Fangirl

4.4

To start things off.... THIS IS MUCH BETTER THAN THAT STUPID ‘OL ELEANOR & PARK! But seriously though, I don't like to compare books, because I wasn't even sure about Fangirl when I first saw it on every book blog/booktubers. I've been let down by hype before. Hype is a cruel mistress, waiting to strike you down with a terrible novel at any moment.

I was never a fan of Rainbow Rowell, but her writing is really good and this is a great example of how well she can write. This book had such a nice flow and I instantly loved the characters. She writes such relatable characters and I found myself totally invested in them. Rowell didn't make Cath one of those “awkward, quirky” stereotypical college girls, she made her seem so real. When I was reading about her anxiety and social awkwardness I wasn't rolling my eyes, I was relating. The characters were each lovable, and she crafted each connection so genuinely. The banter was witty, and felt organic. I remember stopping at a few points and thinking, “Wow! This is totally what talking with my best friend feels like!”

My biggest complaint is that Fangirl seemed to end too soon and abruptly. I would have like a few more things wrapped up. Cath turning in her short story to Professor Piper, and a few others I can't put my finger on. I have a few more questions and I want to see the way several relationships play out. And while I don't want this being a series and all, I almost feel as if I need a companion novel for this. It just left me hanging in some ways. (Sorry to rain on your rainbow Rainbow Rowell, but you really need to work on your endings smh).

I'm sure most everyone has read this book, and I'm one of the last to jump on the bandwagon. But if you haven't read it then I highly suggest it.