Janna King | THE SEASONAIRES

Plot (via Goodreads):

For a twentysomething, there is no summer job better than being a seasonaire - No responsibilities, college is barely a thought, and you’re surrounded by glamorous, beautiful people. When life is this intoxicating and seemingly carefree, what could possibly go wrong?

Acclaimed screenwriting talent Janna King makes her fresh and thrilling debut with The Seasonaires. An idyllic Nantucket summer begins like a dream for scrappy Mia from South Boston; Presley, the gorgeous southern beauty queen; Cole, a handsome introvert; Jade, the sultry daughter of a model and music mogul; J.P., the energetic young designer; and Grant, the playful party-boy. These six are working as seasonaires - influential brand ambassadors - for the clothing line Lyndon Wyld. But like all things that look too good to be true, the darkness lurking underneath slowly rises to the surface.  

Lyndon Wyld, the chic British tigress who owns the eponymous business, rules their daily life by curating their every move, which the seasonaires are obligated to post on social media for their growing throngs of followers. When corporate greed, professional rivalries and personal conflicts are mixed with sex, drugs, and the naiveté of youth, the results are explosive as the murder that will sully their catalog-perfect lives.

Review:

Janna King did the damn thing with this novel. This one reads like a warm summer vacation and I was living for the violent and shocking prologue. It really set up an ominous tone that blew through the novel like a warm breeze. Not only was the plot to this novel strong, but the tension and pacing really were written phenomenally throughout the novel and before you know it, the pages are flying by as you're eager to gain more and more knowledge. 

As for the characters, I was loving every minute of their interaction. King does a great job of building their personalities as the novel progresses, sprinkling more and more personality within the characters   allowing them to truly have voices that are strong enough to stand on their own. The combination of men and women, young adults and adults, good and evil, it all was written gloriously as you get to the finale that is both chilly and gruesome. King's writing is strong and her character writing is not only beautiful, but effective. 

The imagery and atmosphere within this story is easily one its strongest points. At times, I found myself forgetting the knowledge I had that something wicked this way comes as I was lost in the moment of each scene. I never found myself bored or waiting for the story to pick up as each portion was as enjoyable than the last, if not more. You can feel the cashmere on your body, the warm summer breeze kiss your skin, and smell the salty beach air during this read.

I would suggest this one for anyone who enjoys a great summer beach read, but doesn't want anything that's too gritty, violent, or dark. It's enjoyable with dark elements, but is at times fun and lighter, glittering with psychological thriller aspects. A great read that I can guarantee you won't want to put down...just get off the beach before dark. 

Thank you to Kathleen Carter Communications for this copy in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: 4/5