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Pub Date Sep 24 2026 | Archive Date Not set

Avon Books UK | Avon


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What's worse than an angry-middle-aged woman?

A whole club of them.

Everyone around 55-year-old Nell is absolutely infuriating. Her new boss is a sexist pr*ck, her clients can be selfish tw*ts, and the general public? They can p*ss right off!

But when Nell loses it at a children’s party entertainer (who definitely deserved it) her family send her to a rage room. Nell finds herself stood there with a baseball bat, being instructed to break as many things as possible by an annoyingly handsome man called Glen…

Still, as fun as it is to smash stuff, Nell finds it doesn’t quite hit the spot. Inspired, she starts a new space for herself and the women at work: Rent-A-Rant, a place just for them, to speak their minds, no holds-barred, and to finally be heard. Oh, and to eat loads of biscuits.

All these women have a lot to be mad about. But could it be that, instead of getting rid of their fury, they could channel it for good? With Rent-A-Rant’s help, Nell isn’t going to let everything fall apart — she’s going to smash it up.

This hilarious and relatable coming-of-middle-rage novel from Harper Ford fights back at bullies and bastards one menopausal rant at a time — the perfect read for fans of Alexandra Potter, Jane Fallon, and Riot Women.

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What's worse than an angry-middle-aged woman?

A whole club of them.

Everyone around...


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This was a witty but actually very thoughtful look at women’s place in society and the expectations placed on them and also bullying which is something that cuts deep with protagonist Nell. This does also look at how rage can affect middle aged women and how to deal with it which produces some humorous moments and a lighthearted read overall but the topics are very real and Nell is a fabulous main character. It was interesting to see how work colleagues knew so little about each other and see how honest and supportive they could be in the safe environment of the rage room. I found this easy to read but have to admit the depth of this was unexpected but very welcome as the characters each dealt with their own issues and looked the overall fun and warmth of the book.

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Well, what can I say. I didn’t know what to expect with this book but I really enjoyed it! Made me laugh and cry and understand my current time of life! A well written and rounded book!

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Fabulous and furious is totally relatable read for a middle aged woman who is menopausal just like myself!
Nell has championed the menopausal woman doing what most of us think of doing but don’t carry out! Her outspoken rants are what we might all think but aren’t brave enough to voice it was hilarious enlightening and realistic and really demonstrated the hormonal shift that we experience.
Loved the idea of the Rage room and the idea of a safe space to vent and how it led into the tent a rant safe space for women supporting women fuelled by biscuits, camaraderie and genuine support as only women can do showcasing the genuine fragility, strength and power of women supporting women no matter what is thrown at them!
Thank you NetGalley for this early read

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Nell is a 55 year old granny who has rage issues. She decides to form a 'rant room' for her and her female colleagues from work and together they find out much more than they had planned about one another as they vent their frustrations. This is a fabulous story of friendship and the issues that women face, whatever their age.

I really enjoyed the book and characters. I will read anything Harper Ford writes as she perfectly captures how women feel! And I loved the side of spice too!

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This was a great book, especially for anyone going through perimenopause. I loved the central concept of women embracing their rage, finding their voices, and standing up for themselves and each other.

The portrayal of bullying was particularly well done, showing not only the immediate impact but also the lasting effects it can have years later. I really liked the main characters and enjoyed watching them grow and develop throughout the story.

Although it tackles some serious themes, the book also manages to be genuinely funny, making it an empowering and engaging read. I would definitely recommend it.

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