Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Geek girl Ellie hopes to go to ExcelsiCon Cosplay to meet the actor (closet nerd Darien) scheduled to play Federation Prince Carmindor in a reboot of the movie Starfield.

This was an adorable quick contemporary read that brought the idea of fandom and how ingrained it can be in your life to the forefront of the story. This book was like Fangirl for me, I saw myself in Elle and I was able to really connect with this character whose life has been utterly shaped by Starfield and the fandom surrounding it.

The book was completely predictable, but it is a Cinderella retelling so what do you expect? But there were still subtle differences Poston added to her story that made Geekerella unique.

I received this book from NetGalley in return for my honest opinion.

I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. SO. MUCH.
This has to be the best book I've read in 2018 so far. It was so good! The awkwardness and the fun were equal, which made the book sooo good!

I loved Elle. Not for not standing up to her evil stepsisters or texting a total stranger, but because of who she is. She is just like me, a nerd writing fanfictions. I've never been to a Con, but it's high on my list. Elle was fun, she has been written out very well. You just got to love her.

Darien was a bit of a dork as well. Totally a fan of the series but not wanting to admit it to the public. I loved him as a character, but I did not like it that he was kinda falling for his co-star as well. I did not like Jess at all.

I loved the idea of Elle's father who started the Con. I sat with tears in my eyes in the part where she goes to the Con to get her passes. Not wanting to spoil anything, but it was so sweet!

I just got so attached to the characters on such short notice. Also, totally shipping Darien and Elle, they're way too cute.

Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite.

Finally, I finished it! I tried it three times before and I just couldn't get into the story.

Overall I think the book was okay. I loved the modernised idea of Cinderella at a con and I absolutely adored the friendship between Elle and Sage. On the other side, this book dragged. I felt like they reused dialogues and just scenes in general.

Still a three star read though. I'm here for the friendship, the quotes and the con!

-Veel postmoderne elementen in dit boek, wat een verrassing! :')-