Hilderbrand does it again! She's just such a good writer and her books are a salve and a much needed break from reality. I appreciate that she's been playing with the genre. This one includes visits from a few characters in past novels as well as a ghost. But somehow, it's not hokey!

I fell in love with these characters. Hilderbrand had the ability to take ordinary days and make them magical. I am entertained by the little moments of magic in the books.
The only complaint I have of this book is the second person story telling that encroaches on the rest of the great story.

Another great book from Elin Hilderbrand. I loved the mystery feel of this story mixed with some romance. The variety of characters kept the plot moving along and uncovering pieces of their past was so interesting! The atmosphere Hilderbrand creates makes you feel like you're reading this book on a Nantucket beach - highly recommend!

One day, maybe, I'll be in the mood to read this or one of Elin Hilderbrand's 9000 books, but I just cannot finish it. Too summery and beach ready for me. I read the first 10%, which was pleasant, but it's just not my taste I fear. No shade to those who enjoy her!! One day I'll get there!!

I have read quite a few Elin Hilderbrand novels. She always introduces interesting characters and interesting lives of those characters. The Hotel Nantucket was no exception. While I haven't always loved all of Elin's books or all the characters, for the most part I enjoyed this book and it kept my attention as you followed the lives of the hotel workers and guests throughout the summer as a new hotel is opened on the island. Every time I read one of Elin's books it makes me want to visit Nantucket so much! It was a nice treat to read this book and imagine myself in summer in Nantucket while struggling through another snowstorm in Wisconsin during the winter!

When one of your favorite authors has a book on NetGalley and you're lucky enough to get an ARC, you promptly devour that book in a day! Thank goodness for those rainy days when you don't feel as guilty for not being able to put a book down. I loved The Hotel Nantucket. It was a quick read with characters I quickly became invested in and simply could not put down. You can never go wrong with an Elin Hilderbrand novel!

Elin Hildebrand is a gem! This gorgeous story features quirky characters, amazing plot twists and ghosts! Need. I say more?

This is your typical Elin book. You know what you're going in to read and you won't be disappointed. She's nailed down the genre and while she's not always the most original she's definitely got another page turner on her hands.

Another classic Elin Hildebrand summer beach read, with equal parts history & mystery. Enjoyed this one & made me nostalgic for Nantucket!

3.5!

Elin Hilderbrand never disappoints, in my opinion. "The Hotel Nantucket" was no exception. I love how she seamlessly links past stories and characters into this new tale. For me personally, the addition of a ghost and a precocious Nancy Drew reading girl just made the story even better. I looked forward to reading it every day and was legitimately sad to see it end. Elin makes me want to follow her footsteps in Nantucket. Until my budget allows me to do that, her fabulous story telling will have to do. I so appreciate the opportunity to have received an advance copy of this book. Long live Elin Hilderbrand!

I look forward to every summer when Elin Hilderbrand releases her new book. I really loved this one. It did take me a while to get into it, but that's mostly because life happens and I was able to spend the time reading it. But once I got many pages in, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend!

Cute quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed the imagery of the hotel and the stories of the guests and workers. It wasn’t at all what I was expecting, but it was a lovely story full of likeable characters.

Elin Hilderbrand is just a gem of a writer, and this book is no different.

The Hotel Nantucket has been in a fire, and is supposedly haunted. Barely making it, and on the verge of closing, Elizabeth has the task of bringing this historic building back to life. Through creativity of a child, and the amazing staff that works here, slowly life is brought back to the hotel, with families, guests, and secret connections falling into place.

I enjoyed this one very much. The characters were well developed, the plot developed, and twists and turns that I didn't see coming.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley electronically for review. This is written by a famous talented author. Nantucket is the setting...the setting becomes a character. The characters (the people) in the book are likable...some not so much...others just there...the places written about become almost a travel book...for those interested in visiting this area, this book would be a must. Some of the scenes are explicit and maybe should be left out. I don't enjoy books with ghosts, but the ghost in this book becomes real...the ending is a surprise...not my favorite

I saved this book for a beach vacation and it definitely did not disappoint. I loved everything about it and cannot imagine that the Hotel Nantucket doesn't actually exist. The descriptions of the food are amazing and I eould pay almost anything to try that Bakery box of treats.

great book in true elin style. a love from the first page. engaging. descriptive of the setting. fun characters. didn't put it down till finished. great read any time, book club worthy, beach worthy, anytime worthy. thanks for the read!!! i recommend it!

Loved, loved this book. For what it is, a chocolate and popcorn book that most others call a hot summer read. An easy five stars for me.
The writing is smooth and almost luxurious and easy to drop into the fictive dream. This is because of the great writing craft. The author maintains several plot lines juggling them with skill and verve. But what is really impressive about this story is the micro-conflicts that come and go, branches to the main trunk.
The setup or conflict is rooted in a damaged love story, the main character’s heart is unjustly crushed by a long-time boyfriend. Add to this the start-up of a refurbished hotel that the new owner wants it to meet the highest standards on Nantucket island. There is a mystery hotel reviewer that holds sway and is pandered for a five-star review. A status not unlike a Michelin
Throw into the mix a ghost. Yes, a ghost, but this apparition is only used as spice and to reveal past information that helps give the hotel equal weight as a main character. Which is difficult to do. The trials and tribulations are buried in the relationships that interact in and around the hotel. They swirl and ebb in such away the reader can’t look away and is tugged along in a most favorable way. The author flirts with maudlin and melodrama but never crosses that line.

Let me start by saying I love Elin Hilderbrand novels! This one was a little....strange. I'm not sure if it's the novel itself or if it was my headspace. But I had a really hard time with the amount of characters in this book. Are there always that many characters in these novels? I'm not sure. Now recognize that only a handful actually matter but if you get easily confused and really want to know who everyone is referring to then you might get a little caught up with that. Also this novel is VERY slow to start. A good chunk of the novel revolves around whether the hotel will earn the 5th key from the great Shelly Carpenter and I did guess who SC was before it was revealed-though not by much! So bravo to Elin for that! There's also another twist that I didn't see. I loved the ending and I really felt that all of the characters showed amazing growth throughout the novel!

I wouldn't really classify this book as romance-at least not the typical romance you usually find in Elin Hilderbrand novels. Of course there IS romance just not to that level! This book does have a ghost story in it but not in a creepy horror type of way. Over all not my favorite Elin novel but I still enjoyed it just the same.

Thank you Netgalley & Little, Brown and company for an eARC of The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand. Elin is described as the queen of beach reads, and she certainly is! Her books are great to pick up whether it’s a hot summer’s day, or you’re looking to escape the cold and snowy winter.


This story takes you through Lizbet Keaton’s experience when’s he is given the opportunity to be the new general manager of the Hotel Nantucket. She has to get in the good graces of the others there, though, and deal with the past events of the hotel. Elin does a great job of making you feel like you’re at the hotel and living within the world of these characters with multiple storylines.

Unfortunately this one didn’t do it for me personally. I typically love Elon’s books but the whole “ghost” thing didn’t cut it for me. I feel like she was trying to add a spin on her typical style but I wasn’t a fan. On to the next one of Hilderbrand!