A review by imskylow
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

5.0

I read this book aloud to my cousin. It was such a fun ride. So much laughter, so much emotion and frustration, so many squeals of delight. When I tell you I started crying as soon as I started reading the last chapter aloud, believe me. (I’ve never cried over a book before, so that was a first.) I wasn’t and probably will never be ready to let these characters go. Rainbow Rowell breathed such life into each of them. They felt like real people with real flaws and quirks— real friends I wanted to be with (especially Reagan. She was a riot). It was such a relatable story of intense anxiety but wild creativity. As an artist and aspiring author myself, I related with Cath and her journey so much. Closing this book hurt my heart so much that I convinced my sister to let me read it to her so that I could stay with Cath, Levi, Reagan, and Wren for just a little bit longer. A+++ this is going down as one of my soul books. Rainbow, I have no notes except that I wish the ending was a bit longer and that there was a sequel. 
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