Fangirl

This is not the typical college experience romance book. To me, this is probably the realistic college experience most of us when through. Cath is a painfully shy, awkward, and has serious social anxiety. Freshman year she must leave her father and the safe zone of her home and room with a stranger, the tough Reagan. Her twin sister, Wren, didn't want to room with her. Cath must overcome new environments, and getting screwed over. Cath must learn to sticking up for herself, trust people, and fall in love.
Rowell did a great job of making you feel the anxiety Cath feels with her description. I couldn't help thinking, “exactly” at multiple parts. Cath's anxiety is so strong it get frustrating. You just want to help push Cath in the right direction but that's what makes it Cath coming of age story. The author does a great job at giving you a clear picture of the characters. Reagan is the perfect combination of tough, bad ass, and caring in her own straight to the point kind of way. I did feel the relationship (won't say. Don't want to spoil it.) was too perfect. Also, some of the people and situations in the book felt not finished, forgotten or brushed off.