A review by rakishabpl
Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls by Lynn S. Zubernis, Katherine Larsen

4.0

I enjoyed how the authors combined anecdotes with academic research to explore the worlds of fan girls and fandom, and how social media has really brought a perceived fringe group together. Being a super Ricky Martin and Hugh Jackman fan girl, I was able to relate to many situations, such as feeling guilty that you may be neglecting your family or that you fandom revolves from an unhappy life. I've even experienced run ins with internet fandom police. I do think the authors make an excellent case that a woman's committment to her fandom is often belittled because of her gender. The male face painter who attends every home game of his fav team is held in much better esteem.