It took quite a while to get into this beachy women's fiction/mystery mash up.I felt like the past story in the dual timeline had trouble keeping up with the present. I spent a lot of time wondering what Josephine knew and when she knew it. In her 90's, when the island owning millionaire Josephine Warrick hires lawyer Brooke Trappnell to find her oldest friends to become her heirs, time is of the essence.

Mary Kay Andrews books are often one of my go-to beaches reads for the summer. The cover portrayed it as another great summer read but as I got into the story I realized that it was definitely not one of her normal beachy reads. This story became more of a mystery and I was not invested in it because I was expecting something different.

The High Tide Club is only the second book that I've read so far by Mary Kay Andrews, even though I have almost all of her books on my TBR right now, and I was super excited to read the book! I read The Weekenders last year and really enjoyed that story, so I was curious to see how this was going to compare. I definitely wasn't disappointed!

I went into this book kind of expecting a summer type read, (I'm ALL about the summer books right now), but that's not all that this book was. The High Tide Club is a story about friendship and love, and the secrets that are only shared between the best of friends.

One thing that I really enjoyed about this book was its interesting group of characters. There are so many unique and independent women in this story, and I really enjoyed the bond that was between the older friends and the one formed with the new friends as well. These bonds are the best, and they seriously make the best stories to read.

The storyline for this book was definitely interesting as well. I like that the story is told in alternative time periods, between the past and the present. I think I adored the setting for the book the most. Beaches are my thing, and this was set on a pretty secluded island, which was awesome. As with the previous book I read by Andrews, there was quite a bit of mystery in the story as well, and I enjoyed that. I figured out pretty early on in the book what was going to happen, but there were still a few twists and turns along the way that caught me by surprise. It was definitely an interesting read!

Overall; I really enjoyed The High Tide Club! As I mentioned above, this is only the second book that I've read by Mary Kay Andrews, but it definitely won't be the last. I'm really looking forward to diving into a few of her previous books now, and the first I'm hoping to get to is Ladies' Night, which sounds like a lot of fun! If you like a good beach read, do check out The High Tide Club!

Happy Reading!

I enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it as a summer 2018 read.  I felt like I was on vacation while reading it with these interesting characters!  At times, the twists kept me reading well past bedtime!  I enjoy Mary Kay Andrews' work and look forward to her next book!

The High Tide Club is the perfect blend of summer beach read (that we all expect from MKA), southern fiction and historical fiction which is something new for this author. I loved the friendships with the girls and the memories shared. These friends are more like family and bring all of the trappings of such into this story. Andrews outdid herself this summer and I couldn't be more thankful to have received this ARC from #netgalley #marykayandrews and stmartinspress.

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Mary Kay Andrews can always be counted on for a fun, summer, beach read. She makes you feel liked out are right there, as one of the girls!

I've read many of the author's books before and although I enjoyed this one I can't say it's a particular favorite. There was almost too much story if that makes sense and with the time jumps that sometimes made it hard to follow. The friendships within the High Tide Club, especially in the past were the best part.

I was given this ARC by the publisher in return for an honest review.
In late spring I was in the mood for contemporary thriller/mystery stories and from the synopsis <i>The High Tide Club</i> seemed to be the right fit to satisfy my reading craving. Sadly, and I know I’m in the minority here, the story did not offer what it promised.
I found all the characters underdeveloped and uninteresting. And the further I read the book the more annoying the protagonist became. I understand that the author intended to create a complex character to carry the story, but at some point the protagonist must become at least slightly relatable to the reader and be able to open up, otherwise the reader will stop caring. In addition, the few characters that seemed highly interesting were kept at arm’s length and taken away as soon as the reader gets excited about the story.
The plot(s) of the story were all over the place and with that the actual genre of the story itself. There were so many elements from different genres mixed together in a careless and haphazard way that I caught myself multiple times wondering more about the nature of the story instead of paying attention to the events described.
The writing, as mentioned above, was all over the place. Not only with respect to the nature and intent of the story as a whole, but also the process of creating the written work appeared unpolished. There were numerous time-jumps that confused me, details didn’t seem to add up properly and I found spelling and grammar mistakes throughout.
Overall, I understand that I received an ARC and that those spelling/grammar mistakes could have been corrected before the final copy went into print; however, I doubt that the story would undergo major revisions in order to rectify the time-jumps and focus more precisely on one genre (mystery, perhaps, as the synopsis greatly hints towards) over the others attempted in the story. I was greatly disappointed in this story and wouldn’t recommend it.

I picked the best Summer book:) And it was all based on the cover, which just screams beach read. This was my first book by this author and I really liked her style of writing. Will definitely be looking at more of her books. 

In this story we follow Brooke as she gets a phone call from an eccentric old lady that lives on on a tiny island, Talisa, in the south of Georgia. Curious, Brooke goes to talk to Josephine who is at the end of her life and wants to make amends with her old High Tide Club friends. We get flashbacks to the 1940’s of this club—there’s a mystery to be solved—and we get to know the club members from then. In the present, we get to know various family members from each girl. What follows are mysteries to be solved, unlikely friendships that form, and a good dose of southern charm. I loved all the elements of this story. So happy that I picked this one up:)

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Josephine Bettendorf Warrick is 99 years old. She has terminal cancer and any day could be her last. She asks for the help of Brooke Trappnell an attorney in town to help settle her affairs. Brooke is aware that Ms. Warrick has attorneys and lives on an island off the coast of Georgia. Why she needs Brooke's help is unclear. Brooke's grandmother was an old friend of Josephine's and they lost touch over the years. Josephine would like to make amends to her friends and leave them a part of the island so that the state will not get a hold of it, for that she needs Brooke's help. Josephine, Ruth, Millie, and Varina were The High Tide Club. Before she dies she wants to see in person her friends or their relatives. Will Josephine be able to accomplish everything she needs to before her death?

Thank you to NetGalley, and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book. 

It has been a while since I have read one of Ms. Andrew's books. This book was good. I'm giving it 3.5 stars. It held my attention and kept me intrigued throughout. 

Can you imagine living on an island in a palatial estate? Cut off from most of the world by the ocean. Sounds like a dream come true to me. 

The story switches time from present day to 1941 when The High Tide Club was formed. There are many secrets that these friends shared and kept from one another. The four friends lost touch after the war except for Josephine and Varina, although their relationship has strained over the past few years. 

Brooke herself is the granddaughter of Millie which is why Josephine chose her for the job in the first place. Brooke finds out things about her family she didn't know about and is successful at bringing together the ancestors of her friends. But the state wants the land and Josephine's distant relatives want to give it up to them. Discoveries are made and secrets are uncovered in this book.

The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews is a heartwarming tale with low-key drama, intrigue, suspense and tons of southern charm!

Set in coastal Georgia, 99-year-old Josephine is seeking to make amends and save her family island. She reaches out to a lawyer, Brooke, to track down the descendants of her old friends and save her island. An island that happens to be on the cusp of being taken away from her.

Brooke has her own issues and she’s trying to start fresh after running from a life that was suffocating her.  She’s unsure why this strange old woman wants to hire her but really needs the money.  So she takes the job not knowing the connection she already has to Josephine.  But she’s soon to find out as she embarks on a journey of hope, healing and coming to terms with her own mistakes.

Years ago, Josephine and her 3 friends; Varina, Ruth and Millie created The High Tide Club on the beach of Josephine’s family’s island. They committed to skinny dip in the ocean every year and shared their hopes and dreams.

I loved this concept.  It created an immediate connection to the girls and gave a whimsical feel typical of youth.  And given how the book’s told via two timelines, it creates an emotional link to the past that’s essential to the story. In the 1940’s I got to know the group of friends as they grow into women and start life.  But as life often does, people age, mistakes are made, and shocking crimes are committed!!  But I won’t go there. You’ll have to read the book to find out 😊

In the present I got to know Brooke, who has her own journey.  As she follows Josephine’s wishes she finds out who she is by learning about the past and the people she’s connected to.  Ultimately leading to a new sense of self and discovering what she wants out of life.

For me, stories told with flashbacks tend to make me leery because not all authors can pull it off well.   However, I thoroughly enjoyed the skill with which the author took us back and forth through time.  Even better was the amazing job Mary Kay Andrews does interweaving the lives and connections created between the characters; both past and present.

All the characters are well developed with great depth.  I only had one issue.  While I connected well with the characters, I felt the first part of the book was slow.  That’s really the only reason it didn’t get full starts.

Regardless, by the end of the book everything came together beautifully. I was left with a feeling of completeness as the story came full circle.  It was heartwarming and emotional in so many ways.  Overall Mary Kay Andrews crafted a wonderful story.  I’d recommend this to all beach book / Chick Lit lovers!

Single mom/lawyer Brooke Trappnell is asked to help a 99 year-old woman stave off the state of Georgia’s attempts to  take over the barrier island her family has owned for over 100 years, uncovering long lost secrets along the way.

Another great story by MKA. Part Southern fiction, part beach read with a good mystery thrown in, too.

Fantastic! Another great read by Ms. Andrews. Great characters, a mystery from the past and friendships old and new! Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. I received a copy from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

This book is not the usual fare that we find from Mary Kay Andrews as it has a darker tone to it than most of her other books. 

Secrets abound on Talisa Island and the lives of the characters in the book are all intertwined as we discover as the story unfolds. The time setting flips from the 1940's to the present as the back story is told from different points of view.  I liked the writing and did not mind the back and forth of the story line as it shed light on the motives of the characters involved. 
 
Don't expect a light and breezy summer read as the title might suggest. Themes of racism, politics and societal morays of the 1940's are underlying in the story line so it may be a bit hard to read at times. I found that it took me awhile to get into the book. but overall I enjoyed it.

A great read that starts out slow as you get to know the characters but then takes off in full force with old secrets, old money and an old friendship amongst ladies who might just inherit a fortune. I love books by Andrews and she did not disappoint in this fun read!

When Brooke is hired to represent the wealthy, albeit somewhat reclusive, Josephine Bettendorf Warrick she expects to have her work cut out for her. The task at hand will not be easy, though she believes she has most of the skills to necessary to navigate through to her new client’s satisfaction. It’s not only a great way to get more of a name for herself so she can grow her clientele; it’s also a surefire way to pay the bills. Life isn’t always easy, and when opportunity knocks, some times you have to answer even if you’d rather curl back up in bed with the tv remote and a pint of Rocky Road. What Brooke isn’t prepared for is how quickly and completely the complicated case will draw her in. 

Told through snippets of past memories and current events, The High Tide Club, is an entertaining and engaging piece of modern women’s mystery fiction. I was pleasantly surprised by the direction this storyline took. Each character was well crafted, flaws and all, and that made them come to life as their stories were weaved together like an old, handmade quilt. 

Thanks to Mary Kay Andrews, her publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review. I loved the mysteries that just kept coming and how they all developed. This was my first MKA book; however, I intend to see what other spellbinding tales she’s written.

The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews had many twists in the plot. Is the first book I have ever read by this author.

This could be a good beach read, but also, if you pay attention to the details and the character development it can be so much more.  I enjoyed this book and the details that made it more thought-provoking than the typical beach read.  I am a fan of Mary Kay Andrews and this book did not disappoint me.

This was my first read by this highly popular author and will absolutely not be my last. I would say this would be a great beach read, it’s a lot of pages, but easy to follow and fly through. I enjoyed every aspect of this book evenly, which is unusual because I normally find myself liking one  story line more than others.

Brooke is definitely one of my all time favorite characters, she is independent, determined and just an overall good person. I found myself enjoying all of the characters, yes even Josephine! It was one of those books where when you find out the reasoning behind each characters actions, everything just works. The mystery involving the High Tide Club’s past was very intriguing.

I enjoyed the past and present chapters, it helped everything to roll out at exactly the right time to bring all the story lines together. It was a great way to add in the backstory. I thought the multiple story lines really worked in this book and kept me guessing how things were going to unravel. I thought the pacing throughout the book was really well, it wasn’t rushed nor too slow. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep your interest throughout the whole book.

I truly enjoyed The High Tide Club. The story held my interest although I did see the ending coming after a certain point. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more involving the romance between Brooke & Pete.