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siavoosh's review against another edition
5.0
Being a fangirl is not the same experience for everyone who call themselves fangirls. It's so much different when you are fangirling over real human beings, and I've always thought about this a lot. Both now, and back when I was a real people fangirl myself.
This book simultaneously told the story of the famous boy band and the fangirl, while they both thought they knew the other party, but came to realize that they actually had no idea.
It was queer and iconic, surprisingly deep, and absolutely unputdownable (It was the first time in ages that I read a novel in one day). I wish I had read it in my fangirl days. I wish fangirls read it now. It probably won't change someone's entire life or view on fangirling, especially someone who is deep in the fandom and probably has their guard up since they're so used to everyone, especially adults, not taking them seriously. But it will give them a whole other perspective on things, with its honest, non-judgemental portrayal of fangirl life, especially when it comes to shipping real human beings mostly because of the way they look at each other.
I'm also quite stunned by how there wasn't any moment in this book where I wanted to slam my head against a wall because the way the character's being Iranian and Muslim was shown was just WRONG (it's a bit sad that I'm this shocked it wasn't terrible wlidksk).
So, yeah. Go read this everyone. I think I'm officially in love with Miss Oseman's writing now.
This book simultaneously told the story of the famous boy band and the fangirl, while they both thought they knew the other party, but came to realize that they actually had no idea.
It was queer and iconic, surprisingly deep, and absolutely unputdownable (It was the first time in ages that I read a novel in one day). I wish I had read it in my fangirl days. I wish fangirls read it now. It probably won't change someone's entire life or view on fangirling, especially someone who is deep in the fandom and probably has their guard up since they're so used to everyone, especially adults, not taking them seriously. But it will give them a whole other perspective on things, with its honest, non-judgemental portrayal of fangirl life, especially when it comes to shipping real human beings mostly because of the way they look at each other.
I'm also quite stunned by how there wasn't any moment in this book where I wanted to slam my head against a wall because the way the character's being Iranian and Muslim was shown was just WRONG (it's a bit sad that I'm this shocked it wasn't terrible wlidksk).
So, yeah. Go read this everyone. I think I'm officially in love with Miss Oseman's writing now.
lottie1803's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sammyhastakenashitty's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked the story. It is really real.
nickywheeler's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tuphus's review
emotional
medium-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
4.0
rhiannekx's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Outing
itslucyamber's review
4.0
I loved the cut-between chapters showing the different characters perspectives. Despite some of the plot this book seemed more hopeful than some depictions of trauma and mental illness. And this is maybe the best written description of what it is like to have a panic attack that I've ever read. Jimmy Kaga-Ricci is my comfort character.
lenja_sf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.0