I couldn’t get into this graphic memoir. I was expecting a lighter, more humorous take on motherhood, but it felt more serious from the start. While some mothers may find it enjoyable and relatable, it wasn’t for me.

This book is everything you'd hope to be and more. It's about being a woman, wife, mother, and how the self disappears in all of that. I didn't really expect to cry and laugh as much as I did reading this. It felt like all my vulnerable thoughts about those moments which I feel guilty for resentment were talked about without shame, and for that, I love this book.

The first moment of sudden realization of "this person knows how I feel, think, and my experiences" was the comic where the dad couldn't find anything during the first few weeks of baby.

The comics are brilliant. I really liked how it felt like a consistent interview throughout the book. The comics are really what takes this book from good to brilliant. So much more to the story is conveyed through the comic strips, like dirty dishes or the messy bun. It's a reflection of me.

This would be perfect for anyone who wants to be a mom, will be a mom after pregnancy or adoption, is a mom, or knows a mom. Really, it's a fantastic book for anyone to get a good idea of being a person who balances it all while society always has expectations about it.

I felt like this book offered a lot of insight into things in my life that I could look at through a different lens. I really enjoyed it, and liked the illustrations as well.

As a longtime fan of Mary Catherine Starr’s @momlife_comics on Instagram, I couldn’t wait to dive into Mama Needs a Minute!—and it absolutely delivered! This illustrated memoir captures the hilarious chaos of motherhood with Starr’s signature wit and relatability.

From sleepless nights to endless toddler interruptions, Starr perfectly encapsulates the joys, frustrations, and absurdities of mom life. Her comics had me laughing out loud, nodding in solidarity, and occasionally tearing up at how seen I felt. The blend of humor and heartfelt moments strikes a perfect balance, making this a book that feels like a much-needed chat with a mom friend who gets it.

Whether you’re a fan of @momlife_comics or just looking for a lighthearted gift for a mom in your life, Mama Needs a Minute! is a delightful and relatable read that will leave you feeling less alone in the chaos of motherhood. Highly recommend for anyone who’s been covered in sweet potato and wondered if they’ll ever pee alone again!

This was a pretty good essay comic. The art style is...fine. It doesn't need to be special, but it doesn't stand out.

A funny, honest look at motherhood and marriage. Real and raw it talks about what it’s like being the mom and the father not doing as much. It’s sad and the truth. I do feel bad for how much she dogged on him throughout but then I remember that that was exactly how my partner acted and it sucked LOL.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book for an honest review. This is raw and a comical take through comic analogies. I related to the authors experience in motherhood and honestly found a few moments that I could share with my husband and it led to some decent discussions.

@momlife_comics is one of my favorite instagram accounts. I absolutely love this, it would be the perfect gift and a must for moms. Hilarious, accurate, relatable and informative. From dating all the way through the kids and the mental load. (The divorce tree was also (weirdly?) relatable.)

I definitely enjoyed this book and Starr's take on motherhood. Not exactly what I was expecting but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

I like the overall vibe of the book. The comic idea made it faster to read. However it wasn't what I expected. I couldn't relate to it like I hoped I would because I'm a single parent.

As soon as I saw the title, I knew I needed this and it did not disappoint! Most books like this almost make the mom look like she's complaining and awful but I loved this one.

As a mom, I really wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't. I don't want to minimize the author's experiences, but holy hell, do you like your spouse? So much of this book felt like it was just a hit against her husband; he's sleeping, how dare he, he's not cleaning as I expected, I'm laboring and he's not, how unfair, ect. I felt anxious just reading this, like take a breath! I don't know, maybe this is a good read for some people, but definitely not for me.

This book, like the author’s comics, made me feel less alone in my parenthood journey. I appreciate her take on motherhood and the struggles it contains.

Very eye opening for not only the joys of motherhood but it fully encapsulates struggles of everyday life in general. I’m honestly not the biggest fan of the format, it got a little wordy for me considering that it is a graphic novel. Overall though, a great book.

I’ve followed the momlife comic online for a while and I expected this book to be a compilation of those comics. I did t expect to see all the complicated feelings I have about marriage and motherhood dissected in such a relatable way. The illustrations address so many moments and emotions in succinct and meaningful snippets, but the book is so much more than that. I miss my kindle highlight feature, though I related to so many things the whole book may have been highlighted.
This book literally illustrates the disparity between moms and dads, the crushing guilt of not being able to do it all, and the mental load of motherhood in a way that made me feel seen.

This is a great book for those who connect with the joys and hardships of being a mother! The author really tells you how it is and makes you well aware of what motherhood has in store for those who don't know. Some say she is a little rough on her husband, but she is just being honest. It is hard being a mother and she's not sugar coated it at all. I am glad that I read it because it helps knowing that there are others that relate to all the "fun" and fun comes with being a mom.

I don’t think the particular style of the book is for me. But it is cute and Definitely very relatable. Especially inserting the pandemic.

I thought from the title and cover that this would be funny, and it was, but it was also stressful and heartbreaking, because I found it so relatable. This kind of stress is so common, and Starr really knows how to put it on paper.
Of course, it's common for women to take on so much of the work of parenting, and at least here we see a couple trying to sort out the responsibilities to make it more fair. But even when people want to work together it can be difficult, and it can be even more difficult once habits are established.
I was worried about what kind of partner Starr had when she described her early relationship, where she lived abroad and wanted her then-boyfriend to bring her peanut butter. He had his grandmother bring a small jar and didn't even let her have all of it, and had no idea why she was upset. It wasn't about the peanut butter! ::)
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this amazing graphic novel.

This book is so relatable as a mother of young children. Mary Catherine Starr's instagram post went viral when she compared outsiders' perceptions of mothers vs fathers doing the same thing. She really cuts to the core of current modern mothering issues. I really enjoyed the style of this book

This book is one of the best parenting books I've read! Mary Catherine Starr's "mom life comics" went viral. a few years ago when she pointed out the double standards our society holds moms and dads to. This book dives into the inequalities of parenthood, using her marriage as an example. I loved the honesty and candor with which Starr tells her story; it is clear that she and her husband have worked hard to confront the challenges she outlines in this book. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, deeply relatable, and also hits with some gut punches as well. It is a must-have for all new parents!