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The Lowe Job
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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.
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.
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First published June 16, 2026
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May 23, 2026
Super bummed but had to DNF this book at 40%. Sometimes knowing when something isn’t for you is the best thing you can do for yourself but also for an authour.
This was a conglomeration of Monica Lewinskey and Keeping Up With the Kardashians and even with that premise I was down. But it felt like a knock off and didn’t land for me. The writing was very stilted with “X happens, Y happens, now dialogue” and I could not get past it. I don’t expect prolific prose when reading but I do wish there was more effort in flow and editing to help the authour along because for me it became unfeasible to continue without eliciting anger at the lack of technical skill.
I can see this being a BookTok star but I desperately needed more in every aspect.
This was a conglomeration of Monica Lewinskey and Keeping Up With the Kardashians and even with that premise I was down. But it felt like a knock off and didn’t land for me. The writing was very stilted with “X happens, Y happens, now dialogue” and I could not get past it. I don’t expect prolific prose when reading but I do wish there was more effort in flow and editing to help the authour along because for me it became unfeasible to continue without eliciting anger at the lack of technical skill.
I can see this being a BookTok star but I desperately needed more in every aspect.
Did Not Finish
June 10, 2026I am marking this one as a DNF at 45%.
It is my fault, perhaps, for miscategorising it in my head, but I thought I would find it more interesting than I did. I know I shouldn't have expected too much depth from a book whose title is a blow job pun, but when Curtis Brown Creative quoted the author saying, "I’m endlessly interested in the way women are portrayed in the media", I was expecting something more than Keeping Up With the Kardashians by way of Monica Lewinsky.
What I've read so far has all been fluff— which is obviously fine if you're hoping for a light mindless read, but I'm not into it right now. Someone tell me if it ever becomes more interesting.
It is my fault, perhaps, for miscategorising it in my head, but I thought I would find it more interesting than I did. I know I shouldn't have expected too much depth from a book whose title is a blow job pun, but when Curtis Brown Creative quoted the author saying, "I’m endlessly interested in the way women are portrayed in the media", I was expecting something more than Keeping Up With the Kardashians by way of Monica Lewinsky.
What I've read so far has all been fluff— which is obviously fine if you're hoping for a light mindless read, but I'm not into it right now. Someone tell me if it ever becomes more interesting.
November 3, 2025
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.
May 30, 2026
THANK YOU NETGALLEY FOR THE ADVANCED COPY!!
If Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner as a momager and you added the drama of the Favorites you get The Lowe Job. Incredibly witty and poignant take on how the media portrays women.
Highly recommend the audio because the cut in clips of podcasts, news reports and commentary put this one over the top. Production and narration 10/10
If Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner as a momager and you added the drama of the Favorites you get The Lowe Job. Incredibly witty and poignant take on how the media portrays women.
Highly recommend the audio because the cut in clips of podcasts, news reports and commentary put this one over the top. Production and narration 10/10
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June 17, 2026A modern reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, mixed with Keeping Up With the Kardashians and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. It's an ambitious, well-paced story and kept my attention the whole way through, even when I wished the family had retained some of the charm they had in Austen's tale.
Lili is my least favorite of all the characters, which is a bummer because she felt so close to being the most relatable. She's an aspiring politician who wants to change the world and we're told she's brilliant.
Unfortunately, we never see this brilliance on page. We see her callously beginning an affair with her older, married boss -- fault on both sides for sure, but on *both* sides and that includes Lili. She isn't off the hook just because she's in a less powerful position, because she's driving the affair as much as he does.
In one moment she says a throwaway line acknowledging how she harmed his wife and wasn't a woman's woman, but we never see her really grapple with any sort of meaningful guilt about her mistake, nor does she make any attempts at restitution. Though what restitution do you provide for being caught on camera blowing someone's husband? Maybe that's why she didn't try.
We also see her repeatedly asking for a promotion during intimate moments (access she only has because of the affair). She's kissing him, he's aroused, and she's like "give me a promotion because I deserve it!" I know we're meant to be angry about the way he strings her along, dangling a promotion we know isn't coming, because the perception of impropriety won't let him bestow favors that could seem unjust on a woman he's secretly schtupping...
... but, um, she doesn't seem to deserve the promotion, so what am I meant to mourn? I feel indignant that she's asking, because without seeing her brilliance in action, it reads more like Lili trying to use her sexuality to get an unfair advantage than it reads as Teddy, the prick, stagnating her career because of their improper romantic entanglement.
The storyline would have hit so much harder for me if we saw Lili be a bright star, even if she stayed as unlikeable/unkind. I don't need my protagonists to be good! Just make them compelling. Lili felt like the worst pseudo feminist, ignoring all intersectionality and twisting the movement to shirk accountability and claim unwon spoils.
*deep breath*
I'm not going to go into my issues with each of the other characters -- Katie was the most likable, but I mostly pitied her at her young age, stuck in this family. Lydia, while not good or aspirational, was clever in a true Kardashian matriarch style. Iris and Stevie? Meh.
But that boy Iris and Stevie were both seeing (ew) was TOO MUCH. I slammed the book shut when he, after impregnating Iris (her sister!) asked Stevie what this meant for them.🫨
WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?' 🫨 Agog.
I would have never talked with any depth to that boy again. It'd have been 100% polite smiles and "I'm great, how are you? Nice to see you. Okay byyyeeeeeeee" for the rest of our lives.
Man, literature has been flooding me with some exceptionally smooth brained men recently.😮💨 I swear I'm not a misandrist, there are much better men (fictional and real) out there.
Lili is my least favorite of all the characters, which is a bummer because she felt so close to being the most relatable. She's an aspiring politician who wants to change the world and we're told she's brilliant.
Unfortunately, we never see this brilliance on page. We see her callously beginning an affair with her older, married boss -- fault on both sides for sure, but on *both* sides and that includes Lili. She isn't off the hook just because she's in a less powerful position, because she's driving the affair as much as he does.
In one moment she says a throwaway line acknowledging how she harmed his wife and wasn't a woman's woman, but we never see her really grapple with any sort of meaningful guilt about her mistake, nor does she make any attempts at restitution. Though what restitution do you provide for being caught on camera blowing someone's husband? Maybe that's why she didn't try.
We also see her repeatedly asking for a promotion during intimate moments (access she only has because of the affair). She's kissing him, he's aroused, and she's like "give me a promotion because I deserve it!" I know we're meant to be angry about the way he strings her along, dangling a promotion we know isn't coming, because the perception of impropriety won't let him bestow favors that could seem unjust on a woman he's secretly schtupping...
... but, um, she doesn't seem to deserve the promotion, so what am I meant to mourn? I feel indignant that she's asking, because without seeing her brilliance in action, it reads more like Lili trying to use her sexuality to get an unfair advantage than it reads as Teddy, the prick, stagnating her career because of their improper romantic entanglement.
The storyline would have hit so much harder for me if we saw Lili be a bright star, even if she stayed as unlikeable/unkind. I don't need my protagonists to be good! Just make them compelling. Lili felt like the worst pseudo feminist, ignoring all intersectionality and twisting the movement to shirk accountability and claim unwon spoils.
*deep breath*
I'm not going to go into my issues with each of the other characters -- Katie was the most likable, but I mostly pitied her at her young age, stuck in this family. Lydia, while not good or aspirational, was clever in a true Kardashian matriarch style. Iris and Stevie? Meh.
But that boy Iris and Stevie were both seeing (ew) was TOO MUCH. I slammed the book shut when he, after impregnating Iris (her sister!) asked Stevie what this meant for them.🫨
WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?' 🫨 Agog.
I would have never talked with any depth to that boy again. It'd have been 100% polite smiles and "I'm great, how are you? Nice to see you. Okay byyyeeeeeeee" for the rest of our lives.
Man, literature has been flooding me with some exceptionally smooth brained men recently.😮💨 I swear I'm not a misandrist, there are much better men (fictional and real) out there.
April 3, 2026
4.75⭐ What an incredibly bold, hilarious, raw and relatable debut, filled with strong, fierce, brave women 👏👏👏 I couldn’t recommend this more!
February 21, 2026
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!
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!
June 16, 2026
4.5 stars, rounded up
I thought this was absolutely great. Such gossipy, soapy fun, but with some serious themes thrown in. Grace Alexander hit her debut novel out of the park!
“It started with a blow job. They had aspirations for it to become the most notorious blow job of all time. It was a lofty aim. They knew that realistically they were never going to beat that blow job—you know the one—but the least they could do is try.”
Lili Lowe is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who wants a career in politics. Her intelligence is often discounted because of her looks, and she is valued by her boss, who is a member of Parliament. One day she is caught by the paparazzi giving her boss a blow job in his car. A scandal erupts that threatens to ruin her life, while her boss seems to escape reasonably unscathed.
But Lili has a hidden asset: her mother, Lydia. Once a ruthless talent agent, Lydia has a plan to milk the scandal for all it’s worth. Her machinations lead to media opportunities, endorsement deals, and a reality show called The Lowe Job . Lili, Lydia, and her three other daughters become household names—whether they want to or not.
The book follows the Lowe women through the ups and downs of post-scandal life, and also traces the past of each of them. Lili’s three sisters—ambitious Stevie, ethereal Iris, and distraught teenage Katie—each have their own reactions to their newfound fame, and each has their own issues to deal with.
I really couldn’t get enough of this book. It definitely had some very pointed commentary about the double standard that exists between men and women when a sex scandal erupts. These are not totally likable characters, but I was hooked on their stories.
The book will publish 6/16.
Check out my best reads of 2025 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025.html .
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/getbookedwithlarry/.
I thought this was absolutely great. Such gossipy, soapy fun, but with some serious themes thrown in. Grace Alexander hit her debut novel out of the park!
“It started with a blow job. They had aspirations for it to become the most notorious blow job of all time. It was a lofty aim. They knew that realistically they were never going to beat that blow job—you know the one—but the least they could do is try.”
Lili Lowe is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who wants a career in politics. Her intelligence is often discounted because of her looks, and she is valued by her boss, who is a member of Parliament. One day she is caught by the paparazzi giving her boss a blow job in his car. A scandal erupts that threatens to ruin her life, while her boss seems to escape reasonably unscathed.
But Lili has a hidden asset: her mother, Lydia. Once a ruthless talent agent, Lydia has a plan to milk the scandal for all it’s worth. Her machinations lead to media opportunities, endorsement deals, and a reality show called The Lowe Job . Lili, Lydia, and her three other daughters become household names—whether they want to or not.
The book follows the Lowe women through the ups and downs of post-scandal life, and also traces the past of each of them. Lili’s three sisters—ambitious Stevie, ethereal Iris, and distraught teenage Katie—each have their own reactions to their newfound fame, and each has their own issues to deal with.
I really couldn’t get enough of this book. It definitely had some very pointed commentary about the double standard that exists between men and women when a sex scandal erupts. These are not totally likable characters, but I was hooked on their stories.
The book will publish 6/16.
Check out my best reads of 2025 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025.html .
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/getbookedwithlarry/.
May 27, 2026
This 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.
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.
November 20, 2025
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.
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.
June 18, 2026
this book is so much fluff that it was hard to engage with and it acts like it’s carefree and fun but then has some really gross stuff in it
like no dude who is in love with you is going to have sex with your sister…. But the narrative is like, yay true love, it’s so weird! Really terrible dynamics going on with all relationships but the narrative acts like this is normal and ideal. I love unlikeable characters and morally gray but not when the narrative doesn’t acknowledge it
like no dude who is in love with you is going to have sex with your sister…. But the narrative is like, yay true love, it’s so weird! Really terrible dynamics going on with all relationships but the narrative acts like this is normal and ideal. I love unlikeable characters and morally gray but not when the narrative doesn’t acknowledge it
June 13, 2026
4.5 stars. This was dishy, soapy, and delicious. This is in no way highbrow literature, and the marketing comparing it to a modern Pride and Prejudice is beyond misleading. This was very much a fluffy Kardashian type tale full of sex scandals, a reality show, and a matriarch that micro-manages the lives of all of her four daughters. I think it would make an excellent book club novel because in spite of its innate fluff, there is a ton to discuss in terms of how media can be manipulated, who is at fault in a taboo relationship, and how fame can impact mental health. If you aren’t interested in a book that is frothy and juicy with some characters with really poor judgment, look away. But if that seems up your alley, I think you’ll have as good of a time with this one as I did. Thanks to Libro.fm for the audiobook— the huge cast of narrators lended itself to such a fun experience on audio!
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June 20, 2026im ready for the drama
June 17, 2026
I would have given this one star but the audio was so well done that I gave it two. I did not like this though.
May 28, 2026
I liked it, but then I hated it. I don’t even know why I bothered to finish this… It felt like the author was trying to tackle a lot but ultimately not a single thing was drawn out, everything was kinda brushed over. The whole story is all telling and no showing, and when I finally finished the book I realized it may seem like you know the characters because you read just 400 pages about them but yeah no, you know almost nothing about them. Overall just bland.
April 3, 2026
This was soooo incredible I loved it! Thanks so much to Orion for my copy, review soon
June 10, 2026
The Lowe Job is the kind of novel that feels tailor made for readers who love a little scandal with their summer reading. Pitch it as The Kardashians meets the Monica Lewinsky scandal, filtered through sharp British wit and biting social commentary, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you’re getting into. When a political affair catapults Lili Lowe and her family into the public eye, the resulting chaos is equal parts hilarious, messy, outrageous, and impossible to look away from. The behind the scenes celebrity drama, media circus, and endless family complications make for compulsive reading from start to finish.
What surprised me most was how effectively Grace Alexander balances the novel’s cheeky, satirical tone with genuine emotional depth. Beneath the gossip, headlines, and viral fame lies an exploration of ambition, identity, family loyalty, and the cost of becoming public property overnight. Each member of the Lowe family reacts differently to their sudden celebrity status, creating layers of tension that keep the story feeling fresh and nuanced.
Despite tackling the darker side of fame and public scrutiny, The Lowe Job remains incredibly fun. The humor is sharp, the dialogue sparkles, and the entire novel has a bold, unapologetic energy that makes it a perfect poolside read. Juicy, sexy, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful, this is escapist fiction with substance—a novel that entertains while still having plenty to say about modern celebrity culture and the people caught in its orbit.
What surprised me most was how effectively Grace Alexander balances the novel’s cheeky, satirical tone with genuine emotional depth. Beneath the gossip, headlines, and viral fame lies an exploration of ambition, identity, family loyalty, and the cost of becoming public property overnight. Each member of the Lowe family reacts differently to their sudden celebrity status, creating layers of tension that keep the story feeling fresh and nuanced.
Despite tackling the darker side of fame and public scrutiny, The Lowe Job remains incredibly fun. The humor is sharp, the dialogue sparkles, and the entire novel has a bold, unapologetic energy that makes it a perfect poolside read. Juicy, sexy, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful, this is escapist fiction with substance—a novel that entertains while still having plenty to say about modern celebrity culture and the people caught in its orbit.
June 10, 2026
This book was so juicy and fun! The author herself compared it to being like if Monica Lewinsky’s mom was Kris Jenner…and that is SO accurate! I don’t watch reality TV really, but if you like the salacious drama like you find with the Kardashians, I think you’ll LOVE this book!
I actually loved each one of the sisters for various reasons, even though they are *very* flawed. If you read my reviews, you’ll know I don’t write off books solely because of unlikeable characters. That said, I never liked the mom throughout the book even though the author tries to give her a somewhat redeemable character arc. I also loved the glimpses we see of the girls reminiscing on memories with their dad—these were the most wholesome parts of the book (so so sweet), and really rounded out the characters and made them real.
I saw someone say this is like literary fiction Kardashians, and true. This book leans into a character driven plot as lit fic does, but there is pleeeenty of drama in each sister’s life to keep any reader entertained the whole way through. The ending required a bit of suspension of belief and felt rushed, but overall I really really liked this book! I think it was a clever idea for a story and has a surprising amount of depth I wasn’t expecting from the title’s *ahem* pun.
🎧DEFINITELY read this one with your ears! While all of the characters and dialogue are read by one narrator, the audio has a full cast that is utilized in the multimedia clips of interviews and such between chapters. There are also sound effects, really making you feel like you’re listening to clips from actual podcasts, TV shows, etc. My only complaint is that I could occasionally hear the main narrator swallowing, which is an audiobook pet peeve of mine. 🥴 But even with that, I loved listening to this one!
I actually loved each one of the sisters for various reasons, even though they are *very* flawed. If you read my reviews, you’ll know I don’t write off books solely because of unlikeable characters. That said, I never liked the mom throughout the book even though the author tries to give her a somewhat redeemable character arc. I also loved the glimpses we see of the girls reminiscing on memories with their dad—these were the most wholesome parts of the book (so so sweet), and really rounded out the characters and made them real.
I saw someone say this is like literary fiction Kardashians, and true. This book leans into a character driven plot as lit fic does, but there is pleeeenty of drama in each sister’s life to keep any reader entertained the whole way through. The ending required a bit of suspension of belief and felt rushed, but overall I really really liked this book! I think it was a clever idea for a story and has a surprising amount of depth I wasn’t expecting from the title’s *ahem* pun.
🎧DEFINITELY read this one with your ears! While all of the characters and dialogue are read by one narrator, the audio has a full cast that is utilized in the multimedia clips of interviews and such between chapters. There are also sound effects, really making you feel like you’re listening to clips from actual podcasts, TV shows, etc. My only complaint is that I could occasionally hear the main narrator swallowing, which is an audiobook pet peeve of mine. 🥴 But even with that, I loved listening to this one!
June 18, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook copy I received on pub day yesterday!! This book had me HOOKED from the first line. The audiobook is delightful with multiple narrators and clips of different media forms. This book goes from being hilarious to infuriating to heartbreaking so quickly that the second I start to think I have a concrete opinion about a character, I go from hating them to loving them or feeling so much sympathy to wanting to set them on fire.
I do think some of the plot points were brushed over way too quickly, perhaps because of how many characters we were trying to keep up with. There were also some moments that felt so completely unlikely but I’m okay suspending some reality for the tea, tbh. I love unhinged, morally ambiguous characters and I got exactlyyyy that!
I do think some of the plot points were brushed over way too quickly, perhaps because of how many characters we were trying to keep up with. There were also some moments that felt so completely unlikely but I’m okay suspending some reality for the tea, tbh. I love unhinged, morally ambiguous characters and I got exactlyyyy that!
June 15, 2026
I picked up this book because I love reality tv, even though this book is not the type I’d usually read. Even with my expectations of a quick, breezy summer read, I really disliked this book. One of my main complaints is that for a book about a reality show, there were only two tiny scenes about the show actually being filmed and those were both unrealistic. Reality TV is such a strange phenomenon and I think that unpacking how it’s presented and made would have suited this story’s themes more than the surface-level ideas present.
June 5, 2026
“It started with a blow job.”
When that's the very first line of a book, you know you're in for a wild ride—and The Lowe Job absolutely delivers.
I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend that format. The multi-cast narration was fantastic and brought each member of the Lowe family vividly to life.
At the center of the story is Lydia Lowe, a British "momager" who would give Kris Jenner a run for her money. Determined to turn her family into celebrities, she's relentless in her pursuit of fame and success for her four daughters. What makes this book so engaging is how differently each sister responds to their sudden spotlight. Lilly, Stevie, Iris, and Katie are all uniquely distinct, lovable, and memorable in their own ways, making it easy to become invested in each of their stories.
While the novel is sharp, witty, and incredibly timely, it also isn't afraid to tackle some heavier topics with depth and heart. The balance between humor, family drama, and emotional moments is expertly done.
I loved every minute of this book and found myself eager to return to the Lowe family whenever I had a chance to listen. Funny, insightful, and thoroughly entertaining, The Lowe Job is a standout read.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio Adult | William Morrow for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
When that's the very first line of a book, you know you're in for a wild ride—and The Lowe Job absolutely delivers.
I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend that format. The multi-cast narration was fantastic and brought each member of the Lowe family vividly to life.
At the center of the story is Lydia Lowe, a British "momager" who would give Kris Jenner a run for her money. Determined to turn her family into celebrities, she's relentless in her pursuit of fame and success for her four daughters. What makes this book so engaging is how differently each sister responds to their sudden spotlight. Lilly, Stevie, Iris, and Katie are all uniquely distinct, lovable, and memorable in their own ways, making it easy to become invested in each of their stories.
While the novel is sharp, witty, and incredibly timely, it also isn't afraid to tackle some heavier topics with depth and heart. The balance between humor, family drama, and emotional moments is expertly done.
I loved every minute of this book and found myself eager to return to the Lowe family whenever I had a chance to listen. Funny, insightful, and thoroughly entertaining, The Lowe Job is a standout read.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio Adult | William Morrow for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
June 8, 2026
This was funnn and scandalous!
When Lili Lowe is exposed for having an affair with her married politician boss, her entire life is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Enter her mother Lydia Lowe, the ultimate monster, who sees the scandal as an opportunity and immediately begins leveraging the family’s newfound fame.
The story follows all four Lowe sisters Iris, Lili, Stevie, and Katie, as the attention and chaos begin impacting their individual lives and relationships. At the same time, we also get insight into Lydia herself and how she became so obsessed with fame, control, and pushing her daughters into the spotlight at every opportunity.
Juicy, dramatic, and very Kardashian-coded but underneath all the scandal there’s also a story about family, ambition, and what actually matters most.
Had such a fun time listening to this on audio!
When Lili Lowe is exposed for having an affair with her married politician boss, her entire life is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Enter her mother Lydia Lowe, the ultimate monster, who sees the scandal as an opportunity and immediately begins leveraging the family’s newfound fame.
The story follows all four Lowe sisters Iris, Lili, Stevie, and Katie, as the attention and chaos begin impacting their individual lives and relationships. At the same time, we also get insight into Lydia herself and how she became so obsessed with fame, control, and pushing her daughters into the spotlight at every opportunity.
Juicy, dramatic, and very Kardashian-coded but underneath all the scandal there’s also a story about family, ambition, and what actually matters most.
Had such a fun time listening to this on audio!
June 7, 2026
“It all started with a blow job.” The first line of this debut says it all. Lili Louise Lowe is in love with her liberal, handsome, married boss with ambitions for the parliament. She’s his assistant and lover. A photo of this blow job hits the news cycle and everything in smart Lili’s life changes. She had her own political ambitions, but her life takes a detour. Her mother, Lydia is really the star. She creates a Lowe empire, with her past experience as a media expert, and soon her and her 4 daughters are thrust into fame and fortune all because of this blowjob.
The story follows the impact and fallout of their rise to fandom. I loved them all - especially smart-mouth Stevie. The charters were vulnerable, endearing, and total badasses in their own ways. This drama-edy had me laughing and crying and I loved every moment.
The story follows the impact and fallout of their rise to fandom. I loved them all - especially smart-mouth Stevie. The charters were vulnerable, endearing, and total badasses in their own ways. This drama-edy had me laughing and crying and I loved every moment.
June 11, 2026
Did I just read Kris Jenner fanfiction
June 8, 2026
I read this whole book in a British accent
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November 4, 2025i mean, this sounds like the kind of chaos i crave
*thank you to William Morrow for the ARC*
*thank you to William Morrow for the ARC*
June 2, 2026
And it (June) all started with a (The) Lowe Job.
I read this book before interviewing Grace Alexander for the 12News and wow, what a way to start June.
The book starts as Lydia Lowe, the matriarch of the Lowe family, is helping her daughter Lili navigate the fallout of being at the center of a sex scandal with her married politician boss. What follows is a story about how fame impacts the four Lowe sisters, what a mother will do for her children, and asks the question: Is there any megaphone loud enough for a woman’s voice to be heard?
On the surface, this book seems like a book about a scandal. Reality TV esque family drama. But as you continue to read, it becomes evident that this book is meant to interrogate the way we tell stories about the women involved in these very real, often exploitative, moments.
One of the things I talked to Grace about was the fact that the “villains” in this book were written very specifically to not be “bad people,” but rather people who made choices that hurt other people. It makes it that much more realistic and painful to read about these characters because chances are, you’ve had a similar experience. Someone who loves you making a mistake, someone you love choosing to hurt you intentionally or not.
The endings for each character surprised me but also didn’t, and they left me thinking about them for hours after the book was done. I feel like I have to read the whole last third of the book again just because I want to soak in the surprises and the grief and the goodness all over again.
Overall, I definitely recommend this book, and I am so excited to write about it for 12News!
I read this book before interviewing Grace Alexander for the 12News and wow, what a way to start June.
The book starts as Lydia Lowe, the matriarch of the Lowe family, is helping her daughter Lili navigate the fallout of being at the center of a sex scandal with her married politician boss. What follows is a story about how fame impacts the four Lowe sisters, what a mother will do for her children, and asks the question: Is there any megaphone loud enough for a woman’s voice to be heard?
On the surface, this book seems like a book about a scandal. Reality TV esque family drama. But as you continue to read, it becomes evident that this book is meant to interrogate the way we tell stories about the women involved in these very real, often exploitative, moments.
One of the things I talked to Grace about was the fact that the “villains” in this book were written very specifically to not be “bad people,” but rather people who made choices that hurt other people. It makes it that much more realistic and painful to read about these characters because chances are, you’ve had a similar experience. Someone who loves you making a mistake, someone you love choosing to hurt you intentionally or not.
The endings for each character surprised me but also didn’t, and they left me thinking about them for hours after the book was done. I feel like I have to read the whole last third of the book again just because I want to soak in the surprises and the grief and the goodness all over again.
Overall, I definitely recommend this book, and I am so excited to write about it for 12News!
June 19, 2026
“It started with a blow job” might just be one of the most unforgettable opening lines I’ve ever encountered, and paired with that delightfully tongue in cheek title? Absolute chef’s kiss. What a sharp, smart, satirical, and utterly impressive debut.
“The devil works hard, but Lydia Lowe works harder.” As the ultimate momager, Lydia can transform even the most disastrous scandal into a golden publicity opportunity. As a reality TV junkie and devoted Bravoholic, I was completely captivated by how this felt like a fictionalized Kardashian esque saga, offering a fascinating exploration of celebrity culture, public obsession, and the relentless machine that fuels fame at any cost.
While the novel delivers plenty of biting social commentary, it never sacrifices emotional depth. Its themes feel timely, relevant, and surprisingly relatable. The family dynamics may be deeply dysfunctional, but the characters strike a compelling balance between fiercely ambitious, deeply flawed, and undeniably endearing.
The audiobook elevates the experience even further. The full cast narration is exceptional, and the incorporation of interviews, mixed media elements, and sound effects creates an immersive listening experience that is both engaging and incredibly well executed.
4.5 stars rounded to 5 for Goodreads
“The devil works hard, but Lydia Lowe works harder.” As the ultimate momager, Lydia can transform even the most disastrous scandal into a golden publicity opportunity. As a reality TV junkie and devoted Bravoholic, I was completely captivated by how this felt like a fictionalized Kardashian esque saga, offering a fascinating exploration of celebrity culture, public obsession, and the relentless machine that fuels fame at any cost.
While the novel delivers plenty of biting social commentary, it never sacrifices emotional depth. Its themes feel timely, relevant, and surprisingly relatable. The family dynamics may be deeply dysfunctional, but the characters strike a compelling balance between fiercely ambitious, deeply flawed, and undeniably endearing.
The audiobook elevates the experience even further. The full cast narration is exceptional, and the incorporation of interviews, mixed media elements, and sound effects creates an immersive listening experience that is both engaging and incredibly well executed.
4.5 stars rounded to 5 for Goodreads
June 9, 2026
Thank you so much for net galley for my first arc!!!!
The book felt a little thin to me. Because the story is spread pretty evenly across five characters, I never felt like I got to know any of them that deeply. Their arcs stayed pretty surface level, with very limited insight into their inner lives and motivations. I also wanted much more from the reality TV element. There isn’t a ton of behind the scenes or detail about what filming their show actually entails or why the public is so gripped by them.
The book also felt slightly dated i.e. emphasis on blogs, the E! News style media, lack of social media, and the conversation around influencers not having talent made it feel like it would have made more if it had been set pre-2015. I also wish we had seen the characters interact more with the outside world - without that the book did not give as much insight into how fame actually impacted them.
Overall, I liked the premise, and appreciated that the women were allowed to be bold, funny,and messy. I just wanted more depth, more interiority, and more of a reason to understand why this family became such a cultural obsession.
The book felt a little thin to me. Because the story is spread pretty evenly across five characters, I never felt like I got to know any of them that deeply. Their arcs stayed pretty surface level, with very limited insight into their inner lives and motivations. I also wanted much more from the reality TV element. There isn’t a ton of behind the scenes or detail about what filming their show actually entails or why the public is so gripped by them.
The book also felt slightly dated i.e. emphasis on blogs, the E! News style media, lack of social media, and the conversation around influencers not having talent made it feel like it would have made more if it had been set pre-2015. I also wish we had seen the characters interact more with the outside world - without that the book did not give as much insight into how fame actually impacted them.
Overall, I liked the premise, and appreciated that the women were allowed to be bold, funny,and messy. I just wanted more depth, more interiority, and more of a reason to understand why this family became such a cultural obsession.
June 4, 2026
I love Lili Lowe. She’s snarky, proper in that distinctly English way, relatable, and incredibly intelligent. Lydia Lowe deserves the UK version of an Emmy. Stevie and Iris are absolutely the best supporting characters, and Katie just deserves a hug.
Some readers will say they saw the twists coming a mile away. I’d argue that’s because the author’s foreshadowing is so skillfully done. Of course you suspected something was coming but did you correctly identify the character involved? Did you predict exactly how it would play out? I thought the execution was brilliant.
This is an entertaining, fast moving read. Beneath the sharp wit and family drama are some surprisingly weighty topics. The author tackles them with sensitivity, respect, and an empowering perspective without overwhelming the story.
If you loved Yesteryear because it felt familiar while drawing inspiration from stories like Ballerina Farm and Ruby Franke, you’ll likely enjoy this one as well. It takes a similarly recognizable approach, weaving in the Monica Lewinsky scandal and a family dynamic that feels similar to the Kardashians. The result is a story that feels both familiar and fresh, making it hard to put down.
It’s smart and surprisingly thoughtful. This is the kind of book that’s easy to devour in a few sittings but still leaves you with plenty to think about afterward.
Thank you NetGalley and William Marrow for this eARC. Fully enjoyed.
Some readers will say they saw the twists coming a mile away. I’d argue that’s because the author’s foreshadowing is so skillfully done. Of course you suspected something was coming but did you correctly identify the character involved? Did you predict exactly how it would play out? I thought the execution was brilliant.
This is an entertaining, fast moving read. Beneath the sharp wit and family drama are some surprisingly weighty topics. The author tackles them with sensitivity, respect, and an empowering perspective without overwhelming the story.
If you loved Yesteryear because it felt familiar while drawing inspiration from stories like Ballerina Farm and Ruby Franke, you’ll likely enjoy this one as well. It takes a similarly recognizable approach, weaving in the Monica Lewinsky scandal and a family dynamic that feels similar to the Kardashians. The result is a story that feels both familiar and fresh, making it hard to put down.
It’s smart and surprisingly thoughtful. This is the kind of book that’s easy to devour in a few sittings but still leaves you with plenty to think about afterward.
Thank you NetGalley and William Marrow for this eARC. Fully enjoyed.
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