by far. The setting of Palm Springs was very aesthetic and I adored all of the side characters. The plot was a deep exploration of the relationship between longtime partners, Kim and Grant, and how they never fully opened up to one another. Once Grant goes missing on a solo hike, they both reevaluate everything. I was rooting for this couple by the end, and loved how it all wrapped up. This was a superb lit fic with a touch of mystery. Lots of description of feelings and the imperfection of life, and less focused on plot, which is exactly what I adore in a novel.

The Snowbirds is a warm, witty, and deeply human story about family, second chances, and finding joy in unexpected places. Christina Clancy perfectly captures the charm of seasonal snowbird life while weaving in characters so real and relatable you’ll wish you could join them on the beach. It’s heartfelt, funny, and brimming with the kind of wisdom that lingers long after the last page. A perfect book-club pick and a delightful escape!

More of a character story than a plot-driven mystery, I like this one a lot. Kim and Grant have been together for 30 years, each doing their own thing within their relationship, and this comes to a head when they are in Palm Springs for the winter. Kim is excited for the new potential, new friends, and activities, and this is literally the last thing Grant wants to do. Which makes Kim wonder if they were ever meant to be in the first place. But then Grant goes missing on a hike in the mountains, and Kim has a new reality to face: either he is lost or he really left her this time. The setting was perfect for this one, and a few side characters really made this story. It was on the slower burn side, which I expected, and the audio helped with that. Karissa Vacker always knocks it out of the park, and Graham Halstead equally did an amazing job. I thought Christina Clancy did family drama well here, and I was captivated from the start, culminating in an incredibly satisfying ending.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the copies to review.

THE SNOWBIRDS takes the push-and-pull of what it means to be in a long-term relationship—from the little concessions to the deep joys to the big sacrifices we ultimately make—and transports a Midwestern couple to a warm oasis in winter, in a move that seemed like a good idea at the time... to one of them. When Grant never returns from a hike in the desert, Kim is left grappling with regret and replaying everything she could have done differently during the hours, days, and even years before—and maybe still would, if only she had the chance. Brimming with authenticity, THE SNOWBIRDS was a suspenseful, thought-provoking read about what it really means to push our relationships (and ourselves) out of our comfort zone.

The Snowbirds is about a couple Kim and Grant who decide to flee winter and go to Palm Springs. In Palm Springs they find out that their relationship is at a turning point. This read was also a mystery when Grant goes missing after going on a hike. It was written well and had me intrigued from the beginning. Overall, I enjoyed this one and would recommend it to any reader who likes mystery or contemporary reads. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this read in exchange of my honest review of The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy.

I loved this Palm Springs set novel! A beautiful book about Kim and Grant, a middle-aged couple who are unsure about their relationship and where life will take them. Reflective and hopeful, I adored this story!

I enjoyed reading this story. I always enjoy reading books that have main characters that are in my age range... over 50. There just is not enough of them. It is so much easier to relate and connect to the character.
There were a few times along the storyline that things were a bit slow moving. I found it the most difficult at the beginning when reading the ebook. I borrowed the audio and listened and found it much easier to get through the slower spots. Unfortunately, that still didn't help in my dislike of the two main characters, Kim and Grant.

Thanks for the opportunity.

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Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the DRC of The Snowbirds. All opinions in this review are my own.

I was enjoying this book but the more I read, the more I couldn't stand Grant. Why does Kim bother to put up with this type of treatment? He runs off when she needs him most and he acts like a petulant child when no one pays attention to him. The worst part is that Kim blames herself for his behavior meanwhile he's living the life he wants Monday through Friday and she barely asks anything of him. No wonder she is hesitant to marry him.

Aside from Grant, I did like the cast of side characters introduced and enjoyed how the Palm Springs community welcomed Kim and Grant in.

I really enjoyed this newest book by Christina Clancy. I LOVED the setting in Palm Springs. The main characters Kim & Grant are an interesting duo that have been partners for many years, but have never married. As the book goes along, more is revealed about that state of their relationship, and that was a sad plot line for me. In the present tense once their in Palm Springs Grant takes up hiking and there’s a whole subplot mystery of him going missing! My favorite parts were the Palm Springs setting and the quirky cast of characters they meet while there. Overall, a fun quick read.

Wintry, atmospheric drama - The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy delivers a haunting, emotional journey through grief, family, and self-discovery. Clancy’s poetic prose and nuanced characters linger long after the final page.

I was disappointed in how little I enjoyed this book. I just could not find myself invested in the story or the characters. It was a little too lightweight and no depth to the story. Maybe that is the way Chick Lit is headed any more. Though I hope not! I think there are still plenty of authors who can present a wonderful story in that genre. I typically enjoy dual timeline books, this one was missing something. I did not like either of the two main characters … Kim and Grant. While I did not care for this one, there are enough positive reviews, that if this seems like it would appeal to you, then I would encourage you to give it a try. You may enjoy it.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Interesting, quirky read about a couple who snowbird to Palm Springs and their unusual relationship with each other and others leads to some soul searching and other interesting outcomes.
Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press and the Author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5/5 stars

I have mixed feelings about The Snowbirds. The premise was genuinely intriguing, and there were moments where the story showed real promise. However, I found it difficult to connect with the characters on a deeper level, and much of the narrative felt a bit scattered—especially through the first three-quarters of the book.

That said, the final stretch was the most compelling for me. By the end, the pieces came together and offered a sense of clarity that had been missing earlier. It’s a thoughtful story with interesting themes, just not quite my cup of tea.

Many thanks to #NetGalley for the e-ARC. All thoughts are my own and freely expressed.

This was okay. It wasn't a page turner for me, and I didn't find the main characters very likable (which I need in books). It's a relationship story about an odd relationship that didn't seem very healthy, combined with a mystery-will Grant, the missing partner, be found? I was a little bored.

Once again my habit of picking books based on vibes backfires; I thought this was going to be a romcom but is actually a marriage in crisis. The couple are empty nesters from Wisconsin who head to winter in Palm Springs for the first time, hoping a new place will help them make tough decisions about the next chapters of their lives. Then one gets lost on a hike alone. I did enjoy the audiobook! Would recommend if you like books about marriages in crisis or with older characters trying to figure their life out.