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Kepler Vel
The Art of Almost Being Chosen

A Novel · Literary Fiction

The Art of
Almost Being
Chosen

A story about ambition, silence, and the women who mistake potential for love.

For everyone who has ever confused endurance with being loved, and called the waiting devotion.

★★★★★ · Kindle & Paperback · Available worldwide

★★★★★

This book truly resonated with me on a personal level. I could deeply connect with the journey of the girl — from having limited exposure and understanding of the world to gradually finding her own voice, confidence, and stance through experiences and self-learning. The emotions felt authentic, relatable, and beautifully portrayed. What stood out to me most was the way the story reflected personal growth, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to evolve through life’s challenges. A heartfelt and meaningful read that leaves a lasting impression.

Amazon Customer · Australia · Kindle

★★★★★

I finished this book in two sittings. I really enjoyed the way it was written, a style I’ve not read before and one that meant I couldn’t put it down.

Amazon Customer · Australia · Paperback · Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Once I start reading I was glued to the book. A beautifully emotional story that feels deeply personal and relatable. The author captures a woman’s journey through love, pain, and self-discovery with so much honesty and depth. A touching read that stays with you long after finishing the book.

Amazon Customer · Australia · Paperback · Verified Purchase

Some women don't fall in love.
They audition for it.

Reader absorbed in the book by a window
Author reading on couch with multiple copies of the book
Person holding the book on a couch
The Art of Almost Being Chosen book cover

The Book

The Art of Almost Being Chosen

AmbitionSilenceLongingSelf-worthFemale interiority

Her debut. About the women who wait, accommodate, and call it love.

She is brilliant, patient, and endlessly accommodating: the kind of woman who mistakes potential for promise and waiting for love. The Art of Almost Being Chosen follows her through the rooms where ambition is rewarded and tenderness is not, tracing what it costs to keep auditioning for a life that keeps almost happening.

From the Book

She had learned to make herself small enough to be carried, and then wondered why no one ever did.

From the Opening Chapter

Kepler Vel, author

The Author

Kepler Vel

Kepler Vel writes about women who are good at waiting and worse at stopping. Based in Australia, The Art of Almost Being Chosen is her debut novel.

The book on a shelf beside Atomic Habits, Big Magic, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and other bestsellers

On the Shelf

It belongs here.

On shelves beside Atomic Habits, Big Magic, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. It found its people.

Out Now

One sitting. Maybe two.

Paperback and Kindle. On Amazon, wherever you are.

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