Thank you, NetGalley, for this uncorrected digital ARC of 'Mansion Beach' by Meg Mitchell Moore - expected release date 05/27/2025

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to be accepted for this ARC because I've read all Moore's books and didn't want to wait months for this to come out!

Her books typically use Block Island as the main setting, similar to Elin Hilderbrand using Nantucket. Unfortunately, this book didn't really resonate with me like her past books. I couldn't find it in me to like any of the characters and the storyline is one that's been done and done and done again, in other author's books.

The interactions between Jack and Nicola didn't feel hopeful for a budding relationship, definitely gave off situationship vibes. Nicola used the word love to describe her feelings towards Jack, yet all he did was ghost her, booty call her, and not respect her work or day to day life. Moore did a good job of giving readers the ability to see that Jack was the worst (this is confirmed for sure at the end of the book) - THANK GOD Nicola didn't end up with him, just for happy endings sake. I really wish Moore would have written a better ending for Nicola, though, and had her pursue the schooling at URI than just giving up on everything and moving home to Minnesota.

There was podcast data dropped in here and there, with interviews of people in the community, speaking about the deceased and their association with the deceased. I felt like that could've been left out completely, it just kinda muddled up the story with interactions that really didn't matter and wasn't really necessary to the storyline. Toward the end, Moore wrote a chapter from Shelly's POV in which it explains her drunken exploits and confirmed she was the deceased. All that build up as to who it was, I don't know, I just kinda felt like it being her wasn't that climactic.

It was a little strange that Nicola's dad and 2 additional sisters weren't mentioned until the last 10 pages of the book. You'd think they should've been mentioned early on, her mom and a sister Shauna were talked about throughout, may be better to introduce all family members somehow at the same time?

Overall the storyline wasn't really the greatest, the revelations weren't very exciting and the book maybe needs some cleaning up or better organization?

4.5⭐️
A modern day Great Gatsby style love affair meets Elin Hilderbrand style book. Mansion beach is set on Block Island in the summer, switching POVs between two women, Juliana and Nicola. If you’ve read The Great Gatsby, you know the premise of the story; A person with new age wealth, trying to capture the attention of their long lost love through glamorous and extravagant parties, in hopes that that one specific person will arrive as a guest one night. Mansion beach is no different. Julianna George, self made millionaire, throwing elaborate parties that she doesn’t even care for at her new Block Island home, all in hopes of capturing her loves attention.
I really enjoyed this book! I am always looking for a book with a beachy, summer theme, but also an air of mystery, mixed in with some light romance, this story has it all. It’s a light & easy read that kept me captivated. This was my first Meg Mitchell Moore book, but will not be my last!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and William Morrow Publishing for the advanced copy.

Thank you for the ARC! This was a fun read. It is inspired by the great gatsby with a lot of big and small nods to it.

The book started off slow and although I predicted the ending, it was interesting to see the character and story development moving on.
Not particularly realistic or meaningful but yet it kept me going. Thanks for the advance read

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

What a cute romcom! I really enjoyed this book and had such a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed the writing style. The characters worked so well together and the plot was great.

Mansion Beach is set on Block Island like several others by Meg Mitchell Moore. Once again, her writing is powerful, and her attention to detail bring the scenes to life for the reader. Her characters are easy to connect with and are very likeable.

In Mansion Beach we meet Nicola, Julianna, and Taylor, who have totally different back stories. Nicola grew up with sisters and parents with strong family values. Juliana grew up in foster homes and attended college on a full scholarship. Taylor was primarily raised by her father, had money for what ever she wanted, but always felt it was conditional. Nicola, once a lawyer, is on the Island to intern as a marine wildlife researcher. Juliana is now the CEO and founder of a fashion-tech company. Taylor is now in command of a real-estate empire. As summer progresses, the present lives of these three women cross paths and has repercussions for each of them.

This is a beautifully written story about how differences and similarities can bring people together and forge bonds and summer friendships. It is told from multiple POV'S and in the past and present giving the reader the full scope of how the present came to be for each character.
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It will be the perfect summer read.

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for the advanced copy

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!