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Young adult · Contemporary romance · Coming of age

Fangirl

3.9 out of 5, from 790 ratings from Hardcover readers

Cath is a shy first-year at university who writes popular fan fiction about a boy wizard, while her twin sister Wren pulls away. She must cope with a new roommate, a difficult father and her first romance.

Facts last checked 2026-10-17

First published
2013
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
406
Format
Standalone

Read this if you love fandom, anxious heroines and gentle campus romance.

Skip this if you want high-stakes plot or little romance.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Mental illness
  • Addiction

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Alcoholism
  • Cursing
  • Panic attacks/disorders
  • Forced institutionalization
  • Alcohol
  • Violence
  • Vomit
  • Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Quick answers about Fangirl

What is Fangirl about?
Cath is a shy first-year at university who writes popular fan fiction about a boy wizard, while her twin sister Wren pulls away. She must cope with a new roommate, a difficult father and her first romance.
Who should read Fangirl?
Read it if you love fandom, anxious heroines and gentle campus romance. Skip it if you want high-stakes plot or little romance.
How long and how fast is Fangirl?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 406 pages, first published in 2013.
Does Fangirl have content warnings?
Content we flag: Mental illness, Addiction.
Can I borrow Fangirl for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Fangirl; the borrow button above searches it for you.

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