Surprisingly captivating once midway though the book! The ending caught me off guard as well. very enjoyable and will be a good beach book.

I really enjoyed this book. Gracie's character was absolutely delightful among a lot of not so likable adult characters. The twist for me was a little lackluster, but overall I enjoyed this book.

This is a wonderfully written book that I could not put down. The story involves, among other things, a strained marriage and a missing child. The characters are well-drawn and the reader experiences the ups and downs as they navigate the journey, trying to balance Olympic hopes with their family's financial and emotional needs.

First time reading this author and I am hooked! Great story - the type you didn't want to put or end. A few surprises that I didn't see coming. Will definitely recommend this title to our library patrons once we purchase it.

Matt and Elise Sorenson, along with their 8 year old daughter, Gracie, have planned a two week break in Lake Placid, New York. The game plan is to prepare Matt’s late grandfather’s cabin/land to be put up for sale because money has been extra tight as of late. Elise is a very respected equestrian who is on the brink of making it to the Olympics, which takes her out of town often. While Elise is away, Matt finds himself basically juggling the role of Mr. Mom and his profession as a lawyer. With small fissures in their marriage already formed, the fact that Matt’s first love happens to live right next door to his grandfather’s cabin surely doesn’t help. Then the unthinkable happens...Gracie goes missing!!!! I literally couldn’t put my kindle down from that point on!

I completely devoured this novel! The Summer We Lost Her is great of mix of general fiction and mystery/suspense. I loved how Tish Cohen told Matt and Elise’s story both individually and jointly as a couple, but she also told us who they were before they knew each other —loved that! This fast paced read didn’t have any lulls which is the reason I wasn’t able to put it down!! This is the first novel I’ve read from Tish Cohen, I really enjoyed her writing style and I am looking forward to reading more from her! The Summer We Lost Her is a 5 star read that you won’t be able to get out of your mind!! Most definitely on my 2019 favorites list!

This book was a wonderful surprise, nothing trite or expected. The story of a marriage, where the wife is the partner who is driven and because of her olympic ambitions and a mildly handicapped child, Matt and Elise are put under tremendous strain. Elise is a champion Dressage rider, it is this love of her sport that was involved in her daughter’s disability.

To settle their financial and emotional issues the couple goes to Lake Placid, to sell the cabin and acreage of Matt’s idolized grandfather. There, in one of the most beautiful places in North America (my own opinion), the unthinkable happens, their beloved daughter, Gracie is kidnapped. The unimaginable pain of a missing child causes the intusion of many other issues. The reader is confronted with the questions of trust, secrets and marital survival.

Both Matt and Elise have to face many truths, difficult and unpredictable. Every description is so vivid that I totally felt involved and pictured each character.

The characters are so well developed and their motivations so clear that I couldn’t put the book down until the book came to an close and resolution for these 2 very likable characters

Cohen does a wonderful job of drawing the reader into the lives of Matt and Elise, no villains, only people struggling with many difficult situations.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this very lovely book.