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Odd Mom Out
Life just got life-y…On the night that Trudy Asp discovers her ex is engaged to the same dental hygienist who’s been picking at her teeth for ten years, her daughter, Madison, suddenly announces that she too is getting married, in Europe.Frumpy, floundering, and forced to live with her martini-swilling mother, Trudy is swamped by these revelations. And on top of it all, she’ll be wearing the second most scrutinized gown at the wedding.Having packed on the pounds during the demise of her marriage, the idea of being eyeballed by her ex and his scrawny fiancée Zelda, is truly horrifying. To make matters worse, there’s the paralyzing fear of a transatlantic flight — something Trudy has avoided for decades.When Zelda offers to stand in for her, Trudy is forced to confront the forces that stole her marriage and threaten to steal her daughter’s wedding too. With three months until the ceremony, Trudy must get to Europe, squeeze herself into a gown, and claim the role she wants more than Mother-of-the-Bride.Will this Odd Mom Out sink or swim? Or will she drown in a sea of humiliation?Travel with Trudy, SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!
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Published January 1, 2024
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March 25, 2024
I feel like I read a different book than everyone else. I just did not like it. Unlikeable characters and up until the end, a feeling of just giving up.
The main character was such a downer and an emotional frump. The blurb made it sound a lot more lighthearted and frothy than it actually was.
The main character was such a downer and an emotional frump. The blurb made it sound a lot more lighthearted and frothy than it actually was.
December 18, 2023
Odd Mom Out is a family story about an overweight mother and how she deals with life. The book opens in Toronto with a surprise party for Trudy, organised by her friend Jane, to celebrate Trudy’s recent divorce. Underneath her smile, Trudy is anything but happy; she is still in love with her husband, she’s moved back home to her controlling mother and her daughter has vanished to work in Europe.
A medical appointment for her aching knees sees Trudy being told, rather bluntly by the specialist, that she needs to lose weight. It’s something that she is slowly coming to terms with but years of comfort eating and owning a bakery don’t help.
This story is set in Canada and Croatia. I expect that, like me, there are quite a few readers who can relate to Trudy’s weight issues. I liked how the author kept this upbeat and realistic enough that I empathised with Trudy and was cheering her on by the end. The dual locations worked well and added some adventure to the narrative. I’ve not been to Croatia but this book did make it appealing.
A medical appointment for her aching knees sees Trudy being told, rather bluntly by the specialist, that she needs to lose weight. It’s something that she is slowly coming to terms with but years of comfort eating and owning a bakery don’t help.
This story is set in Canada and Croatia. I expect that, like me, there are quite a few readers who can relate to Trudy’s weight issues. I liked how the author kept this upbeat and realistic enough that I empathised with Trudy and was cheering her on by the end. The dual locations worked well and added some adventure to the narrative. I’ve not been to Croatia but this book did make it appealing.
September 2, 2024
Odd Mom Out is NOT my normal read these days.
I have been a journey with Dark Romances, Dragon Fantasies and even a few Erotic Thrillers.
So, when I won this from a Goodreads Giveaway (thank you personally to the author, it was YOUR giveaway) I didn't plan on it being my immediate next read.
But as the book says "Sometimes life just gets LIFE-Y" and I found myself taking care of a sick loved one all night and could not sleep, so I popped open my Kindle app and WALLAH- Odd Mom Out was waiting for me.
Trudy is a middle aged, over-weight mom, how relatable is that?
She is also newly single- her lousy husband left her for her dental hygienist.
To make matters more interesting her daughter drops a bomb on her, she's getting married,.....to boy she just met in Croatia!
Down and out,Trudy is determined to spin her life BACK into control. This tale is her journey to control her life, her weight and her reactions to all the crap life can deal you.
What I loved about this book is how honest it is. Martini drinking- critical moms, the pressure to stay thin as we age and the natural distance that starts to spread as our children start their lives without us. It all happens, so Trudy's journey is not much different from our journeys.
If you have ever felt off in your life or had a recent zinger that sent you spiraling, this book is a nice reminder that those moments are, well, what make us human.
Also the cover- it's a beaut.
I have been a journey with Dark Romances, Dragon Fantasies and even a few Erotic Thrillers.
So, when I won this from a Goodreads Giveaway (thank you personally to the author, it was YOUR giveaway) I didn't plan on it being my immediate next read.
But as the book says "Sometimes life just gets LIFE-Y" and I found myself taking care of a sick loved one all night and could not sleep, so I popped open my Kindle app and WALLAH- Odd Mom Out was waiting for me.
Trudy is a middle aged, over-weight mom, how relatable is that?
She is also newly single- her lousy husband left her for her dental hygienist.
To make matters more interesting her daughter drops a bomb on her, she's getting married,.....to boy she just met in Croatia!
Down and out,Trudy is determined to spin her life BACK into control. This tale is her journey to control her life, her weight and her reactions to all the crap life can deal you.
What I loved about this book is how honest it is. Martini drinking- critical moms, the pressure to stay thin as we age and the natural distance that starts to spread as our children start their lives without us. It all happens, so Trudy's journey is not much different from our journeys.
If you have ever felt off in your life or had a recent zinger that sent you spiraling, this book is a nice reminder that those moments are, well, what make us human.
Also the cover- it's a beaut.
January 22, 2024
This is the first novel I’ve read by this author, although was aware of her and some of her other novels as I’d come across quite a few reviews, all very positive. And this one came along when I fancied something a bit different to read.
Regular readers know that there seem to be many more books with young (or younger) protagonists than books centred on characters who are middle-aged or beyond. And I don’t need to describe them either: pretty, fit, in good health, energetic, full of charm, successful... OK, I know it depends on the genre, but you know what I mean.
I have become pretty partial to older characters as main protagonists, perhaps because of my age, but also, because there is more of a story behind them, and they have had more time to get to know themselves and grow comfortable in their own skins. Of course, that is not always the case. We all wish we had grown wiser with age and had learned how to leave behind anxieties and worries about things that, in the big scheme of life, don’t amount to much. But, enough philosophising. You’d be wondering how any of this is relevant to this novel.
Trudy, the protagonist, seems to live stuck in the past, in an idealised past that when one scratches the surface, doesn’t have that much to do with reality. Her beloved and “perfect” husband, Xavier, left her a while back (and she soon discovers he is engaged to be married to a much younger woman, Zelda); she had to move in with her mother, who’s never been the kindest and more understanding of people towards her; she doesn’t get on so well with her daughter, Madison, who is working as a chef on a sailboat in Croatia; and her business (a bakery she inherited from her grandfather) is struggling to stay afloat. She is reluctant to use a mobile, struggles with the internet, still uses her grandfather chequebook, only accepts cash or cheques from her clients, and eats to try and keep her unhappiness at bay. When her body starts to rebel, she discovers her husband has moved on (while she kept hoping they’d get back together), and a new gluten-free bakery opens right in front of her shop, she starts to question things. And, when she hears that her daughter is getting married in Croatia, despite her fear of flying, she pushes herself into action. This is her chance to be the perfect MOB (Mother of the Bride).
This is a book full of memorable characters. I confess that I didn’t think I had much in common with Trudy (other than the weight problem) at first, as our lives couldn’t be more different, but despite wanting to shake her and make her look around and see what was really going on at times, I really liked her by the end of the book, and she feels very real and relatable. We all know people who behave like her in some aspects of their lives (and many of us have perhaps done so ourselves at some point), and her circumstances and her feelings are easy to understand. Her mother, Carole, is also very recognisable, and although outrageous, she learns a few things, and I grew fond of her eventually. Jane, her best friend, can appear cold-hearted and hard at times (although I have already admitted I felt frustrated by Trudy more than once), but she stands by her when she truly needs her, so she’s OK. Xavier and Zelda we don’t get to know very well, but they aren’t all bad, from the little we see of them. She meets some great people, like Polly, who becomes a friend and they support each other in their journey through life and healthy living, Business guru Hendrick is just fabulous. We only meet Madison very late in the story, even if she is there —in her mother’s mind— from the beginning, and she is a young girl trying to be grown-up who also realises she still needs her mother and has plenty to learn.
The story is narrated in the first person by Trudy, and that means we see things through her eyes, and it helps us realise how her mind works and all the insecurities, anxieties, fears, self-deprecating beliefs, and thoughts, and experience some of what she has to go through. There are funny moments, some ridiculous, some slapstick even, and there are sad moments as well. The novel is set in Canada and Croatia, and there are gorgeous descriptions that make us want to go there without interrupting the flow of the story.
We accompany Trudy in her journey of self-discovery and see her try hard. Despite the mistakes, the misunderstandings, the lack of support (true or imagined) of those closest to her, and the disappointments, she never gives up, and she becomes a new person, more determined and in charge of her own life by the end. The ending isn’t a big surprise, but the journey is well worth it, and you leave her with the feeling that there is much more to come, and she won’t regret it.
I recommend this novel to anybody who likes adult coming-of-age stories, those who loved Bridget Jones’s Diary but appreciate older protagonists, and readers looking for a feel-good and inspiring story that reminds us it is never too late to become who we really want to be.
Regular readers know that there seem to be many more books with young (or younger) protagonists than books centred on characters who are middle-aged or beyond. And I don’t need to describe them either: pretty, fit, in good health, energetic, full of charm, successful... OK, I know it depends on the genre, but you know what I mean.
I have become pretty partial to older characters as main protagonists, perhaps because of my age, but also, because there is more of a story behind them, and they have had more time to get to know themselves and grow comfortable in their own skins. Of course, that is not always the case. We all wish we had grown wiser with age and had learned how to leave behind anxieties and worries about things that, in the big scheme of life, don’t amount to much. But, enough philosophising. You’d be wondering how any of this is relevant to this novel.
Trudy, the protagonist, seems to live stuck in the past, in an idealised past that when one scratches the surface, doesn’t have that much to do with reality. Her beloved and “perfect” husband, Xavier, left her a while back (and she soon discovers he is engaged to be married to a much younger woman, Zelda); she had to move in with her mother, who’s never been the kindest and more understanding of people towards her; she doesn’t get on so well with her daughter, Madison, who is working as a chef on a sailboat in Croatia; and her business (a bakery she inherited from her grandfather) is struggling to stay afloat. She is reluctant to use a mobile, struggles with the internet, still uses her grandfather chequebook, only accepts cash or cheques from her clients, and eats to try and keep her unhappiness at bay. When her body starts to rebel, she discovers her husband has moved on (while she kept hoping they’d get back together), and a new gluten-free bakery opens right in front of her shop, she starts to question things. And, when she hears that her daughter is getting married in Croatia, despite her fear of flying, she pushes herself into action. This is her chance to be the perfect MOB (Mother of the Bride).
This is a book full of memorable characters. I confess that I didn’t think I had much in common with Trudy (other than the weight problem) at first, as our lives couldn’t be more different, but despite wanting to shake her and make her look around and see what was really going on at times, I really liked her by the end of the book, and she feels very real and relatable. We all know people who behave like her in some aspects of their lives (and many of us have perhaps done so ourselves at some point), and her circumstances and her feelings are easy to understand. Her mother, Carole, is also very recognisable, and although outrageous, she learns a few things, and I grew fond of her eventually. Jane, her best friend, can appear cold-hearted and hard at times (although I have already admitted I felt frustrated by Trudy more than once), but she stands by her when she truly needs her, so she’s OK. Xavier and Zelda we don’t get to know very well, but they aren’t all bad, from the little we see of them. She meets some great people, like Polly, who becomes a friend and they support each other in their journey through life and healthy living, Business guru Hendrick is just fabulous. We only meet Madison very late in the story, even if she is there —in her mother’s mind— from the beginning, and she is a young girl trying to be grown-up who also realises she still needs her mother and has plenty to learn.
The story is narrated in the first person by Trudy, and that means we see things through her eyes, and it helps us realise how her mind works and all the insecurities, anxieties, fears, self-deprecating beliefs, and thoughts, and experience some of what she has to go through. There are funny moments, some ridiculous, some slapstick even, and there are sad moments as well. The novel is set in Canada and Croatia, and there are gorgeous descriptions that make us want to go there without interrupting the flow of the story.
We accompany Trudy in her journey of self-discovery and see her try hard. Despite the mistakes, the misunderstandings, the lack of support (true or imagined) of those closest to her, and the disappointments, she never gives up, and she becomes a new person, more determined and in charge of her own life by the end. The ending isn’t a big surprise, but the journey is well worth it, and you leave her with the feeling that there is much more to come, and she won’t regret it.
I recommend this novel to anybody who likes adult coming-of-age stories, those who loved Bridget Jones’s Diary but appreciate older protagonists, and readers looking for a feel-good and inspiring story that reminds us it is never too late to become who we really want to be.
January 5, 2024
A great story with relatable characters. I found myself rooting for Trudy as she struggled with her post-divorce life.
January 4, 2024
Odd Mom Out is not my usual read, but wow, I’m so glad I picked it up and gave it a go.
Our main character, Trudy, is quite frankly a mess. Recently divorced, massively unhappy, all but estranged from her daughter and forced to live with an overbearing mother, she’s also deeply unhappy with her weight and general well-being, not helped by the fact she runs and bakes for the local bakery. Our first meeting with her reveals a woman often angry with every one else, but not necessarily herself. To be honest, I didn’t really connect with her to begin with, but she certainly grows and develops into a very likeable character.
Determined to do something different when she hears her ex-husband is about to get remarried, while her daughter is also about to marry, Trudy eventually decides to turn her life around. It takes a while. For about 30% of the book, she isn’t prepared to face her demons, and she doesn’t want to do anything about it.
But from 30% in, Trudy is a woman transformed, all be it, one who still struggles. Her battles are very relatable, and while the reader might be a little frustrated with the lack of information concerning her daughter’s upcoming wedding, Trudy presses on with her plans to be the best Mother of the Bride she can be. Along the way, she makes some new friends, and reconnects with some old ones, and even her relationship with her mother improves, as does her business. She comes to terms with her husband’s decision to divorce her, and reconnect with her daughter, eventually.
The story has some unexpected twists and turns, which all build into it being a relatable story, and I powered through the last 50%, keen to know how everything would work for our main character.
A really engaging story. It will certainly appeal to fans of the genre, and those who wouldn’t usually read something like this, like me:)
Our main character, Trudy, is quite frankly a mess. Recently divorced, massively unhappy, all but estranged from her daughter and forced to live with an overbearing mother, she’s also deeply unhappy with her weight and general well-being, not helped by the fact she runs and bakes for the local bakery. Our first meeting with her reveals a woman often angry with every one else, but not necessarily herself. To be honest, I didn’t really connect with her to begin with, but she certainly grows and develops into a very likeable character.
Determined to do something different when she hears her ex-husband is about to get remarried, while her daughter is also about to marry, Trudy eventually decides to turn her life around. It takes a while. For about 30% of the book, she isn’t prepared to face her demons, and she doesn’t want to do anything about it.
But from 30% in, Trudy is a woman transformed, all be it, one who still struggles. Her battles are very relatable, and while the reader might be a little frustrated with the lack of information concerning her daughter’s upcoming wedding, Trudy presses on with her plans to be the best Mother of the Bride she can be. Along the way, she makes some new friends, and reconnects with some old ones, and even her relationship with her mother improves, as does her business. She comes to terms with her husband’s decision to divorce her, and reconnect with her daughter, eventually.
The story has some unexpected twists and turns, which all build into it being a relatable story, and I powered through the last 50%, keen to know how everything would work for our main character.
A really engaging story. It will certainly appeal to fans of the genre, and those who wouldn’t usually read something like this, like me:)
January 11, 2024
Odd Mom Out by Sandy Day
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Life just got life-y…On the night that Trudy Asp discovers her ex is engaged to the same dental hygienist who’s been picking at her teeth for ten years, her daughter, Madison, suddenly announces that she too is getting married, in Europe.
Frumpy, floundering, and forced to live with her martini-swilling mother, Trudy is swamped by these revelations. And on top of it all, she’ll be wearing the second most scrutinized gown at the wedding.
Having packed on the pounds during the demise of her marriage, the idea of being eyeballed by her ex and his scrawny fiancée Zelda, is truly horrifying. To make matters worse, there’s the paralyzing fear of a transatlantic flight — something Trudy has avoided for decades.
When Zelda offers to stand in for her, Trudy is forced to confront the forces that stole her marriage and threaten to steal her daughter’s wedding too. With three months until the ceremony, Trudy must get to Europe, squeeze herself into a gown, and claim the role she wants more than Mother-of-the-Bride.
Will this Odd Mom Out sink or swim? Or will she drown in a sea of humiliation?
My Opinion
There are some very relatable characters in this, especially our main character Trudy. Odd Mom Out is not a book I would usually be drawn to, but I took part in the cover reveal and decided to give it a shot, I have to say that I am glad that I did. This was an enjoyable read, that will leave you feeling for Trudy. Personally I thought that the book was well-written and I struggled to put it down.
Will Trudy be able to see that she is worth it?
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Life just got life-y…On the night that Trudy Asp discovers her ex is engaged to the same dental hygienist who’s been picking at her teeth for ten years, her daughter, Madison, suddenly announces that she too is getting married, in Europe.
Frumpy, floundering, and forced to live with her martini-swilling mother, Trudy is swamped by these revelations. And on top of it all, she’ll be wearing the second most scrutinized gown at the wedding.
Having packed on the pounds during the demise of her marriage, the idea of being eyeballed by her ex and his scrawny fiancée Zelda, is truly horrifying. To make matters worse, there’s the paralyzing fear of a transatlantic flight — something Trudy has avoided for decades.
When Zelda offers to stand in for her, Trudy is forced to confront the forces that stole her marriage and threaten to steal her daughter’s wedding too. With three months until the ceremony, Trudy must get to Europe, squeeze herself into a gown, and claim the role she wants more than Mother-of-the-Bride.
Will this Odd Mom Out sink or swim? Or will she drown in a sea of humiliation?
My Opinion
There are some very relatable characters in this, especially our main character Trudy. Odd Mom Out is not a book I would usually be drawn to, but I took part in the cover reveal and decided to give it a shot, I have to say that I am glad that I did. This was an enjoyable read, that will leave you feeling for Trudy. Personally I thought that the book was well-written and I struggled to put it down.
Will Trudy be able to see that she is worth it?
Rating 4/5
January 9, 2024
Sandy Day - Odd Mom Out.
Meet Trudy. Divorced, overweight and thoroughly unhappy. Living with her ‘delight’ of a mother isn’t easy. Neither is the presence of her ex husband’s new skinny squeeze. Add in her daughter’s upcoming nuptials and being told by her doctor to lose weight…. Life really isn’t on Trudy’s side right now.
Poor Trudy. I did feel for her and completely empathised with some of her battles.
She goes on quite a journey through this book and I was rooting for her all the way.
#OddMomOut is a glorious read. I loved the mix of characters and the book’s setting across Canada and Croatia.
This is a story with great humour, but it also has depth and taps into some very relatable emotions.
A well written and thoroughly enjoyable read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for a digital arc of this titlw.
Meet Trudy. Divorced, overweight and thoroughly unhappy. Living with her ‘delight’ of a mother isn’t easy. Neither is the presence of her ex husband’s new skinny squeeze. Add in her daughter’s upcoming nuptials and being told by her doctor to lose weight…. Life really isn’t on Trudy’s side right now.
Poor Trudy. I did feel for her and completely empathised with some of her battles.
She goes on quite a journey through this book and I was rooting for her all the way.
#OddMomOut is a glorious read. I loved the mix of characters and the book’s setting across Canada and Croatia.
This is a story with great humour, but it also has depth and taps into some very relatable emotions.
A well written and thoroughly enjoyable read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for a digital arc of this titlw.
January 12, 2024
First, I want to thank Sandy Day and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
I took a chance on a new to me author Sandy Day and read her latest Odd Mom Out. I found it to be a fun, fast paced read that had me laughing out loud one minute and the next my jaw was on the floor.
The graphic designers for Odd Mom Out gets a round of applause for the very unique and creative cover graphics I had ever seen. Just looking at the cover you know this will be a fun read.
If you know me I love all things 80’s and 90’s so I couldn’t help but smile at the character names she picked out! You just have to love the names Xavier, Zelda, Polly, Trudy, etc. I don’t know if that's the angle she was going for but that is what I picked up on.
Straight away Trudy had me cracking up laughing! I totally get it even if there is a terrible storm a girl is going to do what she is going to do! There is nobody that is going to change her mind!
You just had to love the comical banter back and forth with Trudy and her Mom.
Odd Mom Out had ups and downs, twists and turns, its fair of secrets and revelations.
I took a chance on a new to me author Sandy Day and read her latest Odd Mom Out. I found it to be a fun, fast paced read that had me laughing out loud one minute and the next my jaw was on the floor.
The graphic designers for Odd Mom Out gets a round of applause for the very unique and creative cover graphics I had ever seen. Just looking at the cover you know this will be a fun read.
If you know me I love all things 80’s and 90’s so I couldn’t help but smile at the character names she picked out! You just have to love the names Xavier, Zelda, Polly, Trudy, etc. I don’t know if that's the angle she was going for but that is what I picked up on.
Straight away Trudy had me cracking up laughing! I totally get it even if there is a terrible storm a girl is going to do what she is going to do! There is nobody that is going to change her mind!
You just had to love the comical banter back and forth with Trudy and her Mom.
Odd Mom Out had ups and downs, twists and turns, its fair of secrets and revelations.
January 10, 2024
Odd Mom Out is the story of a middle-aged mother, Trudy Asp, finally taking control of her life and finding herself.
I felt for Trudy. Unceremoniously dumped by her horrible ex husband, she moves in with her crotchety mother and seems to be surrounded by unsupportive people. Her daughter especially came across as more than a little spoiled and ungrateful. She's used to eating her feelings, something I thoroughly related to.
Seeing her grow from insecure and more than a little stuck in her ways to someone who takes chances and follows her instincts was such a joy to read.
There's plenty of hijinks, both hilarious and emotional, along the way. With a fun cast of interesting secondary characters, to add some depth. I particularly like Hendricks, the flamboyant and enthusiastic business coach.
I will say as someone who has a few body image issues herself, there were occasions it was a bit difficult to read, especially as the author doesn't shy away from Trudy's inner feeling about herself.
Odd Mom Out is a story filled with flawed yet relatable characters and perfect if you're looking for a story about physical and emotional transformation.
I felt for Trudy. Unceremoniously dumped by her horrible ex husband, she moves in with her crotchety mother and seems to be surrounded by unsupportive people. Her daughter especially came across as more than a little spoiled and ungrateful. She's used to eating her feelings, something I thoroughly related to.
Seeing her grow from insecure and more than a little stuck in her ways to someone who takes chances and follows her instincts was such a joy to read.
There's plenty of hijinks, both hilarious and emotional, along the way. With a fun cast of interesting secondary characters, to add some depth. I particularly like Hendricks, the flamboyant and enthusiastic business coach.
I will say as someone who has a few body image issues herself, there were occasions it was a bit difficult to read, especially as the author doesn't shy away from Trudy's inner feeling about herself.
Odd Mom Out is a story filled with flawed yet relatable characters and perfect if you're looking for a story about physical and emotional transformation.
January 11, 2024
Odd Mom Out kept me laughing the entire time I read it. Trudy is living with her difficult mother after having been dumped by her no good husband Xavier.
I liked how Trudy began to make changes in her life, especially in regards to her eating habits. I related to that since I did something similar three years ago.
Trudy is hilarious! She didn’t use the best common sense when she booked the Croatian trip or really check her facts but it led to even more adventures. Those were some of the best scenes of the book. I about came unglued when she was called Turdy.
I really liked Trudy because she was realizing her own worth and valuing herself.
She’s not the odd one, she fits right in.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Beach House Books for the early read.
I liked how Trudy began to make changes in her life, especially in regards to her eating habits. I related to that since I did something similar three years ago.
Trudy is hilarious! She didn’t use the best common sense when she booked the Croatian trip or really check her facts but it led to even more adventures. Those were some of the best scenes of the book. I about came unglued when she was called Turdy.
I really liked Trudy because she was realizing her own worth and valuing herself.
She’s not the odd one, she fits right in.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Beach House Books for the early read.
January 13, 2024
Odd Mom Out was my first introduction to Day's books and based on how much I enjoyed it, I will definitely be looking to read more.
Trudy our main protagonist was such a relatable character and I totally related to her weight issues, as I struggle with this too. In short, Odd Mom Out is her story of rediscovery and becoming the person she deserved to be.
There's also a brilliant supporting cast of characters, who between them made the book fun, relatable and left me finishing the book with a smile on my face.
Trudy our main protagonist was such a relatable character and I totally related to her weight issues, as I struggle with this too. In short, Odd Mom Out is her story of rediscovery and becoming the person she deserved to be.
There's also a brilliant supporting cast of characters, who between them made the book fun, relatable and left me finishing the book with a smile on my face.
December 30, 2023
n this story, we follow Trudy as she navigates through a significant shock in her life. Her ex-husband has remarried, and her daughter is getting married soon. To add to her stress, she's been told to lose weight while living with her mom. Despite the challenges, I appreciate how Trudy takes control of her life and makes meaningful changes. Her journey is relatable, and it's inspiring to see her confront her fears. Throughout the story, we get to see her caring nature even with her anxiety. The themes of family and friendship are well-developed and add depth to the story. I particularly enjoyed the ending. Overall, this author has done an excellent job of crafting a quick and comfortable read that I highly recommend.
May 1, 2024
Good read
Although there were a few things about this story that I wanted to scream at the characters about this was a good story about finding oneself after a life changing event.
Although there were a few things about this story that I wanted to scream at the characters about this was a good story about finding oneself after a life changing event.
January 12, 2024
Here we meet Trudy who is, like many of us at this point in our lives, a hot mess. She is recently divorced and unhappy. She has been forced to live with her mother and I will admit that at this point Trudy is a kindred spirit for me. Trudy, like many women is unhappy with not only her life at this point but her weight as well. It’s a lot but also makes her very relatable.
So when she hears that not only is her ex-husband getting married but also her daughter Trudy decides it is time to take charge of her life and make a change. She has to face up to all of her issues and demons even though it takes her a while. Trudy completely transforms even though she still struggles at times. She is also determined to be the best Mother of the Bride that she can be.
Which I think is so amazing. Trudy shows just how amazing she is. Along the way she makes some new friends and improves many of her relationships including the one with her mother. Her business also improves as she works through her changes.
There are some unexpected twists and turns along the way but I found that I loved every minute of Trudy’s journey. She learns to love herself and comes to terms with her divorce. She reconnects with her daughter and honestly comes out a better person than she was at the beginning.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
So when she hears that not only is her ex-husband getting married but also her daughter Trudy decides it is time to take charge of her life and make a change. She has to face up to all of her issues and demons even though it takes her a while. Trudy completely transforms even though she still struggles at times. She is also determined to be the best Mother of the Bride that she can be.
Which I think is so amazing. Trudy shows just how amazing she is. Along the way she makes some new friends and improves many of her relationships including the one with her mother. Her business also improves as she works through her changes.
There are some unexpected twists and turns along the way but I found that I loved every minute of Trudy’s journey. She learns to love herself and comes to terms with her divorce. She reconnects with her daughter and honestly comes out a better person than she was at the beginning.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
March 26, 2024
Life isn’t working out very well for Trudy Asp. Her friend decided to organise a surprise ‘divorce party’ which didn’t go down too well as Trudy is living with the hope her ex will realise he made a terrible mistake. But her ex husband, Xavier, is engaged to her dental hygienist, and her daughter who is working abroad has announced she’s getting married…in Croatia. Trudy is phobic about flying and dreading the thought. She’s feeling drab, overweight and unhappy. Adding insult to injury she has been forced to move back in with her peevish and less than supportive mother. And to top all that, her bakery business is struggling.
Joining a group of local business people who want to take their businesses to the next level, plus meeting someone who relates to what she’s going through and becomes a good friend, helps Trudy as she begins to implement changes which she hopes will turn her life, and business, around.
Narrated in the first person from Trudy’s perspective, it’s easy to see how insecurities and anxiety can take over someone’s life and cause them to be over critical of themselves. Trudy hasn’t really felt happy, or confident in herself, it seemed for a long time. It was good to see her blossom on her journey of self discovery. The story has lots of emotional, and funny, moments as Trudy does her best to start getting her life back on track.
Descriptions give a good sense of place, both in Canada and Croatia, and there’s plenty of humour to offset the more serious side. Characters are diverse and well defined. Trudy’s struggles with her weight are realistic, fitting in with the storyline without being overpowering. An enjoyable read.
Joining a group of local business people who want to take their businesses to the next level, plus meeting someone who relates to what she’s going through and becomes a good friend, helps Trudy as she begins to implement changes which she hopes will turn her life, and business, around.
Narrated in the first person from Trudy’s perspective, it’s easy to see how insecurities and anxiety can take over someone’s life and cause them to be over critical of themselves. Trudy hasn’t really felt happy, or confident in herself, it seemed for a long time. It was good to see her blossom on her journey of self discovery. The story has lots of emotional, and funny, moments as Trudy does her best to start getting her life back on track.
Descriptions give a good sense of place, both in Canada and Croatia, and there’s plenty of humour to offset the more serious side. Characters are diverse and well defined. Trudy’s struggles with her weight are realistic, fitting in with the storyline without being overpowering. An enjoyable read.
January 11, 2024
When I heard about Odd Mom Out, I knew I wanted to read it - with such a relatable character and storyline, what was not to like!
Trudy Asp is our relatable Mum - a woman who finds herself back living with her mother after a brutal divorce, a daughter who is off travelling the world and regularly out of contact, and finally an ex husband who is marrying her dental hygienist. Add in a bakery business which is faced with a number of issues and Trudy most definitely does not find herself on top of the world.
When Trudy's daughter Madison announces that she is getting married, and she's getting married in Croatia, Trudy finds herself faced with a whole slew of new problems. A severe fear of flying along with the acute realisation that she will be Mother of the Bride - Trudy has three months to find herself and take back her life!
This was a very relatable story about a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life...she can either continue as she is, or she can make some changes and face her fears. Naturally Trudy's story is not plain sailing (and quite frankly it would be a dull read if it was!), which is what really adds to this story. It's an easy read, but it's full of heart, angst and friendship. I actually really enjoyed the fact that this novel is not a romance - it is all about a Mum's journey to carve out her place in the world in the face of a number of life changes.
I am more than happy to recommend this novel to you all. So grab yourself a hot chocolate, a blanket and cosy up this weekend with a copy of Odd Mom Out!
Trudy Asp is our relatable Mum - a woman who finds herself back living with her mother after a brutal divorce, a daughter who is off travelling the world and regularly out of contact, and finally an ex husband who is marrying her dental hygienist. Add in a bakery business which is faced with a number of issues and Trudy most definitely does not find herself on top of the world.
When Trudy's daughter Madison announces that she is getting married, and she's getting married in Croatia, Trudy finds herself faced with a whole slew of new problems. A severe fear of flying along with the acute realisation that she will be Mother of the Bride - Trudy has three months to find herself and take back her life!
This was a very relatable story about a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life...she can either continue as she is, or she can make some changes and face her fears. Naturally Trudy's story is not plain sailing (and quite frankly it would be a dull read if it was!), which is what really adds to this story. It's an easy read, but it's full of heart, angst and friendship. I actually really enjoyed the fact that this novel is not a romance - it is all about a Mum's journey to carve out her place in the world in the face of a number of life changes.
I am more than happy to recommend this novel to you all. So grab yourself a hot chocolate, a blanket and cosy up this weekend with a copy of Odd Mom Out!
January 9, 2024
📖BOOK REVIEW📖
Odd Mom Out by Sandy Day
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@rachelsrandomresources
@sandyday
Review
This book was everything that I needed right now...and more!
When I read the synopsis I was instantly hooked - the MFC Trudy, seemed horrifically relatable and I was already laughing out loud in a sad understanding way!
Trudy is having the worst time of it - she finds out her ex is engaged to her dentist (eugh), her daughter is eloping to Europe to get married, she ends up forced to live with her horrendous mother, she has put on loads of weight and feels like sh*t at the thought of being up for scrutiny in front of all of the above people and more at the wedding. What more could go wrong....
This book had me howling in laughter and empathy for Trudy who is literally in the thick of it, however it is written in such a hilarious way that it reminds me of Bridget Jones and I really felt so connected to Trudy that she felt like a best friend I had never met. I loved that it was set across dual countries - Canada and Croatia which really adds to the adventure.
You can't help loving Trudy and her go-getter attitude in the midst of her chaos fuelled life and really feel like giving her the best air fist pump by the end.
It read this so quickly and it was such a pleasure to read that I forgot I was even reading, as I was so immersed in the story!Without doubt, a 5 star from me!
Odd Mom Out by Sandy Day
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@rachelsrandomresources
@sandyday
Review
This book was everything that I needed right now...and more!
When I read the synopsis I was instantly hooked - the MFC Trudy, seemed horrifically relatable and I was already laughing out loud in a sad understanding way!
Trudy is having the worst time of it - she finds out her ex is engaged to her dentist (eugh), her daughter is eloping to Europe to get married, she ends up forced to live with her horrendous mother, she has put on loads of weight and feels like sh*t at the thought of being up for scrutiny in front of all of the above people and more at the wedding. What more could go wrong....
This book had me howling in laughter and empathy for Trudy who is literally in the thick of it, however it is written in such a hilarious way that it reminds me of Bridget Jones and I really felt so connected to Trudy that she felt like a best friend I had never met. I loved that it was set across dual countries - Canada and Croatia which really adds to the adventure.
You can't help loving Trudy and her go-getter attitude in the midst of her chaos fuelled life and really feel like giving her the best air fist pump by the end.
It read this so quickly and it was such a pleasure to read that I forgot I was even reading, as I was so immersed in the story!Without doubt, a 5 star from me!
January 14, 2024
Her husband has left her, they're divorced now,
Their daughter is getting married in Croatia somehow
Her doctor has said she needs to lose weight, too,
Oh what a lot Trudy is going through!
Living with her grumpy Mum isn't great,
And Trudy being a baker doesn't help her lose weight.
But she needs to take charge of her life somehow
Determined not to be a frumpy mother of the bride anyhow!
With personal challenges to face and so much to do
Trudy really needs her attitude to life to renew.
Her fear of flying doesn't help, either, but still
Get to her daughter's wedding, she's determined she will.
As Trudy struggles to face her challenges now
New friends, fresh starts are inspirational somehow.
A kitten, changes in attitudes and determination all aid
As Trudy strives to ensure all the changes are made.
A story of taking charge of your own life once more
And new possibilities taking the chance to explore.
Facing struggles, it won't be a new easier way
But keep on trying day by day.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
Their daughter is getting married in Croatia somehow
Her doctor has said she needs to lose weight, too,
Oh what a lot Trudy is going through!
Living with her grumpy Mum isn't great,
And Trudy being a baker doesn't help her lose weight.
But she needs to take charge of her life somehow
Determined not to be a frumpy mother of the bride anyhow!
With personal challenges to face and so much to do
Trudy really needs her attitude to life to renew.
Her fear of flying doesn't help, either, but still
Get to her daughter's wedding, she's determined she will.
As Trudy struggles to face her challenges now
New friends, fresh starts are inspirational somehow.
A kitten, changes in attitudes and determination all aid
As Trudy strives to ensure all the changes are made.
A story of taking charge of your own life once more
And new possibilities taking the chance to explore.
Facing struggles, it won't be a new easier way
But keep on trying day by day.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.
January 4, 2024
This was written in a candid way and you can’t help but go along with the characters and their ‘antics’.
This follows the story of Trudy as she navigates life after a divorce while rediscovering and reclaiming her life.
Along the way, she meets new friends and takes on new challenges while resetting her relationships with both her mother and daughter.
Everything Trudy goes through is very relatable. There was no sugarcoating her experience or her thoughts. I loved how the author portrayed this.
I loved the character development of most of the characters
I have mixed feelings about the book. On one hand, I enjoyed it and was happy to go along with the FMC as she reclaims her life back after her divorce. On the other hand, I am irritated by her lack of spine where it matters.
I received an advanced copy and the review is mine and voluntary.
This follows the story of Trudy as she navigates life after a divorce while rediscovering and reclaiming her life.
Along the way, she meets new friends and takes on new challenges while resetting her relationships with both her mother and daughter.
Everything Trudy goes through is very relatable. There was no sugarcoating her experience or her thoughts. I loved how the author portrayed this.
I loved the character development of most of the characters
I have mixed feelings about the book. On one hand, I enjoyed it and was happy to go along with the FMC as she reclaims her life back after her divorce. On the other hand, I am irritated by her lack of spine where it matters.
I received an advanced copy and the review is mine and voluntary.
January 11, 2024
Trudy is recently divorced and determined to get her ex husband back then she discovers that he has moved on with her dental hygienist Zelda. Trudy is desperately unhappy with her life she is now living with her mother, overweight and her daughter is getting married and to be mother of the bride she will have to overcome her fear of flying. I was rooting for Trudy the whole way through as she is a relateable character down on luck. I laughed and cried along with her and shouted more than once. I got some funny looks as I was in public shouting at my kindle. A life affirming story that proves that you can change your life if you need to but it may not always be in the way which you believe you want to. A brilliantly represented full of life story from start to finish.
January 6, 2025
Odd Mom Out by Sandy Day offers an engaging storyline and relatable characters that drew me in from start to finish. Despite encountering some misspellings and minor misprints, it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. I appreciated the author’s ability to take readers on a heartfelt journey of self-love, personal growth, and overcoming struggles. Overall, it’s a compelling read that leaves a lasting impression.
January 14, 2025
If you like novels about women, about mother/daughter relationship, navigating being newly divorced, etc .... this is for you.
I enjoyed it even though those aren't topics I typically read about.
There were a few parts that weren't 100% realistic to me (the travel without specific details most would require-best I can say w/o giving anything away) thus 4 stars instead of 5.
Not sure I would read another by this author but only because of the subject matter she
leans toward.
I enjoyed it even though those aren't topics I typically read about.
There were a few parts that weren't 100% realistic to me (the travel without specific details most would require-best I can say w/o giving anything away) thus 4 stars instead of 5.
Not sure I would read another by this author but only because of the subject matter she
leans toward.
May 3, 2024
ok-ish
The beginning of the book was hard to get through with all the whining and wow-is-me-ness. The FMC could definitely use some Prozac or Zoloft. The story gets better when they get to the island, but the whole rescue scene is super sus and unrealistic.
The beginning of the book was hard to get through with all the whining and wow-is-me-ness. The FMC could definitely use some Prozac or Zoloft. The story gets better when they get to the island, but the whole rescue scene is super sus and unrealistic.
November 19, 2024
What a fabulous self awakening!
I loved this lady! In so many ways I related to her struggles and her relationships with her mom and daughter. Finding a real friend helps her actually find herself.
I loved this lady! In so many ways I related to her struggles and her relationships with her mom and daughter. Finding a real friend helps her actually find herself.
January 14, 2025
This book took me quite a while to get through. It was oddly boring and depressing all at the same time. There really was no story line or anything to keep me intrigued and wanting to read it. Definitely not one I will be reading again.
January 7, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. Trudy felt so real flawed, funny, and trying her best while everything around her is falling apart. The humor made me laugh out loud, but there were also moments that hit close to home. Watching her grow and rediscover herself was incredibly satisfying.
February 21, 2024
Odd Mom Out
A delightful story about a man & woman divorcing, a grown child involved and a whole lot of hurt going on. Full of surprises!
A delightful story about a man & woman divorcing, a grown child involved and a whole lot of hurt going on. Full of surprises!
March 27, 2024
Awesome
This is a really lovely book. It's right on about relationships. It is funny and sad with a positive outcome.
This is a really lovely book. It's right on about relationships. It is funny and sad with a positive outcome.
August 21, 2024
Only an okay fill-in between other books.
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