melissakuzma's review against another edition
5.0
I knew as soon as I saw the cover of this book that I’d love it and I wasn’t wrong. I thought it would be more of a J. Courtney Sullivan Maine knockoff (again, based on the cover) but it was totally its own thing. There were times that I thought the transitions between characters/storylines wasn’t as smooth as they could be, but I got over it. Great beach read (or fjord read, as in my case).
theraykay's review against another edition
4.0
Ruthie lives in an idyllic Long Beach Island town, barely making it while the rich around her flourish. Only when she seems to lose everything does Ruthie find herself and her voice again. Told in multiple points of view, this story gives a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous, as you root for Ruthie to find her place among them.
christinaelena's review against another edition
1.0
Absolute mindless drivel. If I didn't compulsively have to finish every book I start, I would not have wasted time on this want-to-be soap opera garbage.
elowgang's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I usually like the idea of these kinds of books, but then ultimately end up bored and hating the characters. However, this was a pleasant surprise! A nice light, summer read full of small-town/rich people politics. Despite some one-dimensional characters, I enjoyed this quick story.
meghanheise's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A fun summer read for those who like to dream of the Hamptons. Can be a little lengthy, but the character development was good.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended by Jo. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search?formids=target&lang=eng&suite=def&reservedids=lang%2Csuite&submitmode=&submitname=&target=high+season+blundell
tbsims's review against another edition
1.0
I don't read YA books because teens are so nonsensical. They aren't fully formed, it isn't their fault. But I don't enjoy reading it; don't enjoy the written dialog.
But in this book, the character that made the most sense was the teen.
But in this book, the character that made the most sense was the teen.