Elin Hilderbrand’s books are the highlight of my summer! I look forward to her books every June and don’t know what I will do once she retires.

The Hotel Nantucket was amazing! There were a few spots in the beginning that I did not love. I felt she was trying too hard to be cool and young with references to certain things. It took me a minute to get on board with the ghost storyline. But I loved how that all came together in the end. I loved all of the characters, some more than others!! I enjoyed all of their stories and development and growth over the summer. I definitely had an uneasy feeling about Richie in the beginning but he grew on me and I was very disappointed with how that turned out.

Elin’s books, especially this one, always leave me wanting more. There could always be a book two because I want to check in next summer and see how everyone is doing!

Summer’s basically in full swing, which means it’s time to bring on the beach reads—and what a better way than with a book that takes place at a hotel that is specifically for people who want to hit the beach for the summer on Nantucket. The Hotel Nantucket is written by Nantucket’s queen bee, Elin Hilderbrand, and, surprisingly, this is the first I’ve read of her more typical summer reads, having only read Summer of ’69 before now. Never needing a beach more than being more or less homebound for two-and-a-half years, I was ready to be transported to the beach and enjoy my stay at this luxury hotel.

I really want to take a few weeks off next summer and go visit Nantucket. I’m not sure I’m a fancy enough person, I’ll be honest, but it sounds like an idyllic place to spend a summer, and Hilderbrand does such a good job of painting the location that you feel like you’re truly there. I was invested in mostly everyone’s storyline (sorry, Grace), and I was rooting for everyone to end up with their happily ever after. Though I suspected one of the big reveal moments from the very beginning (Shelley Carpenter), it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story—I kind of felt like I was a guest at the hotel, too.

Hilderbrand really knows how to navigate having a large number of characters and serving them well. There were easily 20 characters whose lives we followed, but I was never confused as to who was who and what they were doing. I loved how we just got little bits of information here and there and how everything came together at the end so nicely. I’m actually surprised she was able to wrap up all the loose ends as well as she did. The way the author was able to make all these people come to life and make them so believable is truly remarkable—she’s really gifted in that way.

The ghost story was one of the main plotlines, but I had no interest in it and thought it just made the story drag a little bit. There were enough threads and characters that the addition of Grace wasn’t really adding anything for me—especially because she wasn’t really even doing anything to help move the plot along (other than her existence, which could have easily been swapped out for something like Louis’s chess-playing or even the great food from The Blue Bistro). That whole part fell flat to me, and it’s ultimately what changed my mind from giving this book a higher rating.

That being said, I’m very interested to read another one of Hilderbrand’s Nantucket stories (I really hope none of the other ones have any ghosts in them), and I’ve heard that The Blue Bistro and The Beach Club are popular, so I’ll probably reach for one of those next. Maybe once a summer I’ll dive into Nantucket and see where the summer takes me.

4 STARS

Lizbet is coming off a nasty break up with her ex and business partner, JJ, when she is hired by billionaire Xavier Darling to run the storied Hotel Nantucket. He has just purchased this, sight unseen - despite the multiple failures it has encountered in its more than one hundred year history, as well as the rumors of a ghost. Lizbet puts together a crew and brings the hotel to life (including said ghost), attempting to place it on the map in the Nantucket hospitality scene. Told from a variety of perspectives (Lizbet, the ghost, Nantucket locals), Hilderbrand has created a community that the reader is rooting for, as well as the success of the hotel.

Such a fun read and perfect for vacation as the whole story embodies vacay vibes! I would argue the only fault I found in this was the description of menial things: clothing, makeup, etc. It took away from what was a charming and heartfelt story. Overall, very happy and would definitely recommend!

Thank you Little, Brown and Company ​and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
I was not expecting this! I thoroughly enjoyed The Hotel Nantucket. The ghost was a surprise element (I started reading without reading a synopsis) that I didn't think I'd enjoy as much as I did; however, she really held the story together. I think this is my favorite Hilderbrand book to date. Will recommend to friends as a great summer pool/beach read.

After reading The Hotel Nantucket, I am ready to pack my bags and head to the island for some serious relaxation. Set in a fictional hotel which is inspired by the actual Nantucket Hotel, the novel is a soap opera crossed with a mystery, with a heaping dose of romance on top. Lisbet Keaton has been hired as the general manager at the refurbished hotel, and as she hires the cast of characters to bring the building back to life, she begins to recognize the overwhelming task ahead of her, as well as the possibility that the space houses a ghost. Each character has a secret past, and the mysterious new owner has tasked them with a near impossible challenge.

I loved just about everything about the story, and I was intrigued to discover what secrets the cast of interesting characters were hiding. Lisbet is a great lead character, I could empathize with her sense of overwhelm and how she responded to the end of her relationship with JJ. The relationships between the characters evolve over the course of the summer, as they become a top-performing team. The ending is a bit on the sweet, sappy side, but isn't that what makes a good summer beach read?

Elin Hilderbrand includes a tour guide to Nantucket as an epilogue, and she is very thorough in her recommendations for everything from restaurants to shopping, and even what barre class she attends, complete with in which of her books these locales made an appearance. I will definitely keep this guide handy for if/when I make the trip!

Thank you to Netgalley, Little, Brown and Company and the author for the opportunity to read an e-ARC of The Hotel Nantucket. The opinions in this review are my own.

A thoroughly captivating novel that is so enjoyable to read. There is so much happening during the first summer of the Hotel Nantucket-secrets, romance, a ghost. The lives, wishes, and desires of the staff and of guests play out over the summer as the story unfolds and draws you in with delight.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC through NetGalley!

I read this book while laying on the beach in Florida and it was absolutely perfect. I loved the beach vibes it evoked. The story revolves around Lizbet Keaton, a woman recently scorned by her lover. She is offered the chance to take over a new hotel, purchased by a British billionaire, to work to earn the elusive 5th key from an anonymous but famous instagram hotel reviewer. This is an absolutely addictive beach read-grab a drink and tuck in.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for an egalley in exchange for an honest review
Someday I want to visit Elin Hilderbrand's Nantucket, but for now I live vicariously through the lives of the characters that she give us. In her twenty-eighth novel, we meet a variety of characters that are seeking opportunity and redemption at the Hotel Nantucket. Similar to the author's previous novels we have topics of love, friendship, adultery, mystery and in this novel, a wee bit of paranormal as the hotel's resident ghost oversees the events of the Nantucket summer.


Once I begin a Elin Hilderbrand novel, I am unable to physically put it down. So this book traveled from the couch to the bathtub and finally to my bedroom last night. The Hotel Nantucket was certainly a place that I wanted to be.

In addition, we can always count on Hilderbrand that many characters from her previous novels will cross paths with her current cast of characters or at least be mentioned throughout the novel. I liked seeing where many of those characters are in their lives. I also really enjoyed the author's own blue book of tourism recommendations for those who wish to visit Nantucket.


I highly recommend adding this novel to your summer reading list.




Expected Publication Date 14/06/22
Goodreads Review Published 19/05/22

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I had no idea what to expect going into The Hotel Nantucket, other than a typical Elin Hilderbrand Nantucket storyline. I was very pleasantly surprised and found myself invested in the story and the characters.
A ghost, a bit of mystery, some drama and a touch of romance make The Hotel Nantucket a place worth visiting!

I have no idea how Elin Hilderbrand keeps doing it, but The Hotel Nantucket is yet another fresh, fun, perfect summer read. It made me fall in love with Nantucket -- and want to immediately start planning a trip. Don't miss the Blue Book at the end!

I love Elin’s books! This one is no exception. It was different than previous books I think but I loved the twists in it. Scandals. Drama. Ghosts. I loved how it all flowed together. The character build was great too. I loved getting to know each character and how they came to love the hotel and became family. The ghost seemed misplaced at first but then quickly came to realize if the ghost wasn’t part of the story then there wouldn’t have been a story at all. Really enjoyed this one! Thank you netgally for the early copy.

Hotel Nantucket is classic Elin: a picturesque island, endless foodgasms, someone dead or dying, affairs and big secrets. This one had a ghost tossed in and the characters were mostly likable, quirky and fun though I thought Xavier was a jerk through the entire book. I enjoyed the story about running a hotel, there's also a character from Blue Bistro that makes an appearance but then I had two problems. One: it started to feel like Elin has a checklist of how to be hip and socially acceptable in 2022. The first time "eleventy billions dollars" was used it cute but by the third time I was rolling my eyes. Same with the unless references to Venmo and Snapchat. She also checked off "masculine toxicity, white privilege, wokeness, and slut shaming." It all felt very forced. Two: the success of the hotel is based on one Instagram blogger who they strive to impress all summer and in the end they are awarded the 5 keys but then the owner sells anyway, it's bought by Chad's father would wouldn't even admit his son worked there and then we find out Shelly the blogger had been staying at the hotel all summer, having an affair with a staffer who ended up stealing customers credit card numbers and she still gave the hotel the best rating there is??? None of it made any sense. Halfway through it was close to a 4 star read for me but in the end it was more like 2.5.

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The book of the summer! I have been a Elin Hilderbrand fan for some time now and The Hotel Nantucket is now added to my list of favourite summer reads! A story filled with wonderful characters, a glorious setting, and a dynamic plot. If there is one book to pack for vacation - this is it!

Thank you to Little Brown Books and NetGalley.

As per usual, Elin Hilderbrand positively sparkles in The Hotel Nantucket. This read transports you to Nantucket where a rundown hotel has been renovated to the nines by a wealthy billionaire. The enchanting cast of characters that are part of the hotel (both are guests and staff) serve as the multiple points of view throughout the story. The ultimate summer read, Hilderbrand provides luscious details specifically to Nantucket that will transport you there and exude her love and enchantment with the island. Rich with character development, plot, and amazing escape-- The Hotel Nantucket is the ultimate summer read and genuinely one of Elin Hilderbrand's best.

Enormous thanks to Elin Hilderbrand, NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the absolute honor of an advance review copy.

As it is with all Elin Hilderbrand books, you get many very interesting characters and often characters from other books make guest or lead appearances her latest novel. This time however, my overall favorite Character and storyline was definitely, "Grace, the ghost"!

Lots of intertwined story plots and as always the books is featured in Nantucket. We have multiple billionaires, one of which is from and center, one who you would never think of and one that finally does right by his son.

Enjoyed Lizbeths storyline of running the hotel as well as her new love story. Lots of strong female characters as well.

Would def recommend as a light summer beach read.

Overall rating 4.0

Thank you for my free pre release copy of the book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

As with my previous experiences, I really enjoy Elin Hilderbrand's writing - her level of detail, her fleshed out characters, and her vivid setting. This was fun because in addition to the many points of view and the "people of Nantucket" voice, there was also the POV of a ghost haunting the hotel. Nothing to the point where this ventures into scifi/fantasy, you just kind of accept that the alleged ghost does exist and move on. Lots of intertwining lives and problems. Again, there is *always* cheating in her books, but I would say it was dealt with a lot less casually/there were generally consequences this time around.

I definitely plan to read from her again in the future, and might even pick up some of her backlist titles if I'm looking for something else summery and Nantuckety.

It was early spring and very rainy where I live. I requested Elin’s new book Hotel Nantucket because I needed to be transported to a vacation spot. Hotel Nantucket did not disappoint. I was instantly transported to this glamorous new hotel on the island. The storyline had surprises that kept the reader intrigued and longing to know the characters deep dark secrets. There is a fictitious historical story line that weaves beautifully into the story. You can’t help but to love every character and their unique offerings to the hotel. As if the book couldn’t get any better, Elin included a Nantucket travel guide at the end of all her favorite spots. I will definitely be referencing that next time I visit the island.

I used to be an avid Elin Hilderbrand fan and so I was beyond excited to pick this one up! Unfortunately, it didn't work for me. It felt a little like drinking from the fire hose in the beginning - so many people firing so many thought and stories at me in a way that left me feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from all of them. There were moments where my interest felt piqued and I wanted to learn more about the hotel. But in the end, I read to feel a connection to characters and to live vicariously through their stories. This was less a story about the characters and more a story about the Hotel itself and I felt like I never was able to settle into it. Ultimately, it wasn't what I was looking for and was a DNF for me.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to read and review.

Thank you Netgalley and Little, Brown and company for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well now that I’ve read Elins new book, summer has officially begun. I love how all her books transport your right back to the beautiful Island of Nantucket.

The Hotel Nantucket was a fabulous hotel until a fire destroyed it and killed a young women, Grace. After being run down, the hotel is purchased by a billionaire from London who fully restores it. Lizbet is the new manager, and she hires a staff to try to bring it back to all its glory. A great story with developing characters and even a little ghost plot thrown in! I loved this book and would recommend!

Elin Hildebrand is such a talented author, all of her books are the perfect summer read! This book is no different. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!