As this is a type of novel I typically do not read, I’ve realized my error and need to read more of these books! Eliza, former concert pianist and mother to Mara is convinced her playwright husband, Richard, is having an affair. Also the Mean Girl moms at Mara’s posh private school are driving her crazy and she does cultivate a friendship with George, a working mom. In order to save her marriage, Eliza enlists the help of Ellen Realy, whose card is dropped on her table, Thinking Ellen is a therapist, Eliza goes to her for some unconventional sessions. What ensues is a crazy story that I loved! Madden’s writing style left me wanting more! Thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend!

I was given an advanced copy through NetGalley.

The best way to describe this book is if Mean Girls was about moms in Ireland. Mom cliques instead of school cliques.

Eliza is the new mom in town after moving with her husband and daughter for a new project her husband is working on. She encounters the mom clique nicknamed The Chicakadees while in a cafe across from her daughters school. Mother Hen aka Gina is the leader of The Chickadees. Eliza receives a text with a picture of her husband and another woman entering a hotel causing a small outburst that catches the attention of Mother Hen. While in the restroom collecting her thoughts a business card for a marriage therapist is left under her coffee cup.

The marriage therapist has an unconventional treatment plan. Is it what Eliza really needs? Possibly.

I found many of the characters unlikable unfortunately. Eliza came across as a helicopter mom, almost constant internal dialogue of her daughters safety( tree climbing accidents, shoulder injuries by being picked up wrong, etc).

George is probably the most likable person in this book but isn’t featured much throughout the story. She is used by Eliza (not invited to an outing Eliza organizes, but drops everything to sit in a bar to help Eliza catch her husband).

Eliza is frustrated with her husband and doesn't know what to do . He does not make time for her and their daughter, despite his promises to do so. One day she gets a anonymous image about her husband and another woman..she pays a visit to a marriage therapist, Ms. Early. Ms Early gives her strange advice to train her husband. How far is she willing to save her husband ? This was a fun and quick read.

loved that this woman gets help from a therapist about her marriage . She also finds out things aren't so right in her marriage and tries to change herself and him. she also hears a story about a selkie. Good story