I wish I could say that I liked this book more but I really just couldn't wrap my head around the absurdity of it. It was supposed to be in current times but the way Addison and everyone else spoke made it seem like it was supposed to be in the 40s. I had to keep reminding myself things like "no, they mentioned YouTube and Uber" when I started thinking too hard about it. None of the characters were really likable or memorable and I felt like the entire thing was rushed and a bunch of different ideas smashed together not really completed at any point. It was hard to remember who any of the side characters were other than the people that were mentioned constantly. I was going to give it a 1 star but the ending picked back up enough to be a 1.5-2. All in all, the writing was weird and felt very disjointed and I just couldn't get a good feel for it. Probably wouldn't recommend reading this one.

The story follows Addison, a small-town dreamer with big aspirations of making it in Hollywood. After a chance encounter catapults him into the spotlight, he quickly rise to fame, becoming the hottest name in the industry. But with newfound success comes intense scrutiny, personal betrayals, and the constant pressure to maintain perfection.

This is a captivating read for fans of contemporary drama and stories about ambition and self-discovery. It’s a reminder of the sacrifices people make in pursuit of their dreams and the hidden costs of fame. Whether you’re fascinated by celebrity culture or simply looking for a fast-paced, emotional read, this book delivers.

Thank you Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for this ARC.

With a twist of fate and a bit of kismet, nineteen-year-old Addison Stone stumbles upon solace when he discovers his extraordinary singing voice that brings him unexpected international fame and fortune that he is ill-prepared for. As he climbs the ladder to musical acclaim, his heart remains tethered to a past he can never escape having been raised by a mentally unstable mother that left him emotionally scarred. From mother to son, the legacy of Addison’s turbulent childhood persists.

But amidst the blinding lights and thunderous applause, Addison falls in love with a young woman named Hanna and she with him. But soon there is a deafening silence as Addison loses Hanna’s love to his addiction to his new-found fame and fortune. He sets out to win her back.

Journey through the intricate roots of Addison’s life as “MEGASTAR” takes you on a captivating odyssey.

Loved it. Will recommend to others

A meteoric rise on a hit TV show, from a tumolotous upbringing to megastar.
Finding trusted people and making silly decisions.
Finding love and throwing trust away.
We can put celebrities on pedestals but they are just human beings who make good and bad decisions, get illnesses and hurt just like everyone else.
An emotional story

This book just wasn’t for me. But I really liked the setting and the characters. The dialogues were a bit weak but the main story being told in the form of journals was pretty creative