Enjoyable read. Predictable but not bad. If you're ok with a predictable line then go for it.
Thanks Netgalley for the Arc

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me or it just wasn’t the time to start to read it, maybe I will try again in the future

Famous by Default was very similar to others in its genre. Overall the story was an enjoyable one to read.

I wanted to like this book, I really did. The premise sounded promising, a boy thrown into fame by his brother’s popularity, a girl finally feeling like she can settle down after years in foster care. But I didn’t like it. The beginning was ok, even the middle was good. But the ending ruined it for me. I felt it building up…I just knew he was going to do the one thing that would betray her trust. It kept being refrenced too throughout the whole book that I saw it coming. I was hoping I was wrong but then I was proven right. I understand that Sivan eventually forgives him because he was just doing it to find a way to help her but honestly it felt pre-meditated since he had been talking about a way to find out about her past so he could help her move on. I felt as though he just used the tradegy that happened as an excuse to do so. Also speaking of the tragedy…poor Sivan, she didn’t deserve to go through something like that. I think she still could have grown as a character and would have eventually opened up without that have happening. I don’t think it was necessary.

I give this book a 2 out of 5 stars.

Would love to read something by this author again! The story was well thought out and the characters were very likable!

When I first been approved by the publisher through NetGalley, I take way too long to pick this book to read because I'm kind of doubtful upon reading the synopsis and I guess...I was wrong. It is definitely one of the best books I read in 2017. This is why I don't read the synopsis.

I have been tied to the books right from the first page and it hard to put the book down. The story line, plot, and characters are perfect. One book, two main characters having same emotion but two different complications in their life. That's how it has held me tight to read this book.

What makes it even more fantastic is the author using POV. It means, us as a reader could see two different POV from the two main characters! Love it.

Anyway, let make it short of what it is about without me pouring too much info about this (hope so!). Jax Jayne's family is all into music which his three brothers form a band and the fame they received is beyond words. The fans were a little bit too much. Though his brothers form a band, Jax is not interested because they have different taste in music from him. Because of the fame, fans all that put Jax under pressure and mad with all people around him and the world. So, his mother sent him to Aunt Betty house where the start of something that is beyond his imagination.

While Sivan. A girl, who lost her parents and a brother since she was still young, does not understand anything about the world and she does not have anyone to rely on and to live with, hence, the foster care. The struggle living in one after one family is too much for her to handle, put her under self-defence because something happened to her when she lives with one of the foster family not until she met Aunt Betty where she found love.

The book has made me think that you have to open yourself a bit to see and to receive love from people who truly love you and care about you. Also, you need to see on the bright side - everything happens has its own reason.

My suggest you should pick this book and read it because I'm sure you going to love it.

I was given a copy from Netgalley for review. I'm so glad I checked it out! There is so much emotion in this book and I couldn't help but want to help Sivan. I had such high hopes for her to grow and for her happiness to increase because she deserved it. Reading through her journey made me laugh, smile and cry at all the things she endured. Jax was put in a position to cause a little trouble without much effort on his part. The introduction of Jax into Sivan's life was rocky, but what great relationship doesn't start out with a bang?! This is a MUST READ! Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Famous by Default is a super cute romance written in multiple points of view! Jax Jayne is basically famous because of his older brothers who are in a boy band. He wants nothing to do with the lifestyle. After hoards of girls attack him on multiple occasions he heads to Iowa to stay with his Aunt Betty. Aunt Betty is always taking in strays and is a foster parent. Sivan Holt comes to live with Aunt Betty after some horrible things have happened to her being in other foster homes. There is an attraction between Sivan and Jax that they both fight off for a while. There is some tragedy in this book and I know I for one was pretty sad. Without giving away a huge spoiler I'll just say I really didn't see it coming. I do have to say that this event really did push the characters forward and into making plans and decisions etc. I really enjoyed reading the book and I enjoyed the characters. I felt like Sivan changed a lot by the end of the book and I was rooting for her all the way through. I am so happy with the way it ended. I felt like it ended the way I should have. The writing was good and the book was hard to put down. I was really into it. I would have loved to read more about the Jayne Brothers myself. And I would love to see more of Regina. I have to say as cliche as it sounds the ending is my favorite sorry not sorry. I just can't get over it. Anyway great book and hope to read more by this author. 4 star rating.

This book was filled with so many feels. Sivan has had it rough she's finally found a home with Betty. Jax Jayne shows up at his Aunts house in hiding until he starts college. I love Aunt Betty she's the best person. I love Silvan & Jax relationship So well written and amazing. Must Read!

I was so excited to read this book, I had a feeling I was going to love it.

Jax's brothers are in a famous rock band, and as a result Jax is thrust into the limelight. All Jax wants is to be a normal teenage boy - but he is followed by screaming fans and bodyguards everywhere.
After an incident, his parents decide to ship him off to the country to live with his Aunt Betty to let things cool off a bit.

Sivan is 17 yrs old, and has been in the foster care system since she was 11 due to losing her family in tragic circumstances. She has been bumped from foster home to foster home, and winds up living with Betty. Sivan just wants to survive until she is 18, and is free of the system.

I could tell from the first page that I was going to love this book. The writing style is reminiscent of Kasie West (a bit plus in my eyes!) and the story was unique. I loved the premise of Jax being thrust into fame against his will, and how he needed to deal with the issues that come with it, and how Sivan had to learn to open herself to trust and love again.

The characters were well fleshed out, and relatable. Aunt Betty was seriously cool - can she be my Aunt too?? And I loved the chemistry between Jax and Sivan.

I will definitely be seeking out other books by this Author. I loved every second of this book, I couldn't put it down!

This was like a pleasant stroll through the woods on a warm day. But I've discovered is that I need someone to trip over a few logs along the way to perk my spirits. I actually expected this to have some conflict because of what Sivan has been through, I also expected Jax to arrogant and for them to have a love/hate dynamic going on. What I actually got was a pretty straightforward plain romance. I wanted a bit of angst to keep things going and I wanted to see Sivan open up about her past.

It took til just past the 80% mark for some angst and conflict to be introduced and by then it was too late and brushed over too quickly. Plus Sivan never opened up by her own choice.

If you set aside those few issues this was a cute story and its hard not to love Jax.

Teen romance about first love with a cinderellesque feel.
Our cinderella, Sivan, is no-one's fool; bumped around the foster system from the age of 11 when she lost her family under tragic circumstancestors, she's been treated very poorly and arrives at her new foster home with little hope. All she's waiting for is her magical 18th birthday when she'll be free of the system.
Jax, on the other hand, is our entitled prince with loving parents. His twin and older brothers have formed a band that is hugely popular and Jax is suffering from the backlash of their fame. After one incident too many, he is sent to live with his aunt where - ta da! - he meets a captivating beauty.
Their romance starts off stormy and very, very slowly blooms.
There is a bitchy girl trying to muscle-in (not an ugly stepsister), a couple of cute children (to highlight Sivan's loving nature), a kooky adorable aunt (the fairy godmother) and an eye-opening foaling.
Jax learns some humility and grows up while Sivan takes a chance on love.
My only real disappointment was in the author telling us about certain conversations and events, rather than offering them up for us to enjoy.
A fun read.

It was super cute and I liked it a lot. I loved the chemistry of the main characters and how adorable they were in trying to ignore their attraction. The end though was a twist I did not expect at all.

Such a great book! It gave me so many emotions, both happy and sad. This was also a Lin easy read, and didn't take to long to hook me in! I loved the side character Betty, I feel like she really helped tie together the story.

Where do you begin with a book you absolutely loved? It was so good that I couldn't put down, was kept guessing, and had so many "feels" going on! It was way more than I expected and I absolutely adored every minute of it.

Jax is the brother of a very famous boy band. He isn't in the band but that doesn't stop the teenage girls and paparazzi from trying to track him down every minute. His mom decides to send him to stay with his Aunt Betty in hopes of giving him some time to be "normal".

Sivan is a girl in the foster system who comes very an extremely tragic past. She is staying with Aunt Betty and trying to get her life back on track. When Jax ends up at Aunt Betty's, she has no idea who he is. The story of how the two of them find their way to each other, as well as finding out the truth about Sivan's past is an absolute page-turner.

The secondary characters in this book are fantastic. I loved Aunt Betty and all of her eccentric behavior. She made me wish that she was my aunt. I loved getting to know the guys in the band and am really hoping that there are more books about this group of guys.

Being someone who doesn't often review YA romance, I had to leave a review. I really did like the book that much and can't wait to explore more by this author.

Absolutely LOVED this book by MK Harkins! Perfect blend of heart wrenching drama; teenage angst; romance; and finding your path and direction in life. When Jax finds himself at a crossroads he is sent to live on a quiet farm with his eccentric Aunt Betty to escape the craziness his famous brothers have surrounding them. Jax has become a pseudo celebrity despite his reluctance to enter the limelight like his musical brothers which makes the fans and paparazzi even more determined to "get a piece of him". He finds comfort, solace, and a way to truly find himself at his aunt's farm. He also finds himself falling for his aunt's foster child, Sivan, who is battling her own demons and trying to find her own path in life. Readers will love watching Sivan and Jax grow, blossom, and find their way. Definitely recommend!

Loved this book!

I have a preference for this kind of books. And if I get both of my favorite genre in one much better.
I love learning how our male lead (Jax) felt about music and how can exposing yourself In the world of music can change that. I love reading how not everyone loves the fame or how can not fit in in that world. Jax was looking for something deeper than that and we can read how he found it. I love his character and his development.

Our Female lead was great, I love how she wasn't like those whiny female characters that loves getting attention because of her sad background. I love reading her POV.

The romance was great and well writing.
The pace was perfect.
Loved the author writing style and I can assure I will read more of her books.
I wish this was a series, I would love to read each band members story.

4.5 stars excellent read

Jax and Sivian are thrown together and neither wants much to do with the other. Jax is staying at his Aunt Betty's home as a escape from his rock star family. Betty is Sivian's foster mother. Both of these teens have scars from their past and both must find a way to accept their new realities. As their time in the house progresses, they come to common understandings and even grow to a friendship.

Quick Summary: Beautifully troubling and hauntingly sweet. This love story was devastating and intense in the best ways.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA (O)
Status: Teen Romance
Chemistry/Intensity: Yes
Conflict/Drama: Yes
Humor/Wit: Yes
Family Dysfunction: Yes
Strong Protagonists: Yes
Interesting Supporting Characters: Yes
HEA: Yes
Stand Alone: Yes
Series Potential: Yes
Source: NetGalley