Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Publishing for the ARC. JoJo Moyes is the writer you know you are going to get great character development from. In We All Live Here, she didn't disappoint. It's the story of Lila who's husband Dan has divorced her and married a younger woman. This woman has a child that attends the same school as Violet, Lila and Dan's daughter, along with Cellie. At the school during pick up, Lila finds out the new wife is pregnant. On top of that, her mom had passed away previously and her step-dad has moved in, bit by bit, to help Lila with her kids. Fast forward, a man named Gene arrives one day, and we learn he is Lila's biological father. He barely paid attention to Lila when she was younger so she is not happy to see him. On top of that, the two dads don't really like each other.

I found the first 3/4 of this dragged and not all that interesting. I learned about the characters, but there didn't seem to be much of a plot, in my opinion. As I got to the end of the book, it got more enjoyable and the ending was wrapped up nicely.

Another wonderful read from Moyes. Pulled me right in and held me until the end. I really enjoyed the style of the book as much as I did the story itself.

I started out thinking this wasn’t my kind of book and ended up really liking it. The story is set in London but the characters are universal. The book is serious and humorous at the same time. There is teenage angst, self-discovery, hurt, bullying, kindness, aging, growth and personal accountability. In the end, everyone survives and comes out a better person.

Jojo Moyes always does a fantastic job of bringing emotion and thoughtful perspectives to her books. This one is another hit and great read. With a lot of heart, she takes you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery and discovering you can forgive and move on from ones past.

This book started out slow and I laid it down several times. It started to grab me about 1/3 of the way into the story. Blended families and relatives moving in are always a good recipe for books. Lila is divorced, has two daughters . Her stepfather has moved in and her estranged father has showed up and is seeking forgiveness, Lots of characters for this book too cover but Jojo does it well.

Jojo Moyes has always had a way of writing characters who feel like real people, and We All Live Here is no exception. I really connected with Lila — a newly single mom trying to hold it all together in a crumbling old house, juggling kids, grief, and an estranged father who suddenly reappears. Her story felt honest and a little messy in the best way.
What I loved most was how Moyes blended humor with emotional depth. There were moments that made me laugh out loud, and others that hit surprisingly hard. The family dynamics — especially between Lila and her daughters — were so believable and full of heart.
The pace is a bit slow at times, but for me, that just allowed the relationships and emotions to really sink in. It’s a warm, reflective read about second chances, complicated families, and figuring out what “home” really means. I didn’t want it to end.

We All Live Here is a heartfelt family drama filled with complex, well-drawn characters—the kind you initially love to hate, but who gradually grow on you as the story unfolds. While I found that the pacing lagged at times and it didn’t grip me quite as much as some of Jojo Moyes’ other works, it was still a worthwhile and enjoyable read. Fans of character-driven narratives and emotional family dynamics will likely appreciate the depth and nuance Moyes brings to this novel.

Lila writes a book about the longevity of her marriage. As the book is being published her husband leaves her for another women. Unfortunately, the women he leaves her for also has a child that goes to their girls' school. Which equals uncomfortable school pickup. Turns out the women is pregnant with her ex-husband's child.

Lila's publisher is breathing down her neck to write a book about getting back into the saddle again after divorce. But life takes turns she wasn't expecting. Her biological father shows up looking for a place to stay. Which is awkward because after her mother passed away her step-dad moved in to help take care of her girls.

This book is about making mistakes, learning who you are, standing up for yourself and families.

Jojo Moyes does no wrong in my book! This was fabulous, and I will not hesitate to recommend We All Live Here to any number of library patrons.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance ecopy of this title. Lila lives with her 2 daughters and step-father in the wake of her divorce, and the death of her mother. Lila's step-father is still grieving, and Lila is struggling with her husband's betrayal. When the doorbell rings, the least-expected guest is on the doorstep- her wayward father who abandoned Lila and her mother years ago to pursue a career in Hollywood. Tension ensues between her father and step-father, Lila is trying to navigate jump-starting her career, and moving on from her marriage. She also meets a potential love interest, and manages to blow the relationship up before it can even begin. Can't we just all get along!?!?

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4 STARS

We All Live Here is a compelling family drama that pulls you in from the first page. The story moves quickly, making it an easy and enjoyable read. The characters were relatable, you can’t help but root for them as they navigate their personal struggles.

This book was alright. Jojo Moyes, to me, writes either the best book I've ever read or meh. This one was more on the meh end.

Sharing a home with your family, who may or may not be related to you, can prove challenging. Lila's life seems to be imploding. Her house is falling down around her ears, the plumbing is shot, her hubs ran off with a woman and they are now having a baby. One of Lila's daughters is a teenager with a lot of baggage, the younger daughter is a computer gaming addict. Lila's stepfather is gradually moving in and making his presence known, and to top it all off, Lila's father arrives back from the United States and he needs a place to stay. Oh, and don't forget her career as a writer is tanking - her friends think she needs to write a book on middle-aged women and dating. Her attempt does not end well. And let's not forget the landscaper who is re-doing the garden!

There is a lot of family drama, lots of mistakes, some forgiveness, heartache, grief, and above all, days when one's survival is about the best that can be achieved.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Viking Penguin | Pamela Dorman Books, in exchange for a review.

Jojo Moyes does it again with a beautiful novel full of messy, lovable characters you feel lucky to spend time with. Life may not be going as planned for anyone in this story, but isn't that part of the beauty?
We All Live Here is a heartwarming celebration of resilience and womanhood in all its imperfect stages. It follows a woman stepping out of a marriage that maybe wasn’t so great to begin with, grieving the loss of her beloved mother, and raising two daughters while navigating the good intentions and glaring flaws of the men around her. I laughed out loud more than once and loved the surprise romance quietly woven through the story.
Pick this one up when you need a lighthearted, no-fail good read that reminds you to enjoy the ride, find beauty in the mess, and embrace the unexpected.

This book kept me intrigued, but I wanted more from it to keep my attention. It wasnt my favorite Jojo Moyes book.

This is the first book I've read by Jojo Moyes, and I absolutely loved it. It's the story of Lila, who is definitely having a hard time. Her marriage broke up, and her ex husband is living with his new girlfriend, who is young, beautiful, and pregnant with their baby. Lila has to see her everyday at school pickup for her two daughters. Lila is an author, and needs to come up with a new book idea -- just to survive financially. Her beloved mother has just died in a tragic accident, and her stepfather, Bill, has moved in with her, cooking healthy meals that her and the girls hate. Meanwhile, her estranged father, Gene, a sort of has-been Hollywood actor, shows up at her doorstep, needing a place to live. There's a gardener, who Bill has engaged to work on the landscaping, and an enigmatic, handsome widowed dad at school pickup, who round out the cast of very well-developed, appealing characters. Lila has a lot going on, and she needs to find her way. She does it with bravery and tons of humor. I could not put this book down, and am inspired to go back and read her earlier books as well.

Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her writing career is in freefall and her love life is . . . complicated. So when her real dad—a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the family you thought you could never forgive might have something to teach about love, and what it actually means to be family.

I thought this was a wonderful book that really engaged me in all the characters' stories right from the start. From Lila's relationships with her father and stepfather, to the end of her relationship with her ex-husband and then seeking out potential future romance, to her kids and their relationships with their grandfathers - it was terrific. It felt very real and it was hard to see the story end.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy. All opionions are my own.

I enjoyed the well-developed characters and the flawed lives in this contemporary family drama. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes.
I was excited to receive a copy of this book as I love all things by Jojo Moyes. This book won't be at the top of my favorites, but it was a solid read. Poignant and sweet, this story reminds the reader that we can't put life in a box. Sometimes the unexpected is what makes our life complete.

Warm, sharp, and beautifully chaotic, this novel is a funny and moving portrait of a woman trying to keep it all together while everything—career, family, relationships- is quietly (and sometimes loudly) falling apart.

Lila Kennedy is a protagonist you root for from page one: flawed, funny, fiercely loving, and just barely holding on. Between a crumbling house, teenage daughters with minds of their own, a surprise live-in stepfather, and a love life tangled in uncertainty, Lila’s world feels both hilariously dysfunctional and deeply real. And just when she thinks she can’t take another surprise, her estranged, larger-than-life father shows up after 35 years with Hollywood stories and unexpected wisdom.

What follows is a tender, at times laugh-out-loud journey through forgiveness, rediscovery, and the messy, imperfect beauty of family-both the one you were born into and the one you make. The writing sparkles with wit, but it’s the emotional resonance that hits hardest, reminding us that sometimes healing doesn’t come in grand gestures, but in the quiet act of showing up.

This book is for anyone who’s ever felt like their life is a bit of a beautiful disaster—and who’s still hoping to find grace in the middle of it. A heartfelt, honest gem.