Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Fangirl

Another win for Rainbow Rowell. Her books all read differently - mostly realistic fiction, with some fantasy peppered in - but different styles make each book unique.

Fangirl is about Cath, a fan-fiction writer, becoming an adult during her first year in college. She encounters hardships - boys, difficult classes, fighting with her twin sister Wren, a roommate - but through it all, still writes in Gemma T. Leslie's alternate world of magic and mystery.

The Simon Snow series reminds readers of Harry Potter, both in the subject of magic and huge popularity among youth. The experiences Cath has dealing with loving a children's series and yet growing up are experiences I can relate to as a huge Harry Potter fan.

Cath is a quirky but fun protagonist that has a strong cast of supporting characters in her world. Even the villains of Cath's world are interesting additions to the story, providing challenges for Cath to overcome and grow as a person.

You won't be disappointed in Fangirl if you love fan-fiction, quirky romances, nerds, and Rainbow Rowell's writing!

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