Fangirl is my top Rainbow Rowell read, and I've read them all. Excited but anxious for how this would adapt to the manga format, Vol. 1 shows a lot of promise for how Cath and her cast of real life (and Simon Snow!) characters translate to this medium. The things that made me love Fangirl from the start are evident in Vol. 1 including the disconnect between Cath and her twin, Wren, when they get settled in on campus, interactions with Reagan and Levi in the dorms, and Nick in the library is a special treat. Very much looking forward to where the next volumes take the story next.

College is a whole new environment for Cather. Writing the Simon Snow fan fiction since she was eleven years old with her twin sister, Wren, Cather has only lived in her own fictional world. She starts to experience a new world during her first year of college, meeting new friends, spending time away from her sister, and struggling with writing that is not within the Simon Snow universe. Based on the bestselling novel by Rainbow Rowell, Fangirl Volume 1 has been adopted by Sam Maggs and illustrated by Gabi Nam into wonderfully illustrated manga piece. Fans of the original story will enjoy the drawings of the beloved characters, as well introduce the manga audience to the stories of Rowell. Readers will find themselves waiting with anticipation for the next volume in this manga series.

There has been a lot of discourse surrounding Rainbow Rowell recently, and rightly so. I just wanted to note before I proceed that I agree with the dialogue surrounding her and her work, especially regarding Eleanor + Park and film deal. She is very far from cancelled.

That said, I throughly enjoyed the original novel of Fangirl. I am not even sure why but I loved the characters and the journey they all went on so I wanted to give this version a go - even if it does feel a bit unnecessary.

The Fangirl Manga immediately felt comforting, the characters were just as a remembered them and the story follows the same beats. Cath's anxiety about being away from home, away from her sister and in a big crowd really come through well in the visual medium. I am especially pleased with how Reagan is portrayed. I don't remember the book referring to her as plus size, but she very much is in the Manga and she is stunning.

I found myself wanting more at the end of the volume, so chances are I will picking up the rest of the series.

I loved this part one of four adaptation of “Fangirl.” Quite possibly it was because I enjoyed the novel so much and was thrilled to have the characters come to life on the page. Honestly, though I think the strong illustrations and text combined with the already solid plot makes it a winner in its own right.

I read (and loved!) the original Fangirl teen novel by Rainbow Rowell. This manga-style graphic novel stays true to the story, the overall feeling of it, and the characters. The art and story both bring the characters to life: Cath's fanfiction obsession, her anxiety and shyness, Wren's social-butterfly persona, and more. The art is breezy yet serious and the manga style will appeal hugely to nerdy fans of this nerdy tale.

Rainbow Rowell and Sam Maggs did an excellent job adapting the book into a graphic novel. I really enjoyed the flow and the illustrations.

I was so excited to see that Fangirl was being adapted into a graphic novel! I love the manga style, and how the characters are interpreted for the graphic medium. I especially loved how Regan is presented as an actual plus-size girl, just like in the book. It was also interesting to see how this artist interpreted the looks of Baz and Simon for Fangirl, since other versions of how they look exist on the Carry On covers. The pacing and adaptation to a graphic form worked well, and the first volume ended on a cliffhanger, which leaves me eagerly awaiting volume 2.

This manga adaptation of Rainbow Rowell's Fan Girl is amazing. The story's plot centers around Cath, a young college freshman dealing the twin that still wants to be a set. Forced to be on her own, Cath struggles to find herself, by herself and retreats to her writing as one of the most popular fanfic authors. Still, even that doesn't make her feel as good as it used to. Seeing Cath first avoid being her own person and slowly building up her own group of friends makes you want to cheer her on and see her succeed. I can't wait to read the rest of it when it is published!

I'm so excited to read a graphic novel version of one of my favorite YA books! The artwork was lovely and the story was so nostalgic. I can't wait to read the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Viz Media for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Fangirl, Carry On (my favorite of the three) and Wayward Son and I was excited to see Fangirl as a graphic novel. Fun quick read and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

I loved Fangirl and so I was definitely excited to see a manga adaptation being produced. After reading it my only complaint is that I have to wait until the other three volumes come out to finish it! This first volume is a great encapsulation of the first part of the book. The adaptation is skillfully done, managing to include all of the major plot points as well as the many character development and emotional components. The character designs are well done, especially when it comes to the differences between Cath and Wren. I read the entire volume in one sitting and will definitely be picking up the rest as they are published.

I love Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, so when I heard it was getting adapted into a manga by Sam Maggs (who is also a favorite writer of mine) I got VERY excited. This adaptation did NOT let me down. The pacing was great and Maggs' writing definitely kept Rowell's witty spirit alive. Gabi Nam's illustrations are fantastic, she did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. I can't wait for the other volumes!

Why was this so adorable?

I was so excited to get this because I absolutely love Rainbow Rowell and I also love graphic novels. I had high hopes. This was like the only time in 2020 that I had hopes for something’s and it actually delivered! I will definitely be adopting it next year because it’s got so many themes and ideas that are so relevant to students and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Cath next! In the meantime, I ship her with Levi ;)

I haven't read the book yet, but after reading this I am moving it up higher on my to-read list! The artwork in this manga is fantastic and the story has me hooked. I found myself disappointed when the novel ended, but that's only because I really want to know what happens next.

That aside, there seems to be a lot of smaller details left out that make the whole of the story seem a bit thin. I found myself wondering about Cath's father and about her roommate. I wish there were more details about them. Maybe the second volume will have more!

The retelling of Fangirl in graphic novel is as good as the original, but I'm not sure it was a necessary inclusion into an IndieNext or bestseller list - of course it's good!

Fangirl is one of my very favorite books, so I was excited to see the graphic novel adaptation. I love this too. I will be buying a hard copy and ensuring my library buys a copy as well. Hurry up with volume 2!

I liked the characters, especially the push-and-pull dynamic between the twin sisters. This was an authentic and interesting look at one girl’s attempt to find her own voice. I’m looking forward to volume two.

I am a HUGE fan of Fangirl and Rainbow Rowell so I was very excited to see the book as a graphic novel. Thankfully, it was everything I hoped it would be, enhancing the story I already loved with amazing illustrations.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Even though I knew this was a 4-part manga adaptation of a single novel, I was still completely shocked when it ended on a cliffhanger, lol. Still, that feels consistent with the medium, so I approve.

I enjoyed this. The art style is cute, easy to follow, and and really well-suited to the story. The pacing is solid and I was engaged in the story all the way through.

I am looking forward to more of these.

Thanks to Netgalley and VIZ Media for an electronic galley copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am SO excited for this! Fangirl is one of my favorite books, so I was thrilled to see it's getting a manga adaptation! Let me just say that the art is *chef's kiss*!

This has some really good pacing so far and really makes me want to reread Rowell's original novel. Also, I kind of want to look at Levi's character art all day long.