Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: Book Review

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Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell was a captivating, and quirky novel told from the perspective of Cather (Cath), a freshman in college. Cath and her twin sister Wren has done everything together, including writing Simon Snow fanfiction, that is, until they both go to college. With a mentally unstable dad, absence of her mother, and fallout with her sister, Cath is on her own. It’s her goal to finish her fanfiction book “Carry On,” before the final book comes out in the original author, Gemma T. Leslie, series. For me, it was very easy to get into this story. The author got right to the point, and didn’t have any unnecessary parts that were unimportant. It was a beautifully flowing book, and kept my interest throughout. The main characters in this novel are Cath, Levi, Wren, and Reagan. Each of these characters were very distinctive, and unique. Their personalities were all different, and very enjoyable to read. I found myself laughing aloud way too many times whenever these characters would have conversations. Throughout this novel, Cath is immersed in finishing her fanfiction for the thousands of fans obsessed with the ship of Simon and Baz, characters in the original story. I absolutely loved all of the relationships in the novel, and I thought they were absolutely beautiful! They were all so funny, honest, and loved to joke around. Even when they said something kind of mean, they would all just laugh it off! I definitely liked the set up and format this story had, and I think Rainbow Rowell is a literal genius for creating such a brilliant plot for this book. My favorite character in this novel had to be Levi. He was so funny! There was always a smile on his face, and he genuinely loved seeing people happy, and tried his utmost best to make them laugh. He was so peculiar, and was just ultimately a really good friend! I think this story is easy relatable, especially the character Cath. She was always worried about others, and put them before her self. Like most people, the thought of going to college scares her, and there are times were she regrets her decision. Overall, I really enjoyed this novel, and thought it was such a great read! My favorite aspect about this book, had to be the whole general concept. I can definitely relate to being a fangirl, and I loved how the author dedicated this whole to that idea. The plot was great, the characters were fantastic, and it is a easy flowing novel. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a cute enjoyable read, and something to breeze through. Also, if you’re in the mood for a humorous book, I would pick this one up. This is certainly a book to remember, and I will gladly be recommending it to a lot of book lovers!