Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Hotter in the Hamptons for my honest review.

I thought a book about an influencer would be a lot of fun. The idea of a book set in the Hamptons also sounded like it would make for a fun summer read. Unfortunately, it just did not hit for me. I found the main character Lola to be very unlikable. Her influencer lifestyle felt heavily needy. Constantly searching for validation. And her relationship with Aly felt more contrived than real. It lacked any real Enemies to lovers tension.

I had a really hard time with this book I just didn’t enjoy it and to be honest I could not finish it. With the publishing date only a month away, I wanted to get it read but I just did not feel motivated to finish it, and for that I am sorry. I hate leaving a DNF review, but honestly I just didn’t feel great about reading this book.

Thank you, Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, for my early Hotter in the Hamptons copy. I did enjoy this book; I did not care for Lola, but she grew on me at the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bloom books for the arc of this book. This is the first book I have read by Tinx. I was not sure how I would like the plot of this book as I am not a fan of influencer culture but this plot was enjoyable. The book did address some cultural issues. I did have some issues with the main character and did find her unlikable multiple times while reading the book. The book is pretty fast paced and I did read it in one day.

Sigh, The characters were just really unlikable and the writing was pretty elementary. I think the main character reflects too much of the author which really draws my attention away from the fictional main character. Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for this ARC.

This might be one of the worst and most icky books I've ever read and I had a hard time find anything redeeming about it. The brand names every other word were distracting and I would've DNFed if that was in my nature, but I always try (especially when receiving an ARC) to see things through to the end to be able to give a complete review.

My main issue with this book is that Tinx is a cis, straight woman writing the experience of a queer woman. Let the voices of those with that identity speak instead of fabricating and exploiting their perspective for likes and financial gain.

There’s a lot of drama around this book since the author is a straight person profiting off of a queer story and homophobia. The author (or the person with their name on the cover) is and has been problematic.

Hotter in the Hamptons had the aesthetic, the setup, and the vibes of a steamy summer rom-com, but I’m not gonna lie—it kinda missed the mark for me. I wanted to love the enemies-to-lovers chaos and influencer drama, but the characters felt more like caricatures than real people, and I never got fully invested in the romance or the stakes. It had its moments of fun and snark, and I can see how it would work as glossy beach-read escapism, but overall it just wasn’t my cup of Minuty. Not the worst thing I’ve read, but definitely not one I’ll be recommending.

Before you move on to my review, I would like to thank NetGalley for the ARC and Blooms Books...

Hotter in the Hamptons had a name that made me think it was going to be a salacious summer novel, but it had me feeling like I was trapped in a reel of sponsored advertising from an influencer. Even though I was eager to get into it, the writing itself really came off as pretty immature, and the entire execution just didn't work for me.

Lola was… a lot. I was hoping for a fun, messy-but-charming protagonist, but instead, she came off as shallow and self-absorbed, making it hard to root for her. Her “personal growth” was overshadowed by her constant need for social media validation, and it didn’t help that the book leaned so heavily on designer name-dropping instead of actual storytelling. There was a day, I swear, when I knew more about the sunglasses everyone wore than their personalities.

And then there's Ryan, the gay best friend—a clichéd trope that, in this case, felt more like a marketing ploy than an organic character. And on top of that, some of the writing choices were just bizarre. A whole paragraph devoted to name-dropping brands. Being cool about making French toast as if it's some kind of Michelin-level task? And don't even begin with the reference to not being able to dive elegantly with large breasts—come on?!

There were some enjoyable moments, and I can imagine this being attractive to readers who enjoy light, dramatic books with a high focus on influencer culture. But for me? Too much like brand-name fan fiction and not enough like a real story.

Final thoughts: If you enjoy luxury brand name-drops, influencer soap operas, and a touch of steam, you might be into this. But if you're hungry for substance, well-crafted characters, or even just an escape from overt product placement… skip this one.

Oh man, I have a lot of feelings about this book.

As someone who identifies as a straight woman, I hesitated to weigh in on Hotter in the Hamptons and the conversation around Tinx—someone who publicly identifies with a group largely opposed to queer expression—writing from a perspective that clearly isn’t her own. For a fiction debut, it feels like a risky (and arguably tone-deaf) choice, and in a way, she ends up pulling a “Lola” herself. It’s especially unsettling to hear rumors that the story might be optioned for film by individuals aligned with those same opposing views. It just leaves a strange taste, and makes me question who this story was really for.

That said, there were elements I enjoyed, and I can see why some readers will absolutely devour this book. The pacing is quick, the writing is light, and the drama is exactly the kind of glossy escapism you'd expect from a summer read. If your social calendar includes rosé-fueled weekends out east, the hyper-specific references and designer name-drops will feel familiar and fun. Not everyone will get them—and I think that’s kind of the point. This book is niche, unapologetically so.

I was surprised by how spicy the book was (didn’t know Tinx had that in her!), and while I’m not sure the character development fully landed, there’s an undeniable pull to Lola’s unraveling. Still, I’d love to see Tinx step a little closer to the box—or at least toward something that feels more authentically her. There’s potential here, and with a clearer sense of direction, I’d be curious to read what she does next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Let me just say that after reading this, frankly, homophobic book where the author seems to be very out of touch with reality I looked the author up and wish I had done so before reading the book. I wish I had not read this book in its entirety. A perfect example of why a seemingly homophobic TikTok influencer probably should not write a queer novel.

That being said, some people will enjoy this, but to me it just seemed like a reality tv show gone wrong and a whole book being used to advertise companies that are probably her sponsers. It would have been better if the writing had tried to be a bit more poetic or down to Earth and brand names weren't constantly dropped, but unfortunately this book reads as though a privaleged influencer wanted more money, which is kind of is. This actually shows the downside, or one of the downsides, of social media influencer self entitlement.

I found quite a few parts of the book quite offensive as well

I did enjoy Hotter in the Hamptons, although I had some issues with how the main character, Lola was presented. In my opinion, she was extremely selfish. Among other things, she couldn't remember the name of the man her best friend had been dating all summer, and he rightly was angry and called her out on everything always being "The Lola Show." But he forgave her right away. Her boyfriend, Justin, broke up with her after a scandal, so she fell in love with Aly, the woman who had written a negative article about her. When Justin came back to town, Lola introduced Aly as her neighbor, and broke her heart. She completely disregarded Aly's prior relationship trauma of a partner who had left her to get back with her ex boyfriend. These character flaws of Lola were hard for me to accept and they are the main reason I can only give a three star rating.

However, I did like the ending - it was good to see Lola realizing her fashion dreams, not depending so much on others' approval, and deciding she didn't need to be with anyone until she could love herself more.

Lola is drifting along with her social media until a wrong phrase ended her social media. Lola is an interesting character so full of herself and then is feeling sorry for herself. The plot is spicy, dramatic and a finding of yourself. Lola is girlfend to Justin but that does not work out then she meets ARC and that does not work out. Finding yolurself is difficult and a strange journey. I recommn ed this book for all readers.

I enjoyed this book and the setting! It’s different from a lot of romance books. I was not a huge fan of the main character who has flaws but I think was by design by the author.

This book surprised me!! I figured with a title and premise like that it would be a little spicy but the erotic nature of the story came almost instantly and it had me hooked! Very impressed by the smut as sapphic novels tend to lack well written sex scenes. I will say some aspects of the main love story were a little fast paced and a little unbelievable but I could also tell this author has an appreciation for queer stories and culture so it didn't take me too out of it. I was also surprised by the ending and the character growth. Overall a delightful read and definitely beach worthy vacation book!

Hotter in the Hamptons is an entertaining summer read with plenty of glamorous settings, fun drama, and sharp writing. However, readers might find it difficult to connect with the main character, Lola, whose choices and attitude sometimes make her feel more like an observer of her own life than an active participant. While this emotional distance can make it hard to fully invest in her journey, the novel still delivers engaging prose and a fast-paced narrative that keeps the pages turning. Tinx’s writing shines in its wit and humor, making this an enjoyable, if not entirely immersive, beach read.

Thanks so much to Net Galley, Source Books Bloom Books and Tinx for the ARC of Hotter in the Hamptons. I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this. I love a good rom com, but I was worried this would be a little too young for me. It turned out to be a cute story of friendship, romance and the ups and downs of life. The writing was a bit colloquial but fast paced and thus easy to read. As a once famous influencer, Lola finds herself cancelled thanks to a story written by the well known journalist Aly Ray Carter. Soon she finds herself out of a job and no plans for the summer. She accepts an invitation with her best friend to the Hamptons. She thought she would spend a relaxing healing summer with her best friend laying by the pool but finds herself in a uniquely awkward situation. In an enemies to lovers story, Hotter in the Hamptons would be a great beach read or sunshine novel!

Tinx's writing delivers an entertaining and fun experience, ideal for readers who enjoy romance with some humor and a gorgeous setting, and is a delightful summer read,

Overall, this book was an entertaining enough read, but it was hard to connect with the main character Lola. However, she did show some growth toward the end so that brought it back around some.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for an advanced copy of this ebook to read. All opinions are my own.

Hotter in the Hamptons is quickly paced, and could be a fun beach read. In the end, Lola is a pretty likable character but it took the whole book for me to feel that way. This book gave me a small glimpse into how shallow being an influencer can be, and how you really need to know yourself before diving into a serious relationship.

I wanted to love this book but the botox references and negativity towards wrinkles just wasn’t something I had a desire to continue reading in a book. This is likely meant to create a character and I do believe the reader is meant to feel this way, but I personally hate botox and have had prior trauma with it, so I need to skip on this book as it is not for me. Tearing women down is not something I want in a book right now.

I did enjoy the writing style, and I do think this book could get better, but botox and wrinkles trash talk in 2025 made me angry.

Thank you for the opportunity to leave honest feedback! I received an eARC of this book.