I absolutely adored this book! Cath is so much like me, it's scary. I love fanfic (mostly reading, but also writing), I hate large gatherings of people, I'm not so great with change, but if given the right incentive, like Cath, I can overcome my issues and deal with the world.

I wish the book had continued just a little longer to show what happened

Spoiler

not really a spoiler, but just in case -- through the end of the school year instead of cutting out a bit early

, but I'm also extremely hopeful that Rowell will leave it as a one shot.

I loved being able to understand the fanfic terms which really helped pull me into the story and makes me think that Rowell has her own library of fanfics floating around the intertubes somewhere (I'll have to google it). I would be interested in seeing/reading the "canon" Simon/Baz stories that Cath fanfics about. :-D

While Simon and Baz are obviously stand-ins for Harry and Draco (and while I have read some Harry/Draco slash fic), I was amused to learn that the Harry Potter series still exists in addition to this new entirely fiction series. Also, after finishing this book I was immediately required to go read some fanfic - Draco/Hermione is the best!!!

If you're a fan of fanfic, a hardcore fan of anything, or just curious, you should read this book. I don't normally post a "you would like this if" type of recommendation, but you will. :-p