I really enjoyed this book. An added perk for me is that I am a native Rhode Islander and the book was set on Block Island. Great story. Would love to see what happens later for these characters.

Meg Mitchell Moore fans will want to pick up her latest book. Mansion Beach was a great book. I couldn’t put it down.

I really liked this book!! I liked how the story flowed, and how the characters were developed. I think the themes of love and growth were good, everything was entertaining and funny with some heartwarming bits thrown in!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

I’ve enjoyed Meg Mitchell Moore’s books since the first book I read, the Captains Daughter. This one does not disappoint and will be sure to be on many’s summer reading list. It mixes romance, mystery, opulent life styles and a chic summer locale. Nicola, Jade/Juliana, Taylor and tangentially Shelly all intersect w one of them ending up dead by the end of the summer. I must say it was not who I thought it was. Recommended for all public libraries

I love all of Meg Mitchell Moore's books and this one is no exception--although it may be a little more clever than the others. If a reader has not read The Great Gatsby, they will still love the intricate plot, the fascinating characters, and of course the wonderful setting of Block Island, but if the reader knows Gatsby the book will have a whole other dimension. Although it is NOT a retelling of Fitzgerald's classic there are all kinds of snippets of references to Jay Gatsby and the other characters in the older book. Mansion Beach would be such a fun book to do as a book club to see who could find the most tie-ins between the two books--I'm sure there are many that I missed. Although this book takes place in a real place in Rhode Island and Gatsby takes place in a fictional town on Long Island, both have the green light at the end of the dock.

This is a very charming novel. If you are a fan of THE GREAT GATSBY, you will be enchanted by the references to the novel; if you are not a fan of GATSBY, you will enjoy the novel on its own. I have enjoyed Moore’s previous novels and I was drawn into this story of love, wealth, betrayal and carelessness.

It is Nicola who serves as the connector between the characters. She is dealing with her own crisis, trying to change her life. Her neighbor Julianna uses her as both a sounding board and messenger. Julianna, on the cusp of millions in an IPO , is in love with Nicola’s cousin. It’s a delicate dance, cleverly presented by townspeople on the exclusive Block Island, discussing a death in their midst.

I highly recommend this lovely, nuanced tribute to GATSBY which also stands alone as a great beach read.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read, review and enjoy this novel.

Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore is a story of secrets and tangled relationships in Block Island. Nicola Carr arrives seeking a peaceful summer and a fresh start, but her retreat is disrupted when she’s drawn into the lives of her glamorous neighbors. This story is filled with fancy parties, suspense, and twists. I absolutely love this author’s books and look forward to them every year. This one is my favorite so far, highly recommended to add to your summer reading list!