Summary: Fanboy's life sucks: the bullies have made him their favorite target, his best (and only) friend seems headed for the dark side (sports and popularity), and his pregnant mother and the step-fascist are eagerly awaiting the birth of the alien life form known as Fanboys new little half-brother or sister. Fanboy, though, has a secret: a graphic novel he's been working on without telling anyone, a graphic novel that he is convinced will lead to publication, fame, and a way out of the crappy little town he lives in. When Fanboy meets Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl, he finds an outrageous, cynical girl who shares his love of comics as well as his hatred for jocks and bullies. Fanboy cant resist someone who actually seems to understand him, and soon he finds himself willing to heed her advice - to ignore or crush anyone who stands in his way.
Thoughts: Wow! To get inside a 15 year old boy's head is pretty rare, but Barry Lyga makes it seem so easy. I don't usually read books that have boys as the main characters, but Fanboy is irresistible. He's is so honest and funny and I totally loved his character. A really good insight into the lives of those who are bullied. The only downside of the book was the ending. It ended really abrubtly and I really wished the storylines had been wrapped up a bit better.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
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