Fangirl: A Novel

“Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell First of all, I’d like to mention how happy I am that I finally read this book before it had the chance to fossilize on my shelf. Hehe! And now, on to the review… “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell is a sweet story about twin sisters, Cath and Wren. They’ve shared a room their entire lives but when they turn 18 and head off to university, Wren decides it’s time to break out of the bubble and not to room with Cath anymore. This leaves Cath in a very uncomfortable position. The author focused mostly on Cath’s journey. Whether she can embrace her new independence, whether she can accept a new definition for love and step into a life that isn’t entirely shared with her twin. This is a story about family, first love and the magic of fanfiction. This was such a cute and poignant read. I loved following Cath’s journey and getting to know her heart, her anxieties and all the little things that made her feel real. She was adorably (and exasperatingly) awkward in a way I found deeply relatable. This is one of those soft, slow-burn, character-driven stories though I did feel that a few parts were stretched out a bit longer than necessary. And just when I thought Nick might be THE guy… someone else swoops in and steals the show. Like What?!? And he is unbelievably charming! I also appreciated the fanfiction excerpts at the end of each chapter. This part of the book may feel superfluous for some readers. At first… Even I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy them, but as I kept reading, I found myself getting pulled into Simon and Baz’s magical world. It included young witches and wizards that gave me a little HP nostalgia there. Hopefully I’ll get to dive into “Carry On, Simon” someday. Let’s see! A solid 4 stars for this one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have been trying to finish this book for years and I’m finally done. It was good and I related to the main character a lot but the ending really sucked.

Rainbow Rowell is one of my favorite new authors. I love her fresh and fun style; she always brings something new to the table. From page one I am completely engrossed in her characters and her story. I will be recommending all of her books to anyone who will listen.

I read Eleanor & Park and I wanted desperately to love the book. That was not the case. It was well written and had a good plot but i just couldn't get into it. When i first saw this book I almost keep going because I just wasn't impressed with Eleanor & Park. I'm glad I picked it up and read it. I enjoyed this one thoroughly. I'm actually excited to read Rainbow Rowell's other book as well, now.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars

Fangirl had been on my radar for years but for one reason or another I never picked it up until now. It was a cute read and I was completely invested in Cath and Levi, but found myself zoning out from time to time during the Simon Snow parts.

I listened to the audiobook and found the narration quite enjoyable.