This was a pretty cute retelling of Cinderella. I loved all the geek culture references (and totally wanna watch Starfield now) and I really liked the acknowledgement page at the end where the author talked about how great fan culture can be and how no one should be ashamed for loving something geeky or nerdy or whatever. Both Elle and Darien were pretty fun characters to follow and the dual POVs worked pretty well for me; my only quibble is I wish both of them had stood up for themselves a little more throughout the book, especially Elle. I understand that they were learning and growing and whatnot, but it started to wear on me a bit that they weren't having more little rebellions but luckily it was only a small annoyance. I like how Elle and Sage's friendship developed, and how Cal not being quite the same as her sister and mother was gradually seeded in the book (though it started to feel a bit like this was more a retelling of Ever After than anything after a bit). I definitely loved Darien calling out "The Nox King" when he was trying to fake-geek-girl Elle <spoiler>though I definitely needed a little more explanation from him about what all Darien's dad paid him to do. Was he actively paying Brian to try and break up Darien's thing with Elle on the phone? Or did Brian just kinda do that of his own volition? Was Brian trying to bait Darien at the con initially when he came up to give him back his phone or was he being genuine about wanting Darien to understand? I just needed a little more during all that to help clarify some of the backstory</spoiler>.
All in all this was a really fun Cinderella modernisation with lots of shout-outs to fandom culture and a pretty sweet, slow-burn love story.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Well let’s just say that I had no idea how much I would love this book and that it would land on my best-of-2017 shelf immediately. Geekerella was <b>one of my biggest surprises this year</b> - in a very, very good way. I adored the book and everything it stood for so very much, which is why I’ve got a list of all the things that hooked me in and made me relate!

<b><i>Look to the Stars. Aim. Ignite.</i></b>

• <b>The entire world of Starfield is perfectly crafted</b>. It’s a fictional TV Show but the author put a lot of work into making it feel real. I used to forget that it was not real, because the Show was so fleshed out (the characters, the relationships and expressions) and now I kind of want to such a show to exist. It’s a sci-fi show about the Federation Prince Carmindor and how he saves the galaxy. A lot of though even went into fandom - the fans call themselves Rebelgunners - and the convention for them. Starfield has been airing for a long time but now a reboot is on the way, which stars the story!

• <b>It’s a love letter to fandom</b>. I love fandom related books like Fangirl, so Geekerella immediately found its way into my heart. We follow the fans of the show and their different reaction to a reboot. It was so very relatable, how many fans were skeptical and how Elle got so angry that she wrote a blog post about it. I get that anger, it’s not pretty of course, but it comes from deep passion about something that means so much to you - something you see threatened to be destroyed. I loved Elle’s and the fans passion in general. Another hing that tugged at my heartstrings was the convention, because I have been to three so far and now how much they can mean to you. The book also tackles topics like people trying to gatekeep my differentiating between “real” and “fake” fans. Not to mention the many other fandom references that came up! [I am looking at you Destiel reference!!]

• <b>I could really, really relate to Elle</b>. She is one of the main characters and a fangirl of the TV Show Starfield, which means the world to her. Her father used to be in the fandom and even created a Con, but ever since he died her evil step family rules the house. My heart hurt for Elle every single time, because her stepmother constantly verbally abuses her and makes her do all the work in the house. Her stepsisters are not better and Elle has resigned to feeling useless, unlovable and a burden. The only thing brightening her life is her favorite show, the one thing she is very passionate about, the one thing that is always there for her when she is feeling down and alone. I could relate to that so much, because I too have got a favorite show that means the world to me and also a favorite character which lives in my heart. I was really getting emotional all the time because I could relate so well. Elle has a huge personal journey as well that we get to be a part of and I was so happy to see her find a friend and begin to realize her own self-worth.

• <b>Darien grew on me so very much</b>! Okay I really loved him and want to protect him, because he truthfully is a good guy. Not perfect, but someone who really made me want to wrap him in a blanket. He’s the new star of the Starfield show ... but not everyone is really happy to see him, which hurts Darien since ... he’s actually a real fan himself! Starfield is not just another project to him, like it is for his co-start Jessica. The show and his performance means so much to him, that he’s hurt that he has to put on a publicity stunt and pretend to be someone else. We got to see how the life of a rising star and his work is like, which rally interested me. I also felt for Darien, since he has no friends anymore (his former best friend sold him out) and is left with a father/manager who is never there for him and only dictates him what to do. In the end, he also learns to take matters into his own hand and start to be who he wants to be.

• <b>The romance was actually super adorable</b>. It starts out when the two of them accidentally end up texting each other. I loved that we got to see a relationship that started out online because of a shared passion. Yes please this is way more relatable to me than people meeting up otherwise. Their texts were so adorable, I could not even!! I did not think that the romance was rushed at all, it perfectly played out via text and of course there’s the problem that neither knows who the other is. Only later does that get resolved and without saying too much there is a happy ending of sorts that satisfied my little shipper heart!

• <b>Sage was the coolest and I loved her friendship with Elle</b>! Sage is Elle’s coworker, as both girls work in a food truck belonging to Sage’s mother. Let’s just say that I loved Sage very, very much because she is becoming a really good friend to Elle and helps her with her costume. She is an aspiring fashion designer and through the project both girls become close. Both watch Starfield together and Sage never once makes fun of it, like Elle had been afraid of. Instead Sage is always there for her and her first true friend, which stand beside her even when everything threatens to fail. Their friendship was so so pure and heartfelt!!

<b>IN CONCLUSION</b>: <i>Geekerella</i> is a wonderful <b>love letter to fandom</b> and what impact a TV Show it can have on it’s fans. I related to it in every single way, which is why the book meant so much to me. It has got great characters and will hook you in if you want to or not!

Geekerella was so much fun! This was a great re-telling of a classic fairy tale and I loved the addition of fan and geek culture!

I read this book with my 10 year old daughter. She looked forward to each day when we would sit together and see what Elle was in for next.

Set to the same tale of Cinderella, with the geekiest sci-fi twists, a fun and engaging read.

Get ready for your hearts to burst with joy — Geekerella is the perfect read if you are part of a fandom and know what it feels like to love something so much.

Geekerella is a modern retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale told from two points of view: Danielle "Elle" Wittimer, passionate fan of Starfield (a classic sci-fi/Star Trek-esque series); and Darien Freeman, the actor chosen to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the upcoming Starfield reboot. No one believes Darien is good enough to play this iconic role, including Elle. Things get interesting when they "cross paths," and the story plays out from there.

You know what's going to happen if you've seen or heard the story of Cinderella, but I don't think this makes it any less enjoyable. There were so many fun twists, like who the fairy godmother is, and the pumpkin being a food truck! Reading Geekerella reminded me so much of A Cinderella Story, which made me love it even more.

Having two different points of view gave this book a little something extra — I think that's what makes this retelling stand out. Aside from our Cinderella storyline, we get to follow Prince Charming too. The more we learn about why he chooses to do the things he does and what's going on in his head, the more I grew to love him.

Knowing that Darien and Elle have misconceptions of each other in real life made me want to root for them even more. I couldn't stop turning the pages because I wanted to see how they would end up meeting each other!

One of my favorite things about Geekerella was the friendship formed between Elle and Sage, her co-worker. I don't want to say too much about their scenes, but there is one that really captures what it feels like to introduce someone to something you really love. There's excitement, because you're hoping they will love it as much as you do; and then there's some fear, because what if they don't?

I think I enjoyed Geekerella so much because I GET IT. I love things with a passion. The main synopsis says this book is a "love letter to nerd culture," which I couldn't have said better. I am wishing so hard for Starfield to be a real life thing!

So sad, but this book was such a miss for me. :( Thank you to the Publisher for the review copy though.

3.5 stars (I still don't know why Goodreads doesn't have this option when so many people mention their desire for it!)

I liked the premise of the book - a Cinderella-ComicCon mashup of sorts - and it did live up to that. It was a cute, happy book. I felt the character of Elle was a bit more fleshed out than that of Darien, but I did enjoy both characters and reading the story from their alternating perspectives. The pumpkin food truck was a nice touch.

If you are looking for a light, quick read that will likely put a smile on your face by the end, you will enjoy this book.

I think a lot of people will relate to the fandom aspect of this book, and that's really what kept me reading. The romance was a bit too sickly sweet for my tastes, but the rest of the novel I really enjoyed.

I liked how the story of Cinderella was reimagined, I loved the element of fandom, the characters are super likeable & I really enjoyed watching their journeys. Ella is relatable in so many ways

I liked the idea about the story, but unfortunately I just didn't absolutely enjoy the book. I think it's probably just personal taste and I'm sure that many others would like it.

This was a fluffy sort of book, not quite what I had expected, but I'm not sure what I had expected. It was ok. I'd probably read it again at some point to see if I got anything different out of it.

I really liked this it was a surprise to me. The synopsis was interesting so I was expecting to enjoy it, and I really did, was very enjoyable and a lot of fun

“I hate that I’m falling for someone I don’t even know.”

My take on the plot.
Before Ella’s father died it was always him, Ella, and Starfield reruns - the sci-fi tv series that they both loved so much. Now a reboot of Starfield is being made into a movie with Darien Freeman as the lead, Carmindor. Ella isn’t convinced he’s worthy of role and she ranted about it in her blog Rebelgunner. Darien runs into her blog post and is enraged by Rebelgunner. Darien accidentally texts the wrong number which was Ella’s and thus begins their relationship divided by a screen. However, Darien doesn’t give out a name and Ella calls her as Carmindor while Darien knows she’s Ella, he doesn’t know she’s behind Rebelgunner.

“There’s just me stranded on the wrong side of everything that I love.”

It’s very modern and I love how I am brought to the world of cosplay and cons. I have never been to one before and the way Exelsicon was described in this book feels like I was in there too. I am a fangirl myself and this book just made me become a fan of a non-existent show! I wish Starfield were a real tv show, or at least a comic book. How about a novel? Even a serialized novel would be great.

“I fell in love across the cell signals and late-night texts with a girl I barely knew.”

Ella is no short of Cinderella’s character she’s not even a geek, she’s an ordinary fangirl like most of us while Darien is a different kind of Prince Charming. Being in behind the scenes on a major film made me realize how hard it is to be an actor and the different roles of the crew. Darien being an unsure prince because his life is being run by his father slash manager and is also forced to be on a diet to maintain his abs.

I pretty much enjoyed seeing the major aspects of Cinderella being incorporated to their story. It’s not even cliche, all the characters are very realistic, the events also realistic. It’s a refreshing take on a classic. The ending didn’t seem rushed either though I did feel a different rush getting to the end. It was well paced, it worked out well for the characters. I even wish for a sequel. I want to know what happens to their lives after the end. Oh and Rebelgunner’s blog post was the perfect closing remark for the book.

There’s so many things I could talk about this book without even spoiling anything but I don’t want this review to be so long. All I could say is read it. Pick up this book and read it. It’s not what you think it would be.

Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite.

When I heard Geekerella was a fangirl retelling of Cinderella, I knew it was a story I wanted to read! I fell in love with the concept of this book immediately and have been obsessed ever since
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Geekerella was a very cute read and I enjoyed it a lot. It took me about 200 pages or so to really get into the book. I didn't feel connected to the characters as much as I wanted, but the story was cute enough that I kept reading and the last 100 pages had me sucked in
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I do feel like the Starfield references felt a bit too heavy handed and in your face, as though the author wanted to prove that her characters were truly fans
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I also wish the author would have taken more advantage of using the original fairytale in translating it into modern day/fandom retelling. I LOVED that Cinderella's pumpkin was an orange food truck and definitely would have loved to see some more stuff like that come into play
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Overall I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to nerds and fairytale fans everywhere!

This was one of the cutest books that I have ever read. I loved the references, the characters and the sweet romance. Oh and the double perspectives were amazingly done. I adored this book and would re-read it. Highly recommended.

This was really freaking cute. Fluffy, predictable, and also really nerdy. I enjoyed this immensely. More importantly, I think teenage me would have loved it, too.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley to read in exchange for an honest review.

i enjoyed this book so much! i loved the geeky-cinderella vibe of it.

A totally fresh twist on the Cinderella story we all know and love. Such a fast and fun read. I was rooting for Elle and definitely saw a little of myself in her. We are all somebody and each and every one of us matter. The characters were all very fleshed out and it was like I was watching a movie unfold. I love the whole fangirl theme and can relate on so many levels.