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A review by whimsyvoid
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
5.0
MY THOUGHTS:
I remember when I found fan fiction. I started because of Inuyasha. (You guys are going to realize how truly of a nerd I really am. Lol) And I loved it. It was amazing. And before I started truly writing stories myself, it was fun to see what other ppl came up with. Especially when it was using someone else’s world and characters. How far they could take these characters and write something different. Because if you are anything like me, I always wanted Kagome and Sesshoumaru to be together. Lol I know some liked Rin better but nope, Kagome. Inuyasha is too much of an asshole to her. I know he gets better but like dude, not cool. Heehee
So reading something so close to my heart really made me feel good. And it was just a relaxing read. It wasn’t killing my feels, though it did make my little dark heart bump way too much. So thank you for that. I don’t needs these feels alright?
GOOD POINTS:
Everything! Seriously, everything. From the characters to the story line. It was all so good. I honestly loved it all. Even the parts of Cath learning to let go. It’s hard on anyone, even harder when you’re a twin. But she did it. She finally was able to find her own friends and even a boy. Who loved her for everything she was. The nerdy shy women who hid in her room and wrote about two men she adored. He loved her so much. I want a love like that. I mean, I am not married or anything and already have that but we are not speaking about that right now. Lol So yes, I want that.
It was even heartbreaking to learn how much they truly had to deal with between their mother and father and I really like the fact that the father was in the story and didn’t get pushed aside or forgotten. He had issues, just as much as the girls and they all came together in the end. Loving one another and forgiving.
My favorite part of the whole book was when Cath wrote her story for her teacher. She wanted to give it up but she didn’t. And because of that, It helps me to realize that I can keep writing and someday it will be published. I just have to believe. Like Cath. Even when it feels like I’m pulling nails out of my mind to write this story.
The other part I loved was when they got the last book in the Simon Snow series. To me, that was a lot like the last book in the Harry Potter series. My friend who loved Harry Potter, I took her to the midnight release party many years ago (I hadn’t read the books) and while it was fun because it’s a book, she was soooo happy. She was jumping around and just held her breath the whole time I think. I had to tell her to breath. Lol When she finally got the book, she was crying and I could see others crying as well. It reminded me of getting that last book in a series and just like Cath and Wren. It’s heartbreaking. It’s hard letting go of these characters. And that was a blessing to read. Because I don’t feel so alone; knowing I do it as well.
BAD POINTS:
I wish we could have more with the mother. I wish Cath could have told her off. Maybe Cath didn’t need it but as a reader, I wish I could have seen it. Because sometimes it’s hard to tell someone what they done wrong. It’s hard to speak up and I do so wish we could have read that.
It ended. And I needed more Levi and Cath love.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Ever since Able had dumped Cath, Wren was on her about chasing her passions and letting loose the beast within.”
“He already likes you. I think he’s into the nerdy schoolgirl thing. He talks about you like you’re something he found in a natural history museum.”
“Levi hmmmmed. Like he was thinking. “What if I promise not to touch you?” Cath laughed. “Now I have zero incentive to come.”
“What if I promise to let you touch me first?”
“Are you kidding? I’m the untrustworthy person in this relationship. I’m all hands.”
“I’ve seen no evidence of that, Cather.”
“In my head, I’m all hands.”
“I want live in your head.””
OVERALL:
Sweet, nerdy love story while finding oneself and loving the messiness of family.
I remember when I found fan fiction. I started because of Inuyasha. (You guys are going to realize how truly of a nerd I really am. Lol) And I loved it. It was amazing. And before I started truly writing stories myself, it was fun to see what other ppl came up with. Especially when it was using someone else’s world and characters. How far they could take these characters and write something different. Because if you are anything like me, I always wanted Kagome and Sesshoumaru to be together. Lol I know some liked Rin better but nope, Kagome. Inuyasha is too much of an asshole to her. I know he gets better but like dude, not cool. Heehee
So reading something so close to my heart really made me feel good. And it was just a relaxing read. It wasn’t killing my feels, though it did make my little dark heart bump way too much. So thank you for that. I don’t needs these feels alright?
GOOD POINTS:
Everything! Seriously, everything. From the characters to the story line. It was all so good. I honestly loved it all. Even the parts of Cath learning to let go. It’s hard on anyone, even harder when you’re a twin. But she did it. She finally was able to find her own friends and even a boy. Who loved her for everything she was. The nerdy shy women who hid in her room and wrote about two men she adored. He loved her so much. I want a love like that. I mean, I am not married or anything and already have that but we are not speaking about that right now. Lol So yes, I want that.
It was even heartbreaking to learn how much they truly had to deal with between their mother and father and I really like the fact that the father was in the story and didn’t get pushed aside or forgotten. He had issues, just as much as the girls and they all came together in the end. Loving one another and forgiving.
My favorite part of the whole book was when Cath wrote her story for her teacher. She wanted to give it up but she didn’t. And because of that, It helps me to realize that I can keep writing and someday it will be published. I just have to believe. Like Cath. Even when it feels like I’m pulling nails out of my mind to write this story.
The other part I loved was when they got the last book in the Simon Snow series. To me, that was a lot like the last book in the Harry Potter series. My friend who loved Harry Potter, I took her to the midnight release party many years ago (I hadn’t read the books) and while it was fun because it’s a book, she was soooo happy. She was jumping around and just held her breath the whole time I think. I had to tell her to breath. Lol When she finally got the book, she was crying and I could see others crying as well. It reminded me of getting that last book in a series and just like Cath and Wren. It’s heartbreaking. It’s hard letting go of these characters. And that was a blessing to read. Because I don’t feel so alone; knowing I do it as well.
BAD POINTS:
I wish we could have more with the mother. I wish Cath could have told her off. Maybe Cath didn’t need it but as a reader, I wish I could have seen it. Because sometimes it’s hard to tell someone what they done wrong. It’s hard to speak up and I do so wish we could have read that.
It ended. And I needed more Levi and Cath love.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“Ever since Able had dumped Cath, Wren was on her about chasing her passions and letting loose the beast within.”
“He already likes you. I think he’s into the nerdy schoolgirl thing. He talks about you like you’re something he found in a natural history museum.”
“Levi hmmmmed. Like he was thinking. “What if I promise not to touch you?” Cath laughed. “Now I have zero incentive to come.”
“What if I promise to let you touch me first?”
“Are you kidding? I’m the untrustworthy person in this relationship. I’m all hands.”
“I’ve seen no evidence of that, Cather.”
“In my head, I’m all hands.”
“I want live in your head.””
OVERALL:
Sweet, nerdy love story while finding oneself and loving the messiness of family.