Absolutely hilarious while also being incredibly compelling and relatable to middle aged women everywhere! Whether you have kids or not, you'll love this book as it feels like it is written for you or about you. Wives everywhere have hit that phase where they feel invisible to their husband/partner at some point in the relationship. You get caught up in the mundane hectic stress of everyday life and suddenly everyone around you is getting on your last nerve while making you feel unappreciated and invisible. This incredibly well plotted book brings the "what if" of the "one that got away" back on the scene while hilariously bringing to light the little things that become big things. The plot was well crafted and the characters were spot on. I love how the main character evolves throughout the book to take action to get her life on track. You'll have to read the book to find out if she takes the path of "what if" or if she stays steady on the family path she has chosen! I highly recommend that you take the plunge and read or listen to the book as I think that you'll find the fun as well as the reality quite entertaining!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing an advanced copy for an honest review.

Claire’s world flips fast over the course of a single day: she's a 46-year-old mom of three, buzzing from work, PTA, school runs, and household chaos. When her husband forgets to pick her up from the airport—for the umpteenth time—Claire hits her limit and kicks him out. Suddenly she’s facing a new crossroad… and memories of an old college flame start creeping in.

I totally felt for her. The way Liz Alterman captures the nonstop swirl of responsibility—kids, work, social life, even running into that ex at her reunion—is pure midlife reality. Claire is smart, snarky, and emotional, and her thoughts are so relatable. One moment you’re laughing at her inner monologue, the next you’re nodding along because, yep, we’ve all been there.

It’s fun, jarring, and kind of gritty, especially since the story unfolds in flashbacks and real-time over just a day. That structure made it feel super immersive—like you're sprinting alongside Claire through the madness. Some bits felt a little over-the-top, but that’s kind of the point: it’s a "mom-com" and it's supposed to be messy and funny. And the reunion? The email flirting with her college flame Alex sparks a bunch of questions for Claire—do you chase old sparks or rebuild what you’ve already built?

Final thoughts: This one isn’t a slow, cozy read—it’s fast, fiery, and honest about what it’s like to feel lost in the middle of your own life. If you’re into rom-coms that riff off real-world chaos—messy tables, spilled coffee, and one modern marriage on the brink—this one’s a blast. It’s the “Sophie Kinsella for the overwhelmed mom” kind of book that’s a quick, feel‑good binge.

This book was humorous and a relatable read in parts, but it's also bogged down by excessive drama.
The writing is easy to follow, although the story did get a bit confusing midway.
I was initially drawn in by the cover, but unfortunately, I didn't connect with the main character.
While it had its moments, the story didn't quite resonate with me.
Thanking NetGalley and Severn House for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!!

Claire Casey is DONE—and watching her reclaim her life is an absolute joy. Liz Alterman delivers a funny, fierce, and empowering story that had me cheering, cringing, and laughing in all the best ways. Loved every moment of this sharp, smart read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Severn House for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book and read it in one sitting! I thought it was well written and I loved the characters in this book. I would definitely recommend this book.

This comedy centres on a day in the life of Claire, a forty-something mother of three drowning in laundry, PTA chores, and a job she can't stand. She feels undervalued by everyone, mainly her husband, and like she has lost her spark.

She sets out to find what she is missing... or what she needs.

The journey with Claire is funny and somewhat cringeworthy at times (in a good way) with a focus on the seasons of life, questions that come and the value of people.

* You may enjoy this if you like humour, single POV, soul searching, chaos, day in the life snippets and memory flashbacks.

I really wanted to love this one. The premise? Spot on. A burned-out 46-year-old mom with a husband who’s mastered weaponized incompetence and an old flame suddenly back in the picture—yes, please.

But after a strong, snappy start, the story lost momentum. The flashbacks felt unnecessary, and too many slow scenes dulled what could’ve been a sharp, funny, and empowering novel about motherhood, marriage, and starting over.

Relatable? Absolutely. Enjoyable all the way through? Not quite.

⭐ 2.5, rounded up to 3.

You know when you start a new streaming series and within five minutes of the first episode you're totally hooked and you binge it to the end of the third season and then you hang your head in utter sadness and disappointment because it wasn't renewed?

That's how I felt about Liz Alterman's latest book. I just did NOT want it to end. I was having so much fun watching Claire race around the hood, trying/failing to pull her life together while all around her people kept tugging on her sleeve. OMG. Work. Kids. Texts. Food. Husband. Mother. Neighbors. School nurses. It was all so hysterical, and TOTALLY RELATABLE.

What an amazingly authentic mc Claire is! From her thoughts to her actions to her re-actions, I felt like I really got to know her. I understood her. I love when a book does that.

I sort of knew where the story was heading, but it made no difference. The journey was worth every step. I laughed so much. I also grimaced a bunch, but for all the right reasons.

Claire’s husband forgets to pick her up from the airport, she reconnect with her college boyfriend, goes viral for yelling at “and trying to kidnap” a boy at the bus stop, deals with all the crazy day-to-day life/family stuff, and eventually realizes the grass isn’t always greener.

Totally relatable, although maybe not to Claire’s extent, and super funny.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh, what a delight this story was to read! I thoroughly enjoyed devouring this book! Liz Alterman's storytelling is so fun and engaging. I love Claire Casey, and her overthinking, people-pleasing, and not-sharing-what-she-truly-thinks tendencies gave me second-hand embarrassment, which made her character so much more relatable to me. I ADORE her 3 boys! I hope the writer writes some short stories about what the boys get up to to and around doing, with Casey and Paul behind them, either cheering for them or doing damage control.

It gave me a new perspective on how much work parenting, managing your career, struggling through a stagnant married life, and experiencing reconnecting with a good ex can bring onto your plate. I loved this book so much, and I'm quite happy with the resolution of the story and how I believe it was perfect for Claire Casey! I especially enjoyed how the story is around just 1 day in Claire Casey's life and some flashback moments! I couldn't put the book down!

I look forward to reading more stories by Liz Alterman!

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

I found this book a little much to be honest. I was endeared by Claire at the beginning, feeling like yes I could relate to her but then as the day went on, it just became a little unrealistic and her constant negativity, blaming others for her part in things, her selfish thoughts all of that - got to be a bit much to read. However, I feel that the writer redeemed herself in the end as Claire had an awakening about her marriage and it ended well.

Overall, a 3 star read.

A fun story about a women's self discovery. It felt a little rushed all happening in one day, but it was worth the read.

Thank you Severn House and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

I enjoyed joining Claire on her journey of frustration through ‘middle age’.
This book was a fun, enjoyable distraction from life as I accompanied Claire through her frustrations and attempted adventures to escape the mundanity of the middle years.

An easy to read book that was a nice escape for a weekend.

I bounced back and forth between the book and the audiobook. This was an entertaining story that covers a day in the life of a mother. A little farfetched that all these events occurred in one day. Still, a book a working mom can relate to. The audiobook narration was not anything special--but it was easy to listen to the narrator. Thank you to Severn House, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the complementary ARC's. This review is my own opinion.

Claire is a character who will likely resonate with many readers. However, I did expect more character development. There was a bit too much focus on her former lover, and that did stall the plot at times. The timeline and set up of the book was a bit unusual. The book is split into sections based on date and time versus traditional chapters. There were some places in the book that things didn't seem to match up, making it confusing as to whether it was happening in the past or present.

I could sympathize with Claire and how she had enough. So many of us fell this way from time to time. I was on the ride with the ups and downs that Claire goes through. I was hoping for a ending that Claire could live with and the ending did not disappoint. Well written and I would read a sequel if Ms. Alterman wrote one.

Here is a book to keep your eye out for in June. It will make your hectic days seem more like a piece of cake, unless you are like me and recognize some of your own life in Claire Casey’s Had Enough by Liz Alterman.
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Casey gets home from a business trip and her husband isn’t there to pick her up, he doesn’t answer his phone, and she can’t get in the house until the next morning after sleeping in a hammock and getting soaked by the sprinkler. He was asleep on the couch in his boxers, he and their boys have left the house a mess. Claire has had enough of being everyone’s last priority. Her marriage is over, maybe, it’s complicated.
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When Claire starts talking to an old flame she feels that spark of who she used to be. What follows is a whole day of Claire juggling work, three boys, community expectations, family expectations, and struggling with what might be.
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It was funny, frustrating at times when I just wanted Claire to be better organized, but I am not, so I am not one to judge. It was very entertaining and quick to read.

Rating 3,25 ⭐

Claire has three kids, a husband who leaves everything to her, and a job she can't stand.
The night he forgets to pick her up from the airport is the final straw.

The pacing is fast, the writing direct, and the characters feel realistic.
Claire feels like she's lost herself in the chaos of everyday life. She’ll try to regain her balance and figure out what it is she truly wants.

What I liked:
The themes explored in the book—self-esteem, personal growth, and the struggle to balance career and relationships.

What I didn’t like:
I had some trouble with the story's timeline, as it shifts between the present, the past, and Claire’s memories in a way that was occasionally confusing.

Would I recommend it?
Yes. If you enjoy emotional novels and stories that explore human relationships, self-awareness, and personal development, this one’s for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for allowing me to read an ARC of Claire Casey's Had Enough by Liz Alterman, in exchange for my honest review.

Humorous, relatable, and thought-provoking. One very hectic (but somewhat normal) day of being a mother, wife, and employee, while also trying to figure out what or who you want to be when you "grow up". Sometimes, we need to step back or step away to see our own big picture.

I definitely recommend this book and look forward to reading more by Liz Alterman.

3.5 Stars

I have never read a Liz Alterman book before, and this was such a treat. I had never heard of the term mom-com before either, but that’s what the publisher is calling this one. I think any mom could relate to Claire Casey. Claire has kids, a hubby and a job, plus most of the responsibilities that go into running a home and family. One day her husband forgets to pick her up from the airport, and she decides she’s had enough. Claire decides to take a break and prepares for her College reunion. That’s when she reconnects with her old boyfriend, Alex. This story is told to across one day in the life of Claire, with flashbacks of her former self. Will Claire leave her 16-year marriage for good, or will she and her hubby, Paul, rekindle what they once had? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

The book shows an interesting look at the life of a mother and wife who is pushed to her limit. The story is real and oh so relatable. The descriptions of routine mom and wife duties and Claire’s resentment shone through, and even made her breaking point make me feel sympathy towards her. I didn’t find that she was whiny and complaining just to hear her own voice; she had reason to. I like that her flirtations were via email and not an out-and-out affair. It made Claire feel young again at a time when she was hurt and angry. Overall, this was a thought-provoking read that will make you ask yourself, Have I had enough?