Not much to say about this, it’s exactly what it says: Fangirl told in manga. The art is cute and it stays pretty true to the actual book (though I have to admit it’s been years since I’ve read it). The best parts are by far the Simon and Baz chapters. If you’re a big fan of Fangirl or Carry On you will probably like this. It’s also a great way to consume the story without the massive time commitment.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free arc of this in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who has read manga since she was 11, written fanfiction since she was 14, and has at least an annual reread of Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl, I had my own fangirl moment when I realized there was going to be a graphic novel/manga adaption.

At first glance, the art is definitely done in a more manga-like style even though the dialogue remains in the standard English left to right. While I haven’t got a problem with this, it did take me a moment to adjust to reading a “manga” left to right.

Overall, this was a lovely adaption, and my heart basically stopped at the end because I was not expecting that ending point. I cannot wait for volume 2!

I read Fangirl a while ago and it was very exciting to see that they created it as a graphic novel. I know a lot of students prefer graphic novels so I feel like this is a great way to get them to read more. This book is listed as manga which I'm not sure what really is different than a traditional graphic novel. The images in this book were beautiful. It's a comic, but had realistic features and not caricaturist embellishments.

As someone that has a Fan Fiction account and written stories for some of my favorite characters, I understand how Cath feels. Sometimes when the book ends, you still imagine the lives of those characters and it's fun to share your visions. I never tried to submit fan fiction for a college writing course, nor did I ever attach my real name to my writing. Like most Fan Fiction writers, I started my stories with a disclaimer saying I was not the original author and such. Some authors actually enjoy reading fan fiction and I've even heard of two that openly admit to posting their own "fan fiction" just to see if people like new story ideas before writing a sequel.

My biggest complaint is that it is a "volume 1" and stops without finishing a storyline. The book ends on a cliffhanger, although the regular Fangirl is a full story.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

I'm not a reader or fan of manga or graphic novels, but since Fangirl remains one of my favorite books, I had to give this one a shot. The artwork is well done and pretty much what I expected it to be, which is cute and fun. Unfortunately I just didn't feel any real interest in the format past my initial curiosity. For me, the manga was not much more than a recap of the first quarter of the novel. For those who do like reading manga and have more appreciation for illustrated works in general, I think this is a fun (and super cute) way to enjoy Fangirl.

Such a great way to read Rainbow Rowell! I can’t wait for this to become available. I am looking forward to the next volume.

For anyone that used to obsess over Rowell's Fangirl back in the day, which um guilty, this manga adaptation is the perfect way to reinvent the novel. The graphic novel features all sorts of detailed pictures that really bring the story to life. It tells the vivid story we all know well by now, and this way you can actually see these characters face to face and not just in your head! This read is definitely for fans of the original novel and not newbies to the book. But that being said, it's definitely fun to see Cath's story and her fanfics with my own eyes and not just in my mind. It reads very quickly, and you can definitely finish this edition in a single setting slash day. It just fun and enjoyable! This Vol. 1 does end on such a cliffhanger, and I just want the next editions like now!

This is an excellent adaptation of the original book! The book had charm as well as a deep insight into Cath's life. We get that, and so much more, in the manga adaption! I especially enjoyed the scenes from Cath's fanfic interspersed with the manga (and maybe a Carry On manga is in the works soon?).

I didn’t realize this was just volume 1, and now I’m desperate for more!!

This was so good — just as endearing as the original book (maybe more so?). Fantastic adaptation. The story is so good, and so relatable, and I love the dialogue and the art. All around great.

This adaption of Rainbow Rowell's YA novel of the same title is deliciously close. It's been six years since I've read the original, but it's all there: the anxiety and hold-your-cards-close-ness of Cath, Levi's boyish friendliness, and the stanning of Simon Snow/Harry Potter (even though "stan" wasn't a word back in 2014). I can't wait to see how well Maggs continues this task in volumes 2, 3, and 4.

Despite the recent controversy surrounding Rainbow Rowell and some of her work, I’m a die-hard fan of ‘Fangirl’ and ‘Carry On.’ It’s been several years since I first read the novel ‘Fangirl,’ but this manga version brings the story and characters back in all the best ways. Sam Maggs touches on all the crucial scenes and dialogue, and Gabi Nam brings all the little visual details to life (which is no small feat for a black/white graphic novel). I can’t wait to checkout future volumes.

Graphic novel, realistic fiction. Cather and her twin sister, Wren, are headed to college. But Wren told her sister that she wanted to make new friends, so the girls are not roommates. Wren worries that she won't be able to make new friends and actually avoids the dining hall. But then things begin to look up... can Cather make things work?! Students who like graphic novels will like this real-life college experience as Cather and Wren attempt to make it on their own as freshmen in college.

Although this is only the first volume of the Fangirl manga adaptation, I can tell already this story works really well in this format. I loved the novel, so I wasn't sure if the manga adaptation would hold up, but at least in this volume, I was really happy with how the story has been translated into a visual format. The characters still felt the same, and it was nice seeing them. I also think the manga adaptation will work well even for those who have not read the novel and are not already familiar with the story.

I was so excited to find out that Fangirl was going to be adapted into graphic format, and the only disappointment I felt was when I reached the end of the book! As someone who loved the original, it was wonderful to see the characters visually brought to light, and I felt the art really suited the storytelling well, and really let you see the parallels between the story Cath is writing, and her own hero's journey happening in college. I'll be looking forward to the next volume for sure!

As a fan of Rainbow Rowell, I found this serialized manga version of Fangirl fun, but also frustrating. I read that this is going to be 4 volumes, so I guess it makes sense that the end of the manga dangles. I think knowing the story makes me feel like there is a lot of unfinished business and may frustrate readers that are being introduced to Fangirl through manga first.

I really enjoyed this! Cute, book-faithful manga adaptation that totally adds to the original story. So fun to see Cath in manga form. I'll definitely check out Vol 2. when it's out.

This graphic novel has the soul of the novel it is based on. The visuals help understand the real emotions of the characters and even if some details were modified to make things work better for this format, but it still is loyal to the original. It covers the topics of anxiety and doubt in a realistic way, which is always useful to help students understand these type of emotions and how to handle them (by relying on others and seeking help when they need it).

I received an advanced digital copy from Netgalley.

I really enjoyed this visual adaptation of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. She has forayed into comics recently with the "Runaways" series so I had high hopes for this graphic novel.

I liked all the character illustrations, I was particularly curious to see how stark of a widows peak they would give Levi.

One thing I really enjoyed about this is how it shows how Cath is actually a bit selfish. She is judgmental of others and is sensitive to how others treat her, however perceived that might be. She keeps trying to emotionally guilt Wren into doing what she wants (particularly with not seeing their mother). It fleshes out why Wren felt the need to create distance between them and find some independence from her sister.

One small critique is that on page 140, Wren says "You know my stand on this" when I think the word they meant to use was "stance."

Also, The watermark in the middle of the advanced readers copy makes is a little difficult to read those panels and is disruptive to reading, but I understand why it is there.

I am excited for the next edition!

This graphic novel breathes new life into a wonderful story. I have already read the novel, but this graphic novel has just left me begging for more!

Being a huge fan of the novel, Fangirl, I was really looking forward to reading the manga! It follows the story exactly and the illustrations were great. I also loved the added Simon and Baz comics.

The only thing I am disappointed about is that I read that this will be four volumes, which I think is a little much. I think 2 would have been better and more satisfying to read.

Fangirl lovers are going to love this book. New readers are going to enjoy it too!! I pre-ordered a final copy of it after reading.