Julie's Review: The Other Mothers

Author: Katherine Faulkner
Series: None
Publication Date:  December 5, 2023
Publisher: Gallery Books
Pages: 381
Obtained: publisher via NetGalley
Genre:  Psychological Thriller
Rating: 5/5
Bottom Line: I thought I had it all figured out, I didn't
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Summary: When a young nanny is found dead in mysterious circumstances, new mom, Tash, is intrigued. She has been searching for a story to launch her career as a freelance journalist. But she has also been searching for something else—new friends to help her navigate motherhood. She sees them at her son’s new playgroup. The other mothers. A group of sleek, sophisticated women who live in a neighborhood of tree-lined avenues and stunning houses. The sort of mothers Tash herself would like to be. When the mothers welcome her into their circle, Tash discovers the kind of life she has always dreamt of—their elegant London townhouses a far cry from her cramped basement flat and endless bills. She is quickly swept up into their wealthy world via coffees, cocktails, and playdates. But when another young woman is found dead, it’s clear there’s much more to the community than meets the eye. The more Tash investigates, the more she’s led uncomfortably close to the other mothers. Are these women really her friends? Or is there another, more dangerous reason why she has been so quickly accepted into their exclusive world? Who, exactly, is investigating who? ~amazon.com 

Review: I loved Greenwich Park by Ms. Faulkner and so I requested this one as soon as it was on my radar. I wasn't disappointed at all. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, then you might want to look elsewhere but this one is a slow build. It is layers upon layers and the pay-off is so worth it. Tash is looking for her next story and the death of a nanny falls in her lap. She's a bit lost too with not being at an office and then not having a lot of female friends to help her navigate being a mom to a needy toddler. Luckily the new daycare that Finn goes to has the group of mom's that she's looking for. Except the women may not be all that their appearances seem.

I liked Tash a lot and I think as a mom I related to her because you have to adjust how you see yourself now that you have a child. It's not a bad thing but it is an adjustment. Her best friend just got married and moved out of London to the burb and her husband is a doctor, so a lot falls to Tash. This group of women seem to be the answer but soon they leave her with more questions. 

I really did think I had it all solved but I should have known better, I mean I do read a lot of thrillers. lol There are some twists and turns throughout the book and it really had a Big Little Lies vibe at some parts. I will read anything that Ms. Faulkner writes.