Review: Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes by Alexa Martin
Thank you Berkley Publishing for my copy. All thoughts are my own.
Alexa Martin does it again. I love her books so much and Mom Jeans and other Mistakes is no exception. This is a book that made me FEEL. I was so angry and frustrated along with the characters, feeling the joy of their ups and the devastation of their downs.
This is a book that grabbed me from the first page and definitely one that is a different vibe from Alexa’s previous books. It’s all about female friendship and the relationship between mothers and daughters.
Synopsis:
“Jude Andrews is famous. Well, at least on Instagram. Her brand is clean eating, good vibes, Pilates, and casually looking like a sun-kissed goddess. In real life, however, she’s a total disaster. She has a strained relationship with her fame-hungry mom and her latest bad decision emptied out her entire savings account.
Lauren Turner had a plan: graduate medical school and become the top surgeon in the country. But when she became unexpectedly pregnant, those plans changed. And when her fiancé left her, they changed again. Now navigating the new world of coparenting, mom groups, and dating, she decides to launch a mommy podcast with all the advice she wishes someone had given her.
Jude and Lauren don't have much in common, but maybe that's why they've been best friends since the third grade. Through ups and downs, they've been by each other's sides. But now? They’re broke, single, and do the only thing that makes sense—move in together, just like they talked about when they were teenagers. Except when they were younger, the plan didn't include a five-year-old daughter and more baggage than their new townhouse can hold.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Drama—This book is FULL of highs and lows. I loved how high stakes everything felt. It created that “just one more chapter” feeling I crave when reading.
The Characters—Jude, Lauren, and Addy made me so happy. Especially sweet Addy, but I could really related to both Lauren and Jude in how protective they are of their best friend.
The Message—I loved how this book addressed the toxic relationships we can have in our life. Whether that’s from an ex, a parent, a friend or even a substance, the overall message of this book encouraged communication and even therapy. I loved it. It also did a great job in creating healthy relationships between step parents and biological parents.
What Didn’t Work:
Honestly, not much! Maybe some things were resolved a little too easily, but It didn’t bother me much!
Content Warnings:
Custody battle, parental abandonment, toxic parent, toxic ex, alcoholism, child endangerment
Character Authenticity: 5/5 Steam Rating: 0/5 Overall Rating: 4.75/5