All the Other Mothers Hate Me

Praise

A Most Anticipated Book of the Year
Marie Claire • TIME Magazine • Reader’s Digest • The Nerd Daily • Brit & Co • Zibby’s Highlights by Zibby Owens • E! News • Publishers Weekly

One of SheReads’s Must-Read Books of March 2025
One of New York Post‘s 30 Must-Read New Thrillers
One of Library Journal’s Big Books of the Week
A LibraryReads Pick

“A smirking thriller that never threatens to take itself too seriously.” —NPR

“A breezy read with more than a few lol moments . . . [Harman has] created a character in Florence that readers will like spending time with.” —Associated Press

“Harman’s sharp observations of parents with posh accents are ruefully funny and mildly disturbing.” —Oprah Daily

“A darkly comic thriller that dismantles the polished image of motherhood, exposing the power struggles and quiet betrayals beneath. (Imagine Big Little Lies after one too many glasses of wine, stumbling into a whodunit). . . . Florence is the kind of protagonist who captivates despite — or perhaps because of — her flaws. . . . Harman’s writing is razor-sharp, blending biting, dark humor with genuine tension as she unpacks the intersection of class, privilege, performative motherhood and the masks people wear to fit in. Astute and disquieting.” —Seattle Times

“This debut, by journalist turned novelist Harman, is a must-read. . . . It’s a frothy, fun read that goes down easy while getting at some hard truths about how cruel women can be to each other yet is ultimately a celebration of female friendship.” —The Cut/Book Gossip newsletter

“A sharply insightful page-turner, with an infectiously relatable and utterly human mother at the center of its fast moving plot, Sarah Harman’s All the Other Mothers Hate Me will have you up way past your bedtime puzzling through its brilliant twists and turns, while rooting for her every step of the way.” —Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Like Mother, Like Daughter

“Comedy and crime don’t always mix, but they do perfectly here. Harman’s debut novel stars Florence, a single mother whose 10-year-old son becomes the lead suspect in the disappearance of his bully. Florence, a former girl band star and party girl, takes on the task of clearing her son’s name, and hilarious, twisty chaos ensues. If that sounds like the makings of a perfect TV show, fear not: The creator of The Bear is already on it over at FX.” —Marie Claire

“A biting, twisty, utter delight of a thriller with a refreshing and clever premise—what happens when the person who goes missing kind of deserved to go missing?” —Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive and Bright Young Women

“A funny, exciting thriller.” —E! News

“Journalist Harman debuts with a funny, fast-paced blend of domestic thriller and social satire . . . Harman’s winning protagonist, page-turning plot, and delightfully irreverent tone will have readers clamoring for a sequel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“It’s no easy feat to write an equally comical and compelling novel about a missing child, but Sarah Harman accomplishes just that in her wild romp of a debut . . . All the Other Mothers Hate Me introduces an unforgettable bumbling detective, and hopefully Florence will find other mysteries to solve. Whatever the case, Sarah Harman is a writer to be watched.” —BookPage (starred review)

“Hilarious and twisted, propulsive and furious, All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a mix of Catastrophe and Fleabag with a dash of Nancy Drew.” —The Nerd Daily

“I picked up All the Other Mothers Hate Me looking for a juicy mystery with an unreliable narrator, and wow, did Sarah Harman deliver . . . This dramatic, fast-paced read is being developed into an FX TV series by the creator of The Bear, so read it before it hits your streaming devices.” —Reader’s Digest

“If you like quirky characters, scrappy fighters, and a high dose of hijinks, this is your cup of tea! Who am I kidding? This book is everyone’s cup of tea.” —CrimeReads

“Sarah Harman has created a potent mix of mystery, laugh out loud humor, and one of the most indelibly matchless protagonists ever. I rooted for Florence, this hilarious, unreliable, party girl who will go to any lengths to protect her son. Put this at the top of your to be read list!” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me lives up to the promise of tension and hilarity suggested by its title. In Sarah Harman’s sensational debut work of comic domestic suspense, Florence Grimes, 31, is an underemployed former pop star who begins her first-person narration barely keeping it together as a single mother of 10-year-old son Dylan. . . . Harman incorporates plenty of very funny social satire, which, in addition to her skillful plotting, gives the narrative depth along with its sizzle. Fast paced and engrossing, All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a book that readers are sure to enjoy and will want to share widely—before it inevitably shows up as a series on one of the streaming services. All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a hilarious, well-plotted thriller that goes racing through the streets of London, powered by frantic maternal desperation.” —Shelf Awareness

“Harman has chosen a subject and story that’s thrillingly readable but also touches upon the joys and perils of motherhood. These topics have been getting more attention in recent years, and it’s always fantastic to see another novel grapple with the humor and headaches of parenthood.” —Screen Rant

“Funny, heartwarming and readable: the best debut fiction out this month.” —Daily Mail

“With dark humor and genuine suspense, Florence uncovers secrets about the posh London school’s elite families, corrupt administrators, and her own child.” —Arlington Magazine

“Sly red herrings and surprise reveals are par for the course in this tightly plotted story that, while it satirizes the British obsessions with appearance and class, also celebrates the power of personal redemption through love. A smart, page-turning suspense novel debut.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This is a zany romp featuring a less-than-perfect character readers will root for.” —Booklist

“A darkly funny mystery.” —Publishers Weekly, “Writers to Watch: Spring 2025”

“Harman creates a unique main character who experiences significant growth and moral life lessons along the way, which will have readers rooting for her triumph in the end. This thriller debut will add flair to libraries’ crime fiction sections.” —Library Journal

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a twisty mystery, a shrewd send up of London’s upper crust, and a hilarious, heartfelt story of a woman pushed to extremes to protect her only son. Like its protagonist Florence Grimes, this debut is truly one of a kind.” —Caitlin Mullen, author of Please See Us

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a darkly funny, irresistibly suspenseful mystery, featuring a protagonist I loved spending time with. And this novel has voice for days.” —Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant

“Florence is my new favorite agent of chaos—I loved her snarky-but-true observations, hilarious misadventures, and fierce love for her son. All The Other Mothers Hate Me is impossible to put down, and you’ll find yourself rooting hard for Florence as she navigates this uniquely twisty case of a missing boy.” —Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

“Hilarious and poignant and absolutely unique—a perfectly crafted mystery with a voice that deserves a standing ovation. It’s Bridget Jones meets Daisy Jones—All the Other Mothers Hate Me is​ completely irresistible, massively relatable, and somehow goes from laugh-out-loud clever to utterly heartbreaking while never losing the critical elements of a savvy and fast-paced plot. Clear your schedules and call your friends—this will be the most buzzed about book of the year.​” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The Other Woman

“All The Other Mothers Hate Me is all sass in a class of its own. An absolute riot with a razor sharp sense of humor and unyielding suspense, I laughed aloud on nearly every page, all while dying to know how it was going to shake out for my new favorite character.” —Rachel Koller Croft, author of We Love the Nightlife and Stone Cold Fox

“Delicious, wicked, and darkly funny, All the Other Mothers Hate Me is a wild ride you wish would never end.” —Sash Bischoff, author of Sweet Fury

“Harman’s debut begins with a pace so blistering and a voice so funny that you can’t help but wonder if she’ll be able to sustain it throughout the entire novel. Reader: she does! This is the rarest kind of story: one that gets better with every page, that makes you laugh out loud, that keeps you up late at night, and that is full of heart and surprise. I adored All the Other Mothers Hate Me and can’t wait to press it into the hands of everyone I know. An absolute gem.” —Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me is pure delight in book form. Sarah Harman masterfully blends humor, suspense, and social commentary. With a juicy look into upper class parenting, an exploration of motherhood, and a mystery that grabbed me from the opening pages, this novel stands on its own! Readers everywhere will be rooting for Florence from start to finish.” —Saumya Dave, author of The Guilt Pill

“Everything about this book is unique and exciting, most especially the outrageous narrator. . . . Rich in satire, hugely funny, with a running wink-wink to the reader, this novel is pure comedic gold.” —firstClue newsletter