artha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly Thank you @prhaudio and netgalley for my gifted copy! Pub Date: May 27, 2025 Pages: 336 Audiobook Length: 10 hours, 35 minutes Bethany's Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐This was a wonderful historical fiction story set on Martha’s Vineyard during WWII. I loved the dual timelines following Mari in 2016 who is visiting the island and in 1942 following two sisters, Cadance and Briar, who live on the island. All the characters were well developed and relatable. Even though the story was set in WWII, it did not fully feel like every other WWII novel out there. This story focused more on U-Boats and spies in the open waters after a German washes ashore. It was a nice change. I had no idea that military drills happened on Martha’s Vineyard back then and it prompted me to do a bit of research myself. This was an emotional read as there were parts of the story that I laughed and cried alongside the characters. Another beautiful historical fiction by Kelly. Sara's Review: ⭐⭐⭐💫 I struggled with this one more than I expected. On the one hand, I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. I was unaware that U-boats were present off the coast of Martha's Vineyard and loved learning about something new. I thought that the multiple POV were clear, well written and very easy to follow. I enjoyed the characters, their growth, personalities and interactions. However, I felt that the story line was superficial and not as in depth or realistic as I would have liked. I think that maybe there were too many smaller side stories which distracted me from other parts of the book that I liked more. Overall I am still a big fan of Martha Hall Kelly - the amount of research and time that she puts into a book is awe inspiring. Her writing is descriptive and easy to follow, making it enjoyable to read. For fans of romance and historical fiction, this is a fun one. LTKSeasonal LTKGiftGuide LTKFindsUnder50