A story about strange family dynamics and also a lesson in forgiveness. I loved so many of the characters in this book. Great job JoJo Moyes! You did not disappoint! #WeAllLiveHere #NetGalley

Best character development in a long time!

So many great characters! Loved how my feelings shifted throughout the book for characters.

Jensen constantly made me smile ...
"Have you been on many non-dates?" he (Jensen) says. "Because you may want to work on your opening."

Lila has two daughters, one in high school and one in elementary. Two very different fathers (well ... one is a step father). And her husband (that she was just bragging about in her last book) just left her for one of the "school mums". There is a lot of "blended family" going on in this book. And I just loved it. 464 pages and I really wouldn't have wanted it to be any shorter. Guessing that this may be my favorite non-historical fiction novel of 2025 (as the release date is Feb 11, 2025).

Just perfect!

Many many thanks to NetGalley and Pamela Dorman Books for approving my request to read We All Live Here in exchange for an honest review. I will be highly recommending this book (a lot!).

Lila is a giver and in this book she gives all of herself to her family to the point that she is emotionally and physically spent. She feels like her life similar to her house is crumbling around her. She wrote about her marriage which turned out to be a face especially when Dan left her for a woman who unfortunately she has to see during school pickup. As a reader, I can certainly feel empathy for her as she struggles with being so overwhelmed that she often turns to negatively. That is why she has such a hard time forgiving Dan. Gene. She appreciates Bill and his willing to try to help her with Violet and Celie; however, he is set in his ways and routines as evidenced by his meals that he has a hard time embracing change. When Gene enters their life and brings chaos in terms of his larger than life personality and acting background, he wad exactly what this family needed. He created confidence in Celie. He engaged Violet in watching TV together and helped out with her play. He truly loved Francine and what most people seemed to overlook was that he had a huge heart. He wanted Lila to have fun with her life like riding in the car with the top down. Lila struggled but I was happy to see her get her self confidence back. She no longer felt that she was less than especially when she confronted Gabriel. She knew she had another story to write but it wasn't going to hurt people. She realized that Dan wad not right for her. In loving herself again, she let the right person in. She let Jensen in.

Jojo Moyes does it again. We All Live Here is a great family story. There are parallel stories: mother and daughter are both going through some stuff. The characters are interesting and likeable, even Marje. The story is engaging, heartbreaking, and redemptive. The ending is satisfying. If you're a fan of Moyes or realistic fiction or stories that tug on the heartstrings, don't miss We All Live Here.

I have loved all of Jojo Moyes' books but this one just didn't do it for me. I didn't feel emotionally connected to any of the characters and the constant switching of viewpoints felt distracting rather than helpful. Looking back, I think that if the absentee father had been introduced in the first 5-10 pages, I would have been more intrigued with the family dynamics and not been so bored. As it was, the beginning of the story dragged on and on with how miserable Lila and her oldest daughter were.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and publisher, for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Another good book by Jojo Moyes. We All Live Here is an honest look at the messiness of life but at the good that is present as well. Relatable characters who are flawed but you like them even more for it as they realize their imperfections and work through them. I loved Gene, despite his past, as he works so hard to make up for it. It isn't a fast paced action packed book but it is full of love, forgiveness and hope.

Not as good as some of her other books. A story about familes. Didn't care for a few of the characters. ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Another hit from one of my favorite authors! Relatable and heart warming. By the end of the book I felt so connected to the characters I didn't want it to end!

Many thanks to net galley and Penguin for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review. Jojo Moyes is quite the story teller! You will definitely take Lila and her quirky family into your heart. Lila is an author struggling with her next project following the death of her mother. She must juggle her 2 children, her ex, her stepfather as well as her own father recently returning to her life. The relationships are strained at times yet they capture real life problems and situations in such an endearing way.
Lila is also trying to balance personal relationships in this rollercoaster ride of her life. These characters have found a place in my heart as I am sure they will with you. A must read especially for those of the sandwich generation!

Jojo Moyes never disappoints and her latest is one of my favorites! I loved this heartfelt story with characters and emotions that felt so real. She did an amazing job depicting the challenges that come with fractured family and the emotions each person must go through. Highly recommend!!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange of an honest review!

Jojo Moys has had my heart for years, the writing is always so beautiful a "We All Live Here" is no exception, it's quirky, wholesome and so heartfelt. These characters are *chef's kiss*

Jojo Moyes is a great story teller of every day life. she is relatable although some of the stories are a little tough to believe but despite that, you read her books and can imagine the screenplay and who will play each of the characters. This book was a bit long but I still enjoyed it and look forward to her next book. Thans for the opportunity to read.

I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Lila and her unconventional messy family (apart from the times I was stressed out by the chaos of her life). 4.5 stars rounded up.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Many thanks to @penguinrandomhouse @vikingbooks @pameladormanbooks @netgalley for my #gifted (free) copy. Pub date 2/11/25.

So many people are from divorced families, have been divorced, or know someone close to them who has been through a divorce, and WE ALL LIVE HERE will be relatable to so many people. This was such a true representation of divorced families, and it brought back so many feels. The romance and humor throughout the book made me love this book even more. I loved all the characters, and I never wanted it to end!

Lila Kennedy has a lot going on at the moment: her husband left her for a younger woman and they are now expecting, she is trying to raise two girls that have their own problems, she is late on writing her next book, her house needs major fixes, her mom recently died, her step-dad basically moved in, and to top it off her estranged dad just randomly shows up at her door. What she needs is a night out and possibly a good lay 🤣! This book is filled with heartbreak, love, forgiveness, family, humor, and so much more! Pre-order and add this one to your TBR. It's  such a heartfelt story that you definitely need to read!

I'm normally a fan of JoJo Moyes book. This felt wordy, piecey and not fully thought out. It took me forever to connect the pieces of who was who, no introductions. By the time that I made it about half way, I was ready to throw in the towel. Stuck it out and liked the last half better.

A great example of how family and blended families can all exist and n happiness even if sometimes it gets a little quirky. Heartfelt and fun. I snort laughed quite a few times. I’m always enamored by how JM can weave a story. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes is a beautiful novel that captures the complexity of family dynamics written with her signature depth and warmth. Lila Kennedy's life is in disarray. Her marriage has collapsed, her daughters are spiraling out of control, and her career is slipping away. Add to that a crumbling house and a stepfather quietly taking residence, and Lila is at her breaking point. When her estranged father suddenly reappears, it feels like one burden too many. Lila is a deep and relatable character, struggling under the weight of her obligations and trying to hold everything together. This novel is an exploration of fractured relationships and the possibility of healing, even when forgiveness seems impossible.

This was my first by JoJo Moyes and I’ve heard nothing but great things about her work. I really liked this one, it had great humor, realistic characters and a great plot that made me read this in less than a day.

Another great read. Multigenerational love and support, blended families and learning to love again. This book has it all. So glad to preview it for Netgalley.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!