Rosie Danan's upcoming novel, Fan Service, scheduled for release on March 11, 2025, is a delightful blend of paranormal romance and contemporary fandom culture. Known for her previous works like The Roommate and Do Your Worst, Danan continues to charm readers with her witty writing and engaging characters.

The story centers on Alex Lawson, a small-town outcast who finds solace in the online fan forum she created for "Arcane," a long-running werewolf detective show. Her extensive knowledge of the show's supernatural lore makes her an internet sensation, despite her secret disdain for the show's star, Devin Ashwood. When Devin experiences a mysterious transformation that mirrors the show's werewolf narrative, he turns to Alex for help, leading to an unexpected partnership filled with humor, tension, and romance.

Danan's portrayal of fandom culture is both authentic and affectionate, capturing the passion and dedication of fans who immerse themselves in fictional worlds. Alex's character resonates with readers familiar with the intricacies of online fan communities, and her interactions with Devin provide a humorous yet insightful commentary on the complexities of celebrity and fan relationships.

The novel's pacing is well-executed, with a slow-burn romance that allows for meaningful character development. Danan skillfully balances the supernatural elements with contemporary issues, creating a narrative that is both fantastical and relatable. The chemistry between Alex and Devin is palpable, and their evolving relationship adds depth to the story.

Critics have praised Fan Service for its engaging plot and well-developed characters. Library Journal describes it as a "quirky, humorous romance" that is "well-written and plotted," noting that readers will quickly fall in love with its interesting characters.
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Additionally, early reviews highlight the novel's appeal to those familiar with fandom culture, noting that it "perfectly represents fandom and what it’s like to be caught up in the fanfare of it all."
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In conclusion, Fan Service is a charming and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of paranormal romance and those who appreciate a humorous take on fandom culture. Rosie Danan's ability to blend supernatural elements with contemporary themes results in a novel that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a longtime fan of Danan's work or new to her writing, Fan Service is a novel worth adding to your reading list.

Danan's latest is a roaringly fun and emotional romance that will bring back the nostalgia for your favorite supernatural shows of old. This book has everything going for it and readers are going to lose their minds in the best way.

I wanted to love this book. I think the premise is super unique and fun, but this just missed the mark. I did not find myself rooting for the MMC at all and honestly as someone who loves a paranormal tv show, I just wasn't into it.

This book made me miss teen wolf

This was really cute & a super unique taste on werewolf romances. The idea that a former werewolf tv star would get turned into a real life werewolf is so fun.

Things to know:
Her former celeb crush
He’s turning into a werewolf
She ran the old fan website for his show
He hired her to help him navigate werewolf-dom

I enjoyed this one! If you ever found yourself scrolling through the teen wolf tag on ao3 at 3am at night this one is for you. It didn't feel like it pushed too hard into the shifter aspect and kept a good blend of fantasy details and romance! Growing up in online fandoms it was fun to see all the different elements through the lens of a celebrity-- from shipping to unrealistic standards. I also loved the fact that Devin was 42 years old, it felt different and unique and Alex isn't too far off in her upper mid 30s. However, I will say at times he doesn't feel his age but I also feel like that can be easily attributed to the fact he's a once child actor who has lived his whole life on set up till this point essentially. I kind of wish we got a bit more groveling from Devin in many occasions I feel like Alex forgave a bit too easily, but overall this was the perfect book to read while waiting on my delayed flight! Perfect to read if you love werewolves, romance, and fandom culture!

I am a Rosie Danan fan through and through, and I was LIVING for this book. I'm a huge sucker for the werewolf romances, and this one grabbed me right from the beginning. I adored the main characters and their witty banter, and I loved how Tumblr it felt. Definitely a great read for the Tumblr Millennials!

Fan Service was a refreshing, delightful read that had a ton of campy werewolves moments that I ate up. I’m such a paranormal romance girlie and thought this novel had such a unique spin to the werewolf genre. The slow burn of this book was incredible. I loved the way the emotional connection progresses between both characters. It was beautifully crafted. The spice was also spicing. I think I may have found a new favorite trope which is golden retriever mmc/black cat fmc. Their dynamic and sass was everything. The only small issue I had with the book is that it had a bit of slow start, which was mostly due to world building of the tv show.

Solid 4.5 stars read.

I am clawing at the bars of my enclosure over this damn book!! Rosie Danan truly cannot miss with a steamy romance, and Fan Service's tender core absolutely swept me off my feet. As a Teen Wolf stan and fandom lover, Fan Service really stole my heart. Looking forward to reading again and again!

it's exactly what it says it is in the summary and yet I feel like something was off. I think maybe I just didn't buy the connection between the two leads - a lot of stuff seems to happen inside each of their heads compared to in conversation between them - and the pacing fucking dragged. as a formerly terminally online millennial I did at least enjoy Alex's references even when other things were meh at best

Oh man. This book was every bit as good as I’d hoped it would be - better even! If you were fully immersed in a fandom in the late 90s/early 00s, this book is for you. I related to Alex on so many levels. Everything about her just resonated with me (except maybe not *those* piercings). And ego-centric Devin is really just a golden retriever/cinnamon roll hero disguised as a himbo. I looooove him! Thanks to Berkley for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this book. The concept was so interesting and I loved how fandom and all of its various elements were woven through it. Alex and Devin were compelling characters and I loved their chemistry and seeing their relationship blossom from fan and actor to tentative friends to lovers. This book was funny, sexy and a blast from start to finish. I can’t wait to recommend this to everyone I know once it comes out!

I really enjoyed this book. I think that the characters were likeable and the conflict fit the plot. I think that the resolution to the conflict fell a little flat and could have been a bit more drawn out. I enjoyed the epilogue and I especially enjoyed the snippets where it looked like blog posts.

As someone who was very into the TV show Supernatural and was big into the tumblr for that as well this was a funny read and I got the jokes.

"Fan Service" is a delightful and entertaining read that will leave you smiling. Danan's witty writing and the charming characters make this a must-read for fans of contemporary romance.

From the first few chapters, it is evident that Fan Service is chock full of compelling language as it reads quickly. Also, even though there is a supernatural element (hello, werewolf MMC) is still reads as realistic and authentic. Like, even literal werewolves have feelings, thoughts, fears and more. This was a fun, dual-perspective rivals-to-lovers, age-gap romance.

I really wanted to like this book, but I can't exactly put my finger on what made it a not-so-enjoyable read.

The hero wasn't very likeable, the heroine wasn't as powerful as she could've been, and the plot felt messy. While I enjoyed the slow-burn romance, this book just wasn't for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Fan Service was a refreshing, delightful read that had a ton of campy werewolves moments that I ate up. I’m such a paranormal romance girlie and thought this novel had such a unique spin on the werewolf genre. The slow burn of this book was incredible. I loved the way the emotional connection progressed between both characters. It was beautifully crafted. The spice was also spicing. I think I may have found a new fav trope which is golden retriever mmc/black cat fmcs. Their dynamic and sass was everything. The only small issue I had with the book is that it had a bit of slow start for me, which was mostly due to world building of the show. Solid 4.5 stars read. You should read this book if you like the following tropes:

-Age Gap
-Golden Retriever MMC/ Black Cat FMC
-Slow Burn 🔥
-Who Did This to You
-LGBTQIA+ side characters

Thank you Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Berkley & Netgalley for the arc!

Rosie Danan is officially an auto-buy author for me! I loved Do Your Worst, but Fan Service has now claimed the top spot as my favorite of hers. This book is hilarious, swoon-worthy, and full of unexpected twists! The chemistry between Alex and Devin is electric, and their journey together had me kicking my feet in excitement. I absolutely adored Alex’s growth — she’s this badass small-town outcast who’s carved out her own space in the world of Arcane fandom, but Devin’s presence challenges her in the best way. I was all in for the arcane files, the fanfics, the mystery, and of course, the curse that’s entwined with Devin's past.

Devin’s character development is such a highlight too. Watching him go from this washed-up celebrity to someone trying to reckon with his new reality was so satisfying. And can we talk about that ending? I loved seeing Devin take on a new purpose with retired racing horses, it was so heartwarming. Honestly, if you’re into fan culture, ex-Hollywood stars, werewolves, and slow-burn romance, this book is a must-read. Fan Service had me laughing, swooning, and feeling all the feels. Can’t recommend it enough!

I rated this book 3.75 on StoryGraph. I received an ARC through Netgalley. I thought the premise and overall book was cute and had a good plot. It was some of the internal details and writing that lowered my review. It took me a few days to finish this book because I wasn’t overly loving it.

I did enjoy “Do your worst” from this author.

There were a few times in the book, I was just icked out with the writing. This may change as the book goes through final edits. Because of a comment made by the MMC when she was 17, the FMC went on her “villain arc” is the best way to describe it. When they meet again at 30ish, she has multiple tattoos, piercings, and has a standoffish personality. There were a lot of times she was written like a how you’d describe a mean girl in high school. “Gallons of eyeliner”, “wore a dress with stomping mile high boots”, or things along those lines.

To me, just seems like the author wrote the book like she disliked the FMC, and that was the vibes it gave me. Not too mention a miscommunication third act breakup.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I wouldn’t buy myself a physical shelf trophy, and reading anything else would go down my priority reading list.

3.7 ⭐ - This is a difficult review for me to write. On one hand, it pains me that this wasn't a 5 star read for me. I am a die-hard Rosie Danan fan and this book has so many aspects I thought I would be head over heels for:

- fandom rep
- supernatural (werewolf x human)
- celebrity x their former biggest fan
- Somewhere between 🌶️🌶️ to 🌶️🌶️🌶️ /5

This book felt like one giant deep cut for millennials, and I resonated with a lot of it. But on the other hand, it felt kind of all over the place? Something about the pacing and world building felt disjointed. It felt like it dipped its toe in a bunch of different pools but never really jumped in.

Here is what worked for me:
- I love a ball-busting FMC, and she really let Devin have it
- She did redeem Devin, who I found DEEPLY unlikable, which I believe was on purpose. But the sympathy she built towards his character was perfect

But here is what didn't work for me:

- Alex accepts the Devin showing up / werewolf situation WAYYYY to easily. I felt like she should have been a little more thrown off by him actually showing up in Florida and the fact that she was face to face with her childhood/teen obsession
- I understood why she used the logic of using the tv show / fandom as their primary source of research for all things werewolf, but honestly it just didn’t feel like enough. They did three trials to test his ability to control himself and while they were incredibly entertaining (!!!) it just felt a little too easy.
- I knew Devin was going to be a douche, but my god he was unlikable. There were several times I was hoping he'd step up sooner and it just make him more unlikable to me that he didn't. Now after the 50% mark, we DID get a lot of redemption, so I'm not saying he was irredeemable but he is deeply unlikable
- Devin is incredibly not self aware, but I thought we would get more character growth where he would show he understood how the way he was reacting was hurting Alex’s feelings but he just…didn’t? What made this worse was that his character was also, somehow, able to “see right through her” and clock all of her deepest insecurities. Maybe this just made him infuriating to me, but I felt like it didn’t make sense for the character that was built.
- There were moments that I could tell were meant to establish a level of familiarity between the characters, but the groundwork of the relationship just wasn't there, so it made it confusing and unbelievable

RATING: 4/5 STARS

This brought back the Teen Wolf and The Vampire Diaries nostalgia. A very fun read.