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kelsey_may_23's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
The overall message falls flat for a lot of reasons. It was a cute book up until the 90-ish percent mark, but I honestly hated the main character and the choices she made.
kmmk21's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
somelady's review against another edition
4.0
Famous for a Living is a light-hearted novel that I would read on a nice day at the beach or relaxing in my backyard. It was entertaining and had many parts I smirked at but while I would probably label it as a contemporary romance, it was more about the main female character's personal development than heavy on the romance. To be honest, if you're looking for a lot of heat in your romance, I would look elsewhere.
Cat is essentially a famous social media influencer, whose social media revolved world gets rocked when her business partner is accused of financial crimes. In an attempt to lay low and hide from the social media fallout that followed, she takes her Uncle's offer to work at a small national park in Montana. The story follows her adventure in Montana and the people she meets there.
This story reminds me of a Hallmark film in all the best ways. The typical city girl is thrown into the great outdoors and finds out more about herself with a dash of romance. There were some aspects of Cat that seemed cliche and weren't that relatable to me but I did enjoy the story. The romance in the book was very prim and proper, for lack of better words, but didn't really start to show up until well after halfway through the book. That being said, it was a nice light read that leaves you feeling good at the end.
I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator's voice is pleasing to the ear. I thought she did a great job of having distinct voices for each character. Overall, I was very pleased with her performance.
I received this audiobook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.
Cat is essentially a famous social media influencer, whose social media revolved world gets rocked when her business partner is accused of financial crimes. In an attempt to lay low and hide from the social media fallout that followed, she takes her Uncle's offer to work at a small national park in Montana. The story follows her adventure in Montana and the people she meets there.
This story reminds me of a Hallmark film in all the best ways. The typical city girl is thrown into the great outdoors and finds out more about herself with a dash of romance. There were some aspects of Cat that seemed cliche and weren't that relatable to me but I did enjoy the story. The romance in the book was very prim and proper, for lack of better words, but didn't really start to show up until well after halfway through the book. That being said, it was a nice light read that leaves you feeling good at the end.
I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator's voice is pleasing to the ear. I thought she did a great job of having distinct voices for each character. Overall, I was very pleased with her performance.
I received this audiobook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.
zealous_bibliophile's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thenovelbook's review against another edition
3.0
I finished this book in two days, pulled along through the pages by a dash of humor and an interesting setting (a fictional national park… national parks seem to be my weakness!).
One of the strengths of the author is her zany, lovable side characters. Both in her previous book, Meet Me in the Margins, and this one, the supporting cast is just so enthusiastic and also bonkers that I really warm to them.
It’s true that the previous book resonated more with me, with its bookish setting and strong “You’ve Got Mail” vibes, whereas this one is about a wildly famous social media influencer whose star seems to have set. Maybe not quite my scene… but I do think this story would make a lovable romcom movie. A lot of the moments played out in my head as if they were on a screen.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the digital review copy.
One of the strengths of the author is her zany, lovable side characters. Both in her previous book, Meet Me in the Margins, and this one, the supporting cast is just so enthusiastic and also bonkers that I really warm to them.
It’s true that the previous book resonated more with me, with its bookish setting and strong “You’ve Got Mail” vibes, whereas this one is about a wildly famous social media influencer whose star seems to have set. Maybe not quite my scene… but I do think this story would make a lovable romcom movie. A lot of the moments played out in my head as if they were on a screen.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the digital review copy.
richara's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jmfurno726's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
finntastic883's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5 stars*
When I first saw the cover of this book I loved it. Automatically thought some type of wilderness romance story. Unfortunately, there was quite a lot less romance in this book than I was expecting. I would have filed this more as a women’s fiction than a straight romance.
I still enjoyed the story of self discovery and learning to back away from all things technology and social media. How easily it can grab a hold on your every day life and seemingly ability to function. There were some great take away messages in this book.
For someone who’s life was all social media, all the time - I was quite impressed how easily Cat embrasses the wilderness; snow hikes, getting into the cold streams (even if there was a photo trying to happen here) and even bunking with a younger, very enthusiast junior park ranger in a poorly heated cabin.
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an ARC copy of this audiobook!
When I first saw the cover of this book I loved it. Automatically thought some type of wilderness romance story. Unfortunately, there was quite a lot less romance in this book than I was expecting. I would have filed this more as a women’s fiction than a straight romance.
I still enjoyed the story of self discovery and learning to back away from all things technology and social media. How easily it can grab a hold on your every day life and seemingly ability to function. There were some great take away messages in this book.
For someone who’s life was all social media, all the time - I was quite impressed how easily Cat embrasses the wilderness; snow hikes, getting into the cold streams (even if there was a photo trying to happen here) and even bunking with a younger, very enthusiast junior park ranger in a poorly heated cabin.
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an ARC copy of this audiobook!
meganhart92's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5