InstaMom is an entertaining feel-good story about a young social media influencer, Kit, who is seemingly leading the perfect life according to her Instagram posts. Kit has chosen a childfree life and champions the rights of women to choose not to become mothers but then one day, she meets Will and his young daughter, Addie. Against her better judgement, Kit becomes romantically involved with Will. There are lots of lovely moments between Kit and Will but the author goes further, interweaving issues of women’s choices, societal expectations on women to be mothers, and the impact of creating the seemingly perfect life on social media on relationships.

This is a charming story with likeable characters and I found myself rooting for Kit who was struggling with the life she had planned for herself. The plot moves along at a good pace and I read the book in 2 sittings. If you are looking for a feel-good romantic story, check this one out! InstaMom is out on June 29.

Thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a sucker for a good rom com with a hook, and Instamom caught my attention immediately. That cover is brilliant, and as my last few reads have been pretty heavy, I was excited for something a little lighter.

Kit Kidding is an influencer whose entire platform is built on her choice to be kid free. She's curated a successful image of a woman who loves her life, independence, and basic belief that women should have the right to choose whether or not they have children without being impeded by societal expectations. But a chance encounter with a hot chef tilts her world on its axis, and now she has to make a choice: love or likes?

I loved this book.

Kit's voice is enigmatic, engaging, and hilarious. From the banter with Will to the friendships she forges throughout the book, I found myself invested in her pursuit for happiness. She also makes the distinction between choosing not to have kids and not liking kids, which really highlighted both the depth of her character and a larger problem in society as a whole. Women are expected to have children. The questions about kids come as soon as the engagement ring is on the finger, and really, the pressure to conform is unavoidable. I think it is an important distinction her character makes, and while she grows by tackling her fears, doubts, and yes, unnegotiables head-on, we see the process as an up and down as rather and clear trajectory.

On the lighter side, UGH. I loved Will so much. I consider myself to be a pretty unromantic person, but there's some part of me that enjoys the sappy lovestruckedness of it all, and Will and Kit hit all of my buttons. The book really shines when they're together, and I'd gladly read more of their adventure.

Overall, Instamom is an insta-hit, a compulsively readable romance with relevant issues and tons of heart. Out in June, add this one to your TBR now.

Big thanks to Kensington and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for honest review consideration.

Loved this book!! It really gets into the main story from the jump and makes you not want to put it down. You seriously get invested in the characters and their lives. It was an amazing book.

I received a copy of Instamom by Chantel Guertin from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This novel was okay. It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great or memorable. The summary was interesting but the execution was a constant stream of “child-free by ChOiCe!” when it didn’t need to be, so the romance sort of took back seat.