Reviews for Fame (First Born Series #1)

The average rating for Fame (First Born Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-03-07 00:00:00 Barry Doyle This was my first Karen Kingsbury book and honestly it was just okay. I probably wouldn't bother to read the rest of this series as it just didn't hold my interest. The main character is offered a big break in a Hollywood film. She is living in a quiet rural community and was apparently headhunted by a male movie star due to her appearance of innocence. She auditions and perhaps not surprisingly is offered the part...I won't spoil the rest of the story but it revolves around faith vs fame choices. The storyline was a little unrealistic especially due to the fact that the main character had been involved in film in the past but had walked away due to a personal crisis. What are the chances that she would be headhunted by this man who knew nothing of her background? I liked the way the author tried to demonstrate the dangers of power/money/fame within Hollywood and how this can corrupt a person. But, I would have liked to read more references to the faith of the main character. She felt God checking her on a number of occasions but proceeded anyway due to being caught up in the excitement. This was a more realistic scenario and something we all need to be aware of--just because it seems to be right, doesn't mean it is. We should proceed with caution and take advice from others. There was no bad language in this book but there were some bedroom scenes that had a little too much detail and there is a violent scene which is quite graphic. I wouldn't really recommend this book--it was too predictable with not enough of a Christian message.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-05-18 00:00:00 Lisa Hansen My heart always feels light and at peace after reading a Karen Kingsbury book. She's my favorite for a reason and it's because her words, her characters, and her storylines always resonate deep within me. They'll teach you life lessons that you'll carry with you forever... I can promise you that. Fame is book one of the Firstborn series and I absolutely loved it. Getting to know Dayne Matthews at a deeper level after his brief appearance in the series before this one was a nice treat. You also get to know and befriend Katy Hart and of course dive right back into the heart of the Baxter family. I can't get enough of the Baxter family and I can't wait to continue reading this series. Karen Kingsbury, thank you for sharing stories from your heart and for giving readers like me a lighthearted peace after reading each of your books.