A review by outer_books
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad 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 have read the book twice and it is my favorite book of all time till this day. It also has a special place in my heart because I can relate to Cath so much when I was a teenager til this day. I used to write Fanfiction and I still have anxiety that I'm dealing with on a daily basis, so, again, it has a special place in heart. So, I was so excited to see that there is a manga version in Waterstones and I had to get it! Seeing them drawn while telling the story of the books is really good, although it's fast it's still the same movie like image in my head when I was reading the book. 

I love everything about the manga! The art style is beyond words could ever describe, it is my favorite type of style as it feels like I'm watching an anime of my favorite book in real life! I also like that we get to focus more on Cath and how she's going through, than having that immersion broken by a chapter of Baz and Snow. Which is fine and they are mentioned in the comic, they were drawn amazingly, but I love the character focus. I also like the minor changes in the manga even though they're minor I really like it and it makes more sense in my opinion.

Though, what I don't like from this comic specifically, I honestly cannot think of what I don't like about it other than it being fast. Which makes sense since it is a manga and if anyone wants a steady pace, just read the book. 
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