★★★★★
Aged to Perfection by Niloufar Lamakan is an absolute joy—funny, fearless, and refreshingly honest from start to finish. Sophia Stone is a breath of fresh air as a protagonist, refusing to let age define her or limit her pursuit of love, passion, and adventure. After a heart-wrenching breakup, she embarks on a bold mission: dating a new man weekly for a year. What follows is a rollercoaster of hilarious, awkward, and sometimes unexpectedly profound encounters, all told with sharp wit and an irresistible charm.
What I loved most about this book was its humour—there were so many laugh-out-loud moments as Sophia navigates the often ridiculous world of modern dating. From an opera buff in a cape to an ‘orgasm whisperer’, each date brings something new and entertaining, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next. But beyond the humour, this story has real heart. It’s about rediscovering yourself, embracing life at any stage, and finding joy in the unexpected.
Lamakan’s writing is warm, engaging, and wonderfully empowering. She perfectly captures the ups and downs of dating, the struggles of feeling invisible as you get older, and the liberating power of taking control of your own happiness. Sophia’s journey is not just about finding love—it’s about self-worth, confidence, and realising that life doesn’t have to follow a set script.
I absolutely adored this book. It’s uplifting, relatable, and full of wisdom wrapped in laughter. Aged to Perfection is an absolute must-read if you love a hilarious and deeply meaningful romcom!
Blurb
At sixty, Sophia Stone outdoes Bridget Jones in this deliciously daring romcom!
Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year.
As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it’s never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it’s not the one you expected…
Author bio
Niloufar Lamakan is an Iranian-born author and artist. She moved to the UK as a child and has lived in Islington, London most of her life. She came to writing after careers in tech, design, art, and property. Her debut novel, Aged to Perfection, won the Commendation Award at the Comedy Women in Print Prize and was a finalist at the Page Turner Awards.
She writes bold, spicy romantic comedies that are unapologetically age-defiant. Her art also explores the connections between age, identity, and society’s perceptions of beauty. When she’s not painting or writing, you’ll find her on the dancefloor.
Author’s Website: https://www.niloufarlamakan.com/
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