There are a lot of unbelievable plot lines in this book, but the idea that a sixteen year old girl living in the United States has never heard of rock/paper/scissors takes the cake.

Pretty good. I actually enjoyed this book a lot. The dynamics between the twins and the rest of their family and friends is one so complex and drenched in drama that you cannot help being pulled in. This is my first Elin Hilderbrand book but will not be my last. I will be looking into some of her other books so if you have any suggestions on any please let me know!

For me, Elin Hilderbrand has become synonymous with summer. Her new release means it’s time for my annual trip to Nantucket—okay, not really, but a girl can dream, right? Or remind her husband incessantly, for the entire time it takes to read said book, that they need to find time to take an actual trip to the island. So, I’ll just go with, my proverbial bags are packed instead—bikini, flip-flops and floppy hat—and I’m ready to stick my toes in the sand, bask in the sun and let everything, other...

Quite honestly, there is something about Elin Hilderbrand's writing that makes a reader just want to sink their toes into the sand. This is the third book of the author's that I have read, but it was certainly not my favorite. The Identicals refers to 40 year old twin sisters, Harper and Tabitha. The two sisters have held a tense stand off for many years, but their father's death and their mother's ill-health brings them into reluctant contact with each other. Not to mention that Tabitha's si

A quintessential beach read. Yes, I know it is October, but hey, it's always a good time for a breezy, summery read according to ME! I am a little ashamed to admit this, but this was my first encounter with Elin Hilderbrand. What was I waiting for, I do not know..maybe hell to freeze over. Thankfully, I took the plunge..and I am so glad I did!This story is as old as it is new..a tale about two identical twin sisters, whom are estranged. Tabitha, prim and proper and uptight.. and Harper, easy and...

Estranged Identical twin sisters, living separate lives, 11 miles apart. One on Martha’s Vineyard, one on Nantucket. How different can twins really be? Is their relationship really all that complicated? The answer is a resounding yes!Tabitha is a single mother who runs a gorgeous boutique on Nantucket. She’s totally chic and appears to have it all together. Except when it comes to raising her sixteen year old daughter, Ainsley, who is hell on wheels. Harper is a courier on Martha’s Vineyard whos...

For an easy, breezy beach read, look no further than the works of Elin Hilderbrand—her latest is so evocative you can almost hear the sound of the waves and feel the sand between your toes. Set on the elite islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, The Identicals follows twin sisters who, after years of estrangement, trade lives in order to save their relationship. Mistaken identity hijinks and plenty of romance ensue.— Book of the MonthRead more at https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-id...

3.5 stars

Absorbing, enchanting, and absolutely irresistible!This story is set on the picturesque islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and gives us a glimpse into small-island living, complete with alluring beaches, endless sun, infinite gossip, and competitive rivalry. It is told from three different perspectives; Harper, a free spirit who is fun and kind but often impulsive and reckless; Tabitha, Harper’s mature, responsible, workaholic identical twin who struggles with underlying grief; and Ainsl...

All of my reviews can be found on www.novelgossip.com Summer isn’t official to me until I’ve read Hilderbrand’s latest book and when I saw that The Identicals was a book about sisters, I was pretty excited. Sister relationships always intrigue me, but a book about twin sisters is even more appealing to me, there’s just something fascinating about the bond they share and the unspoken connection between them. Full of Hilderbrand’s trademark style, this book delivered on all levels and I think it’s...

I can always rely on Elin Hilderbrand to take me away…usually to the beach. Although I’m reading The Identicals in the dead of winter, I like the warm feeling I get from reading this novel.Tabitha and Harper are identical twins, but their personalities couldn’t be more opposite. They are estranged and living on different islands, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. They loathe each other and aren’t on speaking terms. Harper has had an affair with a well known and respected doctor and when the affai...

Whenever I pick up an Elin Hilderbrand novel, I know I am going to get: a wonderful beach read (literally set on a beach somewhere!) with delicious foods from Nantucket, or Martha’s Vineyard, or her most recent set of books set in St. John. And most importantly, I’m going to get a twisty, character-driven novel that takes me a while to unravel and leaves me wanting to spend more time on the page with her characters with every chapter I read.In “The Identicals” we have twins, Tabitha and Harper.

A dazzling setting and great writing about a frustrating dysfunctional sibling relationship makes for yet another tempting summer beach read. SUMMARYA story about identical twins who couldn’t be any less alike. Nantucket is only two and a half hours away from Martha’s Vineyard by ferry. But the two Islands might as well be worlds apart for a set of identical twin sisters who have been at odds for fourteen years. Now 39, Tabitha, lives on Nantucket and runs her mother’s high-end dress boutique an...

When I first started listening to this book, I found it to be difficult to tolerate the narrative style. Hearing "Harper said," or “Ainsley said," after every simplistic character utterance was driving me crazy. I knew I wasn't in for a literary read, I wanted a fluffy chick-lit style story to carry me into my holiday break. Was it the audiobook reader, or the story itself? So I kept going.While I kept going, I was looking for reviews of the author, and this book. It's hard to find a negative El...

Just PleasantI basically enjoyed Elin Hildebrand book, "Identicals"It has some fun plot points but was basically average. Two sisters who are lifetime rivals have serious difficulties that are the main thesis of the book. Lots of family secrets and misbehavior break them apart. Guess what happens in the end...... happily ever after! ZzzzzzCharacters are well developed and probably whatade me enjoy the book. I guess it would be a good beach book for some but we have a foot of snow and I am not ve...

It took me awhile to get “into” this book. The first 1/2 of the book was so S-L-O-W for me that I almost put it down but thanks to my friends on Goodreads and others that have read this book, said to give it a chance and I’m so glad I did. The second ½ of the book was GREAT!! And it made up for the first half that I just didn’t love. This is my 6th book I’ve read by Elin Hilderbrand and it won’t be my last. I've always wanted to visit Nantucket AND Martha's Vineyard and this book makes me want t...

This is my favorite Elin HIlderbrand, I think! She has a lot of fun with the differences between Nantucket & the Vineyard. And the twins' premise is really fun.

The Identicals is the first of Elin Hilderbrand's books I've read. I was expecting and hoping for a light summer read, and that's what this was. While many parts of the story were somewhat predictable, it was interesting and engaging, and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened next. The story is about two twin sisters who are almost 40, Harper and Tabitha, and their distant relationship that has built up over many years, despite living only 11 miles apart on The Vineyard and Nantucke...