eh, this one wasn't for me. perhaps I wasn't in the mood, but I just couldn't get into it. mostly because I thoroughly disliked Florence Grimes. Oooooh, she's a flaky artistic person, so of course she can't adult! nope, sorry, you have a kid, you grow the fuck up. and certainly don't let your nine year old be the adult in the room. I choked down a few chapters and then said, nope, not giving this waste of space any more of my time.

I can enjoy books with unlikeable characters, but not this one.

Hilarious and stressful, this book had me swiping furiously to turn the pages as fast as possible. Florence’s son Dylan is a delightful little weirdo with no friends and his nemesis has just disappeared from a school field trip. When Florence finds the missing kid’s backpack under Dylan’s bed, she has to take action. What follows is a comedy of errors I sometimes had to read while covering my face. There are so many fun moments in this book, but the part that stuck out most to me is that you can feel Florence’s love for Dylan so palpably, even when she’s making all the wrong decisions.

3.5 stars

Florence "Flo" Grimes is a former pop star and a single mother to her 10-year-old son, Dylan. Dylan attends a high-priced British prep school where Flo stands out like a sore thumb among the other polished older mothers. A child goes missing during a field trip. Worried that maybe her son had something to do with it, Flo launches into a floundering investigation.

With shades of Finlay Donovan and others, this is a cozy mystery with a little more edge. A single woman/mom caught up in criminal hijinks of her own making. However, Flo is very hard to root for. While other moms in these types of novels do what they need to out of the protection of their family, Flo is much more selfish. Yes, she wants to protect Dylan, but she has no problem leaving him alone multiple times.

With all that said, for a debut novel, it was enjoyable and would make a great beach read.

Thank you to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this title. I liked this more than I expected to. It was humorous without being completely farcical, and I love to root for an unlikeable narrator. The story took twists I wasn't expecting, and had pretty solid character development for a thriller.

If you enjoy a sloppy and chaotic main character, then this book is for you. It had humor and a mystery/thriller element. The middle of the book was kind of like the main character, but the ending wrapped everything up. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this advanced reader’s copy.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc. This was a crazy story. It was funny, but also twisted. I enjoyed this book very much. Florence in this book, is very relatable and what she goes through with the other moms and trying to clear her sons name at the same time, this was addicting

Thank you to Putnam Books for my copy of ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME. This one publishes on 3/11.

I enjoyed this book, it was a nice escape from real life. I predicted a lot of what happened, but I still had fun. Poor Florence was a wild main character to try to root for. This gave big vibes of the Finlay Donovan series, so if you enjoyed that, add this to your TBR.

If you love a flawed character, then this novel should become one of your favorites. The protagonist has all the flaws, being a bad mother, a lousy friend, unreliable, and incapable of decision making (unless it’s a bad one). And then she has to get herself together to save her son from being a suspect in his bully classmates disappearance. The book is funny, at times hilarious, and I am looking forward to reading more by Sarah Harman.

All The Other Mothers Hate Me, by Sarah Harmon, Florence Grimes is an American has been rockstar who lives in London with her 10 year old son Dylan every morning when she goes to drop him off at his exclusive all boys school, she can feel the dislike radiating from the other mom‘s online. she’s very uncouth, drinks a lot and has a ridiculous fashion style. if she got caught doing the right thing, it would be accidental. So when her son is being blamed for another student going missing, she takes it upon herself to find the boy, but when that proves not to be working, she decides to blame someone else for the crime. let me just say I did not at all like Florence. I thought she was self-absorbed not a good mom at all and her love for her son almost seemed more codependent than a loving mother, but having said that I really loved the story I love Jesse and her twins. I just wish Florence would’ve been more likable than she was, but with that awesome ending in the funny witty commentary in the story there’s lots to love about this book and I definitely recommend it. I do want to say I didn’t like the fact that she stole. I could see stealing food but stealing a $400 jumpsuit to me is utterly ridiculous. also, when she was with the perpetrator and was thinking that he took all her sons, innocence and his time of being a child away, I think her sleeping with the random men constantly drinking and being a joke to the other mothers at the school did that but having said that ironically enough, I absolutely love this book.#NetGalley, #PenguinGroupPuttnam, #TheBlindReviewer, #SarahHarmon, #AllTheOtherMothersHateMe,

If you're in the mood for a F U N, can't-put-it-down read, this book is for you! The story follows Flo, a single mom who’s a bit of a hot mess as she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of one of her son’s classmates. While Flo may not always be the most likable character, her wild antics and determination make it impossible not to root for her. This book is packed with entertaining characters, offering a fun ride from start to finish. Fans of Finlay Donovan will definitely find themselves enjoying this one!

4.5 stars, I enjoyed this a lot, read it in two days. This will appear as a topic of discussion on feminist bookclub the podcast, around publication date.

Well this was a wild, bingeable ride. I was unable to put "All the Other Mothers Hate Me" down, I mean, I finished it in one afternoon. Witty, caustic, and just a little bit vapid, I really enjoyed hating Florence Grimes and all the shenanigans she pulled in the most self-serving ways.

I went into this knowing Florence was going to be an unlikeable main character and I think that made this an enjoyable read. I was entertained by the absurdity of the storyline and how it just kept getting more ridiculous as time went on. Highly entertaining, "All the Other Mothers Hate Me" will make for a fun summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Fast paced and thrilling! I absolutely HATED the main character though. I really enjoyed this book overall. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a sharp, witty, and fast-paced novel that blends mystery, humor, and personal growth. Florence Grimes is an out-of-place young mother at her son's elite private school, a school she wouldn’t have chosen if not for her insistent (and largely absent) ex-husband. Her life has been a series of compromises and setbacks, from an unexpected pregnancy after a one-night stand to being edged out of the girl band she helped form. Just as she’s barely holding things together, her son Dylan’s school bully goes missing, and Florence—fearful of Dylan’s involvement—clumsily inserts herself into the investigation, making everything infinitely more chaotic.

Florence is an entertaining protagonist—frustrating at times, selfish in a way that feels generationally familiar, but ultimately devoted to her son. The novel is as much about her self-discovery as it is about solving the case. While she can be entitled and reluctant to put in hard work, her humor and sheer determination make her likable. The story balances action and comedy, offering both suspenseful moments and laugh-out-loud scenes.

Fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series will likely enjoy this book’s mix of crime, humor, and a protagonist who’s a bit of a lovable mess. All the Other Mothers Hate Me is an engaging read that delivers both entertainment and an unexpectedly heartfelt message about taking control of one’s own life.

I appreciated the fast paced & clever plot here but the main character is so unlikable, I really struggled to get past that. She’s so messy! That being said, I think someone who has overcome their own false starts & could relate to the protagonist — and enjoys thrillers — would like this.

I am so glad I clicked YES and accepted this advanced copy of All the Other Mothers Hate Me, because it introduced me to a new favorite character: Florence. When I tell you her sarcasm and dark humor were just what the doctor ordered I am not lying. At first encounter with Florence I was a bit put off and I could see why the other mothers hated her, but quickly I changed my tune and I was totally team Florence. From her wearing sweatpants and downing red bull to get her weird kid Dylan to the "posh" private school drop off amid the lululemon wearing and "1/2 a grapefruit please" moms I knew I was going to like Florence. Did I agree with some of her life decisions and parenting choices, NO. But guess what? Florence doesn't care.
In no way was this a "cozy" but it was one of the most fun thrillers I have read. Sarah Harman, a debut author at that, really knew how to throw in humor, keep me on the edge of my seat and keeping guessing where the story was going. All of the characters were so flushed out and I would LOVE to spend the afternoon with Jenny( Flo's sidekick) and Florence. I also couldnt help but laugh at the fact that Dylan had a pet turtle named "Greta" and there was a the whole "turtlegate" situation.
Haha I am still laughing. But don't let that fool you, there is a very dark side of the book. An annoying snob child, Alfie has gone missing, and guess who was the last person to see him? Dylan. Florence's weird child.....and what's worse, Alfie's backpack is in Dylans room.......how far does a mom go to protect her kid? Is he innocent?....You have to read to find out! I promise you will not be disappointed.
I am already excited to see what more Sarah Harman can do, but if this is any indication she is going to be an autobuy author for me!

Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to review this advanced copy read. I was not paid or influenced for this honest review.

Hilarious, Satirical Thriller. Florence is a hot mess who is trying to solve the mystery of missing Alfie Risby, a ten-year-old boy at the high-class private school her son attends. Through her drinking, dating, partying, 'friendship' with Jenny, and parenting her own son, Dylan, she puts together her own theories about what happened to Alfie and works to ensure her son isn't blamed for the crime. The ending comes together nicely, and while its a tad bit predictable, I think that's the author's point. This book isn't so much about the destination as it is the journey.

I received a copy of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me features Flo, a single mother with a quirky son at a ritzy school. Everyone kinda sucks in this book, especially Flo. She’s not the best parent but wants to do the right thing. She tries to find the missing boy to absolve her son.

If you need to like the main character, this isn’t the book for you. I don’t mind that at all and didn’t factor that into my rating.

Flo has a snarky, not like the other girls, attitude. I found parts funny but she got on my nerves at times. The ending was very "guessable."

I love the cover and the general concept. Thanks for the advance review copy.

I had a blast with this snarky little thriller. I somehow guessed the main reveal early on, but as with any good mystery, it was a lot of fun watching all the pieces come together. It was a unique experience reading from the perspective of such an unlikable protagonist - there was a stretch in the middle where her self-destructive behavior got a bit tedious, but I did still find myself rooting for her in the end. The final twist is a little bit ??? but I appreciate Harman taking a bold swing to tie up some loose ends. Overall this was fast-paced, original, and super engaging.

I've been seeing that this is classified as a "satirical thriller" and I can certainly see why people are describing it that way.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me certainly pulls from typical thirller tropes-a young boy goes missing and Florence's son becomes a prime suspect. Florence decides to investigate and every single decision she makes is more moronic than her previous decision.

Florence is truly the most unlikeable character. She is narcissistic, immature, a horrible mother, and lacking in basic common sense. Now, I understand that I'm not supposed to like her, this is a satire after all but I really was wishing ill will on her the whole time.

I did find this plot and the twists pretty predictable so wasn't that shocked by the twists at the end. There were elements that were hinted at and brought up that I thought could've actually been more interesting plot lines/twists, but ultimately they were ignored and underdeveloped.

Overall, this is a quick and easy read. If you like thrillers I'd pick it up when it comes out on March 11th!