The Lowe Job: A Sharp Satirical Novel of a Family Who Turns One Woman's Scandal Into a Media Empire

by Grace Alexander

A fresh and stylish debut following a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame, perfect for readers of Good Material and Margo's Got Money Troubles.

When Lili Lowe gets caught having an affair with her married boss, an admired local politician, she finds herself at the epicenter of a scandal that could dismantle her life as she knows it. She turns, as many women would, to her mother. But Lydia Lowe is not the kind of mother to offer gentle words of consolation. Instead she devises a strategy that doesn’t just manage the fallout, it actively exploits it, and Lili goes from making coffee and booking meetings to making headlines and booking talk shows. Soon, thanks to the commodification of Lili’s scandal, the whole world knows the Lowe family.

Lili’s three sisters—Stevie, Iris, and Katie—have differing reactions to being in the spotlight, but once the wheels are turning, it seems impossible to stop what’s in motion…and it doesn’t take long for the craziness surrounding the Lowes to spiral out of control. Money and celebrity, the Lowes discover, come at a price—sometimes, the louder one’s voice (especially a woman’s), the more others will seek to silence it.

With a potent blend of spectacular style, compulsive voice, sharp social commentary, and ferocious heart, The Lowe Job is escapism with a contemporary book club novel for the modern reader looking for fresh fiction that is at once funny, sexy, incisive, and heartfelt.

Genres: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Summer, Literary Fiction, Family Drama, Family

347 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 16, 2026

Reviews

[Ellen Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is packed with juicy drama that had me laughing, gasping, and shaking my head. An affair with a married politician creates an enormous scandal and the rest is entertaining and fascinating. The characters were amazing and so real and relatable. The themes in this book are super relevant today with exploiting things for TV, fame, money, and trying to speak the truth. I couldn’t put this one down. I already miss the characters. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Sian Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75⭐ What an incredibly bold, hilarious, raw and relatable debut, filled with strong, fierce, brave women 👏👏👏 I couldn’t recommend this more!

[Kayda Noelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn’t something I would typically pick up, but I was in the mood for a gossipy type of book, and this delivered on that front. I felt like I was reading a diary at times 🤣 the messiness was absolutely juicy. I will say, I didn’t like a single character…but I think that is kind of the point. They all ended up growing on me in some way by the end.

I read through this SO fast because of the style in which it’s written. I also liked the message behind it when it comes to how women are treated as opposed to men in these situations. Overall I had an entertaining time!

Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for the early copy!

[Lucy Skeet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was soooo incredible I loved it! Thanks so much to Orion for my copy, review soon

[Stroop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lydia was once an actress and then a successful agent forced to give up her career once she became a mother. Her ambition has never wavered and she is determined to make sure her daughters become successful (i.e., rich and famous). When one of her daughters has an affair with her married boss, a politician rising in popularity, Lydia sees a perfect opportunity to control the narrative.

This is an entertaining and cheeky look at the way the media treats women and I was riveted by the Lowe sisters and their mother. 4.5 stars.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

[Remi]

i mean, this sounds like the kind of chaos i crave

*thank you to William Morrow for the ARC*

[ً · Rating 4 out of 5]

took me over a month to finish but i had fun

[Meghan Darby · Rating 3 out of 5]

his one was a like and not a love for me. It's billed as a "modern Pride and Predjudice for fans of Good Material and Blue Sisters." I think this comp is misleading. Both of theses comps are quite literary, and The Lowe Job is soapy, gossipy, quipy. Nothing wrong with that, but, again, this is more Keeping up with the Kardashions crossed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. It is a far cry from Blue Sisters.

The Lowe Job follows the Lowe family after Lilli Lowe gets caught in a compromising position with her married, politician boss. Lilli's mom is a retired PR exec that pitches her family for a reality show to rehab their image. While it's a smashing success, the Lowe family begins to suffer from the traps of fame and stardom.

This is readable and I think a bunch of people will enjoy! It just was not at all what I thought I would be reading.

[Jessica Sullivan]

A fresh and contemporary take on the nature of scandal, fame, and media manipulation.

At its core, it feels like a satirical twist on reality TV dramas like The Kardashians, but with sharper cultural commentary and more nuanced characters. Following the inciting incident—Lili’s viral affair with her married politician boss, Teddy—the typical narrative is flipped on its head, with the incident used as a springboard to explore the fallout through a feminist lens.

The novel highlights the unfair ways women are treated in public scandals, reminiscent of how figures like Monica Lewinsky were vilified while men faced fewer consequences.

[Devin N · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, here's the thing...there was a lot to LOVE about this book and a few things that were a little...meh. They DO carry weight (and I know that I'm going to keep thinking about them since finishing)...but at the same time, the book was so fun and entertaining that those things just sat in the back of my mind as I read along as opposed to overshadowing the experience. It's only now that it's over that I find them working their way into my thoughts more.

Let's be extremely clear about this: the book is FUN (the opening paragraph made me SNATCH the book off my ARC shelf), the dialogue is witty and HILARIOUS, and it's the characters themselves that truly drive this story forward. I mean, I got audibly EXCITED whenever I saw that I was getting to a part with Stevie and Charlie. Their banter was hilarious and I love how genuine and long-lived their friendship felt through the dialogue. INCREDIBLE CHARACTERIZATION!

There were many moments in the book where even when the "mini twists" felt a LITTLE bit predictable, my jaw would still drop. Why would it drop even though parts felt predictable? Well...I'm just not quite sure. You'll have to give it a read to understand what I mean.

This book is meant to be entertaining and fun—like watching a slasher movie or a rom-com. Are you leaving the theater fundamentally changed as a person? No. Are you going to find yourself quoting funny moments to a friend and chuckle (even if they haven't read it and look at you strangely for having an inside joke with yourself)? YES...not that I've done that (read: I totally did that). That being the goal, I would say that the author nailed it. It's hilarious. In the same vein as my little movie analogy, this was one book that I could definitely see being turned into a funny movie adaptation.

The further I got into the book, the more I found myself wondering, "Did the author's team tell her that the book was too long and so she had to cut some parts out, or was she just so excited to get to the end that there was magic lost along the way, or something else?" There were specific sections/chapters where I finished and felt like I just needed a LITTLE bit more to expand the world out and deepen some connections with the story/characters. Not a LOT more, but maybe an extra paragraph or a couple extra pages here or there. I think that the further I got into in, the more I found myself not being as willing to suspend my disbelief, or rather, I didn't "buy" some of the things, because it started moving SO fast or rapidly changing pace between sections SO quickly that it almost took me out of the world and felt more like I was just watching a recap for the episode of a show I missed. It always got back on track though a couple pages later, but I think that's why it ended up being a 4/5 instead of a 4.5/5 or 5/5 to me.

There was also a point around 30-35 pages to the end where I found myself asking, "I know that this book has to end, I'm not really sure how she's going to do it, but I do know that she'll need more than these final pages to do it." By the time I got to the last sentence and closed the back cover, I sat there for a moment and thought, "...hmm...I was right...I'm not really sure how to feel about that." Ultimately, I didn't feel like the ending was "earned." It just happened so quickly that I'm not sure that there was any ending that would feel "earned." Overall, it was a fine ending, but it just came up quick, happened quick, and moved on very quick. I felt like, "THAT is what we built up to?...You know what? Sure. Fine. I'll give it to you." I ALMOST wanted to rate it 3.5/5 stars, but ultimately...I had a LOT fun...in today's world. Fun is hard to come by, so maybe that means more to me.

As I said, the characters were great. I think that just having some more peaks and valleys for some of the characters really could have made me invest so much more. Stevie was easily my favorite character, and I felt like I was going on the emotional journey with her. Katie and Iris on the other hand, I just wasn't attached to them at all. It was like I was just hearing about them going through things, but didn't feel that sort of depth and emotional peaks and valleys like I did with Stevie. You may have noticed I haven't talking much about Lili or Lydia, the seemingly two most important characters, and yeah...they were alright. I didn't get bored of them, but they had the most real estate in the book, yet I also just didn't feel as much for them. For Lydia, I was really building that in the beginning chapters, but then I lost it by the halfway point (but again, was still fine with her being there). I think what really saved the more forgettable characters was the fact that they all consistently interacted with each other. I think that that was incredibly smart of the author. So while I might not have been invested in ALL of the characters, I was definitely okay with them being there and didn't skip over their parts, because the dialogue and interactions between them kept my attention enough to make it through.

I think that this book as a debut is so awesome. She's one of those authors where I am already excited to read how much growth she's going to make between her first and third book. I think she'll really hammer in on the pacing, maybe nail the emotional peaks and valleys that make you truly invest in the characters, but overall just a really funny, fun, and entertaining book (I know I've said that so many times).

[Harleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a wild concept and honestly really entertaining. The reality TV scandal angle kept me reading, but I did not fully connect with the characters. Still a quick, dramatic read if you like reality TV style stories.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grace Alexander’s The Lowe Job made me realize that apparently my favorite genre now is “women making catastrophically messy decisions while the media turns their lives into a blood sport and I sit there with coffee fully invested in every terrible choice.” William Morrow, thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted ARC because this book was absolute chaos wrapped in designer sunglasses, expensive lipstick, family dysfunction, and enough scandal to keep group chats alive for weeks.

This story kicks off with Lili Lowe getting caught in an affair with her married politician boss, which already sounds like the kind of headline you pretend not to care about while immediately clicking every article anyway. But what surprised me most was how quickly this turned from juicy scandal into something sharper, funnier, and way more emotionally layered than I expected. Instead of quietly surviving the fallout, the Lowe women practically weaponize it. And honestly? Watching this family spiral into accidental celebrity while trying to maintain some form of dignity was wildly entertaining.

The real magic here is the Lowe sisters themselves. Lili is messy in that painfully human way where you want to yell at her while simultaneously understanding her. Stevie completely stole scenes for me with her humor and emotional honesty, and Lydia—the motherager of all motheragers—felt like a woman who’s spent years swallowing her own ambition only to finally decide she’s done playing nice. Every conversation crackles with tension, sarcasm, and that specific kind of family honesty that somehow feels both loving and slightly emotionally dangerous.

“Money and attention change people. Sometimes they reveal them.”

This book genuinely felt like watching a prestige HBO family drama unfold in real time. Think celebrity scandal, feminism, reality television culture, sisterhood, public shaming, ambition, and the weird performance of modern womanhood all tangled together in one glossy, addictive mess. It’s funny until it suddenly punches you directly in the feelings, and then five pages later you’re laughing again at somebody saying something absolutely unhinged at dinner.

What I appreciated most was how the novel explores the way women are consumed by the media while men somehow keep walking away with fewer bruises. There’s satire here, but also vulnerability underneath all the glamour and gossip. The pacing moves fast, the dialogue is ridiculously sharp, and I honestly flew through this because every chapter ended with me saying, “Okay one more,” like a liar.

Was every character likable? Absolutely not. But that’s part of why this worked for me. These women feel flawed, reactive, ambitious, selfish, loyal, funny, and real. Like if Succession and a very expensive group chat had daughters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“She didn’t want forgiveness. She wanted control of the story.”

If you love family dramas filled with scandal, biting humor, emotionally complicated women, messy sister relationships, and stories that feel equal parts glamorous and slightly feral, this one deserves a spot in your summer reading stack immediately.

Also… which fictional family would absolutely destroy the internet if they existed in real life? Because the Lowes would trend daily and probably sell merch by chapter six.

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[Morgan Murphy 🫀 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This really made me upset. I’m going to preface this review with a disclosure: if any of my gripes are obvious satire that I missed, PLEASE let me know—I don’t know enough about the author or her beliefs to make a wholly accurate judgement. I’m willing to admit when I misread something!

I detest Lili Lowe. I detest the Lowes PERIOD (with the exception of Katie, and Stevie is on thin ice). This premise really had me at first; I love a novel about unhinged women doing unhinged women things. It just fell so incredibly flat and felt VERY tone deaf. Lili considers herself to be a champion of feminism, yet doesn’t have ANY regard (at one point she directly says she doesn’t care) for the woman she’s screwing over by choosing to pursue an affair? That’s supposed to be #feministgirlboss to me? And she just… never faces any nuanced repercussions for that besides one-dimensional men calling her a slut? Also, she’s supposed to be this absolute genius, but we NEVER see that. All of her progressive takes reek of 2015 pink-p*ssy-hat feminism that have been regurgitated time and time again without a hint of intersectionality. SHOW me she’s smart; in my opinion, she didn’t really do anything to earn her ending at all. I don’t dislike her because she owns her sexuality—I think that’s awesome! I dislike her because her progressivism starts and ends with her, and other women who look like her. For example, not once does she (or ANYONE) say that some of the stuff Iris does veers into weird appropriation territory, specifically with her use of palo santo. At first I thought this was cheeky commentary from the author about how feminism is employed differently by wealthy white women, but the writing felt too earnest for that. I wouldn’t necessarily care too much if this book didn’t market itself as the next big work of raunchy feminist lit, but because it does, I’m going to hold it to the standards of feminism as it stands in 2026. This isn’t it anymore.

The only redeeming character is Katie. I loved seeing how the fame so quickly changed her and ruined her goals in a way that it didn’t for the other girls because she’s so young. I also did enjoy the complexity of Lydia; she wants what’s best for her girls, but it’s become warped by her own desires and how she’s been stiffed in the past.

What I really want to get across is that this novel isn’t WHOLLY bad. There’s some really interesting characters, and some MESSY action (I won’t even touch the Stevie-Iris thing with a 10 foot pole in this review because it’s a whole other can of worms) but I feel like the portrayal of feminism is lacking to the point where it was genuinely making me frustrated.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚The Lowe Job
⚠️Grace Alexander
Blurb:
Pride and Prejudice for the modern a fresh and stylish debut following a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame, perfect for fans of Blue Sisters and Good Material .

When Lili Lowe gets caught having an affair with her married boss, an admired local politician, she finds herself at the epicenter of a scandal that could dismantle her life as she knows it. She turns, as many women would, to her mother. But Lydia Lowe is not the kind of mother to offer gentle words of consolation. Instead she devises a strategy that doesn’t just manage the fallout, it actively exploits it, and Lili goes from making coffee and booking meetings to making headlines and booking talk shows. Soon, thanks to the commodification of Lili’s scandal, the whole world knows the Lowe family.

Lili’s three sisters—Stevie, Iris, and Katie—have differing reactions to being in the spotlight, but once the wheels are turning, it seems impossible to stop what’s in motion…and it doesn’t take long for the craziness surrounding the Lowes to spiral out of control. Money and celebrity, the Lowes discover, come at a price—sometimes, the louder one’s voice (especially a woman’s), the more others will seek to silence it.

With a potent blend of spectacular style, compulsive voice, sharp social commentary, and ferocious heart, The Lowe Job is escapism with a contemporary book club novel for the modern listener looking for fresh fiction that is at once funny, sexy, incisive, and heartfelt.
My Thoughts:
Lydia was once an actress and then a successful agent forced to give up her career once she became a mother, When her daughter has an affair with a married politician creates an enormous scandal and the rest is entertaining and fascinating.. relevant today with exploiting things for TV, fame, money, and trying to speak the truth. I couldn't put this down, add this to your TBR list, highly recommend.
Thanks NetGalley, William Morrow and Author Grace Alexander for the advanced copy of "The Lowe Job" I am leaving my voluntary review in appreciation.
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#WilliamMorrow
#GraceAlexander
#TheLoweJob
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[Castille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This feels far less inspired by Pride and Prejudice than by Monica Lewinsky or the Kardashians—and I don't mean that as an insult. The Lowe Job is a fantastically fun romp that does a masterful job balancing biting industry satire and cultural criticism with deeply humanized characters.

Despite the scandalous title and the lascivious manner in which our protagonist, Lili, is thrust into the public eye, the book isn't actually all that smutty. Instead, it is surprisingly smart and remarkably well-written. Alexander delivers deeply flawed characters, strong interpersonal relationships, and conflicts that feel entirely honest rather than artificially constructed to move the plot forward.

I went in expecting the narrative to be a one-woman show focused entirely on Lili, but the author elevates the story by leaning into the richness of her world. We get to see Lili existing within the constellation of the Lowe family—not just as the sole star, but as part of a messy, fascinating collective of women. This structural choice, seeing all four sisters, makes Lili seem less of a self-involved narcissist. She is smart and savvy, even if she does mostly fall in line with the devious machinations of her mother, Lydia. And to the author's immense credit, even Lydia—who could have easily been an unbearable "momager" archetype—is, if not likable, at least understandable.

Ultimately, this is the absolute best kind of beach read.

[Amee · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC read provided by NetGalley for The Lowe Job and though I had a bit of a rocky start with the Lowe family, the matriarch one hundred times above her daughters, once I allowed myself to see past their flaws, I was able to actually like them individually. Iris, Lili, Stevie and Katie made up the Lowe sisters in that order. Their mother, Lydia, took a page from the momager Khris Jenner herself and sold her girls out for fame and money. There’s so much more to the story than that, but that was what I kept coming back to the whole time reading. I kept seeing that family versus the Bennett family from P&P. Though Mrs. Bennett sold her girls to the highest bidders too. There are some real funny lines and situations. The blowjob Lili is photographed with her politician boss being the first which kicks off their reality show called The Lowe Job. Each of the girls has her own story unfolding throughout, some more painful than others, you really see how social media, reality tv helped spin this show out of control. Youngest sister suffered the most and it made me hate Lydia even more for being to blame. There’s a bit of a twist, so it’s hard to say too much without ruining it. There is cheating, Lili is having an affair with her married boss, so if you don’t like, I’d skip. These girls have flaws, are not always likable, like us all, and if you can laugh more than be angry at their faults, I say give it a try. Recommendation all the way for this women’s literature gem.

[Danielle]

The Lowe Job was both inspiring and heartbreaking. It blends family drama, social commentary, and humor into a story I couldn't put down.
This story reminds me of Pride and Prejudice as well as the Kardashians, in the best way possible. The sisters each have a distinct personality and a role in the family dynamic. The witty banter among them all was the best part of the story. Their conversations felt authentic and full of personality. You could tell that they truly loved each other and wanted the best for each other.

I was very impressed by how well developed each of the characters are. The story gives spotlight to each of the four sisters, as well as the mom. You get to learn more about each of their experiences, emotions, and their backstory which adds emotional depth. By the end, I felt invested in each of them. They all had flaws which made them feel like real people.

This book was not just entertaining and humorous, it also explored deeper themes like fame, public perception, and the different standards that women are held to when scandals become public. If you enjoy character driven stories that are filled with witty banter, complicated family dynamics, and drama, then I would definitely recommend The Lowe Job.

Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for the early copy!

[Mal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced reader copy.

When Lili Lowe is photographed committing a sexual act with her boss Teddy, an MP, it seems like her life is over. But to the rescue comes her mother, Lydia Lowe, a former PR maven and big time agent. Lydia takes Lili's infamy and turns it into an opportunity for the entire family--including sisters Stevie, Iris, and Katie--to step into the spotlight. While some of the sisters thrive in the spotlight others wither and Lydia is ultimately left to wonder whether the price of fame for her family is too high.

This novel read like a well-written, literary-leaning fictionalized look at the Kardashians, if they were British. Almost none of the Lowes are likable, but they are compelling and I found myself wondering what they could possibly do next to keep themselves relevant. Their lives in the spotlight, especially the impact on Katie, was messy and only made the story more interesting. There was a little bit of things being too neatly wrapped up at the end, but nothing that kept me from thoroughly enjoying this.

The Lowe Job is out June 16, 2026.

[ladieniqma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you William Morrow Books for this giveaway ARC by Grace Alexander. I could not put this one down.

Centered around a political scandal (an affair), the ugly, dramatic, yet realistic struggle of women under a structure ever tipped in men's favor besets the Lowe family. The matriarch, Lydia, devises a most delectably devious redemption arc. The journey? Not glorious by any means. The characters? Heavy on the flaws, just like the rest of us.

Plot twists, romance, friendships, witty banter, feminism, family dynamics, addiction, rags to riches, celebrity lifestyle, all come together in this political satire to poke at our messy and imperfect society. What better way for women to take an L than to flip it 180 into the most glorious opportunistic rise to power? Especially by playing the same game the men have been all along.

TRIGGER: male violence against women

[ZombieGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately this book was not for me at all. I couldn’t make myself care about Teddy and Lili nor Stevie and Charlie, which made me never invested in Stevie’s storyline and strongly dislike Lili’s ending. Iris is purposefully given almost no depth for the Charlie twist which I did like because it was so dramatic but I also think the mystery of it also covered up Iris’s character. Katie’s storyline was my favorite, but I think she hit rock bottom too fast and was also “fixed” too fast. Lili’s fame was fun to read about but I feel like her intelligence wasn’t expressed well except for her occasional political monologues. She was supposed to be intelligent, but also just let Lydia control her every move. Lydia herself seemed too fame hungry for me, which is her point, but I think she was also supposed to be like able which she wasn’t for me.
All that said this was very dramatic and salacious which is exactly what I signed up for so I can’t be too mad at it. It was a fun read, but I couldn’t connect to any of the characters.

[Kim McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 -4 stars
Lydia Lowe is mom to 4 grown daughters and turns a pubic relations lemon into income producing lemonade when a daughter Lili is caught on camera in an uncompromising position with her married politician boss. Somehow Lydia spins it into a reality show where Lili is standing up for women everywhere who have been taken advantage of or disgraced thanks to the bad behavior of men. All the sisters have relationship issues, squabbles and the youngest, a senior in high school, is affected by all the media attention the most that set off panic attacks. This felt like the Kardashian family in London and while I applaud women standing up for themselves instead of shouldering all the blame and shaming , I felt bad for how all of them were pulled into this media circus of mom's making. Fans of BLUE SISTERS, THESE SUMMER STORMS and celebrity family reality shows will enjoy the drama. Thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.

[Heather Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grace Alexander’s debut novel, The Lowe Job, opens as a Lewinsky-esque scandal turned ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ style reality show changes the lives of not only Lili Lowe, but her entire family.

A salacious yet oftentimes heartfelt commentary on today’s sensationalized media and the harsh double standards towards women but also grief, connection and sisterhood, this book was emotional whiplash from start to finish.

I enjoyed the author's choice to explore not only Lili’s story but her mom and sisters’ as well. I found myself really connecting with each character’s storyline and backstory despite their somewhat ‘flawed’ and oftentimes chaotic behaviors.

This book is dialogue heavy (a plus for me, but I know not everyone’s preference)and touches on a few sensitive topics, so be sure to check the content warnings.

Overall, I thought this was a very fun read. I could easily see this book adapted as a TV series someday. It’s the perfect summer binge.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really took me on a journey. I hated the characters in the beginning and found myself so frustrated at the though of continuing. I am glad I stuck with it and gave it a chance! Something happened about halfway through where suddenly I was so invested, I wanted a happy ending for all of these girls and every bad thing had me STRESSED. This was fun and entertaining! I think it does it a disservice to compare it to Blue Sisters, a book I loved, they are very different books even though they deal with similar situations and this comparison was part of why I disliked it so much at the beginning. The end was semi-predictible but there were some twists and turns that had me seated. I will never like Lydia Lowe fyi, but it turns out I didn't have to enjoy the book. This wasn't perfect, but it was a fun read.

[Ava Teegarden · Rating 4 out of 5]

a witty woman finds herself in a monica-lewinsky-situation… but her mom is Kris Jenner, a momager.

contemporary fiction isn’t usually my jam but all of the characters, in and out of the family, were really compelling. even if they weren’t entirely good people you still routed for them or wanted to see where they’d go. also, Grace Alexander nailed the sibling dynamic of “you piss me off beyond belief and drag me into shit, but damn if i won’t always be by your side.”

plenty of twisty turns, right as you think you’ll get bored something else pops up. I was frustrated by Iris but liked her ending arc, and sad for katie. but there was a satisfying ending arc for everyone.

ultimately, a drama comedy shows you women with dreams and desires, who might give a politician a blow job but will be damned if they’re silenced about women’s rights. and ain’t that just the full woman experience?

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fresh take on scandal with flair and tongue-in- check storytelling.

When Lili Lowe finds herself in the spotlight because she’s having an affair with a likable MP. Facing media frenzy, she goes to her mother, Lydia Lowe ( former talent agent) for advice. Rather than “fade away,” the family ( Mom, Lili and sisters, Stevie, Iris and Katie) plunges into exposure - but there’s always a price: the louder you are, the more everyone wants to silence you (especially women).

It’s a fun read taking on the public’s obsession with scandal. But as noted, the public obsession takes it toll and women always more criticized for the telling than men. The dark humor is carefully curated too.

If you’ve read Margo’s Got Money Troubles, this one is right up your alley.

My thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for granting me access to this ARC.

[Krissy (books_and_biceps9155) · Rating 5 out of 5]

“It started with a blow job”

If that isn’t the most fun, explosive and interest peeking first line..I really don’t know what is! Let me tell you this novel is hilarious, will have you shaking your head, rooting for these zany characters and paying attention to its core message.

This is a satirical look at the way media manipulates, treats and handles women. It felt juicy like the Kardashian’s and reminiscent of Monica Lewinsky (if you aren’t old enough..google it) Its sharp, feminist and all sorts of empowering. All this wrapped up in a debut too?! Alexander is one I will be keeping an eye on.

I didn’t see a few of the twists, loved the wrapped up ending and I already miss the Lowes. I would watch their reality show and would read more about them. Thank you so much @williammorrowbooks for my copy! I love this one and I hope it gets the hype it deserves.

[mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

kris jenner wishes she was lydia lowe.

i’d more accurately give this book a 3.5 stars! 🍑 i received an uncorrected proof from a goodreads give away; i’m unsure of how it’ll differ from sold copies.

from my understanding, this is grace’s first novel and it was a joy to chew through. i liked how it focused on each of the lowe’s and not just lili, giving the story more depth than it would through lili’s eyes.

the beginning was kind of slow and as the book went on, it seemed to have sped up as it got closer to the end. plenty of authors struggle with it but it frustrated me here because by the middle of the book, i was entranced and wanted more.

i’m excited to see what grace comes out with next. ❤️‍🔥

[carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brilliant, messy, and cheeky debut novel starring the Lowe girls. Meet Lili Lowe - who gets entangled in a juicy affair with her boss (who happens to be a beloved local politician) and ends up on the front page. Instead of hiding in her home, she turns to her mother, Lydia Lowe, who orchestrates a marketing campaign to get her daughter on top (and earn a little money whilst doing it).

You can equate the Lowe Girls to the Kardasians (UK edition). It's fun, it's political, yet it's very endearing. You're not meant to like any of the characters, but rather understand their family dynamic and how women get treated in the media.

I would highly recommend it, it was quite a quick and easy read. This will definitely get you out of a reading slump!

[Julia Bingel · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the Lowe Job, our protagonist is photographed giving her boss, a married politician, a blowjob in his car. Chaos ensues, and her mother takes advantage of the situation to turn her entire family into reality stars and influencers. It’s full of drama, messy as hell, and overall an engaging, easy read.

I was immediately hooked from the first line of this book. This book was SO much fun, and my expectations were more than exceeded. Picture Monica Lewinsky meets the Kardashian meets maybe the Earle family? Lydia Lowe is absolutely Kris Kardashian, at the very least. All of the sisters were incredibly fun to read about, but I particularly felt for Katie. I really wish we got more of her story. I’d happily read a sequel, even though I don’t really know what that could entail.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

[Stephanie Peterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved this!! the lowe job is like the dirty, sexy, kardashian-obsessed little sister companion read to ann napolitan’s “hello beautiful” that i didn’t know i needed — a tale of four sisters, all with big but very different personalities and plenty of drama. it starts with a blowjob (actually) and then weaves the story together through each sister’s background and relationships, daring to imagine what it’d be like if the monica lewinsky’s out there are not only absolved of their “mistakes,” but also have positive net gains even after the social media and 24-hour news cycle public shaming. it’s sneakily funny and smart and ambitious, just like our MC, Lili Lowe.

thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!