Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball, and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. With savings from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck (and her dad’s old costume), Elle’s determined to win…unless her stepsisters get there first.
Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons—before he was famous. Now they’re nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise. But when she disappears at midnight, will he ever be able to find her again?
Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.
Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons—before he was famous. Now they’re nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise. But when she disappears at midnight, will he ever be able to find her again?
Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.
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3.8 stars
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"It's about the characters. It's about the story. The fans. It's about the impossible universe. Geekerella is a quick and quirky contemporary retelling of the classic Cinderella story with a nerdy twist. Danielle is a popular blogger and lover of all things Starfield, an old show being turned into a movie. The lead? Darien Freeman, a young actor Though Geekerella is undeniably unrealistic, Ashley Poston creates a spot-on relatable story for fangirls and fanboys everywhere. Poston emphasizes ideas such as being a 'real' fan and the power of stories. Throughout the novel, Danielle constantly gets berated for her "unhealthy" love for a TV show. Well, one man's gold may be another man's treasure. What some may think of as a "silly obsession," others may think of as the single shining light in a time of darkness, and Poston does a great way of explaining that. Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Full review to come March 28, 2017. Youtube | Blog | Tumblr | Goodreads |
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