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Fangirl

by Rainbow Rowell · Fangirl #1

2013 · 483 pages · Macmillan

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About this book

When Cath's twin sister suddenly refuses to be her college roommate, she's forced to leave behind the safe world of fanfiction and fandom that's sustained her through heartbreak and family struggles. Navigating dorm life, a creative writing professor who dismisses her passion, and an unexpected connection with a charming classmate, Cath discovers that growing up doesn't necessarily mean abandoning the things that make you feel alive. With her fragile dad trying to find his footing back home and her sister drifting further away, Cath has to figure out who she is beyond Simon Snow—and whether she's brave enough to write her own story. It's a tender, funny, deeply relatable exploration of found family, fandom love, and learning to stand on your own two feet.

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