Fangirl

Like Cath in Fangirl, Eliza is a shy creator of a massive online fandom who struggles to reconcile her digital fame with her real-life anxiety. This book captures the same deep passion for storytelling and the struggle of stepping out of one's comfort zone.

This novel explores the intense pressure of academic success versus the private joy of creative fan work. It mirrors Fangirl's focus on the importance of platonic connections and finding people who truly understand your niche interests.

Focusing on two introverts who develop a deep bond through digital communication, this book resonates with the awkward, slow-burn romance found in Fangirl. It perfectly captures the transition to college and the intimacy of sharing your inner world with someone new.

As the actual 'Simon Snow' story that Cath is writing throughout Fangirl, this is essential reading for fans who want to experience the meta-fiction firsthand. It transitions from a fictional fanfic trope into a fully realized, subverted fantasy epic.

This story features a complex relationship between twins and their divergent paths through art and grief. Fans of the complicated sisterly bond between Cath and Wren will appreciate the lyrical writing and deep emotional stakes.

A modern retelling of Cinderella set within a sci-fi fandom, this book celebrates the transformative power of being a fan. It shares Fangirl's optimistic outlook on how hobbies can help us find our voice and our community.

With incredibly witty dialogue and a focus on the drama of high school theater, this book matches Rowell's ability to write realistic, charming friendships. It deals with the fear of vulnerability and the joy of finding your 'people'.

Set over the course of 24 hours, this academic rivals-to-lovers story captures the high-stakes emotions of finishing one chapter of life and starting another. It features a protagonist who, like Cath, is deeply passionate about her specific creative interests.

This lighthearted romance involves a digital war between two family businesses, echoing the 'online vs. offline' identity themes in Fangirl. It is packed with witty banter and a sweet, developing relationship that fans of Levi and Cath will adore.

For readers who connected with Cath’s social anxiety and her observational nature, this classic offers a more serious but equally intimate look at an outsider finding their way. It shares the same 'found family' resonance and introspective narrative voice.