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Such a Good Mother

By: Helen Monks Takhar
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Helen Monks Takhar
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Some women would do anything for their children. This provocative novel “goes straight for the jugular of modern motherhood” (Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look)—from the author of the “addictive” (People) thriller Precious You.

“Mothers and hustlers can be a lethal combination—and the perfect recipe to keep you up all night.”—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters

Rose O’Connell is barely surviving. Her marriage is rocky; her son isn’t fitting in at his new school, the prestigious Woolf Academy; and their tiny apartment in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood can barely contain her family. As she struggles to make ends meet on her junior bank teller wages, Rose finds that life as the only mom in a name tag and uniform at the Woolf’s shiny school gates isn’t easy.

Not so for those in the elite and secretive Circle—a tight-knit group of wealthy mothers, led by the charismatic and glamorous Amala Kaur—who rule the school. When the mysterious death of one of the Circle’s members creates a vacancy, Rose dares to hope she could fill it and transform her life.

Amala’s shocking decision to invite Rose into her clique provokes resentment among the Circle, especially when her fortunes, self-esteem, and status start to soar. But Rose soon realizes the true price of being on the inside. Far from being a dream come true, the Circle proves her worst nightmare. Unlike the woman she replaced, can Rose escape with her life?

Taut, complex, and compelling, Such a Good Mother is a razor-sharp take on the myth of having it all.

©2022 Helen Monks Takhar (P)2022 Random House Audio
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Good Character Development, Rushed Ending

I really liked most of the book, but when it started to get interesting and the story was progressing there was only 1 hour left! It was like 90% characters development and foundation and 10% using that information to hurry the story along! So disappointing! Could’ve used more detail and suspense in the ending, so much happened in such a small timeframe!

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Good listen

This book was a good listen and kept me interested. After finishing the book, I still don’t understand why it was titled “Such a Good Mother”.  The lead character obviously loved her child, but nowhere in the story did they ever refer to her as a good mother. 

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Laborious

Although this book seemed to start off well it went on and on and too many directions to much emphasis on boo-hoo about the father etc. I did like the narration so that’s a plus.

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Horrible

The main character is awful, who on earth would make these decisions disturbing , bad vibes

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