Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Book, UK for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
Cute little book. I got a few chuckles out of it from time to time. I liked that Viv found herself again when her husband left her. Sometimes something we think we can not get over ends up being the best thing that could possibly happen.
A good book about starting over.

Absolutely brilliant! Uplifting and inspiring, following the amazing Viv dealing with the many Lemons 🍋 life has suddenly thrown at her, was so entertaining and enthralling.
Some fantastic characters, I loved the bond between Penny and Viv, so refreshing to have an older view, especially one as outspoken and funny as Penny!
A thoughtful story, some difficult and emotional moments, dealt with in such a considerate and honest way.
You really feel like you are travelling the journey with Viv and her family.
This book kept me amused with its humour and intrigued with the drama all the way through.
I’m hoping we get the opportunity to see what happens next with Viv and everyone as I found myself becoming very attached to them all by the end of the book ( yes even the naughty lad from next door!)
More please!

The book deals with Viv's perspective, how she is married to a doctor who cheats on her, she is going through menopause and having a difficult time, self conscious and irritable, she has kids and doesn't want them to suffer. The good thing is she has friends who can relate, help her and let her achieve her dream.

When Life Gives You Lemons by Fiona Gibson a five-star read that will make you snort your Lemondrop, as you will be laughing so hard. You will laugh so hard you will either cry, or if you are on the older side you may leak in other ways!! It shows us how good Fiona Gibson is at writing characters you will adore and want to help pick the pieces up, this is one of those stories you will identify with someone in some small way. This isn’t my favourite Fiona Gibson story, but it is a very good one. There are some very, very funny characters in this story and a couple that aren’t so funny, well not intentionally.

A light, fun read that made me smile and is certainly relatable to women of a certain age! Viv is a menopausal 50-something woman, mother to a 22 year old and a 7 year old, whose husband has an affair and leaves her. The book is a story of re-finding herself and there are plenty of laughs along the way, along with some likeable and well drawn characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

A captivating book about Viv who goes through a break up at age 50. I found the characters to be likeable and relatable.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A novel that I read in a couple of sittings which put my mind into a good place. Not as demanding as some I have written, but that, I get the feeling, is the author's style. This is a novel that made me laugh and wipe away the odd tear.

My thanks to Avon and Netgalley for allowing me to read.

An enjoyable easy read. Viv has to face life in her 50s when her husband leaves. Lots of laughs and a fun book

Viv is 52 when she finds out her husband of 25 years is having an affair. She loves her children (a grown-up son and 7-year old daughter) but her life hasn't turned out exactly how she imagined; suddenly single and working a mundane job, while dealing with symptoms of the menopause. But now seems like the perfect time to put herself first and do something about it. Especially when the opportunity arises to help organise a 70s fashion show at a local museum, with the help of her friend Penny's charmingly handsome son.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I'm in my late 20s and wasn't sure I'd be able to relate to a woman in her 50s, but I thought Viv's character was very well-written. I expected it to be a cheesy romance novel, but I liked that it focuses more on the friendship between women. I even found myself getting a little emotional towards the end! An easy and entertaining read.

A lovely easy read. Fabulous characters & full of humour & very relatable to woman of that age I’m sure. I’d recommend to anyone really enjoy this author.

OK, so a 50+ menopausal mum with marriage difficulties isn't exactly in my demographic and I had my doubts when I start reading this book. But there's common thread that we can all identify with the main character Viv. A dissatisfaction with our lives, a want for something more than we currently have. And most importantly, that the road before us is not always smooth. Whilst many of the obstacles that Viv faces are not life threatening, there's also some massive life changes that she has to face, whilst keeping a brave face on for her seven year old daughter.

I sped through this book; it was an engaging read with moments of humour, sadness and intrigue. If you have enjoyed Fiona Gibson's previous novels, then When Life Gives You Lemons will not disappoint.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for the eARC.

This was my first Fiona Gibson book and I am in love with the way she writes. Her characters and stories are so relatable that it made this read quick and enjoyable. Viv, the main character, is sassy and funny as she navigates what her next stages in life will be. It was sad, funny, and awe-inspiring.
This is a story of a failed marriage, self discovery, self confidence, forgiveness, friendships and a second chance at love.

I could not get into this book. I started the book multiple times, but was never effectively snagged by the story. The protagonist is snarky, and the depiction of middle age is hilarious and depressing, but the persistent allure of other books kept me from delving deeper into the story.

This is a wonderful humorous story about the adventure of middle-age and menopause. I laughed outloud. My heart swelled in parts. A must read for fans of Fiona Gibson.

I enjoyed this book and felt it was an easy ready! It was all about Viv whom after turning 50 is what she is facing and how she deals with it all!
Liked all the other characters too! A lovely light book to read.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Love this author she makes me laugh and this did not disappoint. I would recommend to others for a real good feeling

Wow. I love Fiona Gibson and this one did not disappoint! Another tale about a mum who’s struggling with life, where Fiona’s refreshing style accurately reflects the struggle and balances it with humour at the same time. If you’ve not tried one of her books this would be a great one to start with. 12/10!

Between tending to the whims of her seven-year-old and the demands of her boss, Viv barely gets a moment to herself. It’s not quite the life she wanted, but she hasn’t run screaming for the hills yet.

But then Viv’s husband Andy makes his mid-life crisis her problem. He’s having an affair with his (infuriatingly age-appropriate) colleague, a woman who – unlike Viv – doesn’t put on weight when she so much as glances at a cream cake.

Viv suddenly finds herself single, with zero desire to mingle. Should she be mourning the end of life as she knows it, or could this be the perfect chance to put herself first?

I wanted to really enjoy this book and for the main part I did, I couldn’t help but get frustrated with the main character, Viv. I felt that she let herself be treated in an unfortunate way and at times, I found her a bit irritating. This meant that I sometimes found it hard to identify with her as a character. The story, however, was well written and engaging.

Viv is going through menapause, working a dull job and has a 20ish year old kid and a 7 year old. Her husband cheats on her and she has to pick up the pieces.

I wished the separation from the husband happened a lot quicker than it did and the new romance started a lot sooner in the story.

I recieved this book via Netgalley and give it my honest review.
This was an emotional rollercoaster of a book which captured the life of Viv in her 50s going through a break up, menopause and being a mother! A well written story with great characters, I enjoyed it.