How far would you go to protect your lavish, insta-perfect London lifestyle? Pretty freaking far, it would seem. This is a novel about power, envy, and the things we'll do to protect what we think we deserve.

The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner

The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner is a suspenseful thriller about a journalist investigating the murder of a young woman and realizes that the killer os maybe someone she knows.

The characters were well developed and I loved the persistence of the protagonist; the author made it easy to relate to her.

The twists were good and suspenseful, even dark at times.

I would recommend this book for everyone who loves a good thriller.

While I found this book engaging and at times riveting, I also found my overall reception to it lukewarm. Something about how the characters were written just didn't interest me and I found one plot point tiring. While I understand why she left the ending as she did, and I do appreciate ambiguous endings, I felt like I would have liked this story better with a more decisive finish.

Thank you to NG and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for a review.

Thank you SImon & Schuster Canada for the ARC. I absolutely loved her debut. She's a fantastic writer, without a doubt. Tbh I'm just burnt out from thrillers about crime reporters, but I didn't like that impact my rating.

I read this book over the course of one winter evening! I just had to know what happened to this group of moms.

Wow! If you were ever under the impression that all moms are sweet, caring, honest people, then you haven't met Laura, Claire and Nicole - the group of women that Tash, a SAHM and freelance journalist, wants so badly to fit in with.

There are so many red herrings placed throughout this book; I was constantly changing my mind about characters and who I thought the guilty party was. This, alone, made for a very engaging and entertaining read! In the end, every single person has secrets. The different ways in which all the husbands are sleazy is ridiculous and definitely contributes to the secret-keeping. Faulkner does an excellent job of writing such morally ambivalent characters!

I really enjoyed this book; however, I will admit that, at times, Tash annoyed me. It seemed as though she was constantly trying to fit in with the cool kids, despite repeated warnings to avoid them and her own awareness of why she shouldn't. I mean, she does acknowledge some of the reasons why she shouldn't associate with them, but then she completely ignores those reasons!

I admired Tash's drive to find the truth of what happened to Sophie Blake, but in the end, too many of her decisions were questionable, and I found myself disliking her more and more. When given the opportunity to tell the truth, each character ultimately chooses self-preservation.

Overall, if you're looking for a thriller that immediately draws you in and holds your attention until the end, then I highly recommend this book!

I definitely have a hard time with the slow burn in this one, that is definitely me problem. As the slow burn needs to hit just right for me to be able to push through it. Unfortunately I had to DNF.

Wow! This one is hard to put this one down! The chapters are short and quickly read. Initially I thought this was going to be just another story about some well off young mothers and their kids. Well, there is that but it’s so much more complicated and twisted than you can imagine! The intrigue grows right from the start. About halfway through The Other Mothers really starts twisting. Keep reading and hang on tight!
Thank You to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada and Katherine Faulkner for the opportunity to read and enjoy this ARC

I enjoyed this author's earlier book, Greenwich Park, so when I saw that this one was available from NetGalley, I requested it right away, and it did not disappoint. Tash, a journalist, has decided to begin freelancing. After she learns of the mysterious death of one family's nanny, she decides to launch her own investigation, thinking this will help launch her freelance career. The woman for whom the nanny worked is part of a group of wealthy, attractive and stylish mothers from Tash's son's daycare . The story follows Tash's investigation, while navigating motherhood and new friendships with these mothers. The novel has great pacing and suspense and keeps the reader wondering who Tash can trust. This one is hard to put down!

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my advance copy!

The Other Mothers was a great domestic thriller with just enough drama to put the Desperate Housewives to shame. This book was a definite slow-burn and while enjoyable, there were times when the plot was definitely dragging me along. But, the ending was a gut punch - fast-paced and full of emotion.
Overall, I definitely recommend checking this one out!
Thank you Netgalley for this arc

Thank You to NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner. This book offered quite a ride offering many twists and turns. The ending was a little to intricate for my tastes. It seemed to drag on a little with a lot of small details coming into play. Overall it was a good book. I would recommend this book to others. I gave it a 4 star rating.

Thank you to Gallery Books via NetGalley for the ARC!

Coming off hot from a favourite of mine “Greenwich Park” Katherine Faulkner gives it a go with another mommy thriller. This starts off great, a nice slow burn but the ending is too twisty turny, convoluted, red herrings bonanza for my taste.

3/5 ⭐️

The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner held me captive the entire time with taut suspense and tension which had me practically gnawing my tongue. This domestic thriller is twisty and twisted with just the right amount of angst and mistrust with snippets of jealousy. The characters have secrets and very few are who they appear to be.

Tash is a new mom who takes her darling to playgroup where prestigious mothers rule the roost. A group of friends (cough, cough) invite Tash into their fold. Her husband notices she is changing as she tries to keep up with their fashion and lives. But he's not the only one who sees things. Tash is also a freelance journalist who needs a big break and is asked to investigate a death which was an open/shut case earlier. Others don't appreciate her digging. Though I don't like drama in my own life, it can be fun to read if set up and written well.
The bends and turns keep coming until the very end. My own suspicions seeped into my head throughout but kept changing as red herring after red herring popped up. The ending, though!

Katherine Faulkner is an auto-read author for me and should be for all who crave domestic thrillers. Not only are her plots fantastic but so is her wonderful anxiety-inducing writing that always leaves me suspicious of everyone and everything. The Other Mothers was precisely what I needed at this moment. Well worth full immersion.

My sincere thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this utterly engrossing novel.

'The Other Mothers' by Katherine Faulkner is a thriller that looks into the lives of London journalist Natasha and her intriguing playgroup mothers.

with a narrative that cleverly alternates between Natasha and the late nanny Sophie, each page adds to a web of secrets and lies.

Faulkner's skill in ratcheting up suspense is unmatched, and the twists kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.

fans of 'Greenwich Park' will like this one – it's another Faulkner masterpiece that captures the complexities of keeping up with the Jones'.

the dual POVs were great for enriching both the plot and character depth.

it's a book that demands to be read in one sitting, and I couldn't help but comply! 📚✨

thanks to netgalley for a early copy -- be sure to pick this one up in a few weeks when it's released December 5!

Tash Carpenter is a freelance journalist eager to make her mark while juggling the demands of motherhood. When she strikes up a friendship with a group of rich, sophisticated moms, she can’t believe her luck. When her investigation into the death of a young nanny leads to the same community her newfound friends are a part of, she begins to question their motives. Is this a case of “keep your friends close and your enemies closer”?

The Other Mothers was a great domestic thriller with a dash of Desperate Housewives vibes for good measure. The book was told through the POV of Tash Carpenter, Mom and freelance journalist, and Sophie Blake, a young nanny who died under suspicious circumstances in the days, weeks and months leading up to her death. This book was a definite slow-burn and while enjoyable, there were times when the plot felt a bit slow-moving for me. Additionally, the main characters felt slightly underdeveloped for my liking. I felt a connection to Tash as a Mom with a young child, but yearned to know more about her beyond this portion of her identity. But, the ending was absolute perfection - fast-paced, jaw-dropping and incredibly satisfying. Overall, I definitely recommend checking this one out!

Faulkner has written another great ‘Mom Noir’ - the subgenre of domestic thrillers that are increasingly popular at the moment.

Rather similar to her previous setting, Faulkner takes us to an upscale London neighbourhood with gorgeous homes, yummy mommies, trendy nannies and expensive playdates. It’s here that she explores the darker side of motherhood and reveals the cracks it causes in female friendships. Faulkner’s observations of female friendships are fantastic and it’s allowed her to tell a compelling story.

The Other Mothers centers around desperation and readers see how it causes all the characters to double down on some bad choices. Investigative reporter Natasha 'Tash' James’ seemingly perfect life starts to unravel as a result of a friendship forged at her son’s playgroup. Not only does she get wrapped up in how transformative money is for her friendships, but she soon discovers that the focus of her investigative work and the new friendships she’s made may be linked with an unexpected shared history. It all comes to an explosive ending when the mom group and their significant others head off to Crugmeer House on holiday. It's here that the dark secrets of the past begin to emerge, and the female friendships are pushed to a breaking point.

Faulkner takes us on a journey with untrustworthy people, forces us to read carefully looking for clues and twists us around with her time hopping - it’s wonderful! I loved how Faulkner writes to highlight the contrasts, showing us how dark and foreboding the beautiful wetlands at Woodberry Down became when this sinister group of friends invaded them.

You'll love the tension and will find yourself wondering just who is doing the investigative work here - Tash or the yummy mummies?

I loved following the clues right to the epilogue where I was shocked by the big reveal!

I was gifted this copy by Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I loved Greenwich Park so was very excited for the opportunity to read Katherine Faulkner’s new novel. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a face paced story with lots of twists. I was loving it right away. I binged it in an afternoon.