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Book Review: Fangirl (Rainbow Rowell)

Just finished reading another Rainbow Rowell's YA novel Fangirl. I expected too much from Rainbow Rowell after reading Eleanor & Park. 

That’s why Fangirl in my opinion pales in comparison. 

Still Rainbow Rowell managed to make me fall in love with the main guy character Levi (and his untiring smile). 

I understand Cath because I’m a fangirl myself.

Although I don’t spend thousands of hours writing fan fiction online, I know how it feels obsessing about the magical world and the characters in it.

The Harry Potter characters grew up right in front of my eyes and I feel protective of them, just as Cath is as defensive with her favorite fictional characters Simon and Baz. 

I can stay up late discussing the could-have-been and what might-have-been with other HP fans.

I don’t like meeting people and unnecessary social obligations (attending parties). So, Cath for me is normal.

Fangirl is a fun and entertaining novel.

You sort of get two fictions in one book: Cath’s world, and a glimpse of the world she’s obsessing over.

Reading Fangirl makes you wish you have a sister or a friend like Cath (if you’re into writing or if you love fictions). 

It makes you want to meet someone as warm and comforting as Levi. 

Having a boyfriend like him is like coming home to a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows in a cold and windy weather. 

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell makes you want to head to the nearest Starbucks for a hot Gingerbread Latte Grande.