Mom‘s Like Us by Jordan Yoder, This book is about a bunch of moms trying to outdo the other at a small private primary school in California. From getting FaceTime with the principal to being the best host at the PTA meetings these moms compete to be the big fish in a small pond but when they go on a glamping trip to raise money this is when the claws are out and all bets are off. One mom is back after her husband was canceled and they had to retreat to Canada another is desperately in love with the principal who’s married another one is the reason the first couple got canceled and then last but definitely not least is a problem child and alcoholic of the group. I apologize for not remembering the names of these women I read and reviewed the book previously but for some reason my review isn’t here so here is my second attempt and again I really love this book and found it so funny from the host of the party licking the principles Covid infested utensils to even the murder there are many lol moments and although this type of humor may not be for everyone it is definitely something right up my alley. Not to mention Helen laser is my favorite narrator she is such a great performer I absolutely love her voice she brings such a great tone and snarky witt to the narrative that makes it that much better. I would definitely read another book by this author especially because, she is funny. these women were so worried about making a wrong step and not being the most woke among them their inner thoughts made me giggle and almost wake my husband up this really was a funny book I feel so bad I forgot most of the characters names but again I wrote my review the day after I finished it and it was erased. so just trust me this book is funny and one I definitely recommend especially the audio version I truly believe with the awesome narration, it’s a much better choice. #NetGalley, #BrillianceAudio, #TheBlindReviewer, #JordanYoder, #Mom’sLikeUs,

Oof shots fired in all the best ways.
The wonderful thing about satire is, half the people in the room won’t get it. (I’m looking at the reviews here like *ahem*). You’re lying to yourself if you can’t find a shred of relatability here. As others have mentioned, the book feels similar to Big Little Lies, in that we have a slew of selfish, narcissistic, morally grey parents all striving to be seen, to out-achieve, to out-woke, and to generally keep up with the Jones’. The book is sharp and witty, and nails the anxiety of being a parent who wants the best for your own kid at any cost, but also trying to be a good human in a chaotic world. It’s toxic and hilarious. 3.75 ⭐️

Thank you so much NetGalley and the publisher for this arc and the opportunity to read and review!

I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it - this is a great filler book for whenever you want a quick read/listen

Mom Like Us is a hilarious and sharp dive into the absurd world of private school parenting in Los Angeles. The audiobook kept me hooked, and as a fan of Bad Moms style humor, I absolutely loved this one! The story mixes suspense, dark humor, and outrageous characters, all set against the backdrop of a glamping trip gone wrong. The mothers are hilariously flawed, from Milly's need for recognition to Jillian's school obsession and Heather's scheming ways. It’s a fun, twisty ride that explores the lengths these women will go to protect their secrets and their children. Highly recommend it for anyone who loves a good comedic thriller!

Thanks to Jordan Roter, Helen Laser, Brilliance Publishing, Brilliance Audio & NetGalley for the ALC of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Think of Moms Like Us as the Real Housewives of Santa Barbara. Of course, I’ve never seen an episode of Real Housewives, but I have seen clips. The people in this book are so UNHINGED! I don’t think there’s one redeemable character in the whole lot of them, and I definitely did not relate to any of them. Yet, when characters are so unlikeable that you have visceral reactions to them, I consider it a job well done by the author!

If you combine Mama Drama with a murder mystery, you’ll end up with Moms Like Us. It’s campy, again I’ll say its unhinged, it makes me so happy that my kids are almost grown and I don’t have to deal with many School Moms anymore. There are many POV, so you’ve really got to pay attention, or you’ll get confused. I think narrator, Helen Laser, did a fabulous job of creating distinctive voices to help avoid confusion.

This was just the sort of book I read after reading some heavy history or dark thrillers. There’s still a mystery to unfold, which helps the reader walk through the swamp of unlikeable characters, and the humor is top-notch.

I really really really wanted to enjoy this more, butthe further I got into it the more I started losing track of who was who bc they're all so similar. I'm fairly sure that's part of the point, they're all cookies cut w the same shitty cutter—but just bc it's purposeful doesn't mean it worked as well as we'd hope.

I did like the humor here. After reading some other reviews I was interested to see how I'd feel about the jokes made but I was fine with them. If anything did rub me the wrong way it must not have been that bad since I've already forgotten.

Helen Laser does a fantastic job & I hope to hear more from her soon!

Maybe down the road I'll try this again, maybe in print? But for now it just felt a little meh.

Thank you bunches to Jordan Roter, Helen Laser, Brilliance Publishing, Brilliance Audio & NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review!

I loved this book -- it was a 4.5 for me but rounded down to 4 just because it wasn't QUITE a five. I thought the book was the perfect mixture of humor, mystery, and mama bear drama. I loved knowing a murder happened right away but not knowing who it was until the end so you're curious throughout, with each set of drama, who is going to be gone/who is going to do it. Then that ending. Awesome job to Jordan Roter.

A little much for me. I appreciated some of the school politics stuff (I teach 5th grade with an active PTO) but the murdery stuff got a bit over the top and less believable as the book went on.

Biting, sexy, and truly funny. Such a quick read, partially because the short chapters read so easily and partially because you just won’t want to put it down. All the toxic privileged private school dynamics we love to judge from afar. And with the four women depicted in Moms Like Us, there is plenty to judge. There’s nothing a mama bear won’t do for her cubs. Excited for whatever Jordan Roter writes next! Thank you Little A and NetGalley for my copy!

MOMS LIKE US by Jordan Roter narrated by Helen Laser hits shelves this Tuesday May 6th! Get ready for some scandalous helicopter moms & homicide!

Y'all, LA private school moms behaving sooo badly all in the name of getting their sweet babies into the most elite private middle schools. (Gag!)

There is a dead body at a glamping event and from there we go back a few PTA events before that to unfold the 4 unbearable mama bears of our tale!

This murder-mystery masquerading as social commentary gives all the "Bad Moms" to "Mean Girls" vibes. It's snarky and funny! Well done, Roter!

I personally don't love the rich behaving badly trope for many reasons. But, I was OBSESSED with the cover art so I started listening and could not stop!!! So many mama bears, so many secrets, and so many reasons to cover up a dead body to protect the innocent! Helen Laser is incredible, and just a good voice to listen to while doing middle aged mom things!

Overall, 5 big bear paws way way up!
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All you mama drama lovers out there, do yourself a favor and get your cubs to buy this book for you for Mother's Day and drink some wine (wink wink) and try to avoid the yurt. #iykyk

Thanks @netgalley @brilliancepublishing @jordanroterauthor & @helenlaser

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity!

I actually really liked this. Its short and easy to get through. Its giving Big Little Lies vibes and i mean that in the best way. I love a good messy rich mom story, and this is that. Everyone has a secret, everyone is a bad person. You arent necessarily rooting for anyone but you cant turn away.

There are no likeable characters in this book and I say that in the best possible way. I love when characters are the worst and this book is full of them. There is no gray area here. Everyone oversteps to the extreme and it's a pretty dark comedy with the characters' thoughts and actions.

I generally don't do great keeping track of multiple characters' povs when they're all similar demographics. In this case there are four upper middle class moms and I literally had to keep a list of their names and traits to make sure I was following the story on more than just vibes. All the stories were told well, but I do wish there had been a few more differences between each of their stories. Like there are a lot of affairs in this, to the point where I was like, oh we're doing this again?

I requested this novel from NetGalley because it sounded amusing and because I love Helen Laser. She was phenomenal, as usual. Especially since she narrated from all four characters' povs.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!

Moms Like Us follows a group of families at an elite private school in LA. It explores the cutthroat underbelly of high society and how far mothers will go to secure their child's futures and cover their own asses. I really enjoyed the range of moms represented in this book, from people faking it 'til they make it in the financial department to a lurid affair or two. I think the author did a great job of mapping the cast and their connections but this book simply isn't long enough to adequately explore these dynamics in an impactful way.

Out of the moms, I really like Milly's character the most. She is the woman I would picture from the description of this book and I loved how her desperation to meet expectations pushed her to be a little crazy sometimes; some moments were very car-crash-can't-look-away. The portrayal that made me laugh the most was probably the fresh uni grad gen z teacher, I could definitely picture him in real life and how these women would react.

Obviously this is a work of fiction, but my biggest issue was how unrealistic a lot of the plot was. So much of what happens in this book relies on the reader just not thinking too hard in order for it to be fully enjoyed. I understand this book is supposed to be scandalous and create caricatures of rich moms, but I found myself rolling my eyes a lot, particularly in the second half. Similarly, there were a couple good laughs in the early chapters, but the humour didn't evolve as the story went on and the jokes were pretty one-note throughout.

By the time I got to the conclusion, the plot was so outlandish I was more confused than anything else.

Bonus: I did enjoy the audio narration!

If you're looking for a novel that's both effortlessly entertaining and delightfully addictive, Moms Like Us by Jordan Roter is a fantastic choice.

Set in the competitive world of Los Angeles private schools, the story follows four ambitious mothers determined to secure prestigious futures for their children — no matter the cost. Told through multiple perspectives, the narrative keeps the pace lively and the drama constant, offering readers a fun, twist-filled escape.

One of the real highlights of the book is Roter’s sharp humour. She masterfully blends outrageous situations with a sense of authenticity, making even the most exaggerated moments feel oddly believable. Each character, with their escalating personal disasters, somehow remains relatable and endearing, which makes it easy to stay invested in their journeys.

The novel doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: pure, feel-good escapism with just the right hint of darkness. It's the perfect "palette cleanser" between heavier reads, ideal for anyone who enjoys a bit of mischief and mayhem with their stories.

Whether you read the book or experience it through the engaging audiobook version as I did, where each character's personality really shines through, Moms Like Us is a fast-paced, slightly kooky, and highly entertaining ride. It's easy to imagine this being adapted into a hit mini-series — someone needs to make that happen!

Thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the advanced listening copy.

I unfortunately ended up DNFing this one halfway through.

It was hard for me to constantly compare Moms Like Us to Big Little Lies and found everything to be too close together. I enjoyed the humor in this one and wanted to stick it out, but I just had a hard time engaging with this story overall. However, I do think this is a 'me' problem, and there is definitely an audience for this story.

The narrator did a wonderful job with this retelling and gave great personality to the characters.

Helen laser you absolute legend ! First listened to her on The wedding people and this cemented her as one of my favourite audiobook narrators.

Moms like us was a very quick , kooky and gripping story which followed the lives of four upper crust Los Angeles PTA moms who are desperate to get their kids into elite middle schools, resorting to blackmail and manipulation .It had the same vibes of YOU s3
SOMEONE MAKE THIS INTO A MINI-SERIES

Thank you Brilliance Audio for the ALC!

I tried. I really enjoy snarky dark mom-humor novels, but found this one to be just too much... EVERYONE was cheating on their spouse. It felt like more of a book on infidelity than anything else, and that wore me out. This one just wasn't for me.

I hate leaving a 3 star review, but I found this book to be a little convoluted. It was like a spider web of lies that have brought down an entire private elementary school. At first I had a hell of a time getting into the characters because there was such a tangled web and too many spiders I think. I just wanted to be able to follow a few characters and get to know them but found it too hard to dig into one of the characters before another would come forward.

I will say that the ending was quite a shocker, one I didn't even dream of happening. So, there's that.

Helen Laser did an exceptional job reading this book and keeping all the voices distinct. I'm very honored to have heard her portray this motley cast of mothers.

I'd like to thank the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

thank you netgalley, author and narrator, and brilliance publishing for the audiobook early published.

the audiobook was clear and engaging. i felt like i was listening and endulging to some dicey and saucy drama and i had a good time listening. i was constantly like, they’re doing what now?

this book feels teter on and off satire but honestly some parts were weird and i couldn’t feel out intent, i am autistic so some of that is sadly lost on me anyway- but some of this felt too real and some of this felt like too much of a gas to take the entire thing seriously so at the end of the novel, i am left just feeling meh.

I think I would have liked this better if it was a physical read rather than audio. Overall a good book but I was definitely getting confused between the characters.