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Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
3.5
emotional funny 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

This book has been on my TBR for a long while. As an active and avid reader of fan fiction, Cath's love for it resonated with me so much. I can relate to her wanting to get lost in another world and never come out.
As much as I hate to see siblings fight, I think this was a realistic display of what can happen when siblings go off to college together. Where one thrives and the other doesn't and they lose their relationship a little bit. I really loved Reagan's character and how she looked out for Cath in her own way and got Cath out of her shell. I generally liked all of the characters, though I'm a little sad there wasn't more of a revolution with the mom. When she was at the hospital for Wren and then left and told Cath to ask Wren to explain things I would have liked to see more of a conversation about that. I totally support Cath's decision to not reach out to her, but I wish Cath and Wren would have had a closing conversation about it.
Overall, a unique story and I'm happy to see an author who isn't afraid to write about a love for fan fiction.