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torihbu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
a wonderful, fast-paced, witty coming-of-age novel that's not afraid to explore heavier topics that come up for young teens heading into their college years (sex, drinking, mental health, etc.) the author weaves in fanfiction throughout, keeping the tone relatively light hearted while also being respectful of the overall plot and tone. teens can lose themselves trying to be someone else in college--fangirl lets them know that they can be themselves, and still have it all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
tahreem23's review against another edition
3.0
Over hyped, but fun read. I liked the twin sisters relationship more than anything. The ending felt kind of abrupt though. I would've liked to know more about their mom and if they ever reconciled with her. The fanfiction aspect was underwhelming. It didn't give me the Harry Potter vibe that I was expecting after reading so many reviews. Over all, I'm pretty 'meh' about this book.
caeklin's review against another edition
4.0
IT'S A BOOK.. WITHIN A BOOK.. WITHIN A BOOK.
WOW. I'd be totally fangirling over Snow and Baz too yknow
WOW. I'd be totally fangirling over Snow and Baz too yknow
donalynbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant and tender. Rainbow Rowell joins my YA Pantheon alongside Libba Bray, Jo Knowles, Jon Green, Amy King, Rick Yancey, and Maggie Stiefvater.
webermisc's review against another edition
5.0
Love the book, great light read - couldn’t put it down for the second 1/2!
ash_b_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
holyhekkador's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so much. I felt so connected to Cath and her story. Her obsession with a Harry-Potter like fandom, her constant writing, even the anxiety that plagues her . . . I feel so connected to it. Cheering her on for the entire book was such a satisfying experience. Watching Cath fall in love, write "the" fanfiction of the year, make new friends--even reading excerpts from her fanfiction--was a journey I didn't know I wanted so badly. And Rainbow Rowell is such a fantastic writer. Her dialog, her descriptions of people, the ambience of her book completely won me over. So thank you Rainbow Rowell!
mairasbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This book is probably one of my favourite contemporary books. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
And the characters are so relatable in many ways.
Cath, I want you as my best friend.
She loves fanfiction, she has a sister, she doesn't trust people that easily. Needless to say, I understand where she's coming from.
The romance in this book is absolutely cute. It's light, fun and turns you into a giggling mess.
And the characters are so relatable in many ways.
Cath, I want you as my best friend.
She loves fanfiction, she has a sister, she doesn't trust people that easily. Needless to say, I understand where she's coming from.
The romance in this book is absolutely cute. It's light, fun and turns you into a giggling mess.