The School for Good Mothers: A Novel

In this taut and explosive debut novel, one lapse in judgement lands a young mother in a government reform program where custody of her child hangs in the balance.

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Published Feb 7, 2023

336 pages

Average rating: 6.39

429 RATINGS

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Readers say *The School for Good Mothers* offers a powerful, timely exploration of motherhood, societal expectations, and a dystopian child-welfare sy...

Margie Pettersen
Oct 27, 2025
2/10 stars
What a ridiculous premise. Women are take. Away from children and sent to what can only be described as a reform school. They are given life-like robot dolls and asked to nurture them to prove they are good mothers.
Pansy
Oct 09, 2025
8/10 stars
this book made me feel so many things but mainly anger.
Jennemmy
May 11, 2025
As a girl from Philly, I could personally identify with the stereotypes and challenges mothers faced by your “neighborhood”.
Lyssers
Feb 02, 2025
6/10 stars
3.5 stars. The book was a well thought out satire on parenting in America. As a mom the book had some heart wrenching elements for me. In part of the book it felt like it moved a little slower than needed. The book really reminded me of a Black Mirror episode.
stackedlibrarian
Dec 11, 2024
8/10 stars
3.5

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