I really struggled with finishing this book & finding some sense of purpose other than fake influencer issues.

It seemed very superficial and lacking a solid plot. I really was upset about the queer representation in the book. It felt very contrived.

This storyline had so much potential but it felt very underdeveloped in many ways.

ARC copy provided by #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Great beach read! I love Lola’s story. She is such a well developed character with so much growth and awareness by the end of the book, I really connected with her and her journey. I love the ending - it was perfect and extremely satisfying for her character.

It was ok but nothing special. It is a fun read perfect for summer but I personally don't think it did anything super special that other summer reading authors haven't done before.

Synposis sounded super interesting and I was intrigued by the cover. The label name dropping was super cringe to me and while I was reading I kept asking myself "what is even going on and do I even care?" Ultimately this book just ended up not being for me. Thanks to the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader. All thoughts are my own.

Didn't love this one. Lola was super self absorbed and all over the place with the relationships in the books. She didn't seem to grow and develop any until the end when she decided to work on herself. The LQBTQ piece could have been done/handled better.

Alright... I am conflicted with my thoughts on this book. I think the easiest way to do this is by sorting out my pros and cons. I want to preface by saying that I went into this book not knowing anything.

Pros:
- This book did make me laugh quite a bit at parts where I believe it was intentional
- It was a quick read
- It was also a light read! Not every book needs to be serious

Cons:
- This book made me laugh quite a bit at parts where it was most definitely not intentional... there was also some eye rolling
- The writing was okay but not amazing
- The main character, Lola, was so painful to read about. Honestly, I was rooting for everyone but her most of the time. She claimed to have some sort of development but as I was reading, all I could think was “is the development in the room with us...?"

Finally, I did not know that the FMC's love interest would be a girl. Not a problem but I'm just like... did the author even know what she was talking about... I don't know like I enjoyed the relationship but something about Lola's thoughts was just so... strange?

All in all, if you want a light read and perhaps to get out of a slump, this might work. I will admit that it is also a nice, fun novel for the summer (depending on how angry you get based on the cons above).

Thank you to Bloom Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Hotter in the Hamptons delivers exactly what you’d expect from its title—luxury, fashion, social climbing—but not much introspection. The FMC is deeply focused on optics, appearances, and designer everything, and while there are hints that she’s spiraling or unhappy, there’s very little real reflection on her behavior or choices.

She walks the line between self-absorbed and self-pitying, often lamenting her situation without showing much growth or self-awareness.

DNFed at 29%.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bloom Books for the eARC

This book was rough to get through! The main character was SO annoying. I felt like all she did was think of herself. I also didn't appreciate Ali taking advantage and acting childish. I think the influencer topic is very real and appreciate it being written about, I guess I just wish Lola was written different. And of course everything is neatly tied up at the end.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for this ARC.

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Superficial ,never-ending name dropping and just overall catty.

Hotter in the Hamptons follows influencer (content creator)Lola Fine. She was on top of the world with her career and her perfect boyfriend then everything falls apart when she gets called out for something she says. Now she's in a downhill spiral as her sponsors and management team drop her and her followers turn on her. What she didn't expect was her boyfriend to walk out when she needed him the most. The only one left is her best friend Ryan who invites her to get away from it all by going to the Hamptons for the summer. Only instead of laying low, regrouping she jumps straight into fire.
While this book was fast paced, easy to read I found most of the characters unlikable, catty, superficial, shallow and self-absorbed. I honestly didn't like any of the characters then throw in all the constant name dropping over and over it go tiresome and frankly boring.

I received an ARC through NetGalley and I'm voluntarily leaving my review.

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was hooked from the beginning!!
It was amazing and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

I was not expecting much from this book after seeing some early reviews, but I actually enjoyed the story and felt like the book was solid. A lot of self-discovery in the book. It felt like it was dealing with some serious topics but in a fun, enjoyable way. I would definitely recommend it. I also enjoyed the spice which I'd give a 3 pepper rating.

Note: Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

This one just wasn’t for me. I picked it up hoping for a fun, juicy summer read—something light and gossipy to breeze through on the beach—but it fell flat. The characters lacked depth and personality, and the FMC was selfish yet lacked self-awareness. I found it hard to root for her or get invested in her story.The spicy scenes felt forced and cringey rather than adding anything meaningful to the plot. Even though everything tied up neatly in the end, it was far too predictable to feel satisfying.

I’ve followed Tinx since her Rich Mom content and enjoy her podcast, so I had high hopes. She pitched this as a drama-filled page-turner, but there just wasn’t any real juice here.

While I relatively liked the story, I just didn't love it. This just didn't feel like Tinx's place to right a story on queer joy, and the struggles of one's developing and acknowledging of their queer identity. I feel like it should have been more clear and talked about prior to the release that there was a ghostwriter- queer collaborator. I also feel like it played into the stereotypical lesbian tropes in a negative way. The writing was good, but the plot was bland.

This one was a no for me. The characters were unlikeable. It was too spicy and the spicy was just cringey. Characters lack personality. I expected a fun summer read but this one didnt do it for me

This isn't a genre I typically gravitate toward, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it!

While the pacing felt a bit uneven and I didn’t find the FMC particularly likable, the story’s message really resonated with me. I loved the theme of self-discovery and breaking free from the boxes we (or others) place ourselves in.

The brand callouts and behind-the-scenes look at life as a full-time influencer were also a fun and insightful touch.

I’m still a bit on the fence about the book as a whole, but I definitely think it’s worth a read!

I will say this isn't a genre I typically read.... but I loved it! The build up was slow in the beginning but trust me it was worth it! Lola down falling was rough to witness but I think it was essential for her rediscovery! Without this happening I feel as though she would have continued her perfect life, with the perfect boyfriend but truly wasn't going to be happy.

After reading epic fantasy for several weeks this was the perfect cozy book to jump into especially with the queer themes involved which I loved!!!!
The summer romance Lola got to experience was cute but also seemed rush especially after the situation she just endured with the BF... maybe Im just reading into it too much lol.

For those rating it a 3 or lower I think those are the serious romance girlies so take my review with a grain of salt. I truly loved this and have recommended it to several friends as a get away book from other genres lol.

I think people will be shocked witht he range in which Tinx writies. It's poignant, witty, and fun at the same time. The storyline held my attention and I think this is going to be a top summer read for the beach. It's perfect for a frothy beverage, a deck chair, and by the pool.

Getting into "Hotter in the Hamptoms" was hard because the story was so out of reach to a reader. A mega-influencer going through "cancellation", and a break-up who runs away to the Hamptons (because she doesn't have any daily responsibilities and has an endless savings accounts to keep her afloat) to find out she might be a little queer, but she won't say it! And that she hasn't been authentic to her "brand", so she goes back to basics... with her bottomless savings made from influencing.

Truthfully, wanted to like this book but I couldn't finish reading it. I really did not enjoy this book.

This book was not exactly what I was expecting but in the end I felt like it all worked out. At certain times it did feel a little too hot and heavy I liked the final message of a woman just trying to figure out what it is she wants out life - we are constantly evolving humans and don’t need to be forced into a box or identity!