Hello everyone! Happy June! It’s summer month over here and I couldn’t be more excited!
Last month was pretty good. I enjoyed a few days away in London with my sister and it was absolutely glorious!
I’m back on the blog today to talk about…fandom!
You know that one tv show or band or book that really struck a chord with you and that stays with you long after it’s finished ? Maybe it’s Friends, the Jonas Brothers or Harry Potter (all apply to me…) but it’s just so memorable that you feel intrinsically connected to it. I think we all got something we’re so totally in love with that it borders on obsession… Well, that’s fandom. And when you meet another person who’s just as obsessed as you are…that’s pretty much the icing on the cake!
So here’s a list of 10 awesome YA books featuring one or more of the many facets of fandom, enjoy!
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10 YA books about fandom you’ll love!
I Was Born for This, Alice Oseman
The story follows Angel, whose life revolves around The Ark, an internationally famous boyband, Jimmy, their frontman, and what happens when their paths unexpectedly collide. This book is for all the boy bands lovers out there. It’s all about the dizziness that comes from belonging to something extraordinary and it highlights perfectly the impact of fandoms on people. This book is the biggest advocate of passion, of investing your time in the things that produce the purest happiness. A must-read!
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All of This is True, Lygia Day Peñaflor
This addictive book follows four teens who spill their secrets to their favorite NY bestselling author. But soon the lines between reality and fiction are beginning to blur… It’s such an interesting take on how fiction and reality connect and about setting boundaries. Told through interviews, journal entries, and book excerpts, the entire concept is so unique and well-executed you won’t be able to put that book down!
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The Brightsiders, Jen Wilde
A teen rockstar has to navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after being labeled the latest celebrity trainwreck. It’s quirky and utterly relatable! You’ll get to see a lot of the pitfalls of being famous (the paparazzi and media, extreme fans…) and the more accessible “real” life aspect of it. Plus you’ll love all those beautiful, brillant and diverse characters!
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Gena / Finn, Anna Moskowitz & Kat Helgeson
We follow two young women that share a passion for Up Below, a buddy cop TV show with a cult fan following. Gena is a darling of the fangirl scene, keeping a popular blog and writing fan fiction. Whereas Finn’s online life is a secret. The pair spark an unlikely online friendship that deepens quickly. Told entirely in texts, chats, and blog posts, this is a lovely read about fangirling, blogging, internet friends, tv shows and reality.
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Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell
Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Reading, rereading, hanging out in forums, writing fanfiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere. Cath is all in. But Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from it, college is starting and Cath is on her own for the first time, completely outside of her comfort zone. Is she ready to start living her own life? A timeless classic focusing on fandom, anxiety, siblings and romance!
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Queens of Geek, Jen Wilde
Three friends, two love stories, one convention. This one is a love letter to geek culture and an empowering novel for anyone who has ever felt that fandom is family. It’s also about friendship and finding the courage to be yourself. You’ll fall in love this fantastic diverse cast of characters. A positive read that’ll leave you smiling for days!
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Eliza and her Monsters, Francesca Zappia
In the real world, Eliza is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, she’s LadyConstellation, the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea. But when her secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything begins to fall apart… This novel is a celebration of fandom and online life. But it also deals beautifully with mental health and negativity online. Definitely recommend!
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Going off Script, Jen Wilde
Seventeen-year-old Bex is thrilled when she gets an internship on her favorite tv show, Silver Falls. Unfortunately, the internship isn’t quite what she expected… You’ll love the television setting, the diverse characters and the fluffy romance. This book will make you smile and make you want to stand up and fight. Go read it now!
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Radio Silence, Alice Oseman
Frances has been a study machine with one goal. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret. Then Frances meets Aled, and for the first time she’s unafraid to be herself. This one is about friendship and bonding over a podcast. The author authentically portrays teenagers, academic pressure and fandom. A heartfelt story you need to add to your TBR right now!
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Analee in Real Life, Janelle Milanes
Ever since her mom died, Analee has trouble expressing herself and spends most of her time avoiding reality and role-playing as Kiri, the night elf hunter at her favorite online game. But everything is about to change when heartthrob Seb asks Analee to pose as his girlfriend in an attempt to make his ex jealous. It sounds like an adorable YA contemporary about finding yourself, don’t you agree?
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I love this list! As someone who grew up in fandom spaces but never actively participated much (I only started writing my first fanfic this year at 23 lol), I love books about fandom. I’m particularly intrigued by The Brightsiders and Analee in Real Life!
Thank you so much! 😊
Yaaay! I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I did 😁😁
I Was Born For This sounds awesome! I didn’t even know that book existed but now that I’m into the Heartstopper series, I definitely want to read more from Alice Oseman. Plus, as a boy band lover (One Direction took up most of my teen years), I think I’d really enjoy it. Thanks for the recommendation!
It IS awesome! 😁😁
I hope you’ll love it as much as I did!
You’re so welcome, thank you so muc for stopping by 😘
I adore this list Nyx! I’ve been part of fandom spaces since my early teens and books which are about fandom and portray it well have my entire heart. I think I’ve only read Eliza and her Monsters out of all the books on this list but I truly adored that book. I’m tempted to reread it now. Queens of Geek sounds good as well.
A trilogy you may enjoy which is about fandom is called A Song About A Girl by Chris Russell. I stumbled upon them in Waterstones years ago with the first two books, which I absolutely devoured and adored. It follows a girl who ends up becoming a photographer for this boy group, the dynamics are everything and there’s some fun back story too that unfolds throughout the series. They’re chunky books but I feel like you may enjoy them 😊
Aww, thank you so so much! I’m so glad 🥰🥰
Oh my god that sounds SO good! I’ll add it to my TBR right this second! Thank you so much for the rec! 😊
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