The glorious weather has arrived and it’s time to grab a good book while soaking up the sun. If you are looking for a laugh-out-loud and relatable tale of friendship, motherhood and adventure to read whilst in the garden, then look no further than Sophie McCartney’s debut fictional novel, Mother Hens.
Read on as we explore the author’s witty tales of four friends, the Flab Four, as they embark on the hen do of a lifetime in Ibiza in our Mother Hens book review.
If you are looking for a fantastic addition to your summer reads collection, this book is a must add! So grab your sunscreen and get ready to dive. Make sure to enter our giveaway at the end of this post for a chance to win your very own hardback copy of Mother Hens!
A Hen Do To Remember: Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney
Sophie McCartney’s debut fictional novel, “Mother Hens,” follows the story of four friends – Cara Carmichael, her best friend, and two others – as they set off on a hen do to Ibiza. Excited to leave behind their responsibilities and enjoy a long weekend of sun, sea, and relaxation, the friends soon find themselves in trouble on the party island where anything goes.
Cara sees the trip as an opportunity to escape her messy divorce and huge family drama. Even on holiday though, she finds that her past catches up with her, there really is no escape!
“When a twist of fate causes feathers to fly – a dangerous opportunity for retribution arises. Faced with secrets, lies and betrayal, does it pay to be a good egg, or do bad chicks reign supreme?”
Mother Hens takes readers on a wild ride, from Ibiza to Vegas and back to good old Cheshire. The book is filled with laughter, surprise and thought provoking moments and will leave you wondering what any of us are truly capable of when pushed to our limits.
Mother Hens Book Review
I giggled away as I made my way through the book and found it hard to put it down. Sophie has written the book in such a way, that you can almost visualise yourself in the characters positions. Cringing when they do, feeling the relief and most importantly, laughing!
You would assume a mums trip to Ibiza for a hen party wouldn’t be that raucous. However, Cara and her friends manage to make it a memory laden trip they will never forget, for good reasons and bad. It certainly made me remember my crazy time on the White Isle. Fortunately there was a little less drama on my holiday!
The book flows really well and I love how you get an insight into what Cara is thinking and what she would actually like to do. While it is an easy read, there are enough twists to keep you wanting more until the end of the book. The ending totally ties the story up perfectly and readers will be happy. The final two chapters will absolutely floor you though. You seriously do not see that particular drama coming and is a great treat for readers!
This is a great book to keep you entertained over the summer, whether you are lucky enough to head to Ibiza or not!
More About The Author
Sophie McCartney is an award-winning comedian and Sunday Times bestselling author. Her debut non-fiction novel Tired & Tested: The Wild Ride into Parenting reached the coveted Sunday Times top spot. If you aren’t already aware of Sophie, you can catch her frank and fearless takes on adult life over on her Instagram channel, Tired & Tested.
Born in Liverpool, Sophie now lives in Warrington with her husband, three children and their dog. Her first UK stand up tour has just been announced, with tickets selling out in just under 24 hours. If you missed out on tickets, keep checking out for more dates that are being added to the tour.
Where To Buy The Book
A hardback copy of Mother Hens can be purchased from well known retailers such as Amazon, Waterstone, WHSmith and Hive. The book contains 309 pages and has a RRP of £14.99.
I am not sure yet – hoping to get a last minute deal
I need to renew my passport and then make plans
I hope the weather is nice, as I am housebound but would love to spend some time in the garden relaxing.
Off to Cyprus in 3 weeks!! Cannot wait!
We are going to Devon in a few weeks. Also lots of picnics and day trips xx
Spending lots of time in the garden x
Holiday to Sri Lanka!
We have a caravan holiday planned. I’m hoping to get plenty of time to relax and read.
We’re booked for Lanzarote…. if the passports come back in time! Eek
Relaxing in the garden.
We’re off abroad with my sister’s family – can’t wait!
enjoy the sunshine, if we get any, in my garden
This summer we will be staying locally; we are lucky to live near a beach so will be spending a lot of time there.
Having some fun with the kids at home.
I will be visiting family in Yorkshire
Can’t afford a holiday I’m afraid, so I’ll just be relaxing at home with my family; we don’t mind though, as we live in the New Forest, an incredibly beautiful part of the Country
my mums paid for us to go see her in France, my partner who is also my carer as I’m disabled isn’t coming so he can get a break. will be nice but worried about being away from home aswell
Spending quality time with the family
Going to York for a week
I am having friends come to stay who I have not seen for many years!
TAKING IT EASY
Lots of time in the garden and a trip to Tankfest
I don’t have any plans as yet but I’m hoping to be able to find some time to relax in the garden at home.
Hoping to spend time on the beach with my puppy and finally get some order in my garden
Hopefully get away to somewhere sunny and spend some time on the beach.
Lots Of Trips To The Beach And Plenty Of Family BBQs
lots of activities and spending plenty of time outside
To spend more time in the garden
A weeks holiday in Wales and spending lots of time in the garden.
Had a week in Northumberland to recharge the batteries as hopefully start a new job in September. Thanks for the chance.
I am going to Glastonbury for a fun trip and then Menorca later in summer to relax after!!
A family holiday to beautiful Corfu
I will be catching up on some gardening and then a short holiday if I can get a last minute bargain
A family holiday to the Scottish highlands.
We are going to Slovenia for 10 days – Ljubljana and then an activity week in Lake Bled – can’t wait!!
A holiday in Pembrokeshire with lots of reading and walking
Heading to South Wales for a week & looking really forward to it!
I’m hoping for sunny days spent relaxing with family
lots of reading in the garden
A cottage hoilday in North Wales with the family and hopefully dat trips to the beach.
I am hoping to spend time in my garden
Hoping to get a holiday booked and sort the garden out
Nothing! I avoid the school holidays as everything is crowded and expensive. Bring on September!
We are taking a family holiday in Sussex – looking forward to some time away!
DIY and gardening with picnics in the parjk
Spending quality time with the family
I don’t go away, I enjoy spending more time in the garden.
We won’t be going far, but I love in Pembrokeshire and we have lovely beaches and countryside so I will be making the most of what is on my doorstep
Going to Lanzarote with a group of friends and their children
probably working with some local adventures
SADLY IT WILL BE SAME OLD, SAME OLD
Just been to Devon for a small break and still have a Coldplay concert to see in June
We’ve booked a holiday to Crete, and will also have loads of BBQs, days out with friends, and a treat of meerkat feeding!
I will be bowling as much as possible.
Plenty of fun days out with the kids and hopefully lovely weather to go with it!
Getting things cleared so I can move around!
Our first holiday abroad as a family
Some time away in our campervan. A digital detox but lots of walking, cycling, reading, eating and sleeping involved.
I don’t have any yet but getting out for walks in the sun will be good.
To spend as much time as possible with my two grandsons in-between reading
Spending time in garden / BBQs
Make the most of any good weather with time in the garden and a few day trips
What are your plans for the summer? . . . taking my grandsons out on day trips and lounging in the garden the rest of the time
As little as possible, its too hot!!!
Hopefully trips to the beach
Holidays in Wales with my daughters
I’d love to spend the summer discovering new authors. This boo would be a terrific start!
Plenty of family fishing days
I have not read it yet, but I will.
I’m not a big traveller, so my plans revolve around relaxing at home and lots of reading!
Moving to South Wales
Hoping to meet up with family & keeping a lookout for any cheap deals
Working in the garden and enjoying it afterwards.
Family holiday in Lanzarote
no set plans as of yet. Just spending time in the garden reading and crafting
Just an easy one really. Enjoy the garden and getting some plants in
To get a new kitchen fitted, no hols for me now
We are going to Scarborough
HIDING FROM THE SUN
Grow fruit and veg
Quality time with family and a holiday 🙂
Its our 27th aniversary next week, so we will be having a spa treatment, followed by an afternoon tea, then the rest of the week, we have booked either lunces or dinners, saying sorry to my waisline in advance lol
I am heading to my mum’s caravan in Weymouth
we are staying home this summer, so will be gardening, walking on the beach and relaxing
Sun, sea and sand hopefully
garden and beach time ,weather permitting
Lots of gardening and meals outside x
Reading in the garden
I’m hoping to have a few nice days out with my children xx
We hope to go walking in North Norfolk
Days out with my children
We have some fund days out planned with my little one
house sitting for someone
My plans are to have as much fun as possible and enjoy music in the sunshine.
Spend time with friends at the beach
No holidays but a lot of redecorating gardening and days out with the kids
Spending some time on the beach and in the sea
We are hoping for a cheap last minute deal to Greece.
No holiday plans but hope to have days out with friends and family
We are planning to go to Greece in August.
My plans are to have no plans for the first summer in 20 years as my youngest has gone travelling and IA will be home alone-How wonderful;
Enjoying the good weather but would also like some rain so I don’t have to water the garden as often.
No plans yet, trying to save money!
We’ll be spending time with the grandkids and chilling out in the garden
A holiday in Greece and we want to sort the garden
Hoping to get a last minute package deal.
Enjoying the sunshine in the garden
Enjoying the garden and days out.
Staying at home in the sunshine
Daughter and grandaughter visiting for two weeks in the School holidays so lots of time will be spent on the beach.