Women’s fiction readers will enjoy All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta. It was a great read. I loved it! Don’t miss this one.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC: A very enjoyable book about three women who are connected via a past boyfriend and their children. They end up deeply connected and find strength in each other. Though provoking and well written. A modern take on "sister wives". A nice addition to women's fiction.

This is a great story about women who join together to take care of each other and raise their children together. Oh, and the children all have the same father, so it is a bit of an unlikely tale, but the author makes it work. The three moms face challenges one after another relating to housing in expensive New York City, jobs that don’t pay enough, raising a nonbinary child, and dealing with the ridiculous whims of the baby daddy. The writing sucked you in to every drama and the friendships felt very real. This is a book that is hard to put down so plan for a sleepless night just to finish it.
Thank you MetGalley for a ARC.

All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta is a raw, humorous, and deeply relatable story about the messy, unpredictable nature of life and parenthood. Sandy, with her questionable decisions and penchant for Instagram stalking, is a protagonist who feels strikingly real—flawed, funny, and determined to make the best of her chaotic circumstances.

Ruta’s writing shines in its ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments. Sandy’s journey from skepticism and jealousy to unexpected camaraderie with Stephanie, the other mother, is engaging and touching. The exploration of unconventional family dynamics, co-parenting, and women's resilience is a highlight, making this a standout among contemporary novels about motherhood.

The supporting characters, especially the “wannabe rock star” baby daddy and his frosty mother, add tension and hilarity. At times, however, the narrative feels slightly overloaded with subplots, which can detract from the emotional depth of the central relationships.

Despite this, All the Mothers is a delightful and thought-provoking read that challenges traditional family ideas while celebrating the beauty of imperfect love and community. It reminds us that even during chaos, we can find connection, laughter, and hope. This story is perfect for fans of witty, character-driven dramas.

this was a pretty good book! there were good parts and bad parts, but overall the story was good,. I did like the way the writing style flowed and connected. I enjoyed the character development too!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!