It’s been a hot minute since I made a blog post. Work has been crazy, and I’m also spending some more time writing (more on that in a later post) and some time learning. However, I finally have a review to share with you, so here are my thoughts on Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey!
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Quick Synopsis
A grumpy golfer whose career is in shambles asks his number one fan to be his caddy. They find themselves spending a lot of time together, and soon their chemistry becomes explosive. But an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous right?
Perfect for readers who want:
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Sports Romance
- Forced Proximity
About Fangirl Down
Title: Fangirl Down
Author: Tessa Bailey
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
Pages: 380
Age Range: 18+
Publisher: Avon
Date Published: 13 February 2024
Goodreads Description: Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.
Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash…
As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they’re inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. This hot man wants to brush her hair, feed her snacks, and take bubble baths together? Is this real life? But Wells is technically her boss and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous… right?
I received a review copy from LibroFM. All opinions are my own.
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Fangirl Down Review
I gave this book 5 stars on pure enjoyment alone. I was listening to the audiobook on my morning walks and I was probably grinning like a lunatic the entire time.
This book was just so much fun. It was funny, heartwarming, and HOT all at the same time. Seriously, this might be the book that gets me into golf (please don’t tell my dad that). Both Wells and Josephine were so genuine, I couldn’t help but root for them. They’re so well fleshed out, and their individual and combined journeys were so fun to read.
I will admit that the first 30% of this book was a little rocky for me, mainly because of how horny the characters were. But it soon transitioned into the perfect blend of smut and rip-your-heart-out emotions.
I wanted a bit more tension in the beginning, especially since Wells is her boss. But overall I’m happy with how this played out. Fangirl Down is also just a really good sports romance. The sport doesn’t take over the entire book, but it’s a decent chunk of the story and it has an impact on both our MC’s lives. I think it was handled perfectly.
Another aspect of the story I enjoyed was the diabetes representation. As someone who’s had my own food struggles this last year, it was just nice to have a character I could identify with. From my perspective, the representation was productive.
I have been avoiding Tessa Bailey a bit over the last few years. I didn’t enjoy the writing style of her newer releases, but Fangirl Down is an improvement. I liked the plot, pacing, and even the third-act conflict.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
Also a huge thank you to LibroFM for the ALC! Listening to the audiobook was the highlight of my day, so I can definitely recommend it. The narrator did an excellent job.
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