"Finding Famous" by Alexis Anicque is a charming and inspiring novel that celebrates the power of friendship, self-discovery, and chasing your dreams. Anicque's engaging storytelling and relatable characters create a heartwarming narrative that resonates with readers of all ages.

The story follows the journey of the protagonist, a young aspiring actress named Lily, as she navigates the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. Through Lily's eyes, readers are treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the glamour and challenges of pursuing fame and success. Anicque's vivid descriptions and authentic dialogue bring the world of Hollywood to life, capturing the excitement and pressure of auditions, rehearsals, and red carpet events.

What sets "Finding Famous" apart is its emphasis on the importance of staying true to oneself and finding fulfillment beyond the spotlight. As Lily grapples with the pressures of fame and the expectations of others, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the true meaning of success. The supporting cast of characters, including Lily's quirky friends and mentors, adds depth and humor to the story, making it a joy to read.

Anicque's writing is engaging and accessible, with a perfect balance of humor, drama, and heart. The pacing is well-executed, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of showbiz dramas or simply enjoy a good coming-of-age story, "Finding Famous" is sure to entertain and inspire. It's a feel-good read that reminds us that the greatest adventure is discovering who we are and following our passions, no matter where they may lead.

What a story. This one’s an 8 out of 10. I’m also reading the Bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin, a completely different genre, but this knocks that into a cocked hat. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. We are led on a magical quest with our leading lady, Famous. Famous for what? We like her, she’s kind and pleasant, and one of those nice people that the world needs more of. We are taken with her, following in her deceased mother’s footsteps from America, to Ireland and beyond. The characters she meets along the way help her on her journey as she finds herself and discovers who she is. The pace is fabulous, the description great, and the dialogue fluid and believable. We lose a couple of points because the MS could do with another edit to tighten it, but the odd error and clumsy sentence doesn’t detract in any way from the story. I loved it and will be looking out for future books by this talented lady. Highly recommended.

I am a person who really like details in the stories but here it felt like it was too much. I see someone else mentioning that the Pov`s and writing was messy and eh. Plus Famous was supposed to be 28 or so? But honestly if i hadn`t known, i might have thought that she was alot younger.

Thank you Netgally and the publisher for the gifted copy, all thoughts are completely my own

I was not the intended audience for this book, I wasn't a fan of the writing and was a little confused from the beginning since it's labeled as young adult but the main character is 28, so technically it can't be adult. A technicality I know but it was still enough to throw me off.

This was a great read about a girl names Famous and her magical journey in her mother's footsteps. I enjoyed the characters, plot, and all the details. Fantastic read!

This book has one of the most adorable adventure story and I love that the heroine name is famous, I enjoyed the storyline and I felt that I knew all the characters .

I didn't complete this book (putting it aside at around 20%), as it was very clear I am not the target audience and I do not believe this should have been tagged as YA. The writing is very adolescent, and I think it would fit much more nicely in the Middle-Grade category. Famous is written to be 28 but she absolutely has the voice of a teenager. If she were said to be 15 instead, it would work much better.

I also have to be honest, the writing quality needs work. Aside from the very young tone, there were a lot of problems with sentence structure and POV. All of which could be improved upon with more practice and a solid proof reading and edit.

From what I did read, this seems like such a sweet story, my 11 year old niece would probably love it! The ideas are definitely there. With some more polishing and a clearer direction and targeted audience, this book could flourish.

I loved this book. It features so many semi sets of some of the fairy tales I grew up with.

It is a wonderful story of a daughter following in her deceased mother's footsteps and become a a voyage of discovery. It had some surprises and some wonderful emories.

I recommend this book highly. I think you will really enjoy reading it. I am looking forward to more from this author.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I enjoyed this story very much and felt like I knew each character personally due to the description of them. I enjoyed the storyline. This is not my usual genre but in this instance I am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different. Thanks again.

Thank you to NetGalley, Alexis Anicque and the publishers for the eARC in return for an honest review.

Famous, yes that is her actual name, lost her mother several years ago and finally decides to read her mother’s journal. The journal leads her to set out on an adventure which she discovers her mother made. Along the way she discovers that the fairytales her mother told her as a child and she thought were exactly that, seem to have more significance to them than at first appeared. This book is Famous’ adventure to find out who she is. Adorable characters, fun adventure and very entertaining with a surprising twist.
I look forward to reading the next book.

I cannot get into this book at all. It’s very oddly written and seems almost childlike in its language and format. I wish I could give a more thorough review but I’m barely into the book, and I’ve been trying to read it for 2 days straight. I think it’s just not a ‘me’ book because the style isn’t one I typically go for.

This book is very well written. I liked the plott who looks well made and the nice characters that are different and sympatic at the same time. The book throws you in a great adventure theled story. The storyline is veryunique and so very exciting to read. I was really caught from it since the beginning. The high number of twists and turns are unexpected and keeping the tension high.