Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins – One More Chapter for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Synopsis
Hannah Thompson loves her family beyond words… but sometimes, just sometimes, she wishes she could be recognised as more than just ‘mum’.
Eldest son Dylan is soon to be flying the nest, sixteen-year-old Scarlet keeps asking about penalties for worryingly specific crimes, they’ve forgotten world book day and Benji absolutely will not be Where’s Wally again, and it’s at least two days before she and hubby Nick can sit down for Wine Wednesdays… and even longer until Fizzy Friday.
Determined to find herself a job that she loves, earn a whole lot of money and to have her teenagers respect her as ‘Hannah’ as well as ‘mum’; it might sound like a tall order, but she’s a mum on a mission.
Review
When I saw this book and read the synopsis I knew that this was a book I wanted to read. I want to pat my past self on the back because this book was everything I didn’t realise I needed in my life.
I absolutely loved the Thompson family, especially Hannah who is doing her best juggling everything life throws at her, all the while being unsure about her career and how quickly her children are growing up. The characters were very well developed and honestly had me in hysterics! Their dysfunctional but I wouldn’t have wanted them any other way.
I feel like this book is one that a lot of people can relate to, no matter what age you are. This book is scarily realistic and relatable in the sense that Hannah is struggling. She makes mistakes, she hasn’t got full control over her life and her teenage children will do whatever they want, no matter what she says.
This is a book about self-discovery and honestly, after reading this book I felt like I could accomplish anything. I loved Rebecca Smith’s writing style and cannot wait to dive in to any of her future books! So, if you’re looking for a light, funny and relatable book this year then this is the book for you!
Rating: 4/5 stars.
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