What a fun book ! Any 49 year woman can relate to the issues poor Lucy is facing. The mix of comedy , and seriousness was very enjoyable. I couldn't put down this book !

Lucy and Leo have reached that point in the marriage where you've settled into a comfortable future. But, like for so many marriages, sometimes the best plans go awry. The kids come back, the too big house is sold, but now you have a houseful, jobs change and everyone seems to have an opinion. Cap that off with hormonal changes and misunderstandings, and you have a book filled with humor, but also with reality and so many truths. I love the way this book spoke to situations that I've seen in my own life, and it was handled in a realistic manner. Thank you to the author, #Net Galley and #Bookouture for an ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.

I found this book so good even though I am not married and don’t have children I still found it kind of relatable I mean the things Lucy goes through I seen happen with my parents as one of their grown children and many other family memebers I thought it was funny also. I feel like everyone should read it even if you feel like you may not relate you just might find that you do! This book was a quick and entertaining read!

When Lucy Jones' husband Leo approaches her about downsizing their now empty-nest home, Lucy wants nothing of this. She loves the home where she and Leo have raised their 3 now adult children and doesn't want to leave it. But Leo convinces Lucy that he is soon to be made redundant, their eldest daughter is about to be proposed to and they will have trouble meeting their financial obligations. Reluctantly, Lucy agrees to sell the home and move into the dilapidated countryside Rose cottage.

Life as a woman approaching 50 is stressful on it's own and Lucy feels the physical and emotional changes as most woman do. Compound this with a significant downsize in home and with major renovations in progress, a husband away from home for a month and who women are throwing themselves at, and children who suddenly need a place to stay and it's the perfect storm for a break down.

This book is filled with humour and a supplies a heroine who I'd love to have as a best friend. This book is a fun read for anyone, but is perfect for those of us of a certain age. This is my first Debbie Viggiano read, but certainly won't be my last.

I rate this 5/5 stars. I'd like to thank #Netgalley and #Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Funny book about the trials and tribulations of a woman dealing with her husband getting made redundant, grown kids coming back home, fixing up an old cottage, dealing with menopause, etc. Basically, a real life plot line and the moral is to keep working on your marriage even when he drives you insane!





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Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review. I loved this book, it captured my interest from the very beginning and I found all events in the plot realistic. I would definitely recommend this book.

Such a good book!! Very well told story about life and what can happen when you let yourself stop working on your marriage.

Lucy's Last Straw by Debbie Viggiano is an uproariously funny take on the trials, tribulations, and frustrations of one woman 'of a certain age'. You will be hard pressed to not find something both lovable and relatable in the character of Lucy Jones, who is reminiscent of Bridget Jones had the latter been on HRT. I laughed my way right through this charming and addictive read. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this delightful ARC.