A review by readwithamey_
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

If you love Bridget Jones you’ll love this book! I honestly loved it from the start. It’s pretty relatable to me even as a 30 year old, there are a lot of things in life I thought I would have done by now, but this book emphasises that not everyone’s lives are the same and to stop comparing. This was a witty, funny, heart-warming and cheesy at parts but is such an easy read. The chapters vary between slightly longer ones to short snappy ones, and I loved the list of things to be grateful for at the end of each one! Definitely made me want to start doing that more often!

All the characters were incredibly well written, they all had great back stories, personalities and their own quirks. Nell is witty and fiesty, and incredibly funny! I loved her friendship with Cricket, I thought it was so sweet and I definitely need a Cricket in my life! The friendship triangle between Nell, Fiona and Anabel definitely reminded me of the film ‘Bridesmaids’ with Annie, Lilian and Helen! I spent most of the book calling Anabel a b!tch.. 🤣 Edward… he drove me insane with his house rules.. but I loved him he was so sweet and honestly I was secretly rooting for him 😏

I highly recommend this book! It’s got humour it’s got romance, it’s got everything you need for a great book! And I think everyone should read this book atleast once! 🩷