Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher

Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Recommendation : yes, but have your anxiety pills handy
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Series: as of right now, since it was released in December 2016, it is standalone. But there's possibilities.
Genre: I don't know...mindf*ck? Psychological Thriller? Nut-job?

Before we get started, here's a blurb from Goodreads in case you wish to not read my review because...spoilers:


"When Fig Coxbury buys a house on West Barrett Street, it's not because she likes the neighborhood, or even because she likes the house. It's because everything she desires is next door: The husband, the child, and the life that belongs to someone else."


***SPOILERS BELOW***


Well, well, well...Tarryn, you slayed me with this one. And I am not sure in a good way. The entire first part of the book I was on edge with anxiety. Is she going to kidnap this kid? The book cover shows someone falling on train tracks!! Is she going to jump? Is she going to push Jolene? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??? This trick is crazy. And that husband, ooh boy. I could not put this one down.

I do have a few questions as to George. I am guessing Fig left George out because of her craziness, but to find out he was there all along was pure genius. I really can't believe that someone would be so crazy. This story is so crazy it makes you feel like it is so real. Honestly, I felt like all three of the main characters were a few french fries short of a happy meal. But let me get back on track.

Thank you Tarryn Fisher for Jolene. Jolene is very strong willed, but compassionate to our crazy friend Fig (more on her later). She is who Fig labels as "Bad Mommy", but once we read more of the story, we learn that she is actually a great mom. A super mom. She has a bit of a drinking problem (and I use that term loosely because who doesn't like a glass of wine to cool their jets after a long day of mom-ing?) and immerses herself in other's issues and her writing. Some would see this as a character flaw, just like her husband pointed out time and time again.

Speaking of her husband. Ugh. What a douche. What was his name? Darius. Right. Darius? Ugh. User. Womanizer. Cheater. Whore. Nasty. Shall I go on? On the outside looking in he is a great father, husband, friend. But when you take a gander at this piece of work..he's ugh.

Fig, Fig, Fig.

Boy oh boy. Single White Female to the max. B*tch is crazy. I can't really even say more than that. She wants everything that Jolene has and then some. You can't help but feel bad for her.

Read it. Seriously.

Next up: The Gender Game by Bella Forrest

It Ends With Us By Colleen Hoover

Well, it's been over a week since I have read It Ends With Us. And I am not going to do the traditional blog like I always do because...Colleen...And if any one out there knows me or have read a previous blog, I have explained that she is truly one of my favorites. Have I met her? Yes. During her book tour of November 9. She probably won't remember me, but that day was one of the best days of my life. I got to meet not only her, but my "book lady",(she sells Usborne books and if you've never heard of it, I recommend you checking it out) Danielle. She's the one who introduced me to Colleen Hoover. And I instantly gobbled up each and every one of her books.

Confess is my favorite if you're wondering.

Anywho, Danielle and I got to talking one night and we just clicked. I told her that I needed someone book recommendations and the rest is history. So back to book signing. I had just found out I was pregnant with my youngest,  so maybe I was just being an emotional pregnant lady. I thought she was the coolest down to earth person I had ever met. I was going to share my news with her but I got so nervous when it was my turn, that I didn't even bother. I would never have done anything like this by myself, but I had to meet her. I drove an hour or so to New York and I did it. I'm quite proud of myself.

Oh, the book...right. so, this is really one of those books you shouldn't give anything away. I went in blind and I think you should to.

When I was asked one line to describe it, i said, "Devastatingly beautiful." I do have a love/hate relationship with the book. I wanted it to be longer. I wanted it to be more. I wanted one of the characters to get his happily ever after. But I loved the message. And even though I wanted different, I was happy about a character's choice.

The content is heavy. But I think you should read it. I really think everyone should. Go buy a copy. Heck, I will buy someone a digital copy if they want to read it. It took me a couple of days to wrap my head around it and I was waiting for my laptop to write it, but I decided to do it via phone. If you need a blurb, then look it up. I don't want my readers to, so I won't post it here. I won't even tell you the characters' names. I just want you to read it and enjoy it for what it is. Be book hungover like me.

Just keep swimming.

I'm currently reading Loraine Moriarty's Truly Madly Guilty.

And after I'm done, I will be reading Confess again.

Too Late By Colleen Hoover

Rating: 5 out of 5
Recommend: of course

And you can read it for free on the wattpad app HERE.
Time it took to read: 1 day

Let me tell you one thing: Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite writers, so I may be a little bias...no. Nope. If it was awful, I would be completely honest. I loved this story and I commend anyone who read it while she was updating it. I do not know how you did it, I would have been dying for the next few chapters. I am so happy I waited. One thing I did not like about this app is the stupid comments. I kept saying I would not click on them, but of course, I would get to a point and it would be over 100 comments and curiosity would get the best of me. And, as I expected, I would be mad I read any of it.

So, let's see how I can review/summarize this and not give away the entire storyline. The story is told through the perspective of three main characters (and a few others at a certain point, but I would say these three are the most important).

Sloan - Sloan is a 20 year old college student who is torn between getting out of the life she's living or staying for the money her boyfriend is providing for the care of her younger brother. It is clear that she has had a rough childhood, but would do anything to keep her brother safe, even if it means being in an abusive and dangerous relationship.

Carter - what can I say about Carter? He's the one you'll fall in love with in this book. You will learn early that he is not who he says he is, but just as you fall in love with him, so will Sloan. He's...well...that's pretty much all I can say about Carter due to the fact that I want you all to have the same "for real??" moment I had.

Asa - Asa, Asa, Asa. Oh, Asa. He's the idiot abusive boyfriend of Sloan. And let's just say he's got some heavy stuff going on with him. From past to present. At one point, I felt bad from him as I read about his childhood. However, the stunt he pulls at the end of the book, that all washed away.

This book is not your typical love triangle by any means. It is filled with heart pounding suspense and heartfelt moments. I say download now and read it! Fall in love with Carter and see for yourself.

Currently reading and next book review: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. This is one of our May book reads for my facebook book club! Excited to get started since I am behind.

Also available for free reads on the wattpad app. Download it here.

*please note: wrote this at work on my phone. Will edit and fix*