Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I was engrossed in this book fairly quickly. I enjoyed all the drama but at one point, it just overwhelmed me.  I ended up not liking the characters, which in turn made the whole book tedious for me. But, as other readers have said, there are lots of twists and as such, it was a good book.

I think I am over books like this that are full of clueless people. The writing was wonderful but the storyline itself is overdone.

This is much different than Kauffman last book and I really enjoyed it.  I don't want to give away any spoilers, but it was quite a read with twists and turns.  I love reading characters who I end up arguing with!  This didn't disappoint.

This is the story of Lisa Daly and Poppy Ford who grew up as best friends in West Virginia,.  After high school their paths diverged, as Lisa married a young attorney and move away and Poppy married a local man and stayed in West Virginia. They kept in touch over the years, sometimes more than others.  Each of them had children.  They spoke on the phone, saw each other occasionally, and remained close in their own way. When Lisa and her husband John win an all-expense paid vacation on Fripp Island, she sees it as the perfect opportunity to spend time with Poppy, whose family could never afford such a trip.  As the families make their way to Fripp Island, it is not clear that any of the adults are without apprehension about the time they’ll be spending together.  They all, however, are harboring secrets.  The plot is exciting and full of twists. This book is very well written and shows the author’s amazing ability to stretch the narrative into different voices, with men and women of different ages and completely opposite traits. The complexity of Lisa’s character definitely intrigues me, along with how her insecurities reflected on her daughter’s behavior. How the whole story plays with people’s assumptions judgment was thought provoking as well. Things are rarely what we perceive them to be. This was a great book to read despite the tragedy that unfolded. Definitely recommend it!!!  Thanks for the ARC!!!

This book was a fast read, but I can't say it ever fully captured my attention and felt a little all over the place at times. It was an OK read but not one I would go out of my way to recommend.

Great book to read. It had me hooked from the off. It was very well written. It had a great plot. Interesting twists and turns  and a good mix of characters thrown into the mix.

This was an enjoyable read for me.  I liked the family and vacation drama. It was a relaxing read until it wasn’t. 
Many thanks to Houghton Miflin Harcourt and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was an enjoyable read, but I do think it was longer than it needed to be. The characters were interesting, but I had a lot of questions about them throughout the book and even more so at the end. 

I received an advance copy, all thoughts are my own.

This book had a prominent real life feel to it. The characters were vivid and I had a clear picture of them in my mind. The premise is two couples and their families vacationing for one week together on a beautiful island in South Carolina. The two women are lifelong best friends. The husbands do not know each other well and are not overly fond of one another. There are class differences that are immediately apparent. Although Poppy and Lisa grew up in the same neighborhood, Lisa and her husband, Scott are now quite wealthy. Each couple has two children. One couple enjoys a happy marriage; the other does not. We get to see multiple points of view in this novel, from each of the adults as well as each of the children/teens. I found the book to be more interesting and intriguing further and further in, right until the very end. Some characters and some events may surprise you. I know they had that effect on me. Over, a pleasant read to start off the month of October. Many thanks to @netgalley @houghtonmifflinharcourt and the author for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. #netgalley #goodreads #thehouseonfrippisland #rebeccakauffman #bookreviewer #bookstagrammer #houghtonmifflinharcourt #withhernosestuckinabook❤️📚 #booksandmrdarcy

DNF at 16%. I don’t think I’m in the right headspace to read a bunch of unlikable characters being miserable with each other while on vacation. Thank you to Netgalley, Libro.fm and the publisher for the advance reading and listening copies.

The House on Fripp Island tells the story of two families on an all expenses paid vacation in Fripp Island. The prologue pulls you right in, you know there was a murder but not who it was, or who did it. There were several twists and turns in this book and I mostly enjoyed it. The ending was very abrupt and I was left with some questions. Overall a enjoyable read, up until the ending.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Scott Daly and his family won (or paid for by buying all the tickets) an all expense paid holiday to Fripp Island Resort.  Going to South Carolina is Scott his wife Lisa and their daughters Kimmy and Rae,. After careful consideration they invite Lisa’s friend Poopy, her husband John and their two children Alex and Ryan. But things have a definitely dark underbelly and the clash of wealth and poverty starts showing cracks!! The characters are full and so vivid and the plot has a mis-matched rhythm that is seductive and will keep you entertained!!! #NETGALLEY#THEHOUSEONFRIPPISLAND

Very interesting read! I had never read this author before but I would definitely read her again. The story was well written and interesting. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a unique beach read.

The effect of the opening is a screen of mystery over the rest of the novel which is reminiscent of Ann Tyler in the depth of its character study. The omniscient point of view doesn't keep the reader at a distance but is done in a way that instead brings the reader close to each character, letting us in on emotions and context that is often never revealed to the other characters. I listened to this and so may have missed a title/headline somewhere but I struggled to find my footing as far as era/timeframe. It seemed pre-cell phones yet at one point Scott refers to the internet for betting. I also felt like I caught Poppy saying it was their last night but then they were there two more nights.

Thank you to NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Rebecca Kaufmann for the ARC of The House on Fripp Island in return for my honest review.

I LOVE the cover of this book! The cover begs you to go sit by a pool with a cocktail and dive in! This novel is a fast and easy warm-weather read. While this is an intriguing storyline, it is a bit slow-moving until about halfway through the book. It takes a while to get truly invested in the characters. 

The ending feels rushed and I do not feel the author fully closed out the story or the fate of the characters as though a sequel could possibly be coming in the future.

Overall a good summer read!

The House on Fripp Island is a unique take on a family drama mixed with mystery throughout. I found it to be engaging and enjoyable from the prologue where the author draws you into the story immediately. Rebecca Kauffman does a great job of developing her characters where by the end of the book you feel you really know these people. This is a great summer read of which the last 20 minutes had my blood pressure elevated! The twist was unexpected and I enjoyed that not all the secrets of these families were revealed. Worth the read.

This book was not at all what I was expecting. Thinking it was a mystery/thriller set as a beach read but found it was definitely not. The story begins in the deceased person's voice.  The story is slow and none of the characters had much depth or were very likeable. The delusional,over sexed teenager (that hasn't even begin to reach full puberty), sneaking alcohol and putting herself on display and nobody notices she's out of control is not a very compelling character. The ending of the story seems rushed and is completely unsatisfying. It is quite strange. 
I read an ARC of this book and was under no obligation to provide a review.The opinions expressed are my own.
Thanks to the author,publisher,and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

If you are looking for a light hearted summer beach read, then this is the book for you.  2  families spend 4 days on the luxurious holiday destination of Fripp Island Resort, replete with expansive white beaches and a golf course.    Julie and Poppy are old childhood friends, whose lives have gone in different directions.  Julie is married to Scott, who works for a  debt reclamation company and has an affluent lifestyle whereas Poppy married her childhood sweetheart John, to whom she is devoted, but for whom life is a financial struggle.   

The story zig zags over the course of the holiday in the sweltering heat of the South Carolina resort, as the reader learns more about both families including the 4 children, Rae, Kimmy, Alex and Ryan.   Fast Forward to the  book ending which was quite surprising and the best part of the book. It was somewhat hurried however and perhaps the author could have omitted a lot of the middle portion to bring the end to a more naturally paced conclusion.   For this reader, there was just too much un-necessary dull domestic detail (as well as a lot of teenage angst) which felt superfluous to the general plotline.   3 stars from me.

Two families go on an all expense paid trip to Fripp Island where someone dies.
This is not just a #WHODUNNIT but also a #WHODIED. 
This is an edge of the seat, atmospheric, all holiday feels kind of a vibe read. I enjoyed the throng of characters and could relate to some of them which felt close to home. I was hooked onto it and devoured it in one day.

If you like mystery and the trope of a family vacation where things go wrong, this is the book for you.
I enjoyed reading it thoroughly. 


3.5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Rebecca Kauffman for an e ARC in exchange of an honest review.