The Mommy Group by Ramona Light

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Dates Read: 5/23/23 - 5/26/23

    Nina has recently moved into her dream home, but her perfect life is about to unravel. From the moment she settles in, she can't shake the eerie feeling of being watched. What starts as an innocent initiation into the local moms' group quickly turns into a nightmarish experience. The once-friendly neighborhood becomes suffocatingly sinister, filling Nina with paranoia and fear.

    As she delves deeper into the dark secrets surrounding her wife, Nina's trust in those around her begins to crumble. The discovery of a disturbing secret intensifies her growing sense of unease, leaving her questioning the motives and loyalties of everyone she thought she knew. But when a cherished possession is cruelly taken from her, Nina realizes that someone is determined to ruin her life.

    A chilling message reveals that someone knows her darkest secret and is hell-bent on destroying her. Nina becomes a target, and the relentless pursuit to bring her down becomes increasingly relentless. The stakes are high, and she must confront her own vulnerabilities as she fights to uncover the truth and protect herself.

    This book just jumps right into the creepy stuff, which I loved. The writing was straight to the point, and it had some seriously chilling scenes that gave me the creeps. The pacing was perfect, keeping me hooked from start to finish. There was never a dull moment, and the tension just kept building. I appreciated that the author didn't waste any time and got right into the spooky stuff.

    The writing style in this book felt awkward and disjointed, particularly in the way the characters, especially Sylvia and Nina, interacted with each other. Their conversations seemed strange and didn't flow naturally. Moreover, there was a noticeable disconnect between what the characters were saying and the emotions they were supposed to convey. This inconsistency affected a significant portion of the book, making it difficult to fully relate to or empathize with the characters.

    Despite this, I do want to highlight the importance of having a queer married couple with a family represented in the story. It's a positive and much-needed representation that I appreciate. However, the writing style did hinder my ability to fully connect with and understand the characters' experiences.

    As a whole, I enjoyed this, but it was just a bit over the top. Thank you BookSprout for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!