Cather lives her life in the world of the Mages. In her head, Simon Snow and Tyrannus Basilton are in love, and she's written fanfics involving their love stories a hundred different ways, her most recent story becoming a huge fan favorite.
The Simon Snow fandom is eerily similar to the Harry Potter fandom - with which, I must admit, I am more than familiar - and Cath is a character I can easily relate to. She's introverted, doesn't much care for change, has a complex about taking care of people (but that's never really touched on), and she LOVES her slash fanfiction. I don't even want to get into what that is. If you don't know, perhaps this book isn't for you. There's a lot of insider language dealing with fanfiction and the fandom scene.
A completely dorky read, but since I'm a nerd and a dork and a geek and whatever else, I really enjoyed it. It was sweet and touching at times, and also frustrating at others. I think the most frustrating part though, was looking back at 19 year old me. Granted, it also made me feel accomplished for having gotten my undergrad. Yay! I survived the drama!
Anyway, it's a niche read, definitely aimed at a particular audience. It could be read by those unfamiliar with fanfiction, but I think coming from that angle would not allow sympathy for the main character.
This book is good for grades 9-12 and up. It comes out in September 2013.
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