Fangirl

Twins Cath and Wren have done everything together their whole lives. After high school, their paths diverge for the first time. The outgoing Wren quickly makes friends, while the quiet introvert Cath stays in her room and writes popular “fan fiction” about Simon Snow. She worries about how their father will cope after the twins leave home. Through fun and difficult moments, Cath and Wren grow up, make important life decisions, and become independent. Despite the romantic twists and turns, Fangirl raises important questions about mental health, reading difficulties, prejudices against fan fiction, and the first steps into the world of writing. This inspiring novel became extremely popular with young adults around the world upon its release, as Cath, with all her problems, is a character with whom they can easily identify. The story was later also published in manga form. (EZ)