This was awesome! I love a good domestic thriller, but often they can feel a bit formulaic. All the Other Mothers Hate Me totally broke this formula, with lots of twists and turns to the very last page. The elements of British culture, popstardom, and motherhood wove together beautifully to create a genuinely interesting protagonist. Sometimes first person narration can become a bit overly wordy but I thought that Flo's voice had a delightful quick wit and enjoyed the narration thoroughly.

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me” by Sarah Harman starts well but takes a confusing turn. Florence, the main character, is a mess. She’s not charming, and the story suggests she’s a loving mom, but she isn’t. Her ex is a better parent. Florence’s behavior makes her unlikable, and it’s hard to root for her. So, the story doesn’t work out.

Since I am not a mother, I can't relate too closely to Florence; however, as a person who is self-aware enough to know that I have a tendency to be selfish, I understood her to some degree. I absolutely love the conflicting emotions that this book evoked and enjoyed every second.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the eARC!

Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for the chance to read the e-arc All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman

Florence Grimes is a former girl band member, forced out by her bandmate/nemesis (who also happens to be her ex- husband’s new wife). She is a sarcastic ex-pat single mom living amongst Yummy Mummies in London. Her quirky 10-year old son, Dylan, may be the only thing keeping her (kind of) together. Insert into her messy life the disappearance of Dylan’s classmate, Alfie, during a school trip and our girl goes full on mama bear to protect her son from being accused of foul play. Yes, Florence is a hot mess for most of the book, but amidst the bad behavior and questionable choices is an endearing antiheroine you cannot help but root for.

The story was well written and unputdownable. I loved jumping from Florence’s boring life head first into the mystery of what happened to Alfie. And I loved her new found partnership with another American mom, Jenny when she recruits her to the cause of searching for Alfie. The banter between this sleuth duo was hysterical. While the mystery was wrapped up by the end, I would gladly follow Florence down another rabbit hole…series please? 4/5 star read

Sarah Harman's "All The Other Mothers Hate Me" is a thrilling yet slightly overextended journey. Florence Grimes, a 31-year-old single mom, is grappling with the void left by her defunct girl-band career and finds her sole purpose in her ten-year-old son, Dylan. However, Dylan becomes the prime suspect when Alfie Risby, a bully and heir to a frozen-food empire, vanishes during a school trip.

As Florence dons the hat of a detective, we follow her through an intriguing quest to find Alfie and, more importantly, to protect her son and family. The premise of a determined mom on a mission is captivating and one of my favorite tropes, yet Florence's character fell short of likability. I found myself drawn more to Jenny, her partner in crime in the story. Additionally, as much as I enjoy thrillers, the comedic thriller Harman presents here didn't quite resonate with me.

Despite a few missteps, the plot twist and motive behind Alfie's disappearance were surprising and well-executed. This book has the potential for a sequel or even a Hulu series adaptation. However, I'm uncertain if I would want to revisit Florence's story. Many thanks to NetGalley and Putnam Books for the ARC.

3.5 stars.

Florence made me laugh, made me relate to her, also made me go no wonder why all the moms hate you, I think I would too haha. For a main character, she is exactly what one needs. She’s all about herself, and she loves her son something fierce. She doesn’t have the close friend circle and lacks in the family area as well, which makes sense for some of the decisions she has made-she had to do a lot of growing up and piecing life together alone.

A book that has a potential for a thriller category with a missing 10 year old boy, but doesn’t give much in that realm until the end when pieces start to fall together. The suspense builds up about the missing child and a whodunnit story. An end where you find yourself rooting for couples you didn’t believe in and seeing the bigger picture for understanding why certain events took place.

I really enjoyed this book!

A washed up (almost) famous pop star has a pretty dismal life. Other than her son, she doesn’t have too much going for her. She makes bad decisions in her personal and professional life. Still a party girl, no real source of income or motivation to change that, unliked by her fellow mothers - she isn’t really a likable leading lady.

Her story takes a turn when she learns that one of her son’s classmates has gone missing and her son may be a person of interest. I really appreciated that I couldn’t guess the twists or ending.

Thank you to #netgalley and #Sarahharmon for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a blast! It’s giving Finlay Donovan and I’m here for it. Would love a sequel. Florence took us on a wild ride but I enjoyed every moment.

If you enjoy quirky characters, witty banter, and a twisty mystery, read on! Florence is a thirty-one-year-old former pop star who has never regained her ambition after becoming a divorced mother and getting kicked out of a mildly famous girl band. Shortly after the story opens, a student, Alfie, goes missing on a class trip in which her son is also a part. Did I mention that her son, Dylan, was the missing boy's partner, and they are not on friendly terms? Dylan is the suspect #1, and Florence will go to any depth to keep her son out of the mess.

Florence's character made me think of Finlay Donovan quite a bit. Florence and her new best friend, Jenny, felt very much like Finlay and Vero. If you like the Finlay Donovan series, this one will probably scratch that itch for you. It's quirky, suspenseful, twisty, and a page-turner.

I enjoyed the book and read it quickly, but it was hard to root for Florence because she makes some pretty morally sketchy decisions, but perhaps I'm judging her harshly. Motherhood can bring out the best and worst in us.

Thanks to Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for this ARC.

Interesting take that kept me reading. I didn’t predict the end, but it also wasn’t a perfect thriller. It was good if you are into this type of novel.

I really hope this author comes out with more books because I really enjoyed this one.

Flo is the main character of the story. I actually found myself liking her even though she’s very much the problem in her own life and continues to make bad choices throughout the story. Her sons classmate goes missing so Flo teams up with another mom to do their own investigating into his whereabouts. This story will take you along for the ride as the ladies try to track down the young boy while Flo’s personal life continues to fall apart.

I really enjoyed that there were times when you thought you had the story figured out just to realize that you didn’t and I did not see the story ending the way it did.

I can see why the other moms didn't like Florence, her selfishness and poor choices drove me crazy too, but she does love her son and would do anything for him. I consider myself a mama bear and I'm protective of my kiddos, so I can relate to her in this way, but girlfriend is wild which made this book so much fun lol I loved the friendship between her and Jenny too. They made me laugh multiple times!! The suspense and mystery of trying to find Alfie kept me hook and needing to know who did it, and I was totally wrong about the suspect! I do think the pacing could have been better in some areas, but overall this is a fun mystery with sarcasm and humor mixed in and I really enjoyed it!

What mother wouldn’t do anything to protect their child. Especially when it looks like they might have something to do with their missing classmate. Overall, the book is okay. Not quite what I expected. There really wasn’t much interaction between Florance and the mothers, Florance herself is very self-centered which I find to be a bit off putting. Her friendship with Jenny is quite fun and I love that two mothers on the outskirts of the moms were able to find something to bring them together. The mystery is predictable sadly, but it is an easy quick read.
Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.

3.5 stars rounded up. All the Other Mothers Hate Me was quick paced and kept me wanting to come back to finish it up. The ending felt a little ordinary and rushed but maybe there will be a sequel? Overall, recommend!

Florence is a single mother, still trying to cling on to her mediocre girl band past. When suddenly, her 10 year old son’s bully goes missing, and her son becomes the prime suspect, she will do anything to prove his innocence. I loved the concept. Some twists were foreseen, some not. Overall a good quick read. Thanks NetGalley for an arc.

Quirky and engaging with unique characters and unique character development! Throughly enjoyed reading and couldn’t wait to get back to my Kindle for more. Especially loved the styles and types different mom and mom-like characters.

3.75 stars!

Tia Williams meets Richard Osman in this playful mystery where a hot mess single mom has to solve a disappearance to prove her son's innocence, both to the police and to herself!

Florence, a former girl band singer whose career fell to pieces, is now a mother of a ten year old boy named Dylan and damn if she isn't doing her best. When one of Dylan's classmates goes missing and he begins to act suspiciously, Florence must solve the disappearance to absolve her son, and hopefully make some friends along the way. Mystery is not my jam so I will tell you straight off the bat that that aspect of the story held very little interest for me, but I think it was done well enough. Better in my opinion are the characters and the humor in this book. I was sticking around for Florence because she truly got into a mess and I believed in her. Her and Jenny's friendship was really fun and I'm glad that at the end of the day this book is about women sticking by one another. I mentioned Tia Williams in the blurb because Florence kinda gives Eva Mercy vibes and I think the humor is similarly a little over the top in a really fun way. While I enjoyed the book, I didn't feel super engaged in it and kind of struggled to keep picking it up because there just wasn't much going for me, but if you like more lighthearted mysteries with a fun cast of character a la The Thursday Murder Club I do think you will enjoy this.

Probably wasn't for me but I definitely don't regret reading it, it's definitely worth your time!

Thank you to Sarah Harman and G. P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC in exchange for my full, honest review!

Happy reading!

This is a cute, light book about Florence. She is a single mother of a 10 year old boy, Dylan, living in London, kind of aimless. On a class trip, one of Dylan’s classmates goes missing, and...no spoilers. A nod to the author for the Mariah Carey references! I love the catchy book title. This is a good read for a snowy weekend. This is Harman’s debut novel and I will look forward to reading more.

ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. Release date 3/22/2025. Florence is 31, a single mother, still trying to cling on to her mediocre girl band past. When suddenly, her 10 year old son’s bully goes missing, and her son becomes the prime suspect, she will do anything to prove his innocence. I loved the concept of this book, unfortunately the execution didn’t work for me. Some twists were foreseen, some not. Overall I felt the pace was clunky, and I didn’t get the satisfaction ending I thought it was churning too. I think many people will like this one, unfortunately it just fell flat for me. It was okay, easy to read. I just honestly didn’t like any of the characters either. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman was a disappointing read. The main character is a narcissistic, self-absorbed mother who spends more time focusing on her own needs than showing any real love for her child. Her many poor decisions made it hard to empathize with her, and the book’s focus on her troubled life, rather than the disappearance of a child or solving a mystery, was frustrating. The narrative drags on with unnecessary details, like descriptions of vegan cheese, while the plot’s potential—centered around the missing child and a local strangler—never fully develops. Overall, the story felt more about the narrator's flaws than any real resolution. I wouldn't recommend this book.