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Disgraceful
A hilarious and moving debut novel about a woman who writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list to reclaim herself after her marriage unexpectedly implodes.
Forty-nine-year-old Grace Miller is the ultimate good girl. Good wife, good mother, good role model. She has to be, she’s been married to a notable evangelical Christian pastor for nearly thirty years.
But when Grace’s marriage implodes, she realises she’s spent her entire life putting other people’s needs first – and she’s had enough. Determined to shake things up, Grace writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list of fifty bad decisions to complete before she turns fifty. But just as she starts to reclaim herself, her family throws her some unexpected curve balls that threaten to derail the plan.
With the emotional heart and complex family dynamics of Marian Keyes and Monica McInerney, combined with the sharp humour of Kathy Lette and Caitlin Moran, Disgraceful tramples the idea that women should grow old gracefully, and posits that sometimes bad decisions are the best ones you can make.
Forty-nine-year-old Grace Miller is the ultimate good girl. Good wife, good mother, good role model. She has to be, she’s been married to a notable evangelical Christian pastor for nearly thirty years.
But when Grace’s marriage implodes, she realises she’s spent her entire life putting other people’s needs first – and she’s had enough. Determined to shake things up, Grace writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list of fifty bad decisions to complete before she turns fifty. But just as she starts to reclaim herself, her family throws her some unexpected curve balls that threaten to derail the plan.
With the emotional heart and complex family dynamics of Marian Keyes and Monica McInerney, combined with the sharp humour of Kathy Lette and Caitlin Moran, Disgraceful tramples the idea that women should grow old gracefully, and posits that sometimes bad decisions are the best ones you can make.
- GenresContemporaryAudiobook
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2026
About the author
Rachel Fox McLeod
2 books9 followersRachel Fox McLeod is an award-winning fiction writer and screenwriter. Her film and television credits including Wanted (Matchbox Pictures), Mako Mermaids (Disney/Netflix) and The Bachelor. Rachel has also been awarded the Josephine Ulrick Literature Prize and the Griffith Review Emerging Writers Prize. Her debut novel, Disgraceful, is being developed as a television series and has previously been supported by Screen QLD. Rachel likes tattoos, pop culture, the F word and cheese. Not in that order ... cheese always comes first.
*Rachel also writes under the pseudonym 'Ruby Fox'.
*Rachel also writes under the pseudonym 'Ruby Fox'.
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June 3, 2026
Disgraceful by Rachel Fox McLeod
★★★★
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. It was an easy, interesting and pleasant read. I love the questioning, curiosity and challenging around religion. It opened up many new and deep thoughts in my mind in a playful way.
This was a unique reading experience and there were many unpredictable moving parts.
I didn’t overly connect with the female main character. I’m not sure how I felt about the ending. I wasn’t completely sold at the end but I enjoyed the overall reading experience. I read this pretty quickly so I was very consumed by this book.
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★★★★
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. It was an easy, interesting and pleasant read. I love the questioning, curiosity and challenging around religion. It opened up many new and deep thoughts in my mind in a playful way.
This was a unique reading experience and there were many unpredictable moving parts.
I didn’t overly connect with the female main character. I’m not sure how I felt about the ending. I wasn’t completely sold at the end but I enjoyed the overall reading experience. I read this pretty quickly so I was very consumed by this book.
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A wild and dazzling debut from a smart, fresh voice in Australian fiction, DISGRACEFUL is a propulsive story of midlife tumult and triumph.
Protagonist Grace's journey is raw and real. From the moment the rug is ripped from underneath her through to the immensely satisfying conclusion, I was willing her through a gauntlet of chaos inflicted by others (and by herself).
Rachel Fox McLeod's writing is whip-smart and lyrical. I can't wait to read whatever's next!
Protagonist Grace's journey is raw and real. From the moment the rug is ripped from underneath her through to the immensely satisfying conclusion, I was willing her through a gauntlet of chaos inflicted by others (and by herself).
Rachel Fox McLeod's writing is whip-smart and lyrical. I can't wait to read whatever's next!
May 11, 2026
This was hilarious! I listened to the audio, and between the narrators accent and inflection I was laughing outloud! Feel good, funny, and light read!
May 2, 2026
Disgraceful surprised me in the best way… it leans into the messy, impulsive, slightly chaotic side of starting over, and this completely worked for me. Grace isn’t the kind of character who reinvents herself overnight in some glossy, picture-perfect way. Instead, she stumbles, pushes boundaries, makes questionable choices, and somehow finds pieces of herself in the process.
There’s a sharp humor running through the story that kept me smiling, but underneath that is a really honest look at what it means to wake up one day and realize you’ve been living your life for everyone else. I also really appreciated the perimenopause references, along with the very real marriage and parenting dynamics woven throughout, which added another layer of relatability that felt grounded and true. I also liked the scripture references sprinkled throughout, they added an extra layer of depth without feeling heavy-handed. I also found myself smiling at the ’80s and ’90s references, little nods to Debbie Gibson, Bon Jovi, and that era of music, Days of Our Lives and memories that added a soft layer of nostalgia I really enjoyed. That balance between light and heavy worked so well for me, it never felt forced, just very real. Despite what appealed to me, there were a few lulls in the storyline where things slowed down a bit, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.
I also really appreciated how the writing didn’t try too hard to make everything neat or tied up. It felt a little unpredictable, a little unfiltered, which matched Grace’s journey perfectly.
Overall, Disgraceful was such a strong, confident debut that felt both entertaining and quietly reflective. I’ll definitely be back for Rachel Fox McLeod’s next book.
There’s a sharp humor running through the story that kept me smiling, but underneath that is a really honest look at what it means to wake up one day and realize you’ve been living your life for everyone else. I also really appreciated the perimenopause references, along with the very real marriage and parenting dynamics woven throughout, which added another layer of relatability that felt grounded and true. I also liked the scripture references sprinkled throughout, they added an extra layer of depth without feeling heavy-handed. I also found myself smiling at the ’80s and ’90s references, little nods to Debbie Gibson, Bon Jovi, and that era of music, Days of Our Lives and memories that added a soft layer of nostalgia I really enjoyed. That balance between light and heavy worked so well for me, it never felt forced, just very real. Despite what appealed to me, there were a few lulls in the storyline where things slowed down a bit, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.
I also really appreciated how the writing didn’t try too hard to make everything neat or tied up. It felt a little unpredictable, a little unfiltered, which matched Grace’s journey perfectly.
Overall, Disgraceful was such a strong, confident debut that felt both entertaining and quietly reflective. I’ll definitely be back for Rachel Fox McLeod’s next book.
September 28, 2026
I purchased this book on a whim.
Sitting pretty on the shelf in the shop, I thought the title was great and the premise even better.
And boy am I glad I did.
Disgraceful by Rachel Fox McLeod is a hilarious, emotional, bold, raw and compelling read.
Grace Miller is 49, a good wife to her pastor husband Daniel, good mother to Abbey, good sister to Liz and just an all round good girl.
Then her marriage falls apart and now her life is chaos.
Before she turns 50 Grace decides to do a “f**k it list”.
A list full of many bad decisions and actions.
But the plan doesn’t go to plan and while getting her life back things get messy….
I had such fun with this book.
It made me laugh, smile, sad face and cheer.
It’s wonderfully written, the premise is inviting, the plot is witty, honest and welcoming and the characters are authentic.
I loved the play on the title too.
This is not your ordinary contemporary women’s fiction there’s a sneaky, messy, slightly chaotic, impetuous side to reclaiming your identity and freedom.
And I loved every minute.
A book that needs to be in your reading beacon.
An added bonus was this weekend we got to meet the delightful Rachel at NBRFestival.
Sitting pretty on the shelf in the shop, I thought the title was great and the premise even better.
And boy am I glad I did.
Disgraceful by Rachel Fox McLeod is a hilarious, emotional, bold, raw and compelling read.
Grace Miller is 49, a good wife to her pastor husband Daniel, good mother to Abbey, good sister to Liz and just an all round good girl.
Then her marriage falls apart and now her life is chaos.
Before she turns 50 Grace decides to do a “f**k it list”.
A list full of many bad decisions and actions.
But the plan doesn’t go to plan and while getting her life back things get messy….
I had such fun with this book.
It made me laugh, smile, sad face and cheer.
It’s wonderfully written, the premise is inviting, the plot is witty, honest and welcoming and the characters are authentic.
I loved the play on the title too.
This is not your ordinary contemporary women’s fiction there’s a sneaky, messy, slightly chaotic, impetuous side to reclaiming your identity and freedom.
And I loved every minute.
A book that needs to be in your reading beacon.
An added bonus was this weekend we got to meet the delightful Rachel at NBRFestival.
May 25, 2026
This was SO much fun! A 30 year marriage over and a f***k it list written…so many bad decisions and lots of day drinking ensues and I just romped along with Grace. Not once did I ever think she wasn’t behaving like a real person, not once did I not think about ageism, agency, identity and gosh it was nice to see a 49 year old woman as a main character…
Fast, fun and would be the perfect read for anyone who thought they knew exactly where their life was headed…
Fast, fun and would be the perfect read for anyone who thought they knew exactly where their life was headed…
August 14, 2026
Laughed and cried several times while reading this book. I really enjoyed the plot of this story and its focus on empowering women to live beyond society’s expectations, especially after Grace’s childhood and recent separation from a controlling husband.
August 26, 2026
Disgraceful by Rachel Fox McLeod
⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half
August is Australian Author Appreciation Month 🇦🇺
This was very different to what I expected. Grace is a married woman whose husband tells her he is in love with a 20 something and leaving her on her birthday (that he had forgotten 😬). This book was supposed to be a bit of a comedy however I felt infuriated by the main character's extreme's of being a passive doormat and completely dropping the ball and not being there for her heavily pregnant daughter, sister supporting their Mum with advanced dementia and pursuing her "f*ck-it" list.
Some themes just didn't sit right with me, the jovial way Grace was sexually assaulted, the sex dungeon, the drug use and the bigger themes of her family violence childhood trauma.
Not everything has to be serious and I suppose thos was the premise of the book. At times it was slow paced and dragged. However I did enjoy the ending and I have been thinking about this book all week. I believe it was in a way relatable to middle aged women. I will definitely pick up another book by this author. Great debut novel.
"A hilarious and moving debut novel about a woman who writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list to reclaim herself after her marriage unexpectedly implodes.
Forty-nine-year-old Grace Miller is the ultimate good girl. Good wife, good mother, good role model. She has to be, she’s been married to a notable evangelical Christian pastor for nearly thirty years.
But when Grace’s marriage implodes very publicly, she realises she’s spent her entire life putting other people’s needs first – and she’s had enough. Determined to shake things up, Grace writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list of fifty bad decisions to complete before she turns fifty. But just as she starts to reclaim herself, her family throws her some unexpected curve balls that threaten to derail the plan."
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half
August is Australian Author Appreciation Month 🇦🇺
This was very different to what I expected. Grace is a married woman whose husband tells her he is in love with a 20 something and leaving her on her birthday (that he had forgotten 😬). This book was supposed to be a bit of a comedy however I felt infuriated by the main character's extreme's of being a passive doormat and completely dropping the ball and not being there for her heavily pregnant daughter, sister supporting their Mum with advanced dementia and pursuing her "f*ck-it" list.
Some themes just didn't sit right with me, the jovial way Grace was sexually assaulted, the sex dungeon, the drug use and the bigger themes of her family violence childhood trauma.
Not everything has to be serious and I suppose thos was the premise of the book. At times it was slow paced and dragged. However I did enjoy the ending and I have been thinking about this book all week. I believe it was in a way relatable to middle aged women. I will definitely pick up another book by this author. Great debut novel.
"A hilarious and moving debut novel about a woman who writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list to reclaim herself after her marriage unexpectedly implodes.
Forty-nine-year-old Grace Miller is the ultimate good girl. Good wife, good mother, good role model. She has to be, she’s been married to a notable evangelical Christian pastor for nearly thirty years.
But when Grace’s marriage implodes very publicly, she realises she’s spent her entire life putting other people’s needs first – and she’s had enough. Determined to shake things up, Grace writes a ‘f*ck-it’ list of fifty bad decisions to complete before she turns fifty. But just as she starts to reclaim herself, her family throws her some unexpected curve balls that threaten to derail the plan."
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July 28, 2026Borrowed from my local library — because libraries matter
Grace is finding herself again after a controlling marriage and she is doing it loudly, hilariously, and with a fuck-it list that provides some of the most entertaining moments I have read in a long time. Cody the firefighter and UFC fighter is an absolute standout — I will say no more than that, but you will know exactly when he arrives and why he is unforgettable.
Here is my honest truth though, Grace drove me absolutely crazy. Her daughter is pregnant, her mother has dementia, her sister is quietly carrying an enormous load, and her husband is getting away with everything scot free. And Grace? Grace is busy having a wonderful time. Her self-centredness was at times genuinely maddening.
And yet, I think that might be entirely the point. A woman so long controlled, so long diminished, swinging perhaps too far in the opposite direction. It doesn’t make her easy to like. It does make her fascinating to read.
Funny, frustrating, and completely human. The kind of book that keeps you turning pages even when the main character makes you want to shake
Grace is finding herself again after a controlling marriage and she is doing it loudly, hilariously, and with a fuck-it list that provides some of the most entertaining moments I have read in a long time. Cody the firefighter and UFC fighter is an absolute standout — I will say no more than that, but you will know exactly when he arrives and why he is unforgettable.
Here is my honest truth though, Grace drove me absolutely crazy. Her daughter is pregnant, her mother has dementia, her sister is quietly carrying an enormous load, and her husband is getting away with everything scot free. And Grace? Grace is busy having a wonderful time. Her self-centredness was at times genuinely maddening.
And yet, I think that might be entirely the point. A woman so long controlled, so long diminished, swinging perhaps too far in the opposite direction. It doesn’t make her easy to like. It does make her fascinating to read.
Funny, frustrating, and completely human. The kind of book that keeps you turning pages even when the main character makes you want to shake
July 12, 2026
Fabulously funny and relatable. Laughed out loud. Cried. Thoroughly enjoyed.
May 8, 2026
Disgraceful, the debut novel by Rachel Fox McLeod, is one I had a real love–hate relationship with.
The story follows Grace, a 49-year-old who has built her identity around being a “good” wife, mother, and role model. Her life unravels when her husband announces he is leaving her, forcing Grace into a period of emotional upheaval as she tries to understand where she fits in her new reality.
Determined to reclaim her sense of self, Grace creates a list of fifty “bad decisions” to complete before turning 50. This premise drives much of the novel, but this is also where I struggled. The story takes her through increasingly chaotic experiences involving drugs, alcohol, and sex, alongside other sensitive themes that may not resonate with all readers.
At times, I found myself laughing at some of the things Grace does in her attempt to reclaim her life, but at other points the storyline felt like it dragged. Despite this, I kept reading and was glad that I did. Disgraceful is definitely a challenging novel, dealing with a range of complex issues through its main character. Ultimately, I did find myself emotional by the end, even crying as I could see how far Grace had come on her journey.
This is my honest review and simply reflects my own reading experience — it doesn’t mean other readers won’t enjoy this book.
The story follows Grace, a 49-year-old who has built her identity around being a “good” wife, mother, and role model. Her life unravels when her husband announces he is leaving her, forcing Grace into a period of emotional upheaval as she tries to understand where she fits in her new reality.
Determined to reclaim her sense of self, Grace creates a list of fifty “bad decisions” to complete before turning 50. This premise drives much of the novel, but this is also where I struggled. The story takes her through increasingly chaotic experiences involving drugs, alcohol, and sex, alongside other sensitive themes that may not resonate with all readers.
At times, I found myself laughing at some of the things Grace does in her attempt to reclaim her life, but at other points the storyline felt like it dragged. Despite this, I kept reading and was glad that I did. Disgraceful is definitely a challenging novel, dealing with a range of complex issues through its main character. Ultimately, I did find myself emotional by the end, even crying as I could see how far Grace had come on her journey.
This is my honest review and simply reflects my own reading experience — it doesn’t mean other readers won’t enjoy this book.
June 22, 2026
A fantastic debut from Rachel Fox McLeod!
Disgraceful follows the story of Grace - a 49yo wife of a pastor who finds herself starting all over again after she finds out her husband is having an affair.
Together with her friend, she creates a "f*** it" list of things to before she turns 50, things that her usual self would never dream of - and in the process she embarks on a journey of finding herself after spending her whole life living for others.
There were plenty of laugh out loud moments mixed with some raw truths and sobering realities - I think my only issue is that I found Grace to be sometimes a bit frustrating in the way she handles things - and the people around her are awful and treat her so badly (ex husband, sister, daughter etc - although some do have redeeming qualities in the end).
But this was a nice, lighthearted read and I had fun with it!
Thank you to Simon & Schuster AU for the ARC copy of this book.
Disgraceful follows the story of Grace - a 49yo wife of a pastor who finds herself starting all over again after she finds out her husband is having an affair.
Together with her friend, she creates a "f*** it" list of things to before she turns 50, things that her usual self would never dream of - and in the process she embarks on a journey of finding herself after spending her whole life living for others.
There were plenty of laugh out loud moments mixed with some raw truths and sobering realities - I think my only issue is that I found Grace to be sometimes a bit frustrating in the way she handles things - and the people around her are awful and treat her so badly (ex husband, sister, daughter etc - although some do have redeeming qualities in the end).
But this was a nice, lighthearted read and I had fun with it!
Thank you to Simon & Schuster AU for the ARC copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
An entertaining and engaging read - a great debut!
If you have ever been sceptical about 'big' churches, then you will LOVE the beginning of this book. I laughed out loud at the irony (and don't think for a minute I didn't have an exact picture in my mind!). But don't be fooled. Disgraceful is as deep as it is funny and, at moments, have you questioning what you would do if put in Grace's position.
Is there a life after 'life'? Is it possible to reinvent yourself when you are nearly 50? What if all the things that you thought were your short comings actually combined to make you unique? Grace faces all these questions - and makes some unlikely life choices - while on an unplanned journey of discovery.
AGAIN WITH THE HALF STARS!! 3.5/5.
If you have ever been sceptical about 'big' churches, then you will LOVE the beginning of this book. I laughed out loud at the irony (and don't think for a minute I didn't have an exact picture in my mind!). But don't be fooled. Disgraceful is as deep as it is funny and, at moments, have you questioning what you would do if put in Grace's position.
Is there a life after 'life'? Is it possible to reinvent yourself when you are nearly 50? What if all the things that you thought were your short comings actually combined to make you unique? Grace faces all these questions - and makes some unlikely life choices - while on an unplanned journey of discovery.
AGAIN WITH THE HALF STARS!! 3.5/5.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
What a debut!! Rachel Fox McLeod’s first novel is set to make waves and I feel so lucky to have had read it before it hits the shelves.
Rachel’s writing feels so natural - funny, wise and deeply honest - and Grace is such a relatable protagonist. The story examines the light and shade of family, the weight and joy of motherhood, and the expectations placed on women.
Women of all ages, but especially those in mid-life, will love following Grace as she rises from the ashes - stumbling, soaring and everything in between - to discover who she really is
A superb entry to the Australian fiction market. Highly recommend.
Rachel’s writing feels so natural - funny, wise and deeply honest - and Grace is such a relatable protagonist. The story examines the light and shade of family, the weight and joy of motherhood, and the expectations placed on women.
Women of all ages, but especially those in mid-life, will love following Grace as she rises from the ashes - stumbling, soaring and everything in between - to discover who she really is
A superb entry to the Australian fiction market. Highly recommend.
July 29, 2026
49yo Grace is married to an evangelical Christian pastor, and her identity is that of a 'good' church wife and mother.
When her life implodes dramatically she decides to change her life, creating a 'fuck-it' list of 'bad' things to do before she turns fifty. At the same time her family are challenging her in different ways.
As history and trauma emerge we understand her better.
The themes are challenging (check the trigger warnings) but it is written in a comedic and honest style.
This debut novel is a good read, inspired by the author's own messy experiences.
(It is apparently being made into a series which should be interesting).
When her life implodes dramatically she decides to change her life, creating a 'fuck-it' list of 'bad' things to do before she turns fifty. At the same time her family are challenging her in different ways.
As history and trauma emerge we understand her better.
The themes are challenging (check the trigger warnings) but it is written in a comedic and honest style.
This debut novel is a good read, inspired by the author's own messy experiences.
(It is apparently being made into a series which should be interesting).
May 24, 2026
𝙰 𝚕𝚊𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚞𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚐𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚢𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚢𝚊𝚕 𝚜𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛, 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚍𝚎𝚜!
𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚘𝚜 𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚏&$𝚔 𝚒𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚗 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢.
𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚛 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚐𝚊𝚕!
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭)
𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚘𝚜 𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚏&$𝚔 𝚒𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚗 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢.
𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚛 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚐𝚊𝚕!
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐈 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 ’𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭)
June 29, 2026
I really love reading books with themes surrounding ageing, and strong female characters who absolutely annihilate the societal expectations of ageing women.
Grace was hilarious and an amazing friend, but she'd lost her spark and had been trapped under the thumb of her patriarchal god obsessed husband.
This had some heavy themes in it, but it was all very relevant to Grace finding herself again. Loved it.
Grace was hilarious and an amazing friend, but she'd lost her spark and had been trapped under the thumb of her patriarchal god obsessed husband.
This had some heavy themes in it, but it was all very relevant to Grace finding herself again. Loved it.
July 19, 2026
'Full of raw honesty and heart, Disgraceful is a wild and dazzling debut. Fox McLeod has knocked it out of the park. ' 'A witty yet unflinching exploration of women's sacrifice, desire, and the quiet violence of being a good girl, who is part of a religious cult church, husband Daniel tells he leaving her for a dolly young call.
She starts a Fuck -It of chores to complete for revenge - ridiculous and crass and unbelievable. Mostly sexual.
She starts a Fuck -It of chores to complete for revenge - ridiculous and crass and unbelievable. Mostly sexual.
May 1, 2026
**Thank you to Rachel Fox McLeod, Simon & Schuster Australia, and Libro.fm for this ALC**
This is a funny, intelligent, emotional book about finding your identity after a lifetime of being a wife and mother. Having to go on a journey through ask the "dumb decisions" to figure out what truly matters and how to be honest with yourself.
This is a funny, intelligent, emotional book about finding your identity after a lifetime of being a wife and mother. Having to go on a journey through ask the "dumb decisions" to figure out what truly matters and how to be honest with yourself.
July 13, 2026
4/5
I’m not normally a major fan of midlife crisis books but this one was not only heartfelt and heavy but it was simultaneously hilarious. So many moments had me laughing aloud and the humour was 10/10.
The MFC was flawed but likeable and it was actually a lovely storyline though many TW throughout.
I’m not normally a major fan of midlife crisis books but this one was not only heartfelt and heavy but it was simultaneously hilarious. So many moments had me laughing aloud and the humour was 10/10.
The MFC was flawed but likeable and it was actually a lovely storyline though many TW throughout.
August 23, 2026
Maybe I am being overly sensitive, but I found the antics of this 49 y.o. woman to be ridiculous.
Maybe a couple of hook-ups, but the sex dungeon, the mdma and cocaine, and many other exploits were a step too far. Yes, Grace had been repressed for years in a sexless marriage, but seriously, come on.
Maybe a couple of hook-ups, but the sex dungeon, the mdma and cocaine, and many other exploits were a step too far. Yes, Grace had been repressed for years in a sexless marriage, but seriously, come on.
May 21, 2026
What an amazing debut novel! Raw and rich with emotion, filled with hilarious laugh out loud moments. This novel captures you from the get go, as you traverse Grace’s wild journey. Thank you Rachel Fox McLeod for this heartfelt and highly entertaining novel: you have re-engaged my love of reading!
May 30, 2026
Wow. How often do you read a book that could be describing your own life so accurately? Grace does a far better job of pulling herself together than I did but boy, this one really got me in the feels.
June 9, 2026
I laughed out loud several times while reading Disgraceful, but it is not just a light comedy. There is real darkness and heart here too. Definitely one for anyone who has woken up one day and realised their life doesn't fit them anymore.
May 31, 2026
Laugh out loud
June 1, 2026
Brave, bold, raw, hilarious, hopeful - highly recommend!
June 27, 2026
The chick lit I'd been hoping for with my previous read but then with some surprising depth to it at times overall a rather satisfying read. Excellent holiday read
June 28, 2026
Absolutely hilarious, and also quite moving!!
June 29, 2026
main themes: mid-life coming of age, complexity of motherhood/expectation of mothers and motherhood, grief, generational-trauma, family.
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