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.

I tripped and fell and consumed this book as voraciously as if I myself was suddenly and inexplicably becoming a werewolf a la Devin Ashwood, the chiseled dream boat main character. Consider this book a raw steak on a counter or the hot female lead and *me* the beast unable to stop going at it. I could not stop.

Devin is a former star of a paranormal show with a cult following who somehow finds himself losing both his career and his humanity when he shifts into a wolf following a once-ever-150-years cosmic event. First of all, I love Alex; she's the grumpy Jewish tattooed black cat girl of my dreams. And second of all, I love the wound of para-social relationships and misunderstanding being a central point here. Like everything Rosie Danan writes, it is hot and charming, and I want to give a particular shout out to the moment where Alex mentions only liking video games for the fussy bisexual vampire. This. Book. Is. For the Astarion girlies, and I love that more than I can really put into words. But really it's also for all of us who have followed a paranormal tv show and experienced the exquisite joy of learning way too much about it and reading or writing fanfic.

Thank you so much to Rosie Danan, Berkley, and NetGalley, for this absolute GEM of an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’m a big Rosie Danna fan, and while this book was a departure from her last books, it had a lot of her normal stuff that I really enjoyed. While the supernatural aspect took a bit for me to get used to, I really loved the relationship, and I loved the power of fandom that Rosie showed with Alex and her friends. I liked how they opened up to each other and felt like real people, werewolf aside.

Fan Service explores fandom, the safety it can offer, and the walls you can build around yourself with it.

Rosie Danan introduces us to a teen obsessed with a supernatural TV show featuring a werewolf cop. She invests, connects, and becomes part of the online fandom. Then she meets her obsession, and cold water is poured all over her.

Jump ahead several years, and the show is canceled, the teen is grown, and the actor may be turning into a real werewolf.

Yes, it's not a super realistic plot but some very real lessons come from reading it.

Is Alex really a town outcast or is she sheltering herself from life to avoid getting hurt?? Is Devin a vapid actor or just stuck trying to fill someone else's goals for him?

Will Rosie Danan make you giggle and blush while reading? The answer is always yes.

Read it and then take a look at the stories about yourself that you tell-- how much of it is real? How much of you are you hiding?

That was beautiful and sweet and, surprisingly, deep.

I received this as an advanced reader copy and I will probably re-read it whenever the audiobook comes out because I loved it so, so, so much.

Devin is a bit of a self-focused guy who was pushed into Hollywood as a child and never found a way to having a life outside of it. In a weird twist of fate, his real life is about to mirror his character's life when he experiences some weird changes. He ends up finding the moderator of his fan wiki page who happens to be someone who had a crush on him when she was a kid. They are now 34 (her) and 42 (him) when they meet again as adults when he works to convince her to help him out.

This is a contemporary rom-com with a slight dash of the paranormal that helps the two characters work through their issues and come together in such a beautiful way. The way this man is ravenous for her and how he schemes to woo her? 🥰

I cannot even begin to tell you how beautifully written this book is as it shows them peeling back their emotional layers and learning to trust each other. There was definitely some real tears being shed in the later part of this book.

Basically, I highly recommend and I loved it so much.

Safety deets
- On page spice. He's great at making sure she 💦 first.
- Beautiful consent. They discuss what each is comfortable and have a really good conversation that continues in a sexy and comforting way in all their physical intimacy.
- He's been married and divorced. There are some signs that he has slept around, but we don't hear about any details.
- She's slept with various folks and we do meet one of her ex-lovers. Other than Devin getting VERY jealous/possessive, there's no drama there.
- They are unequivocally together at the end. No wedding or long-term epilogue, but I still thought the peek we got several months into the future was super cute.
- Birth control discussed and condoms used.

I absolutely adore Rosie Danan. Her books bring me such joy and her characters sit with me long after I complete a book.
For some reason Fan Service just isn’t giving me my usual feelings when it comes to Rosie’s writing.
I had issues connecting with and caring for the main characters which in turn made it hard for me to love the story or the romance.
I know this was one of her first dips into true fantasy but I think it was a solid mix of fantasy and not for any of those who typically only read romance, I however would have liked it to have MORE fantasy elements. I don’t believe I’m a fan of like fantasy themes in a real world setting - but that’s a personal preference of course.

Overall I’m not disappointed that I read this, and like I said I LOVE Rosie, this just wasn’t my favorite installment from her.

This book is a delightful F1 romance that effectively balances good romance and a strong understanding of the sport. The author's research shines through in their descriptions of the tracks and driver rivalries, making it a must-read for F1 fans. The story is light and fun, with a refreshing enemies-to-lovers trope that fits the book perfectly. While some may find the character descriptions lacking, the book is an adorable and enjoyable read. I highly recommend it, especially for those who enjoy a good romance with a unique twist.

As a huge fan of werewolf paranormal romances and TV shows like 'Teen Wolf', 'Supernatural', and 'The Vampire Diaries', I knew I was going to enjoy this book, but WOW—it completely exceeded my expectations! From the first page to the last, I was hooked. This story isn’t just a love letter to supernatural lore; it’s also a brilliant homage to fandom culture that made me feel so seen.

The characters, the plot, the tension—everything was perfection. Alex Lawson is such a relatable protagonist, especially for anyone who’s ever been obsessed with a show or series as a teen. Her love for her fan forum and her dedication to cataloging all things Arcane felt so nostalgic and authentic. Devin Ashwood, on the other hand, is the kind of flawed, unexpectedly lovable hero I didn’t realize I needed. His redemption arc was incredibly satisfying, and seeing his confident exterior crack to reveal his insecurities gave the story so much depth.

Speaking of arcs—fated mates trope? YES, PLEASE! The chemistry between Alex and Devin was electric, their banter was hilarious, and the slow unraveling of their walls was just chef’s kiss. The mix of tension, comedy, and angst was absolutely irresistible.

Devin’s POV was a standout for me—watching his journey from a seemingly egotistical actor to someone vulnerable and genuine was incredibly rewarding. And Alex’s struggle to connect with people, born from her fandom-centric life, was so well-written. Their different life experiences mirroring each other’s issues felt so real and meaningful.

If you’re part of the fandom world or just love a gripping paranormal romance, this book is a must-read. Between the werewolf lore, the redemption arcs, and the swoon-worthy romance, I’m officially OBSESSED. Can’t wait to recommend this to everyone I know!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was not sure what to expect with this book, but I have enjoyed Rosie Danan’s books in the past, and I was so surprised by this book! It’s fantastical and corny and silly in all the best ways, reminiscent of the teen wolf days, of which I was part of!!

Alex Lawson, longtime fangirl finds herself in an… unthinkable position when her favorite past TV start shows up in her small down, having a sort of unrealistic breakdown. All she has to do is help him through his “werewolf” problems.

I found the story to be ridiculous but attention grabbing, and the characters were silly and made a perfect romcom banter. I was happily surprised how quickly I found myself invested.

The pacing did feel slow at times, but overall this was a fun read!

This book was a fun & easy read that I flew through in one sitting! In typical Rosie fashion, it had cutesy moments, funny banter, and fantastic spice. I loved the premise of this book and where it was headed but I definitely didn't love how the mmc treated Alex throughout the book. This is a grown man who definitely had the maturity level of a high schooler and I wished he would have grown up a little more by the end of the book.

Other than that, I loved this book and its premise, just as much as every other Rosie book out there!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

3.5/5 🌟

thank you to netgalley & berkley for the opportunity to read this arc <3

as someone that grew up watching teen wolf i was so excited for this one and the way people were comparing it to the show! unfortunately i didn’t feel entirely invested in the story until about 45%-50% mark. after getting to that percentage i couldn’t put it down!! you have an actor that is trying so hard to not let his main role be abandoned & a girl who was once his biggest fan and honestly this was so fun! i loved the way they interacted with each other and the appearances made by the side characters (loveddddd alex’s dad!)
the last 10% had me aw-ing and smiling at my kindle like a crazy person.

devin did have his moments where he pissed me off and i wish alex stood her ground more but the one thing i loved about this so much was the fact that we got reasons for everything and nothing was left unmentioned! it was a nice change to not have any plot holes. on the other hand, devin and alex were both very funny characters and had me giggling at the jokes they were making.

if you miss teen wolf and the way it made you feel with the humor & romance, definitely pick this one up!!
(devin is the perfect mix of scott, stiles, isaac & peter *not the evil in peter but definitely the cockiness and humor)

thank you again to netgalley + berkley for this arc!

Thanks to NetGalley & Berkley for the early copy in exchange for an honest review. Sadly, I DNF'ed at 40% of the way through.

The main issue with this book for me was the basis of their relationship. She knew him when she was 14 years old, met him when she was 17, and they reunite like 20 years later. However, I feel that the imbalance on his end makes it uncomfortable. She knows *everything* about him and his life since she was a tween. He doesn't know anything about her.

It also doesn't help that I've never liked the fanfiction where it involves real celebrities instead of the characters they play as. And basically this is about turning a real celebrity into the real character he plays as. Which is a bit uncomfortable to me.

Devin and Alex weren't really nice people so it was hard to root for their relationship at all. Alex especially still badmouthing Devin 20 years later virtually also left a sour taste. It was weird how immature both of them acted, they acted like they were 20 year olds but they were in their late 30s/40s.

The fandom commentary was funny, at least.

This was such a fun read! A nice nod to fanfictikn and the idea of “don’t meet your heroes” and a very sweet romance at its core.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5/5

I really enjoy Rosie Danan's books and this is no different. I think she is amazing at telling an entertaining, fun, and usually fast-paced story.

This is a love story to fandoms and how it can be life-changing and help bring some of the best friendships in life. As Danan lovingly writes, “Fandom was everything when you were in it and embarrassing as hell when you weren’t.” I did love how this story made being part of a fandom about being passionate about a topic and not necessarily an obsession, but it can become one. There is always something that connects deeply to you about the show/group/movie/book that leads to your fandom. The friendships you develop can last you a lifetime and transcend the fandom.

Alex and Devin were an interesting pairing. I do not love big age gap couples and it did sometimes take me out of the story when Alex would say things like 'he was signing autographs before I was even born' and I would have to take a step back. It does make it better that she is in her thirties, but I feel like the story could still be powerful without him being in his forties. There are 'washed-up' celebrities in their late thirties, so it could have worked without such a big age gap, but in the grand scheme of things, it was not a major plot point.

The story was going for a more 'grumpy x grumpy' troupe, but Devin was a jerk several times throughout the story and I did not want to forgive him as easily as Alex did. There were reasons why he was a jerk, but I felt like it would have been better character growth for him to have thought of his snarky comments and realized before he spoke the words that they would be hurtful and choose differently.

I felt like the story was very fast-paced in the beginning and slowly started to lull, so it took me a little longer to get through the whole story, but ultimately I did enjoy the story. If I could have a wishlist of items in the story: I wished we could have met her fandom friends more, expanded on the side characters, and seen them further out in the future in the epilogue. I am excited and can't wait for Danan's next novel!

Many thanks to Berkley Publishing for the Advanced Reader Copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review