I love the idea of the Simon Snow series and I'm super excited to read Carry On. It might take me a while to actually read it (knowing me) but I know when I do it came off the back of this excellent read. I loved Cath's fanfiction and, like Levi, I couldn't get enough of it! Cath is SUCH a great character. I related to her so much. I much prefer my own company, with a book rather than writing a book, and hate the idea of new spaces, new places, etc. I've never really thought I might be a tad socially awkward/anxious, because my job in customer services doesn't allow for that, but aspects of Cath's life are the same as mine, I never suffered to her extent, but I struggle sometimes with asking for things when I'm out, answering the phone, etc.
Levi. OH MAN, LEVI. *Swoon* I just... Every thing about Levi is summed up, for me, in this quote:
"He ever offered to walk you home?"
"I've never asked," Cath said quietly. "I've never asked you either."
"That's true," Levi said.
More quiet. More cold.
The air stung Cath's throat when she finally spoke again. "So maybe you shouldn't."
"Don't be ridiculous," Levi said. "That wasn't my point."
Despite the fact these two barely know each other, Levi is always willing to go the extra mile for Cath. He doesn't want her walking home alone, on campus, from the library so comes and meets her, unlike Nick who's a grade-A jerk. He's just always present, always there, and there's something about him that captivates and lights up this entire novel. He was the perfect love interest. *Happy sigh*
I loved Fangirl. I'm so annoyed at myself for taking so long to read it, because it is, by far, Rainbow Rowell's best work. I've read all of her books, except Carry On, and she's such a multi-talented writer and no matter what the plot, what the genre, what the age-range, Rainbow nails it. She's one of the most incredible, all-around storytellers. And this? This is her best work yet; I loved it.
