There are some romance authors who know what they like and stick to it. Rosie Danan is not one of those authors.
While she gave us The Shameless Series, she has changed it up from that point on. Last year, we got Do Your Worst, which was an enemies-to-lovers adventure story, and now, she’s releasing Fan Service, which is basically any Tumblr girl’s dream.
Talking about Tumblr in 2025? What is going on? It’s crazy, but it’s something I’ve been thinking about since finishing Fan Service. Honestly, the cover should give you a huge hint on some of the shows this book is taking inspiration from.
Regardless, that’s something we’ll be talking about in just one second. I’d like to thank Berkley for sending me an ARC so I was able to read and review this one early.
Fan Service is a love letter to fandom, romance, and much more.
Fan Service introduces us to two characters first, which are Alex, a devoted fan of The Arcane Files who loves the show with her whole heart, and Devin, the actor who played the main character in the series. We see their first meeting, which ends up being a disaster for Alex and is something that causes her to hate Devin from that point on.
Fast-forward a few years later, Devin gets caught doing some kind of transformation, similar to what his character did in the series. At first, everyone thinks it’s a PR stunt, but it’s clear Devin is in real distress. To try and figure things out, he ends up emailing the archivist of The Arcane Files forum, who ends up being Alex. At first, she doesn’t believe it’s really him until he shows up in her hometown.
After agreeing to pay her for her help, Alex decides to figure out what’s going on with Devin and if he truly is a werewolf. If this sounds somewhat bonkers, it is, but it’s incredibly fun. Not only do we see Alex and Devin fall for each other, but the methods she employs to help control him are downright amazing.
While I don’t want to give too much away, Fan Service lives up to its title as it feels like it’s made for fans of those beloved 2000s and 2010s shows like Teen Wolf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and The Vampire Diaries. While it might not be exactly as you remember your favorite show, it makes the plot of this book all the more enjoyable. Plus, let’s be real, it feels like there are also nods to Twilight, which is something we can all appreciate.
If you’re craving some paranormal romance with some intense chemistry and plenty of wild moments, then you’ll adore Fan Service. Once again, Rosie Danan put together a stellar romance and has me even more excited for what she’s doing next.
Fan Service by Rosie Danan is out now where books are sold.