The Famous by Rachel Lynch, a gripping psychological thriller that promises to peel back the layers of fame and fortune. I was super excited to dive into this one, especially after snagging early access thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, Canelo. 🙌

From the book's summary, it's clear that Gloria White is a household name—an embodiment of elegance, charm, and power. But as we all know, things are seldom what they seem. 😏✨ Life in the limelight comes with its own shadows, and Lynch takes us on a wild ride exploring the dark side of fame.

However, despite my eagerness, I have to admit that I walked away feeling a bit underwhelmed. 😕 The characters, for me, were quite unrelatable and honestly, a touch unlikable. I mean, let's talk about Jilly, Gloria's daughter. I found her to be the ultimate embodiment of entitlement. Instead of rooting for Gloria, I often found myself conflicted about her choices, making it hard to engage with the story.

The writing is undeniably engaging, and the premise is intriguing! There's definitely a thriller vibe with a twist of revenge, but I was left wanting more depth. I craved a connection to the characters and their struggles, which, unfortunately, didn't quite deliver. 😔

In summary, The Famous has all the elements of a thrilling read, but the execution fell short for me. While it's not a complete miss—if you’re into psychological dramas exploring fame—you might still find some worth in it! 💔✨

This one did keep me guessing and wanting to know more but I found that had too much fanily drama on it. I have to admit, I didn't expect the twists towards the end! Another book that I personally would enjoy more as a TV show.

Normally don’t read books like this but was intrigued by the synopsis. Found it to be a good read although I struggled to get into the story until half way but worth sticking with.

THE FAMOUS BY RACHEL LYNCH.
Release date set for the 6th of March 2025.
As soon as this book landed on my kindle I've been really looking forward to reading it.
The book just stood out to me.
Straight away from chapter one i was excited for the next chapter.
Chapter after chapter i enjoyed it more and more.
This was a very enjoyable read for me.
It had me so intrigued from the very beginning and kept me engaged the whole way through.
Will be looking out for this author in the future

Excellent twisty storyline.
Keeps you guessing right to the end.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review

Great read that keeps you guessing to the end … Gloria is the nations sweetheart adored by her fans, the only downside is the media group she works for is run by her ex husband and previously his deceased father . What unfolds is a stalker situation threatening not only Gloria but the life of her only daughter Jilly. … twists and turns and ghosts from the past will keep you glued to this book

My first experience of this author and I found it a thrilling and inteesting read, will be looking out for the next. Highly recommeded, you wont want to put this down and it would make the perfect holiday read.

The blurb intrigued me, however, I couldn't get into it as much as I'd expected to be. I felt the story flow was not fast paced enough to retain my attention. I'm really sorry but this book just isn't for me.

A thrilling tale about how the other half live. Fast paced and twisty. A number of surprises along the way that kept me guessing. Well done.

This was the perfect palette cleansing thriller after reading something heavy. This story delves into the darker parts of being famous--abuse, drugs, lies, corruption, and coverups. It was a bit slow in the beginning, but the pace picked up in the second half of the book when the action started happening. The characters were spoiled and entitled (as they were supposed to be) and the way all the characters were brought together at the end felt like a present with a pretty bow on top!

After reading the blurb I thought this book would be right up my street. Unfortunately this was not the case. The first half of the book was so slow, I even contemplated DNF at 30%. The second half was much better. Although twist or lack of was not great in my opinion. Overall would rate 2.5 stars.

I don't think there will ever be a book of Rachel's that isn't fantastic! I cannot wait for my fellow Rachel fans to purchase and love reading as much as I did.

I really loved the sound of this book when ai read the synopsis.

Unfortunately though it was not for me. All teb characters were truly awful and the pacing was just so slow and repetitive at times.

Thanks for the chance to read this, just didn't work for me

Despite all the characters being pretty horrible people, this is a story which has plenty of action and twists. I really enjoyed the final unravelling of the plot and thought it was well paced and full of interesting characters.

this is a great book! It is so thrilling, had so much suspense and build up. It was a great psychological thriller, and it kept me in the edge of my seat the whole read! i liked the way it was written, and it was enjoyable!!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Everyone knows Gloria White. Or at least they think they do. She’s on your TV screen every morning. Her brand is elegance, charm and power. You wouldn’t believe the things she did to reach the top! Wow! This was definitely a shocking stepford farmhouse wives type read! It had great suspense, murder, dark family secrets, gaslighting, abuse, and some shocking and crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

The Famous by Rachel Lynch is an intriguing exploration of the dark side of fame and ambition, but it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. The story follows three women caught in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal within the cutthroat world of celebrity culture. While the premise is compelling, the execution occasionally falters, leaving parts of the book feeling uneven.

The characters are well-drawn, with complex backstories and motivations, but they don’t always feel fully realized. At times, their actions seem driven more by the needs of the plot than by genuine development, which makes it harder to connect with them on an emotional level. That said, Lynch’s portrayal of the pressures and pitfalls of modern fame is sharp and insightful, adding depth and relevance to the narrative.

The pacing is a mixed bag—while the opening and closing sections are gripping, the middle drags with repetitive moments that slow the momentum. The twists, while surprising, sometimes feel forced rather than organic. Despite these issues, The Famous is still an enjoyable read, especially for those interested in the intersection of celebrity and mystery. A solid 3 stars—a good book with flashes of brilliance, but it doesn’t quite live up to its promise.

The Famous by Rachel Lynch
I love the Kelly Porter books and have recommended to lots of friends who have also enjoyed them.
I was a little disappointed in this one and couldn't quite take to the characters but this could be the author's intent .
It started a little slow and the second part of the book was better than the first half .

I have read Rachel’s Kelly Porter series and loved it so I was super excited to read The Famous. There were some fairly unlikeable characters, spoilt and egocentric, basically living their lives and not really caring who they hurt . The storyline was interesting, I did however enjoy the second half of the book more as it had a faster pace and was much more enjoyable. I really like Rachel’s style of writing, the book kept me entertained and engaged the whole way through. Recommended!

I thought this book would be an exciting read and that I would see a behind the scenes drama of TV personalites.

I could get past the first few pages and I did not finish ..I'm sure another reader will love it but it wasn't my read for now