Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder: Review

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Sometimes we come across a book that is tough to rate or offers some hit-and-miss points. After all, a good story is full of peaks and valleys.

When I review a story, I look at the overall picture. Did I feel good at the end? Was I bored or lost? Did I end up with a smile on my face?

This is the first book I have read by this author, and all of the above rang true for me and then some. Smoldering in parts; emotional in others. Check out my thoughts below.

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Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
Publisher: ‎ Dell
Publication date: ‎ October 28, 2025
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593871690

OVERVIEW:
It’s been a decade since Merritt Valentine’s height as a celebrated singer-songwriter . . . and her subsequent career-ending mental breakdown. In the following years, she’s abandoned the glitz of Los Angeles to move in with her sister, Olivia, in the sleepy Colorado ski town of Crested Peak, hoping to heal her lingering emotional wounds somewhere out of the spotlight.

Life in Crested Peak would be uncomplicated if not for Merritt’s inconvenient crush on the local contractor and handyman, Nikolaos Petrakis. Niko is disarmingly handsome and too kind-hearted to ever be right for the complex and prickly Merritt. Though tempting, a fling with Niko would only invite the kind of drama Merritt has vowed to leave behind.

After his last heartbreak, Niko is done dating his fellow townies. Still, he can’t shake his fascination with the brilliant Merritt, even as he heeds their mutual friends’ warnings to steer clear of her chaos. But when Merritt needs help fixing up a house of her own, Niko is glad to be the only man for the job.

As the two spend more time together, their mutual attraction sparking a deeper connection than either one expects, they’re forced to confront the idea that they may have underestimated each other—and themselves.

Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder Review

There are some types of characters I am having difficulty with lately, and that is those who are depicted as painfully shy, overly insecure, or awkward in their own skin.

As readers, we accompany them on their journey as they learn how to converse and rejoin society. Much of it has to do with feelings and the love/hate emotions as the author slowly starts to change them into someone who can accept love and give love.

This book reminds me of that exactly. A slow-burning romance that includes a ton of growing emotionally and the realization that you are not who you used to be. You can open your eyes and heart to enjoy life again.

Some Kind of Famous offers complex personalities and a slow-to-grow romance that at times seemed torturous. However, Niko is the most patient person ever, even when he doesn’t understand the complexities of Merritt’s life.

Wilder pours her heart into her characters and takes us on a journey with highs and lows. Complex family entanglements add another layer of guilt and issues. Love tugging on the heartstrings and enough growth to allow yourself to love and be loved.

This book is a journey for all of the characters as we discover their sensitive soft sides and their passion for each other.

*Be aware of triggers in this one – mental health, pregnancy loss, abortion, addictions, and more.

4 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.