i tired so hard to listen to this but just couldn't push myself to suffer through this.

thankful i got the audio arc

I flew through this audiobook in one morning. Give me all the wealthy drama and the posh summer settings! I love that this book took place in my home state of Connecticut. I will be recommending this book to my friends and family this summer. It was un-put-down-able! Congratulations to Kate Broad on this fantastic debut novel.

I really liked the cover. The narrator of this audiobook did a great job. The story was very intriguing and kept my attention the whole book wondering how things would end. Give this one a read this summer.

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Greenwich is a summer ride full of secrets and subtle drama. Kate Broad paints a vivid picture of wealth, longing, and moral gray areas that kept me hooked—though at times I wished for a tad more clarity. Rachel's journey feels relatable and real, even amid the opulence. A solid read with intriguing characters, but some twists left me wanting a bit more payoff. Three stars for a promising debut!

Unfortunately, I was bored through this entire book. I kept reading through the first half because I thought surely it's about to get interesting, and I continued through the second half mainly because I had already gotten so far. Every single character was somehow both flat and extremely unlikeable.

I listened to the audiobook version of this book. It was dramatic, full of mystery and requires your attention. I had to restart the book twice. It was written as the person remembered what happened. Eventually it catches up to current t time. It was sad and didn’t end the way I thought it would.
Which leads me to saying this book was unpredictable! The suspense kept me listening and I finished in 2 days.
Overall a good read once you get into it.

This was a strange one. Was totally attracted by the cover and the synopsis, but it didn’t completely deliver for me.
Rachel is staying with her aunt and uncle in Greenwich, when tragedy strikes. Will she tell the truth about her complicated feelings for the nanny throughout the summer, or will she testify against her?
The pacing was a bit off for me on this one, and I didn’t really care for any of the characters. The location was picturesque, and I thought the ending was interesting.
Thank you netgalley for the arc!

Wow this was kind of difficult to listen to only because of how cringe the main character is! This book fits right into the genre of women spiraling and making bad choices. I absolutely loved it and couldn't want to see how it all played out and the ending didn't disappoint. I had no issues with the audio and I thought the narrator did a fantastic job!

Broad's debut is an atmospheric exploration of class, race, morality, and self justification. In a terrible accident who bears the blame?

Premise - In the summer of 1999 Rachel Fiske escapes to her wealthy aunt and uncle's home in Greenwich, CT after a poorly considered hookup with a friend's boyfriend leaves her a social pariah at home. She tells her parents she'll be a help to her glamorous aunt, recovering from a riding accident, with her three-year-old cousin, Sabine.

Upon arriving in Greenwich Rachel finds her aunt oddly spacey and seemingly dependent on strong opiates, choosing them over spending time with her child or the rest of the family. Rachel's uncle is cold and obsessed with business - some of which seems pretty shady to Rachel. Rachel feels lonely and adrift until she strikes up a friendship with Sabine's live-in babysitter, Claudia, a Black college student. The budding friendship (or more?) seems the highlight of the summer, but when tragedy strikes, Rachel is forced to choose between family and what's right, between society’s assessment of her and her own self perception.

This was riveting, dark, and only got better the more I read. It wasn’t a hinderance that I completely disliked the protagonist, but a help. Fans of ‘Such a Fun Age’ and ‘Yellowface’ will enjoy this.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Imani Jade Powers. Powers is a new-to-me narrator, but she delivered a really engaging read! She also has one of those cozy voices that's really enjoyable to listen to, making this a perfect choice for a 6 hour drive to the beach.

Thanks, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rachel Fiske is almost 18 when she goes to stay with her aunt, uncle and 3 year old cousin in the summer of 1999. Claudia is the live-in babysitter which brings Rachel some relieve from her loneliness. As her life back home had some troubles plus her aunt is healing from an injury and her uncle is busy working. Then a tragic accident happens.... no spoilers. This book really shows class, wealth, race, and privilege. This was slow at the beginning but then picked up. This would make a great book club book.

Okay, so I let this one simmer for a bit before writing my review and honestly? I kind of love/hated it in the best possible way. To be fair, I listened to the audiobook, and there were so many times I found myself thinking, Rachel, pleaseeeeee STOPPPP itttt
Our main character is so annoying and she doesn't really get less annoying by the end. But weirdly, I think that’s part of what makes it work??? There were moments I genuinely wanted to shake her and ask, Why are you like this??
And sure, some of the side characters could’ve used a bit more depth, but maybe that’s just me being picky.
The whole thing gave major Desperate Housewives meets early 2000s Lifetime movie energy (which, for the record, is iconic).
I don’t mind the rich Connecticut trope; it’s a solid setting for a bit of chaos. This is totally one of the thrillers you buy at the airport, where money is a concept you no longer subscribe to, and water costs $8, and buying a thriller sounds ideal!

I just finished a great audiobook. Greenwich by Katie Broad was one that kept my attention all the way through. It's available soon.