The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

This one had all the drama! When Hollis Shaw plans a weekend to cope with the loss of her husband, Elon takes her readers on a journey of twists and turns.

In the journey, we meet Hollis’ three best friends - Brooke, Tatum and Dru-Ann - and each of them have their own baggage and issues. We also meet Gigi, Hollis’ internet friend, who has a secret she’s not willing to share.

Through the course of the weekend and getting to know each other, old drama resurfaces, particularly in the form of an old acquaintance looking to stir up trouble. By the end of the weekend, friendships are restored and created anew and Hollis walks away with all of the information entrusted to her as the confidant for each of her four friends.

Hollis is probably my favorite character, and in some other life, she’d be my rich alter-ego. I loved her personality and the way she bonds with her friends. Her home in Nantucket seems like one out of a dream, including an in-home library. She also does a great job of displaying all sorts of emotions - everything from jealousy, anger, embarrassment and more.

I’m pretty sure this was my first book from Elin Hilderbrand, but I’ll be reading more in the future. She has such an easy writing style! A solid 4 ⭐️s!