This was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. The compelling narrative made it nearly impossible to set the book aside

Another book by Fiona that has just the right balance of wit, humour and is heartwarming. I loved the characters in the book, it was lovely to see Celia come alive again and find herself gradually without reclaiming youth or changing who she is as a person with her supportive friends around her.

The way in which it was written was clever as it showed different characters lives/
Perceptions but all blended together which made for a fab read. It’s a feel good, lighthearted read and a page turner. Fiona’s books never disappoint and this is another one that proves that.

Review of ‘The Woman Who Got Her Spark Back’ by Fiona Gibson, due for publication on 7 June 2025 by Boldwood Books.

I really enjoyed this story about Celia, whose life turns upside down when she discovers her husband has been cheating on her, and goes on a journey of re-discovering who she is, with the help of her friends Amanda and Terri, her son Logan, and her new friend Enzo and his daughter Mathilde.

It’s a feel good, light hearted read, where you find yourself truly liking the characters and urging Celia on.

Another wonderful book by Fiona Gibson, a highly recommended read.

A joy to read as all Fiona Gibson books are … we meet Celia married to penny pinching Geoff with her son Logan from a dalliance when she was very young … life seems okay she loves her work running a plant hospital then things take a drastic change when she walks in on Geoff and another woman ….. reeling from the deceit just when things aren’t going well her old friend Amanda arrives to take care of her and things the a turn for the better . New challenges new friends and a new life with her old spark back

Celia thought she had life more or less figured out. Her son had flown the nest, her marriage was comfortable (if a little stale), and her world had shrunk to the quiet rhythm of her Glasgow flat and the houseplants she nursed like patients in her makeshift “plant hospital.” But when her husband Geoff is caught in bed with his secretary (yes, from the sausage factory), everything unravels—fast.

What follows is a sharp, witty, and heartwarming story about a woman forced out of her routine and into rediscovery. Celia doesn’t bounce back instantly, and that’s part of the charm. She’s awkward, unsure, and completely out of her depth. Her life gets even messier when her glamorous best friend Amanda shows up unannounced, suitcase in hand, turning Celia’s peaceful (read: dull) world upside down. Add in a charming French teacher with a cactus emergency, and the chaos begins to bloom—literally and figuratively.

Fiona Gibson captures the feeling of being stuck, then having to find your way forward without a map. Celia isn’t chasing youth or pretending to be someone she’s not. She’s embracing who she is now, learning to make space for joy, friendship, and even romance in a life she thought was already written. There’s a refreshing honesty in that. The humor is spot-on—dry, self-aware, and never forced—and the emotional beats land with just the right weight.

This is more than a lighthearted midlife makeover story. It’s about what happens when you stop living on autopilot. It’s about friendship that holds you up, small moments that shift your perspective, and the slow but satisfying process of coming back to life.

Perfect for fans of witty women’s fiction with emotional depth, The Woman Who Got Her Spark Back is a satisfying and joyful read about second chances that don’t feel like clichés