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.

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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.

Meet Florence Grimes, thirtysomething ex-singer from girl band Girl's Night, sister of Brooke, mother to 10 year old Dylan, and chaos personified. Disaster, thy name is Florence.
A couple of chapters in, it was plain to see why all the other mother's hated her. I wasn't feeling too enamored myself.
For all her faults, and there are many, Florence does love her son, although her parenting skills leave much to be desired. When she suspects that Dylan may know more about the disappearance of one of his classmates than he's let on, Florence decides to investigate, with the help of new friend Jenny.
This was quite a fun read. Yes, I know there's a missing child and other criminal activities, but it's hard not to laugh at some of Florence's hare brained schemes, and the situations she finds herself in.
FYI: By the end of the book I was starting to like Florence. 🐢
Thanks to 4th Estate Books and Netgalley for the digital ARC.

Despite a fairly high-octane plot (and not a highly believable one throughout), this was a fun and propulsive read. The main character is annoying and endearing in equal measure and the friendship between her and her accomplice is really underwritten but this was an easy and entertaining novel and perfect for when I was on holiday. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book! Read it in one sitting. Definitely will be keeping an eye out for more books from this author.
Thank you!

Wow I LOVED this book! Best book I've read in a while and definitely the best book of 2025 so far.
Florence the story's main protagonist is super likable and even though she is flawed, very relatable in terms of her love for her child and the lengths she will go to to keep him safe.
The story of Florence making friends with Jenny and attempting to solve the kidnapping were brilliant. Love their friendship and how it changed both of their lives. Just a wonderful, wonderful story.

I struggled with this. The main character isn't likeable and wasn't nice to read. The chaos of her life was a little too chaotic and I found the writing a bit jumpy

This is hilarious. Harman has such an acute understanding of what she's trying to do with this story, right down to the so-called 'unlikeability' of her protagonist, Florence, and the parameters of her chosen genre that it could - possibly should(?) - come across as cookie-cutter, yet it doesn't. It's fresh and funny and dynamic. A wonderful new voice.