Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Published by St. Martin's Press on September 3d 2013

Genres: contemporary, romance, young adult

Pages: 438

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Fangirl is a contemporary young adult novel written by Rainbow Rowell. The story follows Cath Avery, an eighteen year old girl who just started college. She's fan of Simon Snow, kind of like the Harry Potter books. With her twin-sister Wren, Cath writes fan fiction. Cath is famous on there, anonymously as Magicath. But now they're going to college and Wren is done with Simon Snow and decides to room with another person. Cath is very uncomfortable with these changes, but she'll get through it right? Or not? Not only does Cath meet incredible friends and maybe a possible boyfriend. She reconnects with Wren and everything seems to fall back in place.

*WARNING: CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*

Characters

Rainbow Rowell's characters always seem so realistic. (I’ve only read Fangirl [FOR NOW] but just go with it.) That's what I loved so much about this book. Every character is someone special and unique with their own flaws. I connected to them immediately and felt as if I knew them in real life. My favourite character was Cath though. I know, I know. What a surprise haha. I could relate so much to Cath, given that I'm a total fangirl! Plus, she is hilarious and awkward around people. That totally sound like me ;). She was annoying at some points. She couldn’t accept any change. Especially when their mother was brought up. I know it’s hard to do such things, but at least give it/her (in this case) a try. However, she did grow throughout the course of the book.

I also adored Reagan oh my god. I think she might be my runner-up for favourite character. Reagan was so amazing and funny. She helped Cath grow out of her shell (room) and if she wouldn't have done that, Cath would not have experienced so many things. Reagan is a couple of years older than Cath. She’s independent and doesn’t mince her words. Everyone needs that kind of friend.  

Levi is so cute and witty and amazing and lovable and *sigh*. He’s so understanding and cares a lot about Cath, just as Cath cares about Levi. Everything a girl wants in a boyfriend. Alongside Reagan, Levi helped Cath grow out of her shell. He and Reagan took her out bowling, parties etc. . *SPOILER* He even showed her what it is like to like/love someone (my heart is smiling right now thinking of them).

Wren was not someone that I liked at first because she was so, I don't know how to say it, annoying? It was like she only wanted to go out and get drunk. Wren's roommate was even worse oh my god don't even get me started on her. I don’t necessarily hate Courtney, but I do not ‘like’ her either. Back to Wren. I think I understand why she wanted a break from Cath. They were always together: at school, at home etc., but they’re also twins so yeah. Wren was nice when she wasn’t drunk or hungover from the night before. And after that hospital visit because of alcohol poisoning, the bond between Cath and Wren was restored. Best friends forever! Lol.

In short: I liked almost all of the characters. Some more than others, but I really liked them. No one is perfect, but they’re perfect to me.

Plot

I was intrigued by the title of this book because I have to admit, I'm a total fangirl (as stated above)! The summary appealed to me, but I didn't know what I could expect. However I loved it so much. It’s about a girl dealing with her college life. She’s an introvert so making friends isn’t on her list of ‘best qualities’. She does make 2 wonderful friends, Reagan and Levi. They help her in a lot of ways. She also meets one not-so-great ‘friend’ named Nick. At first I found him okay, but THEN not so okay anymore. What he did was so wrong. Luckily the professor Piper found out because otherwise I would be smashing Nick’s face with a brick. *THIS MIGHT BE A SPOILER. I DON’T REALLY KNOW THOUGH. SO IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT YET, DON’T LOOK AT THE NEXT SENTENCE.* Plagiary is not cool people.

Anyways, I ADORE this book. Holy s**t it's so good. The writing style is on point! I had huge expectations for Fangirl and it didn't disappoint at all. I recommend this to everyone who loves a good contemporary. Actually, I recommend it to everyone! Just read it all of you lovely people out there.

Happily ever after, or even just together ever after, is not cheesy. It's the noblest, like the most courageous thing two people can do.