A multi-POV novel from the perspectives of three different mothers whose stories intertwine. Plenty of suspense and relatable characters with a satisfying ending. Some of it was predictable, but there was still plenty of suspense.

Who was the driver who hit Isla and ran? That's the question that hovers this novel narrated by her mother Abby, Abby's best friend Nicole, and Jenna. mother of Isla's boyfriend Callum. Three women coping with secrets and grief. This will seem familiar in spots but Beckerman does a good job with her characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. For your beach bag.

This book is an interesting read. I initially thought that it was going to be more twisty than it was, but in the end I was kind of disappointed with how it ended up coming to an end.

The families are easy to keep separate and follow their stories. Each family does intersect each other; the mother of the dead girl, the best friend family, and the family of the ex boyfriend. There are twists in this book and I enjoy how it jumps back to the past to show you what happened and you can view/read it for yourself vs just going off of what every other person in the story is saying.

I do think that the ending was a little rushed... there was no indication throughout the book of that person actually committing the crime. I am also not sure that the closure needed to be shared for each family, but I am glad that it did as it tied up any loose ends throughout the book and showed you where each family was and how they were coping with the situation.

Abby Richardson is still grieving the death of her husband five years ago, leaving her to bring up her two daughters, Isla and Clio alone, then tragedy strikes again when seventeen year old Isla is killed in a hit and run. Abby thought she and Isla were close but what she discovers after her death shows she never really knew her at all. Nicole is Abby's best friend, and her two sons Nathaniel and Jack grew up with Isla and Clio, but this latest tragedy is going to have far reaching consequences for husband Andrew and the two boys when the truth comes out. Jenna is Callum's mum, he goes to the same school as the others and is Isla's boyfriend, but problems in his past threaten to rear their head after the hit and run and could destroy the future Jenna is trying to secure for him.

Three Mothers is a fast paced read that had me hooked from the start, told from the perspectives of Abby, Nicole and Jenna we learn about events leading up to the hit and run and the present day and the lengths that parents will go to, to protect their children, whatever the cost or consequence. The author has created a solid plot here, with authentic characters where some of them aren't particularly nice and even the nice ones aren't always, which makes the story believable. There are some great twists in this tale and, even though I guessed who was responsible for the hit and run before it was revealed it didn't detract, in any way, from my enjoyment of the story which I devoured in one sitting. This is a compelling read from a new to me author which I highly recommend and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.

I'd like to thank Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

On one Friday night, the lives of three mothers, Abby, Nicole, and Jenna, are changed forever when a tragic event occurs. In the aftermath, each must tackle the difficult question, 'How well do I know my children?"

I am giving this a 3-star because I read it in one sitting. It had the formula to keep me turning the pages. I would say that Jenna and her son, Callum, intrigued me the most. I hope Aby and Nicole consider therapy for themselves and their children in their fictional world. That said, I am a seasoned veteran of this genre and could see all the plot twists coming a mile away. The second half was very repetitious. No big surprises or twists.

I do think if you have been in a reading slump or will be on a plane, this is a good book to keep you reading.







Expected Publication Date 01/05/25
Goodreads Review Date 10/05/25
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Thanks netgalley and Hannah Beckerham for this most amazing and emotional book, found it difficult to put down. Am giving this review on Mother’s Day so even more poignant .
Three mothers two of them. Best friends, and one who comes from a different. Life style but is still connected to them with her son.
Abby thought Nicole was her best friend, helping her when her husband died and always there for her.
Never thinking that would ever change.
The third mother was Jenna having a different lifestyle and struggling on her own, but was determined to give her son every opportunity to do well at the exclusive school he goes to having won a scholarship.
Isla Abby’s daughter was a brilliant student and did everything correct, until she met someone and this would. Change the life of all three. Others.
Thanks again for this amazing book, and cannot wait until the next one from this author.

I absolutely love Hannah Beckerman’s novels and Three Mothers was no exception. The three mothers are Abby, whose 17 year old daughter Isla is killed in a hit and run, Nicole, Abby’s best friend and Jenna, the mother of Connor, Isla’s ex boyfriend. The novel is told from all three points of view and moves between the weeks before and after Isla’s death.
The author is so skilled at writing family dramas, I was drawn into the lives of each family and I felt that the character of Isla was portrayed with real understanding of life as a teenage girl. Beckerman plots this novel so well and allows the reader to slowly build up a picture of Isla’s life and death. It’s an emotional and thought provoking read that I was completely immersed in over the course of 24 hours.
Recommended. 4.5 stars.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and @LakeUnionPub for this ARC. Abby's daughter Isla is late from a party and she isn't answering her texts. Nicole's son Nathaniel is home early from the same party but looks like he is lying about his whereabouts. Jenna's son Callum also comes home early but with a scratch on his face that he can't explain. Abby answers the door to two policeman telling her that Isla was killed in a hit and run. The investigation opens up a lot of secrets from all three mothers. I figured this one out but it was still a good read! #ThreeMothers #HannahBeckerman #LakeUnionPub #May2025

This is my first Hannah Beckerman novel and I look forward to reading more of her work. I love a good domestic suspense/thriller and this was no exception. It was intriguing and kept me thinking about all the characters and how all their choices affected the outcome of the story. I am not a mother but still I felt so much for the three different mothers and was able to empathize with their stories and how they would each make different choices based on their children and protecting them. Had some good twists towards the end. Give this one a read !

Thank you Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the digital arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Three mothers: Abby, whose daughter Isla is killed in a tragic hit and run. Nicole, Abby's best friend whose son Nathaniel has long had feelings for Isla. Jenna, mother of Callum, Isla's ex-boyfriend. Through multiple perspectives, the truth behind Isla's death is revealed.

I was hooked on this book from the first chapter, zipping through the whole thing in a day. The shorter chapters, and multiple perspectives and timelines kept things interesting. I had multiple guesses at what happened, but the ending was unpredictable and satisfying. This was a tough read at times with several sensitive topics, but I enjoyed the themes of forgiveness and love. This was my second read by this author and will definitely look forward to more.

Book Review: Three Mothers by Hannah Beckerman

Plot:
When seventeen-year-old Isla dies in a tragic hit-and-run, her mother, Abby, is left shattered. Still grieving a past loss, she begins to uncover secrets about her daughter that make her question everything. Meanwhile, her best friend Nicole is dealing with the fallout of that night, and Jenna, another mother, fears that Isla’s death will bring her own secrets to light. This is a story about love, loss, and the lengths mothers will go to protect their children.

Characters:
The strongest part of this book for me was the characters. Each woman’s perspective was distinct, and I loved seeing their lives unfold through their eyes. Their emotions felt real, and their struggles were easy to connect with.

Writing Style:
The writing was incredibly fluent and easy to read, making this a book I flew through. The different perspectives kept things engaging, and the pacing was strong. However, at times, the plot felt a little predictable. If it hadn’t been for the well-developed characters, it might have fallen a bit flat.

Overall Thoughts:
Despite some predictable moments, Three Mothers is an emotional and compelling read about motherhood, friendship, and the weight of secrets. If you love character-driven stories with multiple perspectives, this one is definitely worth picking up.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Isla is unexpectedly killed and her mother is trying to come to terms with her loss. She starts going through Islas things and she discovers secrets that make her question her relationship with the people closest to her.

As a mother I expected to connect with the characters. I thought the beginning of the book was as interesting but the second half dragged and became repetitive. I thought this book had a lot of potential but the character development of the three mothers was lacking. I ended up skimming the end to find out what happened but I didn’t love this one.



Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book.

A page turning domestic suspense novel with great characters and even better twists. Heartbreaking and heart racing all at the same time.

Thanks to net galley and the publishers for a free ecopy in exchange for a review
Like the title suggests this book follows three mothers of teenagers who become caught up in the aftermath of a hit and run of one of the children following a house party.
I liked that the different chapters were told from different characters POV to build up the storyline and what actually happened and why.
The book is full of secrets and lies and explores families, adolescence and how far you would go to protect your children and reputation.
I enjoyed reading this book and will be recommending to others

I didn’t know what to expect when I started this book and this book was so deep in emotions, and characters and in storyline.

As titled Three Mothers is told from the point of Abby, Nicole , and Jenna after the hit-and-run death of Abby‘s teenage daughter Isla.

Told in a back-and-forth timeline before, and after her tragic death, we get the emotions of all three mothers going through the grieving process, and the police investigation, the secrets each mother keeps to protect their children, and the secrets they keep from their friends.

I thought the writing was brilliant, this is my first book by this author, and it will definitely not be my last!

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the eARC.
4 stars rounded up to 4.5.
This book is heart wrenching, very sad at times, as well as making me furious at others.
Three mothers and the children they love more than life itself find their lives upended by the death by one of the children, a 17-year old girl, who's found dead from a car accident. Secrets slowly come out as the ultimate reason for the death is unveiled. Lives will never be the same again.
The ending is quasy happy; I felt one person got less than the punishment they deserved.
This is a book that's difficult to put down, I was dying to find out what happened!

I was looking forward to reading another Hannah Beckerman novel having enjoyed her 2023 book, The Forgetting, and Three Mothers didn’t disappoint. Her latest book focuses on three mothers of teenage children who are all impacted by a tragedy within their community Three Mothers is a thriller that keeps you turning the pages but also draws you into the characters and families so you are invested in their lives. Thank you to Lake Union publishing for the ARC.

Immediately the story line pulls you in and keeps you wanting more from the very beginning. The three points of view from each mother leaves so much mystery the entire time. I was shocked at the end of the book and enjoyed how it wasn’t predictable. Isla turns out to be nothing like her mom believes she is. After being killed in a hit and run, you are left to hear three different stories of what happened that night and how they come together. I did feel like I wanted to know more about Islas father to understand he character more and I felt like Jenna’s story went on a tad to long. But I loved the overall plot and suspense from the characters.

I really enjoyed this book. My first by Hannah Beckerman but certainly not my last. The book deals with the response of three women to a harrowing event and the length that they go to to protect their children. The author certainly understands motherhood and the sometimes irrational need to protect our children at any cost. The characters were wonderfully written. Even the likeable ones had their not so nice traits....as indeed have we all. We were certainly kept guessing as to who the guilty party was and even then 'guilt' wasn't clear cut. A very clever, compelling read that I'm happy to recommend. I look forward to reading the author's other books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Hannah Beckerman's "Three Mothers" is a captivating masterpiece that deserves nothing less than five stars.

The story is told from three mother's perspectives and involves their children, husbands and friendships. Abby and Nicole have been friends ever since their children were small, Jenna is the outsider, her son Callum having been awarded a bursary at Collingswood, the school Isla and Nathanial already attend, The children's relationships are played out on the pages, but all is not always as it might appear.

This book is a thought-provoking journey that challenges readers to look at life differently. It deftly touches on deep and significant issues such as prejudices, grief, and the complexities of human emotions. The characters are beautifully developed, and their stories are both poignant and relatable.

The plotting was absolutely brilliant, with the gradual unveiling of secrets that led to the heart-wrenching tragedy. The author masterfully handles the three women's viewpoints, weaving them together to create a rich, multifaceted narrative that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

"Three Mothers" is not just a book; it's an experience that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and the exploration of the human condition. Highly recommended!