It's a Mum's Life by Sophie King is endearing in its raw honesty. While there is a wry wit here and there, the main vein is a truthful account just as the title suggests

The writing flow is good, and even though I am not a parent, I found myself commiserating and empathising with the families. A relatable read for many parents I am sure

Thank you to Netgalley, Embla Books and Sophie King for this fantastic ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

#ItsaMumsLife #NetGalleynetgalley2 s Sally Cowling150 8

Its a Mums Life is about a group of parents who connect through an online forum. The book alternates between the story from the point of view of each parent and is interspersed with snippets from the online chat group.

The book feels a bit dated as parents don't tend to use website forums and desktop computers as much any more, so it could be set twenty years ago.

I did enjoy following the stories of the characters though, particularly Susan and her struggles as a single parent of a disabled child.

I think I was expecting the book to be more light-hearted and it was in places, particularly with the humurous parenting anecdotes on the forum. However, many of the stories have quite serious issues and depressing backgrounds, perhaps reflecting the ups and downs experienced by parents.1 Jenny Laird154 7

The idea of the book sounded so great. But the writing was a little… clunky? And based on the cover of the book (yes, I know… don’t judge a book by its cover!), as well as the synopsis… I expected this book to be funny and light? It wasn’t either of these things, so not what I was expecting. The story was surprisingly dark.
I am a mom to 3 boys and yet I didn’t connect with any of the characters.
There was a lot of details withheld from each of the 4 characters stories. Instead of building suspense and anticipation, it irritated me. I had a really hard time getting swept away into the story.

The idea is cute- but this one unfortunately wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.arcs1 Michelle Fairchild387 3

As I delved into the pages of "It's a Mum's Life," I found myself drawn into the intertwined narratives of Caroline, Susan, Mark, and Lisa. Initially seeking solace and advice in the anonymity of an online forum, these characters grapple with the complexities of family life, each facing their own unique challenges. What struck me most profoundly was the author's ability to humanize these individuals, transcending the superficial judgments often prevalent in online interactions. As their paths unexpectedly converge, the story unfolds with a poignant exploration of the universal struggles inherent in parenting and relationships.

Through the lens of Caroline, Susan, Mark, and Lisa, the author skillfully constructs a timeline of life's trials and tribulations, capturing the essence of various stages of parenthood. Their individual stories, while distinct, resonate with a raw authenticity that effortlessly draws the reader in. I found myself nodding in recognition, empathizing with their joys and sorrows a.

The narrative unfolds with a refreshing ease, making it a compelling and relatable read for any parent. The characters leap off the page, their vulnerabilities laid bare in a manner that feels both genuine and poignant. "It's a Mum's Life" is more than just a story; it's a reflection of the human experience, reminding us of the power of empathy and connection in navigating life's challenges.

I would to express my gratitude to Embla Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Marinna130 4

An enjoyable tale of all different kinds of motherhood and one account of fatherhood. It’s A Mum’s Life was a fun read! Sophie King created a feel-good tale that’s just the right amount of hardships and hope. There were parents from many different scenarios, all with different struggles. The book addressed a father who has been left with his children while his wife is overseas to pursue her career (and abandon her family), a mom caring for her disabled daughter while navigating a relationship with her previously absent ex-husband and his new wife, a mom who’s trying to get over her husbands affair from years ago, and an expectant mom with a history of loss who is working with children.

Although I have not been in the same situation as these characters, I enjoyed getting to know them and their experiences. It was fun to hear the commiseration through the online support forum of ‘What Mums Know.’

I do wish the chapters were separated by characters because I was having a hard time remembering the names and differentiating who I was reading about. There were also times I found myself re-reading paragraphs because the story had jumped from one setting to the next rather quickly and it caused me to feel a bit lost. I am hopeful these are formatting issues that will be worked out.

Also, before reviewing this book, it looks it came out in 2005 under a different title. That definitely provides a bit more context for the emphasis on email and online message boards.

Thank you to Embla Books and NetGalley for this ARC of It’s A Mum’s Life! Brittany Hardin28 1 follower

First off, I was able to read an ARC of this book and I knoooww it was an ARC, but the formatting of the book was pretty terrible. I know the UK might have different grammar and punctuation use, but I've not seen (until this read) multiple people talking in one sentence/line. For example: Mark said Daphne, 'thank you for your help.' 'No problem.' 'I better go fetch the kids from holiday club.' "'No problem'" being Daphne's reponse, then Mark commenting again with "'I better go fetch the kids from holiday club.'" Is this normal in the UK? It was also distracting having "It's a Mum's Life" or "Sophie King" appear in the middle of multiple pages between paragraphs.
As for the story itself, it was a fun, easy (aside from the above mentioned). I enjoyed following the different mums' (and Mark's) daily lives and their interactions with each other through the website 'It's a Mum's Life.' Although it seems unly that they would actually accidentally meet each other outside of the online group, or already be acquainted with each other, I enjoyed how the main characters developed various relationships with each other. There were also a few twists thrown in that were fun surprises!
Overall, it was a decent read. Is it one I will be recommending to all of my reader friends? Probably not, but I also won't tell them to avoid it.
Thank you to the author, Embla Books, and NetGalley for a chance to read an early copy in exchange for my honest review. Amanda Tech22

As moms, we’ve all had that moment where, thanks to the worries and the pressures of the day, we can’t sleep. Searching for a band-aid we scroll the internet until we find a solution or at the very least, a distraction. Caroline, Susan, Mark, and Lisa find themselves doing just that and land on What Mums Know, an anonymous email forum. The opportunity to connect with others and admit their faults but remain unknown is tempting and fills them with hope for the year to come. But, as always, life is a roller coaster and nothing is ever simple. This is a UK book so words and phrases may be somewhat unfamiliar to American readers; however, the struggles of parenthood are universal and easily relatable to all parents. Kaylin Kapelos54 2

I have been trying to read this for a week now and i’m hardly 25% in…
The way it’s uploaded to netgalley (photo copied pages) is hard to read & i can’t get into the book in general.
I understand the concept of it, showing different real life issues moms (and dads) face everyday, with different lifestyles and life situations but it was hard for me to get into the face there are 4 different stories going on at once that hardly have any real life connections. there are cross overs briefly but they aren’t already connected and regulars in each others lives.
It could be a book for someone but just not for me.
Thank you netgalley and embla books for giving me the opportunity to try and read it.arc dnf Sally Tyrer587 21

Another fantastically accurate representation of family life, no matter what your family set up looks !
Family life can be the most joyous wonderful experience but real life events have a habit of rearing their ugly heads, nowadays we are fortunate to have social media forums for advice, ideas, support and friendship although it can also have a detrimental effect too!
Four strangers log onto what mums know an email forum and in doing so hope to find friendship and advice, they get a lot more than they bargained for as their lives become intertwined!
A great read that I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for this early read. Jenny119 5

"It's a Mums Life" is a book about a group of parents that all join the same website for chatting and advice about parenting. They don't know each other outside of the online world and their alias' but that soon changes!
This book reeled me in hook, line and sinker and had me turning pages faster than normally. I didn't think I would it as much as I did as I usually prefer serious and dramatic books but this book did not disappoint. The chapters alternate between each parent, giving you a deep dive into each parents life/situation, which gives you a lot of drama and storylines and then they all intertwine to make an all round great read! Lisa Roppel41 Read

It's a Mum's Life follows the lives of 4 parents (3 mom's and a dad). Each of these parents consult an email forum "What Mums Know" each day to connect with others. Their lives are roller coasters that center around their parenting challenges. I did not connect with the characters as I would have hoped. I was hoping for a funny light read but it was heavier than expected.

Thank you Net Galley, Sophie King and Embla Books for the opportunity to preview this novel and all opinions shared are my own.

#NetGalley #ItsaMumsLife #SophieKing #EmblaBooks Kimberley Jamie322 3

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I found the back/forth of the multiple main characters rather confusing (annoying) to keep up with. Chapter after chapter of complaints about life/parenting. As parents, we can all relate to some degree but reading a book that implies parenthood is difficult and unrewarding is not something I would recommend to anyone.
The was no character depth, humor or any real substance to the “plot”…just everyday life for many people. Haley Carter23 1 follower

Thank you Netgalley and Embla Books for the chance to review this book!

This follows four parents on a mom community website, and you get all four stories interspersed and connected with each other. You get to see into each families life and when you’re reading about the, all you’ll find that you too can relate to things happening. While there are some dark turns the story takes, most of it is lighthearted and fun. Angela Owen104 1 follower

I have never read a book by Sophie King before but i enjoyed the story. I could really emphasise with some of the issues being a mother of 3. It had some funny moments but was also a lot darker than I was expecting.

Thanks to NetGalley , Sophie King and Embla Bookke for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. tals34 9

I can see some people really loving this book but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and thought the plot lacked depth. I understand parenthood isn’t always a walk in the park but this just seemed a really negative view.
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Thank you NetGalley and Embla Books for the opportunity to review this book.netgalley-read Lucia115 1 follower

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