This was an OK novel, but I felt it could have been stronger. The premise is that Ann manages to track down her estranged sister, Poppy, after their parents die in a car accident. Poppy returns to the Milwaukee, WI, home, where they grew up. Ann is going to sell their house on the Cape, where they spent every summer. One thing Ann conveniently leaves out of documents is that their parents adopted Michael when he was sixteen. Naturally, the siblings, who haven’t spoken in years, have to come together to determine what to do with the property.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this novel, which RELEASES JUNE 2, 2020.

This was a beautiful debut novel. Clancy has a masterful writing style and I look forward to more of her work.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Christina Clancy hit it out of the park with her debut novel. I will definitely be watching for future releases.

This book is set in multiple locations with the main two being Wisconsin and the Outer Cape. It is told from three points of view: Ann, Poppy and Michael.

The writing of this book is rich. I wanted to hop in my car and drive to the Outer Cape to explore a place I have never been but felt like I knew from the book. The characters are relatable and well developed. I would have liked to be friends with this family by the end of the book.

This book was a great start to 2020 and will be one of my favorites of the year.

I received this book "The Second Home" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. I liked this book and found it easy to read. There were twists and turns that made it more interesting. Although it was a beach setting it was much more than a typical beach read. Watch out for the family secrets.

I liked this well enough. I never got a palpable sense of the Cape house which is why I was interested from the blurb..some fictitious pictures
would have really elevated my experience. I like the curious how others live thematic idea but it somehow fell flat for me, I had just finished reading Such a Fun Age and Recipe for a Perfect Wife and if I had not liked these two way better I would have appreciated The Second Home more, there is much to be said about second and even third homes in the US that go empty so I hope more writers to chose to fictionalize
the issue. for me a three star plus read

A family returns to Cape Cod that has been estranged, and secrets unravel. You've read it before. There are some good twists and interesting characters, but nothing entirely unique. The writing is, however, better than most. If you are looking for a good beach read, this would hit the spot.

While not my typical genre, I’m glad I read this book, as it was well written, and a nice break from my usual genre. I thought that it provided a lot of happy times, sad times, and other emotional turmoil and happiness when reading. Characters developed in a way that makes the story very engaging. Recommend to those who are looking for a story to provide some different emotions.
Will make sure to buzz it up on different platforms.

This is a charmingly clumsy novel about nice people and the Cape Cod house where they lived the best and worst times in their lives. When the Gordon's a Wisconsin high school teacher and his wife, adopt Michael, a recently orphaned teenager, he's welcomed into the family by Poppy and Ann, their adolescent daughters. The first year they introduce Michael to the Cape Cod house where they've spent summers since they were born, he's dramatically happy; at last, he has a real home. Everything US perfect - except hisburgeoning non-platonic feelings for Ann , which he represses until the summer he disappears. And if he's the father of the son Ann has several months later, as she does nothing to deny, it s almost understandable, if not particularly admirable, that Michael ran away. By the time the Gordon's are killed in a car crash, both Ann and Poppy are grown, and in very different places in their lives. When they come back to the Cape to put the summer house up for sale, Michael reappears - he has the same legal rights to the house as the sisters do.
The ending is never in doubt; live triumphs over misunderstandings, a missing will makes everything perfectly clear, and a third generation is already making plans for many summer's to come.

I absolutely loved, loved, loved this book so much. The writing was so alive. The characters felt so real. The story was addictive. I was happy, I was angry, I cried. I know its early in the year, but so far this is my favorite book I have read. What a wonderful novel.

I loved this book! It carries you through so many emotions and leaves you wanting more.

I received an advanced copy of #TheSecondHome from @StMartinsPress and @Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. When I first received this book, I thought "I don't know about this" as I mostly read thrillers and thought this one might be boring. WELL, let me tell you this book is FAR from boring! I DEVOURED this story and its fantastic characters. So good!

Christina Clancy has created captivating characters some I loved, some I hated,. The Second Home centers around the Gordon Family and their summer home in Cape Cod. The story is told from several points of view over the course of many years. It centers on Ann, the oldest daughter and the summer when things didn't go quite as planned. The events of that summer have resulted miscommunications, misunderstandings, hard feelings and distance between family members and this house where it all began. It's just so good.

I highly recommend The Second Home. Once you pick it up you won't put it down. 5 Stars.

I love a good story that looks back on childhood events with a new perspective. This one fit that bill. All of the characters had some information, but none had it all correct. Of course it all comes to light, as things do, in a satisfying conclusion. I will recommend this read for book clubs at our library.

Beautiful , sad , and yes uplifting too... what a great read . This book was graciously provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a heartbreakingly beautiful debut that tells the story of Ann, sister Poppy, and adopted brother Michael. They summer on Cape Cod with their parents but one summer left Ann with a life-changing secret that would haunt her for a long time. Fast forward fifteen years and their parents are dead so the vacation home must be sold. But the three siblings have since been estranged so things are messy. Told from their alternating perspectives, the novel shows us a family in crisis, struggling to find a way not to just exist but to find happiness in a complicated world where there are constant changes and surprises; but ultimately it's a story of people allowing themselves to forgive themselves as well as others that have wronged them. Because of course isn't redemption the best gift we can give ourselves?

This book was such a pleasant surprise that fell into my lap, and I am so glad that it did because it is now one of my favorite reads. I found the description alluring on Netgalley, but had never heard of the author and decided to request based on description alone. It turns out, it is her first novel, which is why I had never heard of Miss Christina - but let me tell you, after this book comes out, we will ALL have heard of her... she will be very well known!

This family saga follows three siblings: Ann, Poppy, and Michael. Ann and Poppy are a year apart, and Michael is their adopted brother who came into their lives as teenagers. However, Ann and Michael have a bit of an unconventional relationship that they are trying as hormonal teenagers to navigate, and one ill-fated summer will change their lives forever. 

I loved getting to know these characters and feeling entirely empathetic for each one at different times, and found myself enthralled by the plot. I tend to be one that reads to get to know characters as opposed to the story, but I loved the way this story came together through the actions of the characters. 

If you are someone who enjoys character development and family dynamics, this book is for you!

well worth reading.... Poppy lives the life we've all dreamed of. Ann is a force to be reckoned with , raising her son as a single parent. Micheal wished for a family , but he also got the heartaches that come with loving unconditionally.

Well-written story. Very emotional family centered plot. I found the shifting POVs slightly difficult to switch between at first, but adjusted by the end of the novel.

The Gordons, Ed, Connie, and teenage daughters Ann and Poppy, have recently taken in a teenage boy, Michael, who needed a safe place to land. The family sets off for their second home at Cape Cod, ready for another relaxed and carefree summer. But this year, the vacation ends abruptly, leaving all of the Gordons confused and unsure of the future. Fifteen years later, and after the tragic death of Ed & Connie, the rest of the estranged family are left to decide what to do with their beloved summer home.

This is a brilliant debut from Christina Clancy. The story of Ann, Poppy, and Michael is equal parts beautiful and heartbreaking. The family dynamics in play were all incredible - each relationship had so much depth to it. Written in multiple POVs, it was heartbreaking to read how the truth was twisted for each person - no one truly knew the full story and I desperately wanted to shake them all and force them to sit down and talk to one another.

The Second Home covers some very dark topics - drug abuse, death and mourning, and sexual abuse - but Clancy did it with extreme care. Each character's actions and reactions felt natural and real, particularly in Ann's story. Tragedy and trauma are never simple, never black and white, and Clancy captured the ambiguity of it all.

Reading this in December made me long for summer and a beach house of my own - despite the fact that this is really not a light summer read. I think that Clancy was able to beautifully capture the magic of a beloved family tradition - I'm a sucker for childhood nostalgia.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review!

The Second Home by Christina Clancy is a full length, stand alone romance novel, set in Cape Cod and tells the story of Ann and Poppy.
Both woman don't have much in common - at the first look. Ann is a middle aged woman, her children left to live their own lives. Poppy is a young mother who needs something.
Both meet and they're perfect for each other.
The Second Home , hmm I started reading and to be honest, it took me some time to get into the story, but then I couldn't put it down. I liked the unique storyline and the beautifully thought out and beautifully told story and the characters. 4 beautiful stars.

The Second Home is my first story by Christina Clancy. I enjoyed the characters and the plot especially in the beginning. Ann, Michael and Poppy and their parents were relatable characters. At times the story seemed to drag, but I wanted to know how the story resolved so I read through to the end. The end was pleasant but not as satisfying as the beginning.

This is a well-crafted story of family, mistakes, and misunderstandings. The characters were well-developed and the settings were described so well I felt I was there. This was a solid debut novel and I enjoyed it very much.

* Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.