Sandy wasn't prepared to become a parent with her aspiring rock star boyfriend, but when baby Rosie arrives she tries her best to co-parent and navigate the interesting dynamics with her boyfriend's mother. But when she learns through Justin's social media that she's not the first women he's had a child with after they break up she's initially fuming. But when she finally meets her ex's ex Stephanie, she realizes that they not only have a lot in common but see an opportunity for their children to be connected to each other as half-siblings. Stephanie and Sandy decide to try and create a home for their children together - and rolling with the chaos.

While a bit slow at first, the story really picked up for me and I enjoyed the different personalities of the women and how they tried to support each other in a world that does not give grace to mothers, and particularly single-mothers.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #RandomHouse for an ebook copy of this book and the opportunity share my opinion!

TL/DR: I really liked this book!

The first 10-20% of this book annoyed me a lot. All these stories about Sandy's crummy boyfriends and her whining about men made me question my reading choices. I had decided this book was not for me. But, I kept reading. I mean, I love me some chosen family drama! Where was that? Oh yes, it comes in at about 30% with the introduction of Stephanie and her child from the same douchey mama's boy baby daddy. From then on, this was my book and I was loving it! The relationship between the two women as they try to navigate single parenthood and then co-parenting together. Just brilliant! The other stuff that happens along the way had me grinning and chuckling and maybe mumbling comments back to the book. The ending was a bit abrupt for me. Now that I'd found my people, I wanted to stay with them. I wish I could give back the first portion of the book to get more at the end. And, while I am making wishes, I wish the author had expanded her letters to start people's names with. If I were rating this book for the last 70%ish I would probably give it 5 stars, but that slow slow start and then abrupt conclusion dented my love a bit for this book.

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I remember what it was like to date. The difficulty in finding the ‘right’ one. The one that wanted the ‘right’ things. The one that was going to be the happily ever after. As you get older you begin to realize there isn’t a perfect match, there’s the best match for that time in your life. In this novel, the guy does his best to be the right one. For as long as he’s possible.

Sandy is an editor for a food magazine. She is still hanging out with her ‘ride-or-die’ sorority sisters and the other women they’ve picked up along the way. One night she meets Justin. They hit it off. He seems right. They are compatible in many ways, and not in others. He owns his own company and is also a ‘nü metal’ musician. After a bit of time they become exclusive. And then they’re not.

So when Sandy wakes up puking for several days in a row, she is not thrilled about the chances of being pregnant. But she is, and now she has to figure out being a single mom with an overgrown child as the dad.

In a fit of self-pity, Sandy starts searching social media about Justin. And there she finds it. Another ex-girlfriend with another ex-kid. Can the two moms navigate a relationship better than the father of their children did?

An often hilarious and touching story about women who make the best of the insanity of their lives raising children alone. In many ways you have to admire the grit and tenacity of these women. Their courage to put their children’s feelings as siblings above their own. It is a really good read. Fast, funny, and heartfelt.


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This book was genuinely unputdownable, and I read it in a day, swept up with the very entertaining women who all had the misfortune of falling for, and having children with, the same unreliable and deeply annoying man, and the community and family they build together. It's a view of a less glamorous New York City and the struggles of being a single parent and not being wealthy in one of the most expensive cities. Distinct characters and a story that felt really genuine.

All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta was SO good. I literally sat and was hooked on this book for hours - I finished it in one sitting and that is not easily done for me these days!!

Sandy is reimagining what the perfect family looks like when she finds herself a single mom.
She finds herself in her mid-30s, unexpectedly pregnant, and tries to make things work with the daughter's dad, a wannabe rock star, and her icy mom. Sandy finds out her daughter has a half-sibling and realizes she just has to talk her. Sandy meets Stephanie, and realize how much they have in common. Enter - the mommune.

This book was insane. It was heartfelt, it was hilarious. The absolute "chosen family" concept - when you are in the weeds of raising a child in an impossible situation.

The charactes really made this book. They were so well fleshed out, so real, so compelling and complicatedly layered. I loved following them - and in a way that felt very similar to Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, I absolutely devoured this book.

I also thanked my husband for not being a deadbeat and not having a terrible mother. Win win!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I feel like for some reason this book hasn't received the buzz that it absolutely deserves. to get your hands on a copy and then spread the word!!

One of the things I appreciated most about All The Mothers was its commitment to being a novel about intimate family drama that doesn't follow the same cliched family structures or conflicts.

A complex, beautiful and funny story of found family.

I found myself laughing so much and rooting for the antics of Sandy, Steph and Kaya. All these women have one thing in common: they share the same baby daddy. Through their stories we learn how strong and resilient women are, especially when it comes to take care of their children.

The LGBTQIA+ representation was so wonderfully done, especially seeing it through a viewpoint of a 10 year old. We see their journey of being validated, of being forced to be someone they are not and finally drawing boundaries. Just so amazingly shown. I applaud the author for this.

While there were some plot holes at the end and it wasn’t tied up nicely with a bow, I think it proves that life is just complex.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House and Domenica Ruta for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

One baby daddy, three baby mommas.

Sandy hasn't had much luck with men and she ends up having a baby with Justin who is rarely there and cannot commit to a relationship. So during her breakup she goes full on social media PI and starts up a friendship with his ex and first baby momma. Their kids are siblings and deserve to know each other. They fall into a fast and easy friendship, but then a third baby momma finds them after Justin dumps her while she's still pregnant.

I really enjoyed the found family and friendships made along the way.

Sandy finds herself pregnant by a man she doesn’t really like. She is happy with her gorgeous child but then discovers the child’s father is building a family with another woman. Sandy meets the other woman, Stephanie, and they create a bond, creating their own family. Then a third woman comes along, Kaya. They are a family although unconventional. The baby daddy, Justin, is a real jerk, just wanting to plant his seed everywhere.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After a string of bad luck in love, Sandy unexpectedly finds herself pregnant. With Justin proving to be an unreliable father, Sandy steps into single motherhood alone. When she discovers that Justin has another child she never knew about, Sandy sets out to find and meet the other family. She and Stephanie, the other mother, form a fast friendship and create a "mommune" — a supportive community to help raise their children together. Along the way, they uncover surprising truths about themselves and each other.

Thank you to Domenica Ruta, Random House Publishing Group, and NetGalley for an e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!

This story follows Sandy who has unfortunately gone through many bad relationships. She starts dating her current partner who is very “nonchalant”, his mom is very strange, and she just doesn’t feel satisfied with this relationship, however she finds out she is pregnant with his child.

She finds out that her baby’s father has another child, so she decides to reach out to the mother. They connect and end up forming a relationship, as well as their children.

This was an entertaining read! The main character, Sandy, was both humorous and emotional all at the same time. The lighthearted approach while also tackling some deeper topics was balanced well.

I found the pacing to be up and down, sometimes I felt so hooked to it and other times the story felt repetitive.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this one and will be looking out for other books by this author!

The anti traditional family drama. An unlikely trio of women find each other through the deadbeat and shared father of their children. While they come together through unusual means, their deep desire to make life as comfortable for their collective children and love for one another is a thing of pure beauty. An unusual cast of characters that you’ll root for! Thanks to NetGalley for the early access.

All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta is a wonderful, if improbable, story about three women who become each other’s family after discovering that their children share the same father. This book started slowly for me as the author focused on Sandy’s past and present, and her story is pretty depressing. Once the other main characters are introduced, the plot jumps forward and the relationships between these women and their children draw the reader in. The book moves quickly from this point to the end, as we see these mothers transition from isolation to being surrounded by friends in a loving, supportive community.

In this book, three mothers find each other on social media after discovering that their children’s father had other children. He dated each of the women at one point in time, fathered a child, and then moved on. These mothers become friends quickly, and support each other and their children. They build a home where all three live together, sharing expenses, childcare, and close relationships. Their personalities and banter are really funny, and I loved seeing how the relationships they share bring these women so much joy.

These women have faced and face many challenges throughout the book. Their situation is unconventional, and not very realistic, but functions well for all. As a single Mom, I can relate to their loneliness and stress of being the sole earner and reliable parent for their children. The author accurately portrays the judgment and negative views of society towards single Moms. I loved seeing how the women’s relationships made each of them able to pursue their goals and provided them with a much-needed safety net.

I really liked this modern, unconventional take on what it means to be a family. I was rooting for these mothers throughout the book. The author described this modern family with sensitivity, particularly a queer relationship, and a nonbinary child. Their life together was very entertaining, and reminded me of the many women in my life who support and care for me.

Thank you to Domenica Ruta, Random House Publishing and NetGalley for an advance reader’s copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Another reviewer called this book ”too woke” which made me excited to read it.

I really liked this book— the plot, the characters (mothers and kids), the excellent portrayal of supportive moms helping each other along with a nonbinary child character, a budding relationship, deadbeat dad— and the faults I found in it were few— the beginning was a little dry, some plotlines seemed a little far fetched, and I really felt like the relationship between Steph and Sandy didn’t need to happen, although it was portrayed well.

Will definitely read more from this author! Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️. I honestly loved these characters way more than I thought I was going to. they provided such warmth, comfort and love. this was such a beautiful representation of motherhood, single-parenting & finding the "village" to raise a child.

only slight grievance is that the book blurb was 100% written from AI -- it had nothing to do with what the book's central messaging was about and flattened this beautiful story into a rom-com sitcom of sorts.

ty to Random House and NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

I thought Margot's Got Money Problems was ghetto but All The Mothers said hold my beer. The book started off slow but once it took its foot off the gas it did not let up. I enjoyed this book exploration of single motherhood, chosen family and community and of course the chaos.

Maybe I'm not desperate or stupid enough because I truly don't understand the appeal of a man that lives in his mama's basement that would interest me enough to date him let alone procreate with him.

Really enjoyed this unconventional look at motherhood. The premise is one that could get catty or be filled with completely unnecessary drama, but in Ruta's hands, its a beautiful story of friendship, love, resilience, perseverance, and womanhood.

Three mothers brought together by their children and shared baby daddy, learn to navigate life. Each woman has her own strength, each lends that strength to the others. They build a community almost out of necessity, but their bonds grow to such an extent that they come to rely on one another beyond their children.

I think this story gets off to a rough start, with much of the first part reading like exposition dump rather than plot points, and most of the exposition really doesnt serve the rest of the narrative once it hits its stride, especially since such time is only taken on one character, while the others have pertinent information doled out in a much more narrative-friendly manner. But once the story gets going, it sings.

Based on the synopsis, I wanted to love this book but it is so poorly written, that it was a struggle to finish.

Justin has a difficult time with commitment. When Sandy becomes pregnant, Justin runs. It’s not the first time. When Sandy finds out that there’s another single mother out there with a child, she’s determined to find her. The two quickly become fast friends and join together to help each other out. Justin is on again off again with the dad business and pays no child support. Living together Sandy and Steph soon find out that there’s yet another mom to be out there, all moving in together they create a momune creating their own unique family. This book handled many subjects sensitively. The flow was somewhat off as the first half of the book seemed a bit wordy, but that corrected itself as the story progressed. It was a good story, but unrealistic in parts. Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. I was intrigued by this book, but I had a really hard time connecting with it and ultimately gave up when I couldn’t get into the story