What do you think?
Rate this book
Win a free print copy of this book!
17 days and 15:56:56
10 copies available
U.S. only
The Mother-in-Law Book Club
Not yet published
Expected 13 Oct 26Win a free print copy of this book!
17 days and 15:56:56
10 copies available
U.S. only
Sometimes the family you need is the one you never expected to find.
On the plane to Durham for her next big gig, traveling consultant and soon-to-be divorcée Andi gets into an argument about the impossible expectations of mothers-in-law that will change her life forever. When her seventy-something adversary unexpectedly extends an olive branch invitation to her book club, Andi does something completely out of she says yes.
This social circle is delightfully feisty, gossipy, and also hopelessly clueless about how to navigate frayed relationships with their adult children. Andi spends evenings doling out advice to her new coterie of retired friends, helping to repair generational divides.
As the weeks and months go by, Andi has a quiet life in Durham just fits. The book club members love her, the company loves her, and after a whirlwind romance with a handsome professor, she’s fairly certain her new beau loves her, too. It’s all going great . . . until her past comes walking through the door. Andi must decide what happiness really looks like--and she just might need the wisdom of her new friends to figure it out.
On the plane to Durham for her next big gig, traveling consultant and soon-to-be divorcée Andi gets into an argument about the impossible expectations of mothers-in-law that will change her life forever. When her seventy-something adversary unexpectedly extends an olive branch invitation to her book club, Andi does something completely out of she says yes.
This social circle is delightfully feisty, gossipy, and also hopelessly clueless about how to navigate frayed relationships with their adult children. Andi spends evenings doling out advice to her new coterie of retired friends, helping to repair generational divides.
As the weeks and months go by, Andi has a quiet life in Durham just fits. The book club members love her, the company loves her, and after a whirlwind romance with a handsome professor, she’s fairly certain her new beau loves her, too. It’s all going great . . . until her past comes walking through the door. Andi must decide what happiness really looks like--and she just might need the wisdom of her new friends to figure it out.
Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 13, 2026
5 people are currently reading
2635 people want to read
About the author
Kate Hash
2 books103 followersKate Hash is the author of Gracie Harris Is Under Construction and the writer behind the Substack newsletter It’s Been a Week. Born and raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, she spent most of her twenties bouncing around the world, including a stint in Florence, Italy. She currently lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband and two children. The Mother-in-Law Book Club is her second novel.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
March 6, 2026
Such a sweet and original story!!! I loved this book and loved following Andi’s life. The way that I now need to move to Durham and find a group of women to befriend that are 70+?!?! A story of found family, finding and reinventing yourself mid-life, learning to lean into softness, and so much more. + hearing in the authors acknowledgements that this story was partly inspired by a real conversation she overheard on a plane was the cherry on toppp.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC! Can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it ✨
“The key is to stay, just soft enough, because, always, you will stumble into your true people. It will be messy and surprising and the best thing that’s ever happened to you. And to them. Because you are what they’ve been searching for all along, too. You’re the catch.”
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC! Can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it ✨
“The key is to stay, just soft enough, because, always, you will stumble into your true people. It will be messy and surprising and the best thing that’s ever happened to you. And to them. Because you are what they’ve been searching for all along, too. You’re the catch.”
March 23, 2026
Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was initially drawn in by the intriguing synopsis and had high hopes going in. Unfortunately, I found it difficult to fully connect with the story due to the main character’s strong codependent tendencies, which made it hard for me to stay engaged from the start.
That said, the author’s writing style was a definite highlight—compelling, fluid, and easy to read. While this particular story wasn’t the right fit for me, I would absolutely be open to picking up another book by this author in the future.
I was initially drawn in by the intriguing synopsis and had high hopes going in. Unfortunately, I found it difficult to fully connect with the story due to the main character’s strong codependent tendencies, which made it hard for me to stay engaged from the start.
That said, the author’s writing style was a definite highlight—compelling, fluid, and easy to read. While this particular story wasn’t the right fit for me, I would absolutely be open to picking up another book by this author in the future.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Mother-in-Law Club is the kind of book that feels like you've curled up with a cup of tea and ready conversation with friends.
The premise is charming from the start. On a flight to Durham for a consulting job, Andi—recently separated, heading toward divorce, and very grumpy—finds herself in an argument with a pair of seventy-something women about the impossible expectations placed on daughters-in-law by their husbands' mothers. One of the women is incensed and insulted. She walks away in a huff. The other woman unexpectedly extends an invitation to her book club, and Andi does something completely out of character: she says yes.
That small, impulsive decision becomes the hinge on which the whole story turns.
The book club Andi enters is made up of older women who are feisty, opinionated, a little gossipy, and deeply invested in their relationships with their adult children. They are also, as Andi quickly realizes, somewhat bewildered by the emotional language and social expectations shaping the younger generation.
Over evenings together, Andi offers perspective on emotional literacy and changing family dynamics, while the women offer something equally valuable: the wisdom of the long view. They have lived through disappointment, illness, loss, and reconciliation. They understand that family stories rarely unfold in straight lines.
What makes the novel work so well is that the exchange between generations never feels patronizing in either direction. Andi is spirited and insightful, but never condescending. The older women, in turn, are not written as caricatures of outdated thinking. Instead, they carry the kind of perspective that only comes from having lived through decades of love and loss.
I especially appreciated the way the book portrays a family of grown children who still share a real family identity. That dynamic can be surprisingly difficult to depict convincingly in fiction. Here, it feels authentic and lived-in.
Another thing the author handles beautifully is the way the women respond to Andi’s divorce. They don’t brand her as a woman with a failed marriage. They don’t rename her according to her pain. Instead, they see her as a woman in transition—a woman whose life is being rewritten in real time.
That is a subtle but powerful distinction.
Andi arrives in Durham at a moment when the scaffolding of her former life is collapsing. Her marriage and the expectations that once defined her future are all crumbling. Durham offers something unexpected: space to build again. Knowing she could return to Boston if she needed to (and even planning to) becomes its own kind of safety net, giving her the courage to explore a new life in North Carolina.
The novel touches on many themes that will feel familiar to readers navigating midlife transitions. Divorce is part of the story, but it is far from the only thread. There is career pivoting. There is relocation. There is the slow creation of found family. There is cancer survival. And woven throughout it all is the quiet hope that we might one day become the kind of mother-in-law who strengthens rather than fractures the next generation of family life.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.
The premise is charming from the start. On a flight to Durham for a consulting job, Andi—recently separated, heading toward divorce, and very grumpy—finds herself in an argument with a pair of seventy-something women about the impossible expectations placed on daughters-in-law by their husbands' mothers. One of the women is incensed and insulted. She walks away in a huff. The other woman unexpectedly extends an invitation to her book club, and Andi does something completely out of character: she says yes.
That small, impulsive decision becomes the hinge on which the whole story turns.
The book club Andi enters is made up of older women who are feisty, opinionated, a little gossipy, and deeply invested in their relationships with their adult children. They are also, as Andi quickly realizes, somewhat bewildered by the emotional language and social expectations shaping the younger generation.
Over evenings together, Andi offers perspective on emotional literacy and changing family dynamics, while the women offer something equally valuable: the wisdom of the long view. They have lived through disappointment, illness, loss, and reconciliation. They understand that family stories rarely unfold in straight lines.
What makes the novel work so well is that the exchange between generations never feels patronizing in either direction. Andi is spirited and insightful, but never condescending. The older women, in turn, are not written as caricatures of outdated thinking. Instead, they carry the kind of perspective that only comes from having lived through decades of love and loss.
I especially appreciated the way the book portrays a family of grown children who still share a real family identity. That dynamic can be surprisingly difficult to depict convincingly in fiction. Here, it feels authentic and lived-in.
Another thing the author handles beautifully is the way the women respond to Andi’s divorce. They don’t brand her as a woman with a failed marriage. They don’t rename her according to her pain. Instead, they see her as a woman in transition—a woman whose life is being rewritten in real time.
That is a subtle but powerful distinction.
Andi arrives in Durham at a moment when the scaffolding of her former life is collapsing. Her marriage and the expectations that once defined her future are all crumbling. Durham offers something unexpected: space to build again. Knowing she could return to Boston if she needed to (and even planning to) becomes its own kind of safety net, giving her the courage to explore a new life in North Carolina.
The novel touches on many themes that will feel familiar to readers navigating midlife transitions. Divorce is part of the story, but it is far from the only thread. There is career pivoting. There is relocation. There is the slow creation of found family. There is cancer survival. And woven throughout it all is the quiet hope that we might one day become the kind of mother-in-law who strengthens rather than fractures the next generation of family life.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.
April 22, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ thank you so much to netgalley, kate hash, & her publisher for the ARC of this book!
from the moment i read the synopsis of this book i knew i had to read it as soon as i could get my hands on it! this was the most unique premise & i was truly cackling for the first few chapters in. the mother-in-law struggles were therapeutic!!
i absolutely ADORED the book club & it made me viscerally want to move to durham tomorrow & go find a retired book club to get invited to & go to the local farmers market! this book made me feel so cozy & the found family was utterly unmatched. this book even prompted me to have a wonderful conversation with my husband about how i plan to pick this one up again in the future as i want to be a mother-in-law who strengthens & uplifts my family, not fracture it. a mother-in-law truly does hold a lot of power where her words & actions are concerned & the effects they have on the family.
there were parts of this book about midway through that dragged a bit & some of the characters i wish would have been flushed out more, but the last fourth had me fully on the edge of my seat so my attention was drawn back fully! one more thing that i didn’t love is that her divorce is not finalized until the very end of the book. since she gets very seriously involved with dustin & then it’s thrown around that she has a husband…that just didn’t sit well with me! a personal conviction of mine is that i don’t think dating should have been happening until that was finalized as this was her issue with her husband.
all in all, i loved this and am quite devastated it’s over! i cannot wait to read this again & fully believe it should be made into a movie. i am quite the kate hash fan at this point & can’t wait to read what she creates next.
had to give a moment for this quote: “This I know for sure: Found family is worth the wait. It’s worth all of the pain you’ll go through to find them because when you do, you will finally be home.”
from the moment i read the synopsis of this book i knew i had to read it as soon as i could get my hands on it! this was the most unique premise & i was truly cackling for the first few chapters in. the mother-in-law struggles were therapeutic!!
i absolutely ADORED the book club & it made me viscerally want to move to durham tomorrow & go find a retired book club to get invited to & go to the local farmers market! this book made me feel so cozy & the found family was utterly unmatched. this book even prompted me to have a wonderful conversation with my husband about how i plan to pick this one up again in the future as i want to be a mother-in-law who strengthens & uplifts my family, not fracture it. a mother-in-law truly does hold a lot of power where her words & actions are concerned & the effects they have on the family.
there were parts of this book about midway through that dragged a bit & some of the characters i wish would have been flushed out more, but the last fourth had me fully on the edge of my seat so my attention was drawn back fully! one more thing that i didn’t love is that her divorce is not finalized until the very end of the book. since she gets very seriously involved with dustin & then it’s thrown around that she has a husband…that just didn’t sit well with me! a personal conviction of mine is that i don’t think dating should have been happening until that was finalized as this was her issue with her husband.
all in all, i loved this and am quite devastated it’s over! i cannot wait to read this again & fully believe it should be made into a movie. i am quite the kate hash fan at this point & can’t wait to read what she creates next.
had to give a moment for this quote: “This I know for sure: Found family is worth the wait. It’s worth all of the pain you’ll go through to find them because when you do, you will finally be home.”
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Blazed through this in a day! Such an uplifting novel with beautiful intergenerational friendships and a woman’s chance to start over in life. I loved the meet-cute between Andi (a career woman on the cusp of divorce) and Marilyn (a retiree loudly complaining on an airplane about her daughter-in-law). They quickly strike up a surprising friendship that leads Andi to bond with a whole group of seventysomething ladies and join their book club.
This novel offers fairly equal page time to the women’s friendships and to Andi’s burgeoning love life. The professor she takes up with is content to allow their romance to be restricted to her brief four-month stay in Durham. However, the closer they become, the harder it becomes to imagine the expiration date of their relationship. Not only that, but all of Andi’s relationships are entangled in ways that will ensure her departure will be more painful than any she’s ever faced.
Featuring a somewhat-closed-door romance and heartwarming relationships with found family and love interests, I really enjoyed this book about reinvention in the second act (and even in the third act) of life! Thanks to NetGalley and Dutton for the ARC!
This novel offers fairly equal page time to the women’s friendships and to Andi’s burgeoning love life. The professor she takes up with is content to allow their romance to be restricted to her brief four-month stay in Durham. However, the closer they become, the harder it becomes to imagine the expiration date of their relationship. Not only that, but all of Andi’s relationships are entangled in ways that will ensure her departure will be more painful than any she’s ever faced.
Featuring a somewhat-closed-door romance and heartwarming relationships with found family and love interests, I really enjoyed this book about reinvention in the second act (and even in the third act) of life! Thanks to NetGalley and Dutton for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
what i thought i was getting: a contemporary tale about finding yourself & making friends in unexpected ways
what i actually got: a contemporary romance
look, if i wanted to read a romance, i would have read a romance. this felt like a bait & switch, and that is why i am unhappy. if this had been advertised correctly, i would have liked it a lot more, but since i kept expecting the central plot to be about Andi & her Boomer Book Club, i got really annoyed with the romance that kept popping up. Kate Hash also did not do a good job showing Andi's daily work life. yes, you see her make friends, & everyone says how good she is at her job, but that's a whole lot of telling & not a lot of showing.
basically, the first third of the book was what i expected, then it dragged in the middle, & at the end, it took forever to wrap up. it got way too cheesy, & i found myself counting down the pages til the end.
again, IF THIS HAD BEEN CORRECTLY ADVERTISED, i would have liked it better. the title, the blurb, and the cover make it seem like a completely different book.
2.5⭐️, rounded down
Thank you to NetGalley & Dutton for the ARC.
what i actually got: a contemporary romance
look, if i wanted to read a romance, i would have read a romance. this felt like a bait & switch, and that is why i am unhappy. if this had been advertised correctly, i would have liked it a lot more, but since i kept expecting the central plot to be about Andi & her Boomer Book Club, i got really annoyed with the romance that kept popping up. Kate Hash also did not do a good job showing Andi's daily work life. yes, you see her make friends, & everyone says how good she is at her job, but that's a whole lot of telling & not a lot of showing.
basically, the first third of the book was what i expected, then it dragged in the middle, & at the end, it took forever to wrap up. it got way too cheesy, & i found myself counting down the pages til the end.
again, IF THIS HAD BEEN CORRECTLY ADVERTISED, i would have liked it better. the title, the blurb, and the cover make it seem like a completely different book.
2.5⭐️, rounded down
Thank you to NetGalley & Dutton for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NegGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
Everything about The Mother-in-Law Book Club’s blurb called to me, least not the adorable cover art. I could totally see myself as our narrator, Andi on that airplane trying to keep her opinions to herself, but my own MIL horror stories not stoping me from giving my unwarranted two cents. Andi being lucky with Marilyn gets invited to her book club meetings, which Marilyn thinks Andi will be a hit at. Andi is just on the tail end of her divorce and takes a temporary job in a new city to get away to heal. Andi’s soon to be Ex isn’t in the story much, and at least not until the end, which is helpful because he’s a tool who cheated on her. I really loved the retired ladies who befriend Andi and make her feel seen. Especially because of their age/generation difference and the comic relief this lends to the story. There is a new romance for Andi, and a feeling of found family I loved being a part of with this group. Was low in angst, but still had deep feelings Andi grasps to deal with and heal from.
Everything about The Mother-in-Law Book Club’s blurb called to me, least not the adorable cover art. I could totally see myself as our narrator, Andi on that airplane trying to keep her opinions to herself, but my own MIL horror stories not stoping me from giving my unwarranted two cents. Andi being lucky with Marilyn gets invited to her book club meetings, which Marilyn thinks Andi will be a hit at. Andi is just on the tail end of her divorce and takes a temporary job in a new city to get away to heal. Andi’s soon to be Ex isn’t in the story much, and at least not until the end, which is helpful because he’s a tool who cheated on her. I really loved the retired ladies who befriend Andi and make her feel seen. Especially because of their age/generation difference and the comic relief this lends to the story. There is a new romance for Andi, and a feeling of found family I loved being a part of with this group. Was low in angst, but still had deep feelings Andi grasps to deal with and heal from.
April 23, 2026
3.5 stars
The Mother-In-Law Book Club
By: Kate Hash
Thank you so much to Dutton publishing and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. I wasn't sure exactly where this book was going based on the title, but I enjoyed it more than anticipated! I loved the first half and felt like the perspectives of the characters were really valuable. I enjoyed the romance aspect as well. By the second half, I felt like the plot and main character started to drag a bit for me. I wish the focus was more on the new romance rather than the ex-husband and I felt like the fmc made some uncharacteristically terrible decisions while the mmc was just a bit disappointing. The ending felt like a lot of prose saying the same thing repeatedly, while I wish it was more plot driven at that point. Overall, I enjoyed this and definitely think it is worth a read, especially for anyone who is a DIL/MIL!
The Mother-In-Law Book Club
By: Kate Hash
Thank you so much to Dutton publishing and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. I wasn't sure exactly where this book was going based on the title, but I enjoyed it more than anticipated! I loved the first half and felt like the perspectives of the characters were really valuable. I enjoyed the romance aspect as well. By the second half, I felt like the plot and main character started to drag a bit for me. I wish the focus was more on the new romance rather than the ex-husband and I felt like the fmc made some uncharacteristically terrible decisions while the mmc was just a bit disappointing. The ending felt like a lot of prose saying the same thing repeatedly, while I wish it was more plot driven at that point. Overall, I enjoyed this and definitely think it is worth a read, especially for anyone who is a DIL/MIL!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved this book so much !!
Andrea (Andi) is in the middle of a divorce and just wants sometime to think.
As she’s on a plane to her next destination for her new job assignment, she over hears some Older Ladies taking badly about their waiter in laws . Andi is sick of the toxic Mother In Law vs Daughter in law dynamic , and she must speak up .
She had no clue that giving these women who were so loudly complaining about their daughter in laws / adult children , a piece of her mind would introduce her to whole new world !
📖 Found Family
📖New Found Friendships
❤️Romance
💔Divorce
❤️Self Discovery
Thank you so much @netgalley for this arc! I truly enjoyed this book ! This is the type of book that makes you feel all warm and cozy !❤️
Andrea (Andi) is in the middle of a divorce and just wants sometime to think.
As she’s on a plane to her next destination for her new job assignment, she over hears some Older Ladies taking badly about their waiter in laws . Andi is sick of the toxic Mother In Law vs Daughter in law dynamic , and she must speak up .
She had no clue that giving these women who were so loudly complaining about their daughter in laws / adult children , a piece of her mind would introduce her to whole new world !
📖 Found Family
📖New Found Friendships
❤️Romance
💔Divorce
❤️Self Discovery
Thank you so much @netgalley for this arc! I truly enjoyed this book ! This is the type of book that makes you feel all warm and cozy !❤️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Dutton and Netgalley for this ARC!
This book was cute and cozy and an overall fun read.
There was plenty of humor and heartfelt moments that anyone with a mother-in-law would find entertaining. The banter between the main character Andi and the retired "mother-in-law" book club members was by far the best part!
Although there were parts that may have dragged, or character personalities (mainly some of the book club members) that could have been developed further, the author was able to bring my attention back with the small twists and turns that came in the second half of the novel.
I imagine this novel being turned into a fun holiday movie with a cast of classic and funny mature actresses, giving a very ROM-COM "Book Club" or "Otherhood" vibes!
This book was cute and cozy and an overall fun read.
There was plenty of humor and heartfelt moments that anyone with a mother-in-law would find entertaining. The banter between the main character Andi and the retired "mother-in-law" book club members was by far the best part!
Although there were parts that may have dragged, or character personalities (mainly some of the book club members) that could have been developed further, the author was able to bring my attention back with the small twists and turns that came in the second half of the novel.
I imagine this novel being turned into a fun holiday movie with a cast of classic and funny mature actresses, giving a very ROM-COM "Book Club" or "Otherhood" vibes!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I truly think this book is mistitled. Yes, mothers-in-law do figure into the story, but they are not the main focus. This story is about a woman who is set in her ways and sees a life of being single. She gets involved in a book club with senior ladies while in town on a temporary assignment. She does a lot of soul searching and realizes that she almost made the biggest mistake of her life. The characters are likable and easily relatable. The book is not one that you may compelled to stay up all night to finish, but it does draw the reader in. You soon discover you can't stop reading it because there is not any over-the-top action. but you want to find out how it all ends.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy for my honest review.
April 29, 2026
Thank You Net Galley and Kate Hash, for the Arc Copy of this cute, light-hearted book. I needed a good, fun banter of a book with some true-life humor!
While Andi is facing some real-life problems, this book is not heavy! I love how Andi chooses to meet up with some 'golden girls" that she may not normally have welcomed into her social circle. Who says your best support systems is your true family. This is a great story about starting over, learning new things, and also that it really is ok to be vulnerable and not have to be so tough all the time. Even when you're in your 30's ... it can work out!
All opinions remain my own.
While Andi is facing some real-life problems, this book is not heavy! I love how Andi chooses to meet up with some 'golden girls" that she may not normally have welcomed into her social circle. Who says your best support systems is your true family. This is a great story about starting over, learning new things, and also that it really is ok to be vulnerable and not have to be so tough all the time. Even when you're in your 30's ... it can work out!
All opinions remain my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Mother-In-Law Book Club was a book I was not expecting to enjoy the way I did.
In the ‘The Mother-In-Law Book Club’ we have Andi who packed up her life and transferred to Durham for a new job opportunity. On her way there she stumbled upon two women in the plane, talking about there issues with their current daughter-in-laws. One of the ladies eventually wanted to make it up to Andi by offering to join her to her book club.
This was such a good found family, romance with a touch of comedy and finding yourself type of book.
In the ‘The Mother-In-Law Book Club’ we have Andi who packed up her life and transferred to Durham for a new job opportunity. On her way there she stumbled upon two women in the plane, talking about there issues with their current daughter-in-laws. One of the ladies eventually wanted to make it up to Andi by offering to join her to her book club.
This was such a good found family, romance with a touch of comedy and finding yourself type of book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a delightful character-driven story. It was well written with lovely characters and witty banter. Anyone who has been subjected to an overbearing, overloud, and overly long personal conversation on an airplane will appreciate the premise - but the twist of friendship that followed was a delight. As someone who has had to start over in new cities more than once, I long for a book club like the one Andi finds, and the friendships that come with it.
It's a feel-good book with just enough conflict, heartache, and secrets to keep you turning the pages. 5/5 stars
It's a feel-good book with just enough conflict, heartache, and secrets to keep you turning the pages. 5/5 stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5⭐️ - wait i actually ate this up!! i feel like this nicely intertwined a working woman’s life with new friendship amid relationship dilemmas and new romantic interest. it felt more holistic compared to most romances which i think is why i liked it more. i did slightly dislike how much she anchored herself to men after a strong solo start, but i think she kinda got there in the end.
don’t be fooled by the blurb/cover in that this is way more of a romance than i think it’s advertised as
thank you netgalley & dutton for the arc!!
don’t be fooled by the blurb/cover in that this is way more of a romance than i think it’s advertised as
thank you netgalley & dutton for the arc!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
If you enjoy well written, inspiring, witty, thought provoking stories, you'll enjoy this one!! It wasn't fast paced or action packed, but I found myself relating to Andi so many times and I loved everything about it!!
It's just one of those feel good kind of books that get you right in the feels, with just enough heartache and tension to keep you interested, but not so much you're exhausted by the time you finish.
5/5 stars
It's just one of those feel good kind of books that get you right in the feels, with just enough heartache and tension to keep you interested, but not so much you're exhausted by the time you finish.
5/5 stars
April 9, 2026
** Thank you Dutton & NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book. These are my personal opinions on the boom.**
3.75⭐️s what a fun read! I used to live in Durham so I felt all the nostalgic feels reading this book. This book pairs perfectly with a nice cup of tea after a long day at work.
This book has a fun and unexpected premise as it kicks off with Andi overhearing two mother-in-Lawson a plane criticizing and critiquing their daughter-in-laws. Well, Andi our soon to be divorcee lets them have it. Unexpectedly, this leads to Andi being invited to join one of the women’s book club.
Andi dolls out a ton of advice and repairs generational divides. What I love most about this book is the full circle moment. Andi is settled and happy but like always the past comes knocking. Now Andi finds herself leaning on these older and wiser women for advice on her next chapter.
📖 Age-gap friendships
📖 Life after divorce
📖 Rediscovery
📖 Unexpected friendships
3.75⭐️s what a fun read! I used to live in Durham so I felt all the nostalgic feels reading this book. This book pairs perfectly with a nice cup of tea after a long day at work.
This book has a fun and unexpected premise as it kicks off with Andi overhearing two mother-in-Lawson a plane criticizing and critiquing their daughter-in-laws. Well, Andi our soon to be divorcee lets them have it. Unexpectedly, this leads to Andi being invited to join one of the women’s book club.
Andi dolls out a ton of advice and repairs generational divides. What I love most about this book is the full circle moment. Andi is settled and happy but like always the past comes knocking. Now Andi finds herself leaning on these older and wiser women for advice on her next chapter.
📖 Age-gap friendships
📖 Life after divorce
📖 Rediscovery
📖 Unexpected friendships
May 3, 2026
I received this ARC from Dutton and NetGalley.
I really enjoyed Kate Hash’s debut novel “Gracie Harris is Under Construction” and her follow up did not disappoint. What really stands out is the character development. From Andi to Marilyn to Dustin to Clay, everyone feels fully fledged out. The only reason this wasn’t a perfect 5 stars is because the climax was predictable, but it’s still a very enjoyable read.
I really enjoyed Kate Hash’s debut novel “Gracie Harris is Under Construction” and her follow up did not disappoint. What really stands out is the character development. From Andi to Marilyn to Dustin to Clay, everyone feels fully fledged out. The only reason this wasn’t a perfect 5 stars is because the climax was predictable, but it’s still a very enjoyable read.
April 9, 2026
I want to thank Edelweiss and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was very excited to read this book. I was first drawn to the cover and the synopsis. I loved all the characters and had me laughing out loud throughout the book. This book would be perfect for Spring break by the pool! Lighthearted read that takes place in the south.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved Kate Hash‘s first novel and I’ve loved this one too! She writes characters that have some depth, and I have loved the arc that they have gone through. The supporting characters were so much fun, and I was never bored in this one. Kate Hash has earned a spot on my auto-read list.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book! This was the perfect beach read! If you are a fan of Abby Jimenez or Emily Henry you will love this one too! It is such a heartwarming story about a woman looking to restart her life after divorce and realizing that happiness may be found when you least expect it!
Read
April 24, 2026I was initially excited by the intriguing synopsis and had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, I found it difficult to fully connect with the story..
The main character’s strong codependent tendencies, made it difficult for me to care.
The book was fine and I have fun.
The authors writing was too good!
The main character’s strong codependent tendencies, made it difficult for me to care.
The book was fine and I have fun.
The authors writing was too good!
March 21, 2026
It’s been a while since I’ve loved a book like this. Found family is one of my favorite tropes, and this is full of it! I fully hope this book goes everywhere once it releases because it is so. Dang. Good.
Big thank you to Dutton Books and Kate Hash for the ARC 🥰
Big thank you to Dutton Books and Kate Hash for the ARC 🥰
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a cute cosy wholesome read! It is exactly what I needed at the moment.
I loved that Andi had real life problems and was figuring out her life at the back end of 30.
Might have to send this book to my mother in law LOL!
Thank you for the publisher and NetGalley for this arc 💖
I loved that Andi had real life problems and was figuring out her life at the back end of 30.
Might have to send this book to my mother in law LOL!
Thank you for the publisher and NetGalley for this arc 💖
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The beginning caught my attention, but the story just didn't have enough momentum or interest to make it for anything over 3 stars. I thought the found family was nice, but everything else felt a bit predictable and forced.
April 25, 2026
Thank you for the advanced copy!! I loved this book. It is such a heartwarming story. Kate Hash has an amazing gift to write relatable and lovable characters, and to touch on real life topics with grace and beauty. I’m already excited for what she’ll have in store for us next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is such a cute story and one I will definitely read again! Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved this book! Plenty of humour and banter which I enjoyed. It’s my first book by this author and certainly won’t be my last. Loved the found family aspect.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An original tale of unlikely friendships and finding love.
#TheMotherinLawBookClub #NetGalley.
#TheMotherinLawBookClub #NetGalley.
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews