Little Wonders
Fiction
HarperCollins
March 17, 2020
Paperback
384
Free from publisher
Her mommy meltdown is seen around the world!
When Quinn Barrett’s son refuses to wear his hand-crafted costume to the Little Wonders Preschool Happy Halloween Parade and Dance Party she loses it -- complete with stomping, screaming, and costume-destruction galore. Not her best day. And caught on viral video. Yep, “Halloween Mom” is now internet famous.
The posting culprit: tattooed, blue-haired, west-coast transplant Daisy McGulch, out of place in the posh New England town and unable to blend with the other perfect mommies of Little Wonders Preschool.
While she couldn’t care less about organic snacks (paleo-preferred) or the winter quarters of the Little Wonders chickens, she’s not about to admit she’s the one who accidently brought Quinn’s worst moment to the entire world—she’d be kicked out of town!
But when Quinn and Daisy find themselves unlikely cohorts in the fight for Little Wonders Parents Association supremacy, they also discover they have more in common than they expected…but the internet is forever. Can Quinn live down her new reputation? And how far will Daisy go to keep the truth from coming to light?
My review:
3.5 stars
Well this was just what I needed amidst the chaos of the outside world right now (and I say outside since I'm mostly inside!). Let me start off by saying that this book contains totally first world problems of the preschool variety. If that doesn't offend you, then this book is a hoot! It's been some time since I had to deal with the school sign-up sheets, the parent associations, and the school parties, but not long enough that I don't remember the constant need to fulfill some obligation. Of course in my day there wasn't social media around to capture those mommy melt-down moments, but we all know they existed! This had many laugh out loud moments, especially the edited newsletters included at the end of most chapters. And of course there were the been there, done that experiences. I found the characters and kids relatable, although not in a completely fleshed out way. The pacing was perfect, and the writing propelled the reader into that world. A satisfying ending was the cherry on top.
All in all, this was just pure enjoyment. Not quite plausible, not very literary, but just plain entertaining! If you are looking for a light, funny take on an elite preschool and its parents, definitely pick this one up.
This does sound like a good escape from the real world. I think any parent are someone who has dealt with kids can relate to this tantrum lol.
It was a light refreshing read which is just what I needed right now. Thanks for visiting!