Fangirl

Last year I picked up Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell in Waterstone's; simply because it was set in the 80s, the cover art was beautiful, and it had a good review from John Green. After reading it, I easily placed it in the sought-after position of 'Heather's Favourite Book of All Time'. With my blossoming love of Rowell's writing style, I recently purchased another of her novels, Fangirl, and I was not disappointed.

Fangirl tells the story of Cather and Wren (the reason for their names is both sad and inspired), twin sisters who are heading off to college for the first time. Wren is excited to start going to parties and getting drunk, whereas Cath would much rather stay in her room and write fanfiction. I could really relate to Cath. No idea why.

Rowell's story-telling is, once again, captivating. Her characters are realistic and beautifully created, and the way they interact with each other is interesting and lively. I especially liked Reagan's sarcasm and Levi's charm, and I loved reading about Cath as we are so similar. The novel was an especially good read for me as it covers things that are also happening to myself, and that just made the read even more personal and enjoyable.

Basically I loved this book. It wasn't quite as magical as Eleanor and Park, but I think Rowell might be joining J.K. Rowling as one of my favourite authors.

If you like John Green, David Levithan and all that funny teen fiction, you will love Fangirl.

Next I will be reading The Shock Of The Fall by Nathan Filer. It isn't technically on my reading list, but it was leant to me, so I have to read it next. Those are the rules.

Heather out.