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A review by beate251
Life Begins at 50! by
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.
Kate is nearly 50 and her life hasn't turned out how she wanted it. Her husband of 25 years has left her for another woman, her Dad has died, she is estranged from her mother and brother Jamie, her teaching career has stalled and her biggest grief is that she could not have children. She has such an ardent desire for a baby that she once tried to steal one and still beats herself up over it. The story of her miscarriages is told in flashbacks that I think aren't really needed to get the point across.
She does however surround herself with children. She used to work in a school as a TA and has acquired lots of godchildren. One in particular, little Elsie, spends a lot of time with her to give her young single Dad a break.
Then she meets the Saga Louts: Beryl, Winnie and Anthea, three elderly but very energetic ladies who take her under their wing. Best friend Sophie is always by her side too, and then she meets Milo, who has a similar story to hers - his wife has left him for another man. Then they realise what they have actually in common... Can they overcome that hurdle and can Kate stop wearing navy, I mean indigo?
This is an uplifting story of a woman who tries to get her mojo back with the help of her friends, family and a new man. It is quite predictable but it's a nice and easy read about friendship, forgiveness and second chances, without too much drama. I'm in my fifties myself, and it's great to see romances for characters my age. I loved little Elsie!
Kate is nearly 50 and her life hasn't turned out how she wanted it. Her husband of 25 years has left her for another woman, her Dad has died, she is estranged from her mother and brother Jamie, her teaching career has stalled and her biggest grief is that she could not have children. She has such an ardent desire for a baby that she once tried to steal one and still beats herself up over it. The story of her miscarriages is told in flashbacks that I think aren't really needed to get the point across.
She does however surround herself with children. She used to work in a school as a TA and has acquired lots of godchildren. One in particular, little Elsie, spends a lot of time with her to give her young single Dad a break.
Then she meets the Saga Louts: Beryl, Winnie and Anthea, three elderly but very energetic ladies who take her under their wing. Best friend Sophie is always by her side too, and then she meets Milo, who has a similar story to hers - his wife has left him for another man. Then they realise what they have actually in common... Can they overcome that hurdle and can Kate stop wearing navy, I mean indigo?
This is an uplifting story of a woman who tries to get her mojo back with the help of her friends, family and a new man. It is quite predictable but it's a nice and easy read about friendship, forgiveness and second chances, without too much drama. I'm in my fifties myself, and it's great to see romances for characters my age. I loved little Elsie!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Infertility, Infidelity, and Miscarriage