Overall I am wishywashy about Helena Andrews-Dyer's writing style but enjoyed her funny and thought provoking way of discussing difficult topics. While I learned quite a bit, I didn't feel like it flowed well to get to the lessons. I'd recommend for the content!

Thank you to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you to the publisher for the digital reading copy of The Mamas, the receipt of which did not impact my review.

I enjoyed Helena Andrews-Dyer's thoughtful book focusing on her experiences with motherhood, in particular with the mostly-white mom group she has dubbed "the Mamas." Andrews-Dyer's writing style was engaging and she had some laugh-out-loud one-liners that perfectly summed up motherhood. Example: "For most normal humans, 'cute kid' is a throwaway line - something you say to besieged new parents as compensation for their pain. Sorry you're sleep deprived and have s*** on your face, but your baby's not fugly. Cheer!"

I enjoyed the history and facts she included about her neighborhood and reading about her own experiences made me think and want to learn more - which to me, is a sign of a successful book.