Too Old for This — Samantha Downing (Book Review + Blackberry Smasher Cocktail)

Some secrets age like fine wine… and some come back swinging with a hammer.

🖤 In Too Old for This by Samantha Downing, we follow a 75-year-old retired serial killer who has spent decades perfecting her craft… and now she’s being pulled out of quiet anonymity. A blackmail threat. A lifetime of bodies. And a sharp, methodical mind that refuses to dull with age.

But here’s the twist — this dark comedy didn’t quite land for me. I wanted razor-sharp humor, but what I got was a clever premise that never fully committed. Still, the exploration of invisibility, aging, and how older women slip beneath society’s radar? Fascinating. And uncomfortable. And honestly… worth the conversation.

💭 Boozy Bee Reflection Questions:
• Do older women truly become invisible — or is that a dangerous myth?
• How far would you go to protect your past?
• Does dark humor work when the stakes are this high?

📚 BOOK LINK
Hard Book: https://amzn.to/4o3YGu3
Kindle: https://amzn.to/44cqntt

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Boozy Bee
00:39 The Plot - Too Old For This
07:21 The Pour - Blackberry Smasher
11:39 The Sip and Thank You

🍸 COCKTAIL OF THE EPISODE
*The Blackberry Smasher*
A bold, messy, delicious drink — just like a lifetime of secrets.
•4-5 Fresh blackberries
• 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
4 -5 Mint Leaves
• 1/2 oz Fresh lemon
2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
Muddle together in a shaker then add add and Whiskey, shake and strain into a tumbler (ice)
• Splash of soda added into glass and enjoy/

🐝 Real Reads. Real Drinks. Real Talk.
Shaken, stirred, and still have stories.

📌 WHERE TO FIND ME
YouTube: Boozy Bee Books & Cocktails
TikTok:   / boozybeesbooks  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1APnHQ...
Goodreads:   / dana-boozy-bee-bennett  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SkIAyx...

🛍️ AMAZON DISCLOSURE
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🍸🐝

#genxwomen #bookreview #samanthadowning #toooldforthis #booksandcocktails #boozybee #genjonesWill add