Fangirl: A Novel

I loved this book. The humor was great and it was incredibly relatable. The awkwardness of being a freshman and not knowing where you fit in or how to make friends is one that I closely related to. I also related to being a "fangirl". While I don't write fanfiction, I often immerse myself in my favorite worlds: Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Outlander, Game of Thrones, etc. I could easily see myself in this character and her everyday experiences. I felt for her and her family as she and her twin started to separate going through their freshman year, going through tough writing courses (English majors unite), and dealing with parental stress.
This book also had a good sense of humor throughout and I found myself frequently lol-ing, for real. While this is the first book I've read by Rowell, it definitely made me a fan of her writing style and I'll be looking for more of her books.

So wholesome,, i was reading this as i was proctoring a test at work and it was SO HARD TO KEEP MYSELF FROM SMILING i loved cath and levi’s relationship. He is such a soft boy for Cath and their relationship makes me think,,, maybe love isn’t dead

3 1/2 stars really. It wasn't as good as Eleanor and Park.

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell was the most realistic and heartwarming contemporary young adult novel I have ever read. I will never forget this story.

I absolutely drooled over this book. Not only was I able to relate to all of the characters, I fully enjoyed the conflict between them. Cath is a shut in with a social twin sister. They're off to college and Cath is about to experience life for what is truly the first time.

Cath was my absolute favorite. She's socially awkward to the point of eating protein bars and peanut butter just to avoid the main dining hall. She'd rather spend her time writing gay fan-fiction than going out to bars. When was the last time you saw a lead like that? She has real problems to work through, social anxiety, trust issues, self esteem. Being an introvert isn't easy and the author had no trouble relaying that to the reader.

Cath and her sister, Wren have a strong bonded relationship. They may be complete opposites but they love each other beyond a doubt. They're witty conversations were hilarious, not to mention true to life. Rainbow Rowell stressed the importance of family in Fangirl and that isn't something you see now a days either.

The romance in the book was a little hard to follow but nothing is simple in life right? Levi isn't the usual alpha male in most books, he's a farm boy with a bright smile and big heart. The way he is always there for Cath is so touching. I was rooting for her so hard it hurt.

I want to go on so much more about this book but I don't want to ruin anything. I just loved this story so much!

I'd heard the hype around Fangirl and honestly was a little wary to read it because of it. I'd been disappointed in books I'd read in the past that had gotten this much hype, so I wasn't too sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised at this witty, funny, and very well written story. I devoured this entire book in only two days, and I'm glad I did. The writing style was hilarious but relatable and gave the characters that much more personality. As if they were leaping off the pages. It doesn't hold punches, and instead of tying everything neatly up in a bow at the end, it's left up in the air. As everything in real life would be. How does Cath's professor react to her short story? Will Cath ever come around to the idea of having her mother in her life? Things you won't get the answer to in this book, and that's part of the beauty of it. All in all, a really wonderful book that deserves every single ounce of hype it's gotten, at least in my book. Would highly recommend!