I liked this book! This older duo friend couple was so fun and enjoyable. I liked the pacing of the book, and how there were little funny parts throughout. It was lighthearted and enjoyable!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Tilly is going through the motions, her birthday, her college son, a separation from her husband, placing her mother in an assisted living facility. She is overwhelmed in all aspects of life! When her best friend brings up a trip to Italy, she is hesitant but accepts. As you can imagine this trip changes her life, so many encounters with people from her past and forcing her to look at her own life and what is best for her!

Rosie Meleady's writing is brimming with humor, heart, and wonderfully quirky moments. The witty banter, touching introspection, and engaging plot twists—complete with a bit of mystery—are reminiscent of Marian Keyes, offering a refreshing blend of escapist delight and genuine emotional depth.

As a 38-year-old woman, wife, and mother, I found Tilly’s ups and downs to be hilariously relatable. The story balances humor and self-reflection beautifully, making it a joy to read from start to finish. It’s a reminder that midlife is far from the end; it can be the start of something truly fabulous. A must-read for anyone who enjoys laughter, romance, and a dash of Tuscan magic.

I loved this book! Tilly and Roxanne are two seriously funny characters and I really loved that they are main characters around fifty. The way they always assume foul play everywhere is just hilarious - I laughed out loud several times. The story is fast-paced, entertaining and uplifting and of course the end is just satisfying! I read the book in one day and was sad to see it end. Can't wait to read more from the author!

Who wouldn't want a fun trip for their 50th birthday!

Tilly's life is falling apart - she's lost her job, her son is totally dependent on her and her husband/ex is horrible. Her best friend takes her on a surprise trip to Italy for her 50th birthday. Only the trip has some snags - they're staying at the villa of their high school nemesis who is a famous influencer now and makes Tilly feel inadequate. But there is mystery, too and romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

Tilly Fox’s Fabulous Midlife Crisis is a witty and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through the unpredictable terrain of midlife rediscovery. Tilly Fox, our refreshingly flawed and relatable protagonist, navigates career shifts, unexpected romances, and the sometimes humorous but always profound challenges of reinventing herself in her fifties Tilly’s journey, filled with clever humor and heartfelt moments, resonates as she learns to embrace her quirks and celebrate her individuality. With lively prose and memorable characters, this novel is a delightful, feel-good exploration of finding purpose and joy in the second act of life. Tilly’s story is both inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny—a must-read for anyone who has ever questioned whether it’s too late to start anew.

This was a new author for me but I found this to be a fun and quirky novel. Tilly is about to turn 50, unemployed and having a mid-life crisis. When her friend Roxanne books them a week in Tuscany, Tilly expects a relaxing vacation but it turns out to be a massive adventure. Fun, frolics and a little bit of mystery, I was completely engrossed. Thank you to NetGalley, Envy Publishing and the author for the chance to review.

Tilly Fox's Fabulous Midlife Crisis by Rosie Meleady was a fun, relatable, and I'm jealous because I want to grab my best friend and just go to Europe.

Tilly is turning 50 and she and her best friend, Roxanne, are headed to Italy and adventures await them. Or, rather calamity and adventures await them. I laughed and could relate to both Tilly and Roxanne.

There's a romance with an old nemesis they run into, friendships found, friendships cemented, laughter, and life lessons in that time can change the way we view things and how we saw them may not have been how they really were.

Loved every bit of this and can't wait to go read more from the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

An easy to read mid life novel about a woman rediscovers herself in Italy after going through some major changes.

I am so glad that I "found" Rosie Meleady-what a fun author! Tilly is turning 50 & her good friend, Roxanne, has decided they are going to Italy. From the minute they leave at the airport, to the end of the story, it is one thing after another. The story is funny, sweet, a rom-com. High school arch nemesis-check. High school crush met later in life & realizing it was nothing-check. Women forming a bond & pulling together-check.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Ms Meleady, and Envy Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tilly is over 50, and I'm 61, so I'm feeling old right now.
That said, this is a fun book, and I enjoyed it a great deal. The plot was well done, and I identified with the parts about perspectives. We each have our own version of our stories, and sometimes the right one is somewhere in the middle.
It's not difficult reading, and you'll likely find the resolution before the end of the book, but you'll still enjoy it.

Thank you to Envy Publishing and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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It was a good thing I did not stop reading early on; the beginning of the book irritated me because apparently 50 was over the hill and this message was repeated over and over again. As a 63 year old, I resented it. Once we got past this, it was a good book.
Tilly's life is going wrong; she is having job and marriage problems. Her friend, Roxanne, whisks her off to Italy. Everyone needs a friend like that.
In Italy, they find an old friend/nemesis, some romance and some mystery. It is a playful romp with good characters and strong dialogue. If it had not been for the repeated message at the start that 50 was old, this might have been a five star read!
Thanks to NetGalley and Envy Publishing for providing me with a complimentary copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is such a fun read and there are plenty of laughs even when things are going wrong for our heroines. I loved the theme of memories and perspectives, and how we can get things very wrong just be painting our own points of view over the top of the facts. It’s a pleasantly predictable plot which is tied up in a very satisfying bow.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I loved the main characters! They had great chemistry and worked so well together. I loved how the book just flowed. My first by this author but will not be my last!!!

I think this is such a great book to show that life doesn’t have an expiration date to be fabulous! It’s never too late to get your you no what together hopefully before it’s too late and embrace all that life has to offer!