I really enjoyed this story which tackles some contemporary issues about wealth, privilege and the tensions between those who have and those you have not.. I thought the characters were well developed and the tensions and secrets rang true. Some of the exchanges between generations made me smile and I found the story intriguing as the climax unfolded.

I enjoyed previous books by Louise Candlish and she is an author I would always choose to buy a new book by. This was an enjoyable read and I liked getting to know the characters, I don’t feel it was the best Louise book but I still enjoyed reading it and I feel fans of her previous work would enjoy this one too.

Our holiday is a story about housing, doesn’t sound thrilling but is very relevant and contemporary. I enjoyed the characters and the plot to begin with.

I was slightly disappointed by the ending…it felt quite drawn out without a real resolution. Linus in particular was mostly absent by the end and so we don’t get to learn his views of the fallout.

Perry was an interesting character and I enjoyed his storyline.

A good read but somehow underwhelming in the thriller department. 3.5 rounded to 4

Second home owners enjoy their holiday homes by the coast but the locals have other ideas and want to push out these holiday makers due to a housing shortage for themselves.

I normally enjoy Louise Candlish but this book just lacked story, intrigue and suspense in my opinion.

This was good for existing fans of Louise Candlish - she delivers exactly what you'd expect. But, it was a little repetitive and doesn't offer anything new to the genre.

I have enjoyed previous books by Louise Candish so was looking forward to reading this.

I enjoyed this thriller, well written but quite complex with lots of different characters.

Not as good as her previous books but still a great read

I am a big fan of Louise Candlish. I feel like her thrillers always focus on really modern subjects and have a strong sense of place, and this was exactly what I found with Our Holiday. The setting was such an important part of the story and it was incredibly descriptive and realistic, after reading I felt like I really knew the area and could picture the type of people living there and the things that would happen in this type of coastal resort. The only downside for me with this particular story was that I wasn't especially hooked by the storyline. If I don't connect with the characters and am not rooting for anyone to survive or get away with something, it loses any tension for me personally. However, the story is very contemporary and relevant, looking at the resentment towards second-home owners in popular holiday locations in the UK. Definitely a thought-provoking subject matter but I would have preferred more of a 'thriller' element than I felt this book provided.

I have enjoyed the author’s previous novels, and the synopsis for this one was intriguing. The first quarter held promise with an interesting setup, but as the story progressed, it diverged into multiple scenarios and introduced numerous characters, none of whom I felt a strong connection with. While the slow-burn pacing can be appealing in some cases, I found this one to be excessively slow for my taste.

I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I was hoping too. It was a very slow burn and felt like it took a long time to see in what direction the story was going. Was really gripped by any of the characters either.

I've been a big fan of some of Louise's previous books so was looking forward to this one. Unfortunately it didn't quite hit the spot for me. There were sections that kept me intrigued but other parts that dragged a bit. Lots of character narration made it a little bit confusing to keep track. I really liked the concept and setting though.

Thanks to HQ and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I'm a big fan of Louise Candlish, having read and enjoyed a number of her thrillers in the past. While this book didnt quite pack the same punch as The Other Passenger and The Heights, it certainly picked up in part two. I found the beginning a little too slow burn, got a bit confused with all the character names and wondered where some story lines were going. The second half however seemed to gain pace and finally kept me more enthralled and empowered to keep reading. An enjoyable read but not one i would rush to recommend.

A nail bitting family thriller that exposes the deep tensions in a seaside hotspot between the locals and the wealthy who descend a few weeks a year to holiday in their second homes. The locals are being outpriced, and the hot summer sees lots of protests and tempers flaring. Two couples arrive from the city expecting a fun and relaxing summer, and instead, the summer ends in a death. A read reflective of current issues in coastal resorts. #ourholiday #louisecandlish #familythriller #netgalley

Topical subject building the plot towards a nail biting conclusion. Narrated by the many characters; of which I found too many, along with complex relationships to keep track of( I read on kindle & would have preferred a paper version allowing me to refer back). I didn’t bond with any character which left me in the position of “going along with the story “ rather than rooting for a particular outcome. Not your average lazy summer read, this will keep you on your toes.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I usually enjoy Louise Candlish's books, but unfortunately, I found this one a little slow and not up to her usual standard. Sorry.

Louise Candlish is an auto-buy/ auto-read author for me - she always finds new angles to explore in her fabulous stories. Our Holiday is a very timely read about the tensions between second-home owners in popular holiday locations, versus the mainly low-paid locals who live there all year round in sub-standard accommodation or live at home for ever. In Pine Ridges, the most desirable houses have been bought by DFLs (Down from London) who instantly set about ripping up the gardens and installing summer houses to make already out of reach properties even more exclusive. They see this as valid payoff for years of hard work and high earnings; they've worked for these luxuries after all. Our main families are Charlotte and Perry, Amy and Linus, neighbours in London and also in Pine Ridge.

Opposed to them are the local NJFA activists- Not Just for August- who object to these houses being left empty for 11/12ths of the year. Their leaders, Robbie and Tate, have started a direct action campaign to highlight the issues caused by the inequalities.

The book opens with one of the exclusive houses falling into the sea; from this exhilarating opening we go back and forth between the haves and have-nots, as NFJA fight their corner whilst the holiday-makers try to relax and enjoy their second homes.

Fantastically written as always, tightly plotted with twists and turns at every corner. Highly recommended.

Sorry, this book is definitely not for me. I’ve only read a few chapters and my dislike of the characters doesn’t make me want to continue.

A clever and insightful domestic suspense set in Dorset during August. Two successful couples travel to their holiday homes on the south coast, hoping for relaxation. Instead of coastal calm, they are faced with a well-organised activist group highlighting the problems of local people unable to afford homes where they were born because of second home ownership. The pertinent contemporary issues form the basis of this domestic suspense, full of dark secrets and dishonesty. The sinister themes are balanced with humour, and the plot is complex and multi-layered. There is a large cast of characters, so it requires concentration, but it's clever and contemporarily relevant and thought-provoking. The characters are relatable; as expected, many are unlikeable, and the setting is vibrant and easy to visualise.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

Set in a seaside resort on the South coast, this novel explores the inevitable tensions between second home owners and the locals who find themselves priced out of the housing market. The events take place over several hot and conflict-ridden weeks in August. London friends Charlotte and Amy are also second home neighbours at Cliff View but their arrival for the summer coincides with direct action from a pressure group who are pushing back at the influx of second home owners, Tensions between and within the families, as well as vandalism from the locals mean that the holiday is anything but restful, with everything coming to a head with tragic consequences on the day of the beach festival.

A compelling and well written domestic drama which highlights the second home dilemma very well.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

If you like books with surprises and twists and turns this book is for you. Told from different character's perspectives it is intriguing and easy to become engrossed.

Such a great summer holiday read full of unexpected twists and turns. I loved the contrast between the characters of the locals and second home owners and how their lives entangled for a summer. The setting is gorgeous and the plot interesting and unique.