This was a very good book. I love how it shows that a family that looks perfect isn't. It also shows how secrets affect people and how you treat family members really is important. This was a good story that is from a mother's point of view as they maneuver through the loss of her mother in law, and their daughter's boyfriend problems. Overall just a great book that was very enjoyable.

A really enjoyable book about family dynamics that I think everybody could probably relate too on some level. I can't wait to read more by the author

According to Goodreads a 3 star review means that I liked a book.
This book was okay middle of the road.
Nothing really stuck out for me as loving it but I didn't hate it either.
I had a hard time connecting to the characters and that means that with a book like this that I really couldn't love it.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an early copy of Just Like Her Mother.
For me was a 4,5 stars.
I really liked this story, is about family dinamics, and how the little secrets can affect everyone involved.
Lexi and Stuart marriage seems perfect, but the strains from Lexi having to work non stop to affoard the mortgage while Stuart is retired, and the load of her having to carry all the problems of her two grownup children Jemma and Callum, to a point that she needs to start to let things go or ask for help.
It gives me a Liane Moriarty likelyhood, it's about family, the difficulties that brings and also the love. It's not a fast themed book, but if you like the characters based books, it's deffinitley the one for you.
And a plus for me was Wilfie the cat.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an early copy of Just Like Her Mother. This was an extremely good story, the only fault I found was that it was full of description with every conversation that was said. I liked Lexi a lot, she was a great representation of a woman at her age. I did not like the part about the Plan but in this day and age, I guess that’s the way you have to play the game. The book closed up every characters story in a perfect way. A Great Read!

Such a good book. I had the hardest time putting it down to get anything done today. So so good. Thank you for letting me read this in advance.

I didn’t particularly enjoy this book. I felt that the plot was slow, with minimal development, and the writing contained a lot of unnecessary filler. It simply wasn’t an engaging read for me. I suppose this genre may not be my preference, though I can see how it might resonate with others. Additionally, having recently lost my grandmother, certain themes in the book evoked some difficult emotions, which made the reading experience even less enjoyable for me.

Julia Roberts does it again. Another story filled with relatable family dynamics that pull on the heartstrings. This book follows the story of a Lexi and Stuart who would do anything for their family. Lexi has a stressful job at a TV news studio and Stuart has retired so money is tight but all they want is to make sure everyone in the family is looked after including their widowed mothers. Lexis only concern is her daughter’s boyfriend and the secret she knows about him. How can she break her daughter’s heart by telling her but if she doesn’t can she live with herself. To celebrate their wedding anniversary the couple head off on a return to the island where they honeymooned but when a health crisis at home forces them to cut the trip short will the families life ever be the same. This is one of those books where we can all relate to these characters and I was especially taken with Lexi and her frustrations around life and the workplace as we get older. This is a powerful read with a really satisfying ending. A perfect book for lying by the beach.

I just finished the most beautiful book. Just Like Her Mother by Julia Roberts had me bawling like a baby!

I really enjoyed this story.

No family is without issues and this story has it all.
Marriage, in-laws, children and grandchildren, siblings and all the craziness that can come with family.

When there is a death in the family it spins some members out of the norm and they have to take the time for themselves to remember what family is about.

I just loved this story and can’t wait to read more of this author.

Often you keep a secret to protect a loved one. You don't want them to get hurt obviously, but keeping something hidden affects you too. After all you don't know of the person you want to keep from hurting will react when they find out you kept them in the dark. So in fact by trying to protect them, you still hurt hem in the end. 

Talking is so important, because if you don't people might misinterpret the signs they think you are sending. This results in pain and unhappiness and they both could have been prevented. 

I felt the strain Lexie, our protagonist is under. She wants to do the right thing for everyone, but forgets about whet she wants and needs. When, one day, the dam bursts, she knows it's time she learns to say no and to stop nullifying herself. 

This is a beautiful story about loss and love, deceit and happy ever afters. And indeed, like mother, like daughter. :)

I loved they dynamic between Lexie and her husband. Something to bear in mind: when something troubles you, talk about it and don't keep it all bottled up inside. It will spare you from pain and heartbreak. 5 stars

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