All the Other Mothers Hate Me

This was one of the funniest thrillers I’ve ever read, probably because thrillers aren’t usually very funny, but in this case, it really works. Florence Grimes is a former girl band star, thirty-one years old with a ten-year-old son (Dylan), and can’t seem to quit her reckless, party-girl ways. She’s single, she’s broke . . . she makes ends meet by creating balloon arcs for birthday parties. Due to a series of events over the years, the other mothers (at her son’s very posh private school) can’t stand her. She’s a bit of a joke within the school community. But when Alfie Risby, who bullies her son, goes missing, Florence goes into crisis mode. Dylan becomes the prime suspect, and Florence has reason to suspect that Dylan may have done something terrible. Florence will do literally anything to keep Dylan safe. And with that, a series of misadventures takes place. This is twisty, fun, and something you’ll read in a couple of days. I’d pack it for a beach vacation!