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puf.io · @puf.io@bridge.neodb.net

Rated Mother Dearest 6/10

*Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books, who provided an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.*

This is the second epistolary novel I’ve read this year. Is there a 2026 trend that I don’t know about? 🤔

It’s interesting to read Imogene’s explanations of her behavior and choices, and her surprise at ordinary life outside the overbearing environment she grew up in. The deeply warped rules and expectations she has learned make for an unusual perspective.

The prose is easy to read and the epistolary format works well. The plot was a bit too predictable for my taste, but it rolls along nicely, and the final letter was a nice touch to wrap the story up.

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Published 2026-10-02 15:46 UTC · bridged from Atmosphere