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.

"WE ALL LIVE HERE" IS A TRIUMPH! JoJo Moyes masterfully weaves together seemingly disparate lives into a profoundly moving tapestry. Her characters are so real, so flawed and relatable, you feel every joy and heartbreak alongside them. The unexpected connections that bloom are heartwarming and thought-provoking. Moyes' writing is sharp, witty, and deeply empathetic. This isn't just a book; it's an experience that stays with you long after the final page. Prepare to laugh, cry, and ultimately feel a renewed sense of hope in humanity. A MUST-READ!

Love jojo moyes writing. She is great at character development and sucking you into the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and recommend to others.

Oh, Jojo Moyes, thank you for this lovely treat of a book! I laughed, I cried, and I groaned in frustration with these characters. They were stunningly well-developed, even the "side" characters like Eleanor and the book agent.

I wouldn't say this is overly plot-driven, so if that's your jam then maybe this isn't the best fit for you. However, if you like family drama and characterization, this book will definitely scratch the itch.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this tile. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jojo Moyes does an excellent job at writing heartfelt and feel-good books (at least the other book I read by her was the same).
This book delves into family dynamics and generational trauma. I had a great time reading this, and loved the extra POVs from Celie and Francine.
If you're in need of a heart warming story about forgiveness, love, and personal growth, this is the book for you!

Jojo Moyes ALWAYS delivers a fantastic book! Loved, loved. loved this one! A sweet and wonderful story of families with wonderful characters!

It was cute and I loved the look into a more British life. I didn’t love how they threw in that one of the characters children wanted to be referred to as a boy and then they brushed it off and referred to the character as she/her the whole book. That felt unnecessary and transphobic. I hated the ex husband. I don’t like how she just forgave her biological dad and never talked about how he abandoned her and her mom. But I loved Bill, Jensen and the daughters.
I’m glad she bailed on the book deal

The mismatched characters create a family you want to belong too. The perfect book to grab a cup of tea and curl up with.

Jojo Moyes has a remarkable gift of bringing real, nuanced characters to live in a way that makes them linger in my mind for months/years after. I just love her storytelling a character development. We All Live Here exceeded all of my expectations! This is a beautiful, touching story focused on the complexities around what makes a family. It is comfy and delightful, while still dealing with very real grief and disappointment. I adored this story and will recommend it to many!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

I'm struggling on how to rate this one. For the first half of the book, I felt bored, like the book was just spinning its wheels. It had an almost 7 hour read time. The second half of the book was a lot better with an especially well-written ending. I just wish it had been more tightly written in the first half. The plot is about a 40-something woman whose marriage just ended and mother recently died, and she is left caring for her two daughters and her stepfather. When her biological father enters the picture, there is chaos.

The story starts after Lila's husband has left her and her mother has died suddenly. She has to take care of her two kids, an older house as well as her step-father. There are some funny moments and some questionable ones. It was an ok read.

Thank you MetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review ARC.

I love her writing style. It is easy to read and such a page turner. But I had a bit of difficulty relating to the characters. The story reminded me of Modern family but little bit more realistic?

Overall it was a fun read.