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A review by dogoodwithbooks
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Closed Door Mod: Chapter 16 (some parts), Chapter 22 (some parts), Chapter 26, Chapter 30 (some parts)
Out of all the Tessa Bailey books I’ve read, I think this might be my favorite.
Despite the unconventional sport of choice for a sports romance, Bailey is able to come up with an engaging plot and more personable characters. I felt that Bailey’s MCs were more personable with real flaws and emotional depth, and I could really relate to Josephine’s struggles as a disabled person (even though I don’t have Type 1 Diabetes). Fangirl Down is a bit too spicy for me, but I don’t think it was as much compared to other books.
You would probably like Fangirl Down if you’re looking for a grumpy x sunshine sports romance that has characters with more depth and emotional vulnerability.
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexism, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail