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A review by arminareads
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Seriously, bookstagram has changed my reading selections 😂. I've read one Tessa Bailey book a few years ago, I randomly picked it from the library, and I honestly didn't expect the 🌶-ness. So, knowing her style, I dove right into 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏 last week, and I was pleasantly surprised. Mostly because there were a few scenes or conversations that made me laugh out loud while reading them. It's been a minute since I laughed so much at a book. But I won't lie when I say I didn't have high expectations because of some of the low reviews I've seen on GR about this book. However, reading those reviews made me realize that everyone looks at a story differently, and not everyone is going to get the same vibe from a book.
🏌♂️OK, yes, Wells was toxic. He was ugly towards other people, he was rude, he was not friendly, he said mean things...he was ready to give up on his career as a golfer, he didn't care anymore, he was self destructive. But that's because he lost his goal, motivation, and as much as he hated to admit it, I think he was missing having a constant in his life, someone that was there for him. So when his manager dropped him, his mentor left him... Wells felt like he had nothing.
🏌♀️Except he had a very enthusiastic fan, Josephine. She was a sunshine of a woman. Calm, fun, positive, smart, and her presence was enjoyable. So after Wells does something stupid, something Jospehine didn't deserve to, he feels bad about it. And he's following that feeling towards finding her and making it up towards her. They strike a deal that would help them both in their current situation, getting Wells back on the tour, and giving Jospehine an opportunity she can't refuse, and the story takes off.
I think a person can change because of someone else. Change their priorities or perspectives, and look at things or the world differently, but I believe that desire to change has to come from that respective person. If the wish to change is not there, then nothing will happen, and that person will be the same, always.
🏌♂️OK, yes, Wells was toxic. He was ugly towards other people, he was rude, he was not friendly, he said mean things...he was ready to give up on his career as a golfer, he didn't care anymore, he was self destructive. But that's because he lost his goal, motivation, and as much as he hated to admit it, I think he was missing having a constant in his life, someone that was there for him. So when his manager dropped him, his mentor left him... Wells felt like he had nothing.
🏌♀️Except he had a very enthusiastic fan, Josephine. She was a sunshine of a woman. Calm, fun, positive, smart, and her presence was enjoyable. So after Wells does something stupid, something Jospehine didn't deserve to, he feels bad about it. And he's following that feeling towards finding her and making it up towards her. They strike a deal that would help them both in their current situation, getting Wells back on the tour, and giving Jospehine an opportunity she can't refuse, and the story takes off.
I think a person can change because of someone else. Change their priorities or perspectives, and look at things or the world differently, but I believe that desire to change has to come from that respective person. If the wish to change is not there, then nothing will happen, and that person will be the same, always.