Moms in the Wild: Book Review

A darkly comic mystery set in the influencer world—Moms in the Wild is witty, sharp, and unputdownable. Perfect for fans of satire and suspense.

on May 05, 2025

In Moms in the Wild, Nidhi Raichand delivers a razor-sharp, darkly comic mystery that exposes the carefully curated chaos of the influencer world—and the real-life consequences hiding behind hashtags and highlight reels. What starts as a seemingly straightforward profile assignment for young, idealistic journalist Sneha Talwar quickly spirals into a chilling investigation when Natasha Babani—the eco-warrior and mommy-influencer Sneha is meant to interview—is found dead in the very lake she was trying to clean.

As Sneha dives into Natasha’s world, she discovers a vibrant, twisted subculture: the ‘mommy universe’ of social media, where virtue-signaling, passive-aggression, and digital performance art collide. This ecosystem is as competitive as it is curated, where the perfect selfie might mask a crumbling marriage or a criminal secret.

Raichand navigates this terrain with biting wit and surprising tenderness. Her prose is laced with humor, but never at the expense of emotional depth. She paints her characters with the nuance of someone who understands the absurdity of modern life while also caring deeply about the people who inhabit it. Sneha, our protagonist, is a standout—determined, smart, and just naïve enough to be relatable.

The novel balances murder mystery with social satire, making it not just a page-turner but a mirror held up to our times. With themes of performative activism, motherhood, ambition, and identity in the digital age, Moms in the Wild is a deliciously unpredictable ride through the curated chaos of influencer culture.

As for Raichand herself—her life sounds like a sitcom and reads like one, too. With a voice that's as witty as it is warm, her debut novel reflects the humor and heart she clearly lives with. Bangalore’s skies, chaotic roads, and Nidhi’s signature “Oh-fish!” charm seem to bleed into the story, grounding the book in a world that feels real even when it turns surreal.

Final Verdict:
Moms in the Wild is a must-read for fans of smart mysteries, dark comedies, and anyone who's ever wondered what really goes on behind those perfect Instagram posts. With sharp observations and a compelling plot, it’s a story that will make you laugh, think, and keep turning the pages until the truth—messy and unexpected—finally surfaces.