Florence is a former girlband star whose career went down the pan when she became a mother.

Her son is studying at a posh school and Florence can’t stand the mothers or their children (especially Alfie Risby).

When Alfie goes missing after failing to return from a school trip, Florence’s son is one of the main suspects and she finds herself drawn into the mystery and decides to investigate what really happened to Alfie so that she can clear her sons name.

This is a very look at the politics of being a mother at the school gates - the characters are very Amandaland-esque so if you like that show you’ll love this.

It’s a brilliantly witty take on motherhood and I raced through it, the underlining mystery of Alfie’s disappearance really pulling the whole book together.

There’s also a great supporting cast of characters who’ll you definitely be able to recognise as women you’ve come into contact with before.

Loved it.

Florence isn’t your typical school-gate mum.

Originally from America, she now lives in London with her ten-year-old son, Dylan, who attends an elite private boys' school - paid for by his father.

Once the lead singer of a girl band, Florence was publicly ousted due to a “little misunderstanding” and has since drifted through life, filling her days with reality TV, manicures, and the occasional bout of shoplifting.

Needless to say, she doesn’t exactly blend in with the glamorous, socially polished mothers at the school gates. In fact, thanks to yet another “misunderstanding,” they all seem to despise her.

But when one of Dylan’s classmates, Alfie Risby, goes missing on a school trip and Dylan was the last person to see him Florence’s world is upended.

Finding Alfie’s backpack in Dylan’s possession only raises more questions, especially since Alfie was known to bully Dylan. Could her socially awkward but angelic son be involved?

Determined to prove Dylan’s innocence, Florence takes matters into her own hands, playing detective with the help of a new school mum and her only friend.

Florence is not an immediately likeable protagonist - she’s chaotic, selfish, and questionably irresponsible, especially as a parent.

However, beneath her brash and flawed exterior lies a fiercely devoted mother, vulnerable and lonely, who ultimately worms her way under your skin.

Her journey from outcast to amateur sleuth is both wildly entertaining and unexpectedly touching.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me is the perfect escape read, offering a mix of humour, intrigue, and emotional depth.

It captures the unspoken social hierarchies of school-gate politics in a way that will resonate with many parents, particularly those who have ever felt like outsiders.

While Florence’s parenting choices may leave readers raising an eyebrow (or two), her unwavering love for Dylan is never in doubt.

Funny, ridiculous, and surprisingly moving, this book is an enjoyable, page-turning read - especially for those who appreciate flawed but endearing heroines.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest read.

This book was so witty. The author did a fabulous job at bringing humour to what is a serious situation.

Okay, so let's be real it's no surprise All The Other Mothers disliked Florence. She's awful lol but I actually quite liked her. Her decision making was downright terrible, she's not the most reliable of people and heck some may say she's a terrible mother however through the book she changes and you can see how much she loved her son Dylan.

I the story was full of suspenseful moments, and I didn't actually guess how it would pan out, which is always refreshing.

I'd love to know if Florence is going to get a sequal, I think there is huge potential for small series here.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy.

I was hoping this would be a 5 star read, unfortunately it didn't turn out to be for me!

Florence, a mum all the other school mums seem to hate, takes it upon herself to go private detective when a boy from her son's class goes missing.

I get that this is meant to be a humourous mum on the school run type of mystery, and it was funny in places and entertaining to read. But why do these main character mums always have to have a drink problem or neglect their children and make bad decisions in the process? Maybe I'm reading the wrong books!

Florence teams up with another mum, Jenny, to start solving Alfie's disappearance, mainly to get her own son Dylan off the potential hook. It frustrated me why she just didn't talk to Dylan properly. Florence is a total mess of a person, and the book isn't sharp and witty enough to make her into a snarky loveable mess, she's just a mess. She wants to investigate Alfie's disappearance but then spends most days sitting on her sofa watching reality TV.

I just felt like the book didn't work that well. The characters didn't feel believable and Florence was annoying. Stop leaving your 10 year old at home aloneso you can go out drinking! Who does that!?

Such a fun caper! I love a fun look at the yummy mummy world and someone who is sort of on the outskirts of it get to have their day in the sun except it takes a bit of a journey to get there! It’s fun to see how our MC solves this mystery to clear her name and take them down once and for all

This book was truly full of twists and turns, and I had an absolute blinder reading along and attempting to puzzle together the pieces. Although this was a 'detective novel' very loosely, I found it super engaging and didn't want to put it down.
There were so many narrative strands, all intertwining with one another and that helped the book to explore such a unique and captivating narrative. The humour woven throughout was fantastic and really added to the dynamic of the novel.
I honestly had so much fun reading this book and I spent a lot of time after finishing it sat thinking about it. What a breath of fresh air!

Silly, dramatic fun with a horribly unlikeable but entertaining protagonist, this comic thriller has plenty to offer readers who don’t take their fiction too seriously.

I was kindly gifted an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A lighthearted, funny, ‘cosy crime’ novel. The story follows the female protagonist Florence and is dominated by mainly female characters. Although somewhat flawed, Florence is quite likeable though exasperating at times. A failed pop star who is no longer famous, living in a flat with her 10 year old son in London, having been ditched years ago by her son’s father in favour of her best friend and band mate. Florence finds herself embroiled in a mystery surrounding a missing child in a bid to prove her sons innocence and what follows is an amusing journey of mishaps and self discovery.

I rather enjoyed this book, it’s easy to read, not too taxing and has a few good twists that I didn’t see coming.

What a hilarious, original story. I loved it! This book manages to do a lot: be very funny, a compelling puzzle-solving adventure, and a family story all at once.

Thanks to Net galley and the publishers for an advanced ecopy in exchange for a review.

This book follows Flo an ex girl band and failed singer and her son when one of his classmates goes missing on a field trip with him being the last person to see him. Her and Jenny another school mum team up to try and uncover what’s happened.
Based in west London the book follows the two as they discover some truths but will they be able to find the missing book. Enjoyable read, I will be recommending . 3.5 stars

What a fun read!
A bombshell main character who would do anything for her child is what I like to see (and read!).
Fast paced with a bit of glam, humour with notes of seriousness is the perfect recipe for a good book. I will be reading whatever Sarah Harman writes in the future.

Florence is a former pop star who is incredibly unsatisfied with her life. She falls pregnant and her ex partner pays for their son to go to an exclusive private school. During a school trip another child goes missing, heir to a fortune. Florence suspects her son is involved and will do anything to cover it up. This is a fun and fresh gripping read and I found it really unpredictable.

What does it feel like when your life peaks when you are 20? Leaving a girl pop band as they hit the big time because your pregnant and the manager is the daddy.
A drunken hook created your precious now 10 year old boy. Single parent after the shot gun wedding dissolves into acrimony, when dad declares he never wanted you but your bandmate.
The gaggles of posh mums who don't like you, the husband's who come on to you.
Then a child goes missing and your precious son is implicated.
Fall in love with the characters, bite your finger nails as things get tense and intense.
Loving the friendships. Hoping there is a second book

Wow ok so Florence decision making is QUESTIONABLE 😂 she’s like a terrible version of Sherlock Holmes. I was completely engrossed by this book. The writing is so witty I genuinely laughed out loud at times or gasped at Florence. A lot of reviews say they found Florence really frustrating but I dunno I liked her. She’s all over the place and absolutely chaotic. I really needed this humour in my life. Loved it!

I saw this book being recommended on Instagram and even though I have over 2000 unread books on my kindle, my FOMO kicked in and I knew I NEEDED to read it NEXT.

Just from the blurb above I knew this would be a light-hearted fun escape from my usual dark and disturbing thrillers, just what I needed!

The main character is Florence. Originally from America, she’s now living in London with her 10 year old son, Dylan. She was “almost famous” when she was a teenager with a girl band as the lead singer, but due to a “little misunderstanding” she was very publicly DUMPED from the group.

Now she spends her days doing absolutely nothing. Watching TV, having her nails done and the occasional shoplifting trip.

Dylan attends a very posh and expensive private boys school, paid for by his father. Florence doesn’t exactly “fit in” with the posh yummy-mummies at the school gate, in fact due to another “little misunderstanding” all the other mothers hate her.

When one of Dylan’s classmates, Alfie Risby goes missing on a school trip AND Dylan was the last person to see Alfie AND Dylan has Alfie’s backpack AND Alfie was bullying Dylan, Florence fears the worst.

Could her perfect, angelic, but socially awkward son done something awful? Determined to prove her son’s innocence and to find Alfie, Florence turns Private Detective with the help of a new school mum and her only friend.

Florence is not someone I could initially warm to. She’s chaotic and selfish. She’s irresponsible and her parenting skills are somewhat lacking! However, she is funny and absolutely utterly devoted to her son Dylan. She’s also lonely, flawed and very vulnerable, but once you get to know her, she starts to get under your skin.

All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a wonderful escape from reality in the dark winter months. It’s funny and ridiculous, moving and emotional and I am very glad I read it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

4.5 Stars!! I loved this book and could NOT put it down. The FMC Florence, I loved her character so much (even if I didn't agree with some of her choices) but she was so relatable and had me laughing OUT LOUD.! The book was so well written but also had a dark edge to it but it was so thrilling and captivating. Also, THE PLOT TWIST?! I never would have ever guessed it- it gave me Freida McFadden vibes. Overall, I loved this book and will definitely recommend it to others and grab a copy on the release date!

Easy to read and it won't tax you. However as a book it is having a bit of an identity crisis - is it a mum comedy, a murder mystery or a thriller. It starts off being chaotic mum at school gates, with the hint of a strangler lurking round the corner. Then it goes on a gal pal mystery romp, then it felt like the author had a bit of a panic as to how to finish and went on a thriller redemption angle. The main character was frustrating and not particularly likeable - she is correct that the other mothers hate her!

This was a huge entertaining book that I enjoyed from start to finish. I read it in a heartbeat and didn't see the final twist coming! A great success for Sarah Harman even though I wanted to shake our protagonist from time to time!

Thankyou NetGalley & publishers for this arc copy.

Wow this book was a wild ride, I loved the internal monologue of Florence as she was trying to find the missing boy. You can tell why everyone has a disliking the Florence because she is 100% self absorbed but you grow to like her witty character and her no nonsense when it comes to herself, I really enjoyed this book it was a quick easy read

Fast paced and light hearted, chaotic and a bit flimsy, this is a book for beach towels. I found the characters underdeveloped and the plot unbelievable but I think I’m probably not the right target audience. I liked Dylan.