I'll be writing this review while still on a high from having just finished Geekerella, so don't mind any illegible sentences and potentially overenthusiastic exclamations!

This book...where to begin. I LOVED IT, firstly. Secondly, I think Ashley Poston expressed Elle and Darien's voices beautifully and truthfully. I was utterly captivated in their respective journeys and arcs, and felt personally connected to their nerd passions!

Cinderella is one of my favourite fairy tales, and I felt this was a seamless and realistic re imagining, and still with all the delightful swoon-worthiness from the original!

I would highly HIGHLY recommend this book, I enjoyed it so much I'm kind of wanting to read it again. Right now.

Geekerella is an engaging, fun twist on Cinderella (the best fairy tale ever!) This time the twist comes from Elle's obsession with all things Starfield, an old series that is being remade into a movie starring a popular young actor, whom serious Starfield fans don't like. Elle's blog about Darien Freeman (said actor) takes off even while she battles her evil stepmom and stepsisters at home. How Elle ends up getting to know Darien, and finding out that there is more to Darien than anyone knew, is just part of the fun. Elle's job working with Sage in the pumpkin food truck, rescuing the neighbors neglected dog, and trying to keep her stepmom from finding out her plans to attend the famous ExcelsiCon keep the story moving. This one is hard to put down!

I stayed up until the early hours of the morning reading this, it was exactly what I needed to read right now, so sweet and charming. I loved all the fandom talk and now I wish I could watch Starfield. Look to the Stars. Aim. Ignite.

A modern fairy tale for teens. Geekerella: A Fangirl Fairy Tale made my inner fangirl squeal with delight. Author Ashley Poston nailed the life of geeks in the cosplay world. Plus, food trucks are the thing I miss the most about living in the city. I admit I went into this book hoping to love it. Modern Cinderella Elle Wittimer blogs about the tv show Starfield a classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. She has a complicated home life and finds herself in competition with her stepsisters to win a cosplay contest to meet the teen heartthrob cast in the movie retelling. This book was super cute, and it follows the Cinderella story line pretty well. For example, instead of a magical pumpkin carriage that takes Elle to the ball, it is The Magic Pumpkin. It is an orange food van on wheels where Elle works with a girl named Sage who quickly becomes a really great friend. I love that the romance part of this story is almost entirely in the form of text messaging.

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.

I received a DRC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. You can read it on or around: April 4, 2017.

A fun retelling of the Cinderella story! A lot of love for fandom here, which I appreciated, being a fandom girl myself.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, to the point that I stayed up until 3am to finish reading it! It was the perfect combination of geeky youngsters and good old fairy tail plots. With a few twists and turns along the way. There were many references to todays scifi, which made me smile at times since I myself love scifi. I only feel that the ending was a little bit rushed.
Overall it was a fantastic read that kept me hooked and one that I will certainly be recommending.

This novel didn't work for me. It sounded awesome but despite loving the premise I couldn't get into it or didn't connect with the main characters. It's more of a "it's not you it's me" issue.
I didn't finished it, but I'm sure many people will love it! The "Fangirl"/Scifi is such a cool idea.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to read it and sorry that it didn't work for me.

Oh my goodness!! I loved this book way more than I ever thought was possible! Anyone who has ever been a fan of any fandom of any sort will love this! A very realistic reselling of Cinderella and such a good read. It reminds me of Harry Potter in the way that the author provided some quotes that just speak to your heart.

I loved the concept of this book- it's a very cute spin on the Cinderella story.

A super cute geeky retelling that will resonate with fan girls and fanboys everywhere!

This was so, so fun and cute and geeky and charming and funny and wonderful! This book made my geeky little heart so happy! I loved Elle so much and I was always rooting for her, even when she was being stubborn and frustrating the heck out of me. I really liked the fact that Elle's love of Starfield came from her dad, and even though he couldn't be with her anymore, she still felt like she always had a piece of him through that. I think we got a good sense of who Elle was through her connection with her father.

I adored how the friendship developed between Elle and Darian through text messages. It was really clever and fun, even more so because as the reader you already know who they are talking to. Sage was absolutely the best and she is definitely up there as one of my favorite book characters, I also really liked the little spin on how things played out with the "evil" stepsisters. I really don't have any bad things to say about this book, because I truly loved every moment I was reading it and I can't wait for it to be out in the world for more people to love it!

This was absolutely delightful not only for a fangirl, but for the mothers of fangirls! Enjoyed seeing our Cinderella (Elle from Danielle in this version) lift herself up from the ashes and not only get the prince, but get a best friend, and learn one step sister isn't as bad as she seemed. Very pleasurable to read!

In a time when young adult writers are still conversing through their fiction with Hunger Games et all, and as a result, giving us a stream of tough girl assassins, encountering Elle--who adores fandom--was such a breath of fresh air.

Then, I am a total sucker for Cinderella stories, as long as the C-figure isn't passively waiting around for the prince. And likewise, if the prince isn't an empty silk suit.

No problem on either score, here. With intense delight I watched how Poston imaginatively, humorously, tenderly hit every famous plot point, right down to the hilarious gas-guzzling wreck of a Pumpkin Food Truck (vegan only!) where Elle works, while her stepmother tries to figure out how to sell Elle's house out from under her, and Elle's twin stepsisters step all over her on their way to the country club for their tennis lessons.

Elle's passion is Starfield (read Star Trek, but with some interesting differences), a passion she had shared with her deceased parents. Her mother died first, then her dad, leaving her under the thumb of Catherine, who is determined to force everyone into her materialistic worldview.

Elle's secret is a blog about Starfield, where she unlimbers a hate fest on Daniel Freeman, the new eighteen year old star of the reboot Starfield movie, based on his career in a soap so far, and on his fumbling questions about the series. She has no idea the fumbles were scripted, as an excuse to . . .

Well, put it this way. We get chapters swapping off between Elle, and her Cinderella life, and Daniel's life as a mega-star, which is not the glam life that the media (his dad being the most gung ho) does its best to sell to his adoring fans. Both have identity issues, and layers to hide their vulnerabilities. When they encounter one another by text, by accident, the story simply takes off like a rocket.

I laughed, and winced at the insights into teen emotions, and grinned at the heart as this beautifully diverse cast goes about preparing for the big con event dedicated to Starfield--which will culminate in the Cosplay Ball.

This lovely book could be read by smart middle graders and up--there is no bad language, no sex, just a lot of fun worked into the fast=paced, sharply observed struggle for identity and integrity, acceptance and working for one's dreams. While still having a blast.

This looks like it might be outside my personal comfort zone, being a teen romance fairy tale type book, but I got sucked in by the 'geek' aspect as mentioned in the description.

Danielle "Elle" Wittimer is a super fan girl for the series <em>Starfield</em>. She likes to cosplay her favorite <em>Starfield</em> characters and she writes a blog about the show. When she learns that there will be a feature film made of the show, she gets excited, until she learns who will be playing the lead - teen heart-throb Darien Freeman.

Darien was a super fan-boy and was thrilled to get the role on his favorite show, but now he worries about living up to the role. His co-star can't wait to be done with the show and he's hoping it will lead to a recurring role. And of course the studio publicity team has already arranged for who he is dating while filming, and there's a blogger writing horrible things about him.

Through an error inputting a phone number (or fate?) the two accidentally begin texting one another. Neither knows who the other is, but because of the anonymity they begin to share their dreams and fears. They both come to realize that the other is a big <em>Starfield</em> fan. And of course they begin to fall in love with another.

Despite her stepsisters' attempts to stop her, Elle manages to attend the <em>Starfield</em> convention (the same convention her father had started) and go through the cosplay competition. One of the judges? Darien Freeman. Elle's and Darien's meeting (without their knowing they were texting each other) was 'rocky' at best.

This is a quick, easy read and it's just a plain lot of fun. We essentially know the story already and in case we're on the verge of forgetting, author Poston keeps reminding us with some obvious parallels.

But if we already know the story, why read it? We read it for the delightful characters that Poston has created. We read it for the geekiness. Those of us who are confirmed geeks can identify with the fan obsession. It seems pretty clear that Poston herself is a geek; a fan of some sort.

We also get in to the book because a) we like to see that the film/tv star Darien Freeman is human and that not everything he does is because he wants to, but because it's good for his 'image' and is arranged by someone else. And b) we like to see good things happen to geeks and other good people.

This isn't the sort of book that will stay with me for a long time, but if I am reminded of it, I will reflect fondly and say, "Oh, that's a good book - you should read it!"

Looking for a good book? <em>Geekerella</em> by Ashley Poston is a good book - you should read it!

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Elle Wittimer practically bleeds the show Starfield. Obsessed thanks to her now late father (and founder of a Starfield convention), Elle has to put her obsession off to take care of her wicked stepmother and two bratty twin stepsisters. Heartbroken and dreaming of a shot to get out of South Carolina, she finds herself horrified that a teenage hearthrob from a popular soap opera has been cast as the main role in the movie adaption of her lifeblood Fandom. Distraught, she writes a blog post that soon goes viral. On set, popular soap star Darien Freeman is losing his mind over the fact that his manager (and father) wants him to keep his Starfield fandom quiet as he takes on his dream role as the lead. Sure he points out that his uniform is the wrong color, but soon he's swept up in promotion work. He reads an article online about how horrible his casting is and finds himself horrified. In frustration, he texts what he thinks is the leader of the Starfield Convention he is supposed to attend and accidentally meets Elle via text message. What follows is one of the most charming YA books I've read in a long time.

Geekerella doesn't pretend to anything it isn't. The book is a Fandom Cinderella story, complete with a ball, two bratty sisters, and a chance to change her world. Elle is smart, funny, and kind. The author, Ashley Poston, even goes so far as to make Elle work in a food truck called The Magic Pumpkin. It's nearly impossible not to be charmed by the quiet quirkiness of Darien Freeman, or wince at the cruelty of Elle's stepmother. I found myself wishing fiction had it's own child protective services.
Geekerella is uplifting and happy, save for a few moments of parental cruelty. Over all it is definitely a bright spot in some pretty rough time.

Geekerella is available April 4, 2017.

You guys! This book is geek/nerd heaven and I loved every second of it! Elle Wittimer loves Starfield, a classic sci-fi series she grew up immersed in because of her late father. Now they’re bringing the classic to the big screen and she’s convinced Hollywood is going to ruin it. First indication – the announcement that Hollywood Hot Commodity Darien Freeman is cast as the lead, Carmindor. Elle isn’t the only person who thinks he can’t pull this role off, but what everyone doesn’t know is that Darien used to live for cons and he’s a huge Starfield fan too and he’s determined to do the part justice. But Darien is more than the sexy abs that his father/manager makes him show off whenever possible and he’s struggled with his celebrity. He’s lost friends and doesn’t know just who to trust… even his father is more manager than family member.

Both Elle and Darian are set to attend ExcelsiCon… Darian to reluctantly meet fans and sign posters and Elle to win a Cosplay contest and get away from her evil stepfamily, but the road there is filled with bumps.

This of course is a Cinderella retelling, and it’s very easy to recognize all the marks, but I liked Poston’s spin on the classic tale. She made it fun and relatable and allowed her MC to find her voice and grow throughout the story. I loved the contemporary spin on this and know that so many others will too!

I absolutely loved how Darien and and Elle first connect and grow the bond between them. Their text messages were fun and sweet and a lovely way to modernize the story! I have to admit that I also really loved Elle’s fairy godmother Sage! She was so fun and it was great to see Elle find someone she could lean on … because the people in Elle’s family will piss you off like you can’t believe. I think that’s why I’m giving this 4 stars, and I get it. I get that Poston didn’t want to step too far away from the classic in that respect, but ugh every time she had an interaction with her stepmom I wanted to jump in the book and punch her mom in the face and shake Elle and tell her to find her spine!

I think readers are going to love this nod to fandom and geekdom, and while Starfield is fictional, so many of us will be able to easily relate this story to our own fandoms. If you’re looking for a cute, fun, contemporary spin on the classic Cinderella story, then look no further. Geekerella hits all the right notes as a quirky, engaging retelling!

Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Galaxy Quest meets Cinderella in this delightful homage to fandoms and fans. The author has done a fine and believable job of creating a fandom that doesn’t exist that can serve as any fandom that the reader loves. Darien and Elle take turns narrating, and I felt that they had distinct voices. I enjoyed the personalities of many of the side characters as well. A neglected Dachshund adds comic relief and heart to the story.

On the diversity plus side, the story includes a teen same sex romance, and Darien is a person of color. (In fact, much is made of the important role the original Carmindor played in breaking acting stereotypes for people of color, and what a relief it is that the actor playing the role in the reboot is also a person of color.)

Although Geekerella is about a fictional fandom, there are plenty of obvious and subtle references to real fandoms, of the kind that real fans actually make (like "Have fun storming the castle!" and my favorite, "This day, we fight." ♡ ). I'm sure I didn't even get all of them, but I got enough.

Geekerella would probably have benefitted from being a little less faithful to the tale of Cinderella. Because it adheres so closely to the story for much of the book, the plot is predictable. The evil stepmother is just a little too evil. But there are plot twists, and I especially enjoyed the scene in which a desperate Elle tries to get ready to enter the cosplay contest with the help of many other con attendees.

This is a sweet story that might bring a smile and a sigh to anyone who has ever felt alone or like they didn't fit in, and it ends the way we want it to – happily ever after. Although it’s aimed at the young adult market, I highly recommend it for all geeks, nerds, dorks, and other fans of fandoms who’d enjoy a young love romance that is also a love letter to us all.

I read an advance reader copy of Geekerella.

Geekerella is the Cinderella-at-Comic-Con story I didn't know I needed. This geek girl is so happy.

The Cinderella story was well-adapted and updated for a modern audience. The stepmother is just as brutal and controlling, and one of the stepsisters is just as awful.

I loved how Sage, the new best friend, ends up being the fairy godmother figure. I think we all should strive to do the same for our friends. Plus, she's the coolest.

Elle's story broke my heart and ended victorious. Darien won me over with charm and laughter. Such a sweet contemporary romance full of pop culture references. I think teens will adore this. I sure did.

Really enjoyed this modern take on Cinderella set in the world of fandoms. Fan conventions are the hot thing right now making this book very timely. I loved the characters and the romance between the two main characters.