Fan Service | By Rosie Danan
Book review | Contemporary Romance
My thoughts
Narrative and Plot
Fan Service is a dual pov rom-com told from both Alex and Devin’s perspectives. The fangirl element is one of the book’s biggest strengths and is sure to evoke nostalgia for anyone who grew up during the werewolf/vampire craze of the early 2000s. The loyalty within the fandom and the sense of community are among the most enjoyable aspects of the story.
The pacing s generally good, but it meanders a bit in the middle. The book introduces several interesting ideas, yet only scratches the surface of them. Instead, it chooses to focus more on the steamy scenes and the growing sexual tension between the protagonists. Nothing wrong with that, but I would have preferred if it dug a little deeper.
Characters and Conflicts
It’s refreshing to read about flawed characters in a romance novel. Both Devin and Alex have their shortcomings, but neither of them receives the character arc they truly deserve. To be honest, it felt as though the story was trying to play it safe to be light-hearted instead of fully confronting the injustices these characters experienced.
There are plenty of compelling setups and conflicts, but the story remains surprisingly non-confrontational until the very end. Perhaps the intention was to keep things grounded and realistic. However, it doesn’t feel entirely satisfying when the characters simply move on without addressing the wrongs that were done to them.
The chemistry between the main characters didn’t feel entirely organic to me. Personally, I am not a huge fan of insta love romances. That said, if you are willing to go along with it, the book is still an enjoyable read overall.
Conclusion
Fan Service is a one time read for me. While it successfully captures the nostalgia of an era when vampires and werewolves dominated pop culture, the story ultimately feels a little too surface level. I couldn’t help but wish it had explored its themes and characters with a bit more depth and heart.
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