All the Summers In Between by Brooke Lea Foster is a captivating novel that is full of complex friendships, and coming-of-age stories, and weaves together themes of self-discovery, loyalty, and the power of human connection during a transformative era.

Friendships are complicated, and based on the summary and the foreshadowing, I was waiting for the big devastating incident that made Thea and Margot not talk for ten years. While I found myself interested in the plot, I was not interested in the characters. I wasn't very invested in their friendship forming in our earlier timeline and I definitely wasn't understanding how Thea would drop everything to help Margot after all those years of silence. I'm glad Thea could trust her, because I don't think I could have.
As the story of 1967 unravels, it doesn't make the 1977 timeline make much more sense and just makes Margot look even more manipulative and Thea seem to have even less of a personality.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thea, a local Hampton resident, lives in a small house with her moody, withdrawn stepfather and her much younger sister whom she promised to take care of when her mother died. However, continuing to live in the house is difficult and other than her job at a local record store, Thea has no escape.

Enter Margot. Margot is the only daughter of a wealthy family who calls the Hamptons home in the summer. Even though Thea and Margot seemingly have nothing in common, after an awkward first meeting, they become fast friends and spend every second of summer together. Then, just as quickly as the friendship started, Margot is gone and Thea is heartbroken with millions of questions.

Ten years later, and Margot reappears in Thea’s life. Why is she back? How long will she stay? Will Thea’s heart be broken again?

Brooke Lea Foster weaves the two timelines together as seamlessly as old friendships rekindled. All the Summers In Between explores the complex friendship between two women along with how their friendship effects everyone around them.

Thank you NetGalley, Gallery Books and Brooke Lea Foster for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of All the Summers in Between.
This is a beautifully written novel of friendship, loyalty, family along with lots of ups and downs along the way over a ten year period. Our two main characters, Thea and Margot become best friends in 1967 but tragedy occurs and the friendship dwindles. Margot returns 10 years later with more mysterious drama. Can the girls, now women, build that friendship again?
Definitely a slow burn and a bit predictable but the characters and their personalities shine through. I enjoyed the references to music in that time period and the summer settings were great. I was fully invested in both time periods and was caught up in how the two mysterious catastrophes occurred. This story truly shows the power of friendship and family and the struggle to prioritize decisions in difficult situations.

The Hamptons on Long Island in the 1960s was just a summer playground for the wealthy, but for the locals, this is their home. When Thea, a local teen, meets Margot one summer, the trajectory of her life changes. Margot is the daughter of very wealthy parents who have a summer mansion in walking distance to Thea's home. When the girls meet, and quickly become best friends, a series of events happen that summer that separates them. The story is revealed alternating between present day and what happened ten years earlier. It's a nice story of friendship, love, and forgiveness.

I love this - I love the time period, the setting, and the relationship between Margot and Thea. We all make friends, lose track of each other. But what happens when we need that friend again? In today's world, social media has made it all so easy to reach back out, or not disappear in the first place. But it was easier to drift apart in the 60's and 70's, and easier to keep secrets secret.

I loved the historical aspect with the mix of the thrillers I enjoy reading. The characters were well written and lively. I think readers who enjoy historical fiction will enjoy this most.

“All the Summers in Between” is by Brooke Lea Foster. I have really mixed feelings about this book. I found this book very slow moving - especially in the beginning. This book is about Thea and Margot and told in two timelines - 1967 and 1977. In 1967, Thea finds a dog and, eventually, knocks on Margot’s door. They become fast friends - with both working at the same record store. The 1960s are in full swing - and Ms. Foster brings those times (from food, fads, clothing, and music) very much alive. Something happens later that summer and the two don’t see each other for ten years. In 1977, Thea celebrates her 30th birthday, wishing to see Margot - and the next day Margot appears in Thea’s house asking for help. Both women really annoyed me - Thea for constantly craving excitement and never seemingly to have a backbone, and Margot for her manipulative nature. I found myself skimming this book a lot wishing that the insides of this book lived up to that fantastic and eye catching cover.

This is a deep an thoughtful look at friendship, marriage, youth, maturity....and all of the forces that shape us and change us. This story is told in two timelines, ten years apart. There are elements of mystery here (what caused the separation of these two friends, why is one showing up now asking for help, why are they trying to keep their reunification a secret...), but this is not really a mystery. Rather, it is a rumination on character, choices, and who we hold in our heart. Because of this, it is not fast-paced or plot driven but is meant to be devoured in small bites to appreciate all that each has to give. I enjoyed this and the reflection it allowed on my own childhood friendships and how different, but no less meaningful, they are today. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing a digital ARC for review.

I love historical chic lit and All the Summers in Between delivers! Set in dual timelines, 1967 and 1977, the tale follows the friendship of Thea and Margot. The story does drags a bit. The big reveal happens later in the book. The dual timeline helps keep the reader interested. Fun musical references add some retro charm. Well developed flawed characters and a wonderful setting make this a great summer read.

Margot is a rich girl from Manhattan who is in East Hampton for the summer. Thea lives in East Hampton year-round. Her mother passed a year ago and she's taken up the role of mother to her sister and maid to her stepfather. The two young women meet and an instant friendship is made. The summer is full of first romances, intense friendships and parties in wealthy homes. But by August, the two women have a dark secret about a terrible night. Margot leaves, with no good-bye, no note.

10 years later, Margot arrives at Thea's dock and asks for her help. Her husband has gotten into some mob trouble. No...Margot is the one in trouble. Wait....no, it's her husband. (See what's happening here.) Thea is married to her first love and has a young daughter. She is a typical housewife. Margot showing back up throws Thea's life into chaos.
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All the Summers In Between is a bit of a misleading title. This is dual timelines, 1967 and 1977, the 'summers in between' are not really explored.

This is the story of a talented artist and the woman who is a succubus. Thea is a wonderful character, it was easy to connect with her. Margot seemed like a wild child and just....a giant a-hole.

Still, I really enjoyed every single page of this story. Maybe I just like toxic friendships.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review.

All the Summers In Betweenis a captivating tale of friendship, secrets, and the enduring bonds that withstand the test of time.
The author skillfully weaves between dual timelines, immersing readers in the nostalgic charm of the 1960s and the introspective atmosphere of the 1970s. Through rich prose and vivid imagery, she paints a vivid picture of the Hamptons, evoking a sense of longing for a bygone era.
At its core, this novel is a poignant exploration of friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness. As Thea grapples with the complexities of her past and present, readers are drawn into a world of suspense and intrigue, unable to resist the allure of uncovering the truth alongside her.
All the Summers In Between is a poignant and thought-provoking read that will linger in the minds of readers long after the final page. The author's masterful storytelling and nuanced characters make this a compelling journey worth taking.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I thought that this would be a light fun summer read and I was wrong. Have you ever known a person who seems to say and do all the right things but yet there’s something off? That is how I felt reading about the friendship between Thea, a married mother of 1 who is a year round resident of a beach community, and Margot, her best friend 10 years ago that she hadn’t seen in that long and just showed up in her home one summer day. Thea desperately wants to believe her friend is sincere and needs her help and to me there were so many friendship red flags that I found it uncomfortable at times to read about their interactions.
There’s a lot going on in this book and I will continue to think about it, but I will not miss the characters.
Thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for the digital ARC.

All the Summers In Between spans from 1967-1977, told in dual timelines, with a lot of fun musical references packed in.

Decent, easy read that will be sure to pop up at many a poolside.

This one was a decent read and set in a location that's interesting to me, and yet for some reason I had a hard time really getting into the story and appreciating the characters. The "big secret" that caused a mysterious estrangement was revealed long after I had lost interest in the plot. Once it came to light, it was almost anti-climactic. And then, it seemed to me, the book ended.
I read two other books by Foster and enjoyed both of those more than this one - I didn't hate it and I would not push others to read it like I would to read ON GIN LANE or SUMMER DARLINGS.

Had so looked forward to this book, especially given the setting and plot.
Unfortunately found the story dated & predictable featuring one-dimensional characters.

With thanks to NetGalley & Gallery Books for this e-ARC.

In 1967, Thea finds a lost dog and goes house to house in East Hampton to try and find the owner. When she knocks on the door of an expensive mansion, she meets Margo. Although Thea is from a poor family the two girls instantly bond and become fast friends. Thea works at the local record shop and soon Margot is working there, too. Margo is impulsive, creative and a free spirit. Thea is responsible for looking after her little sister because their mother has died and her step father expects her to help. Meeting Margo brings fun into her life. However, after a devastating event the girls part.
Told in alternating timelines with lots of musical references, All The Summers In Between is a story of friendship, marriage, music and how far we will go to help a friend, despite the danger. I have read Brooke Lea Foster’s previous two books Summer Darlings and On Gin Lane and enjoyed them, as well. Overall, I enjoyed this one but I think the characters could have used a little more substance. Everything felt...flat. I struggled to get through it and had to push myself to finish it. The "twist" was predictable, and it didn't add much to the plot for me. If there had been a bit more play into the mystery of what happened between the friends, I think I would have enjoyed it more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary e-galley; all opinions in this review are 100% my own.

In 1967, Thea finds a lost dog and goes house to house in East Hampton to try and find the owner. When she knocks on the door of an expensive mansion, she meets Margo. Although Thea is from a poor family the two girls instantly bond and become fast friends. Thea works at the local record shop and soon Margot is working there, too. Margo is impulsive, creative and a free spirit. Thea is responsible for looking after her little sister because their mother has died and her step father expects her to help. Meeting Margo brings fun into her life. However, after a devastating event the girls part.

Ten years later, Margo shows up in Thea’s life again. She is in trouble and needs help. Thea is now married and a mother but she feels unfulfilled. Seeing Margo again reignites all of the ambition and feelings she had when they were best friends but she has trust issues with Margo. What is really going on and why has she suddenly come back into her life after all those years?

Told in alternating timelines with lots of musical references, All The Summers In Between is a story of friendship, marriage, music and how far we will go to help a friend, despite the danger. I have read Brooke Lea Foster’s previous two books Summer Darlings and On Gin Lane and enjoyed them, as well.

All The Summers In Between will be published on June 4, 2024. Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the advanced Reading copy.

I always enjoy reading historical fiction and in this regards, the book perfectly captured the 1960s & 1970s. However, it took a lot of perseverance to finish the book. The characters were well developed, it poses the question how far would you go for friendship, but it took the author a long time to get to the end of this story.

This story just fell flat for me. I had a hard time getting into it and it was a struggle to finish.

Unfortunately this was a DnF for me.
I hate doing that to a book but I just couldn't get into it. I tried.
I will recommend this novel for anyone who loves chick lit novels.
I did love the 50's and 70' s settings though. And I did like Thea.

I'm always intrigued by historical fiction novels that take place in the 1960's and 70's so I requested this one immediately. Overall, I enjoyed this one. I think the characters could have used a little more substance but overall feelings for the novel were positive and I enjoyed the read.