Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson was a refreshing take on the celebrity trope. I really like the topics it touched and it was very charming too.

I enjoyed this one! The premise was cool and I liked the National Park setting! The side characters were amazing and I loved the found family element. The overall message about social media was great as well. Overall, I really liked it!

This was such a great read by Melissa Ferguson! I loved following Cat's story and rooting for her success and watching her grow. And the author's writing style was so cozy and enjoyable!

This book was just meh for me. I've read some social media influencer based rom coms before and they were cute and fun and the main character usually had some redeeming qualities despite the fact that they were out of touch with reality. However, the execution of this story fell flat for me. Cat felt one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with her struggles. What kept me intriqued were the supporting characters - I would love to work at a state park with them! The plot was kind of predictable and didn’t offer any surprising twists or turns. While there were some humorous moments, the story felt shallow and left me wanting more substance and character development.

If you're looking for a heartwarming chick lit novel about friendship, slowing down, and finding out what's really important in life, then this book is for you.

It tell the story of super popular influencer Cat Cranwell who winds up getting "Cancelled" after a business deal goes awry. With no where left to turn, she takes the advice of her best friend and leaves NYC for a while until things calm down. Her Uncle Terry (her only and closest family member) is a ranger at Kannery National Park and although park living isn't exactly her thing, she decides to go stay there for a while.

It's cold. And the accomodations aren't quite what she's used to. But it's all she has, so Cat does her best to adapt to her new life.

I really loved Cat as a character. Although she's an influencer with lots of clothes and fancy things, she was actually very down to earth. She wasn't rude to people just because she didn't understand things at Kannery. Instead she did her best to learn and pick up on what she needed to know.

A big part of this story is found family because Cat really fits in well with the other employees and interns at the park. I loved her friendships that she developed along the way, especially with her roommate. And then with Zaiah.

Althought there's romance in this story, it's very slow moving and cute. I loved the way the feelings between Cat and Zaiah developed. It was really cute and made me feel like I was watching a high school romance. Haha.

While researching this book and the author, I saw that Melissa Ferguson has written quite a few other books and I will definitely be adding them to my To Be Read list. Famous for a Living was a really heartwarming and happy story, and it is one I would recommend to my best friend who also loves to read.

Melissa Ferguson’s Famous for a Living delivers a delightful romantic comedy that blends humor, charm, and a touch of adventure. Cat Cranwell, a fallen social media superstar, relocates to the rugged wilderness of Kannery National Park, Montana, where she faces a stark contrast to her former glamorous life. This shift in setting, from the marble kitchens of Manhattan to the frosty expanses of Montana, is vividly portrayed, immersing readers in Cat's journey of self-discovery and resilience. The world-building is meticulous, capturing the beauty and challenges of park life and providing a refreshing backdrop for the story.

While the plot follows the familiar trajectory of many romance novels, with opposites attracting and personal growth at the forefront, it remains enjoyable due to Ferguson's engaging writing and character development. Cat’s transformation from a social media icon to someone who learns to appreciate the simpler, more authentic aspects of life is heartwarming and believable. Her interactions with Zaiah, the rugged park ranger, add a layer of tension and humor, making their eventual romance both predictable and satisfying. Despite its adherence to genre stereotypes, Famous for a Living is a fun, uplifting read that offers a perfect escape into a world where love and laughter triumph over adversity.

I was a bit sceptical at the beginning of this book, but soon became enthralled. Super sweet, super cute slow burn. Well worth the wait. And a nice lesson in checking ones social media/phone use without being too preachy.
Really liked this book ☺️

I really enjoyed this book, but not really for the reasons I expected to love it.

The plot of this book is more representative of the women's fiction genre rather than a romance. Yes, there was romance in the story, but it felt like it took a backseat to Cat learning what is really important in her life.

While it's full of wit and charm, I was disillusioned by the promise of romance in the book. Had I known going in that it would be more of a fiction work, I think my expectations would have changed and I would've enjoyed it more.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Such a fun read! I loved every character and every situation. It felt like a romcom movie, which is great because the pacing is perfect for it! The romance was so enjoyable, I loved it!

Unfortunately, this was not good. I didn’t make it very far and just couldn’t handle the writing. The dialogue was rough.

3*

Although I really liked the idea of this book, it took me a while to get into it. It took me way too long to notice the Instagram posts had dates and should be carefully read, which was almost impossible on my Kindle. However, about halfway through the book it was a captivating read and I really started enjoying the story. It's a little bit cheesy and could've easily been a Christmas Netflix movie, had it been set around Christmas time. I really enjoyed reading the 2nd half of the book.

unfortunately i couldn’t get around to read this book yet… i’ll write a review when i’m able to read this.

The book was an easy and quick read, but it left some to be desired. Didn't hook me very easily, but was a cute story by the end of it. Won't read again, but nothing was wrong with it and I'd recommend it if you want an easy summer read.

My main problem here was that I didn't like the main character. She was SO SHALLOW, every time she'd describe something l'd be like oh no here we go again. I was so tired of all the brands being mentioned from the second time it happened, and it kept happening many times after that.
I was kind of hoping this would be a cute read, but the writing kept boring me and I felt like not much was going on, especially in the romance department.

A cute and heartfelt romcom that deals with the effects of being an online influencer and the backlash that can come with it. I enjoyed the characters and the final outlook on life that came through the resolution. The romance aspect wasn't the main point of the story as much as finding peace with self and finding your place in life that is real and true without the perfection that tends to be displayed on social media. The first person single POV kept the story focused and allows the reader to pay attention to feelings as the plot progresses.

This book had an interesting concept but I felt the characters and their chemistry fell a bit flat. I didn't finish it due to these reasons.

I didn’t make it through this one unfortunately. The characters felt very surface level and it was hard to read the book when I didn’t like any of them.

This was a cute contemporary romance. Perhaps it wasn't wholly original, but the characters were fun. I liked Cat and while she was pretty superficial, there were moments where she showed more depth and this made her more endearing. I was intrigued by Zaiah. He's normally the sort of hero I like; rugged, a littler mysterious. But he didn't really jump out at me. I think he was overshadowed by Cat. Overall, I think this book was all right. Diehard rom com fans will most likely enjoy this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Famous for a Living is more women's fiction or chick-lit than it is romance. There is a romance, but Cat does not get asked out on a date until the 78% mark in the book. For me this was about her learning that there is more to life than being on your phone 24/7.

Famous for a Living held so much promise, the synopsis was great and hooked me. I wanted to love this story so much, the concept was so fun but the execution was just not great. The story and movement just felt really forced to me.