Fangirl is one of those books that has been hyped up so much I had extremely high expectations going into it. And though I enjoyed the book, I wanted to love it and I didn't. Again, contemporary isn't really my thing, but I thought this one would speak to me as it's about fandom. 
 Cath, the main character, is an introvert with social anxiety and downright grumpy at times. She'd rather sit in her dorm reading and writing fanfic than attempt to engage with college life. Man, could I identify! I don't think it was exaggerated for effect - I too have been that person who would rather live off cereal bars than ask where the canteen is or go there to sit alone. 
 The parts I enjoyed most were the parts dealing with fandom, and fanfic, and Cath's writing class. I also loved her relationship with her dad, who had his own mental health issues, and watching her negotiate the change in relationship with her twin. In short, everything except the romance. 
 I didn't really buy it. The chemistry wasn't convincing, and I found Levi's character a bit too good to be true. It wasn't that I actively disliked him, but there were very few points where I really found myself rooting for him. The best thing about him was his relationship with Cath's roommate and his best friend Reagan. They had more way chemistry, in my opinion. 
 On the plus side, this book has made me really want to read Carry On!