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A review by thismomisoverbooked
Happy and You Know It by Laura Hankin
5.0
STOP THE MOTHER LOVING PRESSES!! Happy & You Know It was just what the doctor ordered. I devoured this novel today. I don’t know about you, but I have been in such a quarantigue (quarantine fatigue, thanks @theholdernessfamily). The constant anxiety and stress with the state of our world has been getting to me lately, which is why I 100% recommend taking a few hours to read this book!
This is the definition of chic-lit. It tackles topics of motherhood, friendship, and social media unworthiness, all while being shrouded in dark humor and secrecy. It reminds me of one of those tasty reality tv shows that everyone is embarrassed to admit they love (think “Bravo”). The characters in the novel are believable and well developed. I am a sucker for a book with a strong female cast which is what initially attracted me to this novel.
A NYC playgroup hires Claire, a musician kicked out of her band right before they make it big, to be the playgroup’s musician (I didn’t know this was a thing?). Whitney is the leader of the playgroup and from the outside, it looks like she has it all - a sexy husband, instagram fame, and a beautiful home- but does she? Amara is a quick-witted mom with financial issues and a loving husband. Then there is Gwen, an old money veteran mommy who has a few secrets of her own. Throw them together and you have the makings of the next big Bravo tv show. Lies and betrayal run rampant among these women. Will the secrets destroy their friendships or will they bring them all together? Read the book to find out. It’s more fun to be surprised. : )
This is the definition of chic-lit. It tackles topics of motherhood, friendship, and social media unworthiness, all while being shrouded in dark humor and secrecy. It reminds me of one of those tasty reality tv shows that everyone is embarrassed to admit they love (think “Bravo”). The characters in the novel are believable and well developed. I am a sucker for a book with a strong female cast which is what initially attracted me to this novel.
A NYC playgroup hires Claire, a musician kicked out of her band right before they make it big, to be the playgroup’s musician (I didn’t know this was a thing?). Whitney is the leader of the playgroup and from the outside, it looks like she has it all - a sexy husband, instagram fame, and a beautiful home- but does she? Amara is a quick-witted mom with financial issues and a loving husband. Then there is Gwen, an old money veteran mommy who has a few secrets of her own. Throw them together and you have the makings of the next big Bravo tv show. Lies and betrayal run rampant among these women. Will the secrets destroy their friendships or will they bring them all together? Read the book to find out. It’s more fun to be surprised. : )