Bad Summer People

Big Summer

Jennifer Weiner

A plus-size influencer reunites with her former best friend for a luxurious Cape Cod wedding that turns deadly. Perfect for fans of beach reads with dark twists and social commentary. Features similar themes of summer scandal and wealthy social circles. Combines murder mystery with sharp observations about class and relationships.

The Guest List

Lucy Foley

An exclusive wedding celebration turns deadly on a remote island off the Irish coast. Multiple perspectives reveal dark secrets among the wealthy guests as tension builds to a shocking murder. Shares the same atmosphere of privileged people in an isolated setting with deadly consequences. Perfect for readers who enjoy sophisticated murder mysteries in glamorous settings.

The Last Party

Clare Mackintosh

A New Year's Eve party at an exclusive Welsh resort ends with a celebrity found dead in the lake. Combines glamorous setting with complex characters and dark secrets. Features similar themes of wealthy summer people and hidden scandals. Excellent match for readers who enjoy seasonal setting mixed with murder.

Sex and Vanity

Kevin Kwan

A young woman finds herself torn between two men while navigating the glamorous worlds of Capri and the Hamptons. Filled with sharp social satire and observations about wealthy summer communities. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about privileged vacation spots and social dynamics. Combines romance with biting commentary about the ultra-wealthy.

The Vacation

T.M. Logan

Four best friends and their families vacation together in a luxurious Mediterranean villa, but paradise turns deadly when secrets emerge. Features similar themes of summer holidays gone wrong and hidden relationships. Combines domestic suspense with vacation setting. Perfect for readers who enjoy thriller elements in beautiful locations.

The Summer Place

Jennifer Weiner

A Cape Cod wedding brings family secrets and tensions to the surface during one eventful summer. Explores complex relationships and hidden truths within wealthy beach communities. Features similar themes of summer drama and social dynamics. Perfect for readers who enjoy family drama in coastal settings.

Such a Fun Age

Kiley Reid

A young black babysitter is accused of kidnapping while watching a wealthy white child, leading to a complex exploration of privilege and relationships. Sharp social commentary mixed with compelling character dynamics. Perfect for readers who enjoy modern social dynamics and class commentary. Similar sophisticated examination of wealthy communities.

The Lies That Bind

Emily Giffin

A woman's summer romance in New York City takes an unexpected turn after 9/11 when she discovers her new love has been hiding secrets. Combines romance with mystery elements in an upscale setting. Features similar themes of deception among privileged circles. Perfect for readers who enjoy relationship drama with unexpected twists.

The Perfect Couple

Elin Hilderbrand

A Nantucket wedding weekend turns tragic when the maid of honor is found dead. Explores the secrets and lies within wealthy summer communities. Features similar themes of scandal among privileged vacationers. Perfect for readers who enjoy murder mysteries in exclusive beach settings.

That Summer

Jennifer Weiner

Two women named Diana's lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing dark secrets from the past. Set in the wealthy suburbs and Cape Cod beaches. Combines contemporary issues with summer drama and hidden histories. Perfect for readers who enjoy complex female relationships in upscale settings.