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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This is a case of, "It's not you, it's me," because I'm just not into YA, especially YA romance. I liked the characters, although I have to say that their partners were all extremely understanding, to a point that felt unrealistic. Fun setting but a pretty ordinary story.
*3.5/5 stars*
This was cute! It was just a feel-good book. Quick, easy read. There was a ton of representation in this book, even a character on the Autism spectrum, which was really interesting to read from. I just wish this had a bit more of a story. I did enjoy it though if not for just the cuteness!
This was cute! It was just a feel-good book. Quick, easy read. There was a ton of representation in this book, even a character on the Autism spectrum, which was really interesting to read from. I just wish this had a bit more of a story. I did enjoy it though if not for just the cuteness!
3.5/5stars
I REALLY enjoyed the first 60% of this, but then it went a little down hill.
This book is a LOT of fun being set at a convention similar to Comic Con, has a ton of rep from a bisexual Asian MC, another MC with autism and anxiety, and several other side characters with varying diversity. The characters were interesting, the dynamics were fun, the story was fun, but other than that there wasn’t a horrible amount of depth.
This book was just a bit too happy and perfect to me. Every obstacle encountered was wrapped in a perfect little bow by the end of the chapter and everyone talked so easily to each other and no consequences really came from anything that happened. Also along those lines of everything being a bit too happy was that every character talked like Barney or Clifford the big red dog - very understanding but also VERY staged and like every character was 6 years old.
Also a lot of things aka the romances happened WAY too fast - after they happened there wasn’t much to look forward to in this story.
Also I felt like the author was trying to pack too much into this tiny little book. Again, there were SO many obstacles the characters faced, but they were all wrapped up within a few pages of starting. As well as sometimes I felt like she had a list that she needed to check off with diversity and certain convos because some of the convos especially felt forced and unnatural and unnecessary in the context they were placed
This book was fun, VERY fast, and it was cute. I def had some problems with it but I def think others would enjoy it a lot more!
I REALLY enjoyed the first 60% of this, but then it went a little down hill.
This book is a LOT of fun being set at a convention similar to Comic Con, has a ton of rep from a bisexual Asian MC, another MC with autism and anxiety, and several other side characters with varying diversity. The characters were interesting, the dynamics were fun, the story was fun, but other than that there wasn’t a horrible amount of depth.
This book was just a bit too happy and perfect to me. Every obstacle encountered was wrapped in a perfect little bow by the end of the chapter and everyone talked so easily to each other and no consequences really came from anything that happened. Also along those lines of everything being a bit too happy was that every character talked like Barney or Clifford the big red dog - very understanding but also VERY staged and like every character was 6 years old.
Also a lot of things aka the romances happened WAY too fast - after they happened there wasn’t much to look forward to in this story.
Also I felt like the author was trying to pack too much into this tiny little book. Again, there were SO many obstacles the characters faced, but they were all wrapped up within a few pages of starting. As well as sometimes I felt like she had a list that she needed to check off with diversity and certain convos because some of the convos especially felt forced and unnatural and unnecessary in the context they were placed
This book was fun, VERY fast, and it was cute. I def had some problems with it but I def think others would enjoy it a lot more!
3.5 stars
Super cute and super cheesy! Love the rep in this book and I love how happy I felt while reading this <3
Super cute and super cheesy! Love the rep in this book and I love how happy I felt while reading this <3
I went into this book expecting it to be super cheesy, borderline stereotypical YA. I wanted to roll my eyes at it and just be like "if I was 10 years younger I'd love it." However, I love it. It's not cheesy. It is honest. It makes it's points without beating the reader over the head. I'm so glad I read this book, and I wish I had it to read when I was 16 or 17.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was immediately sold on Queens of Geek, just by the blurb. While I’ve never thrown myself into a fandom, I find discussions of fandom culture – whether in fiction or in meta posts online – fascinating. In that sense, Queens of Geek was right up my alley.
The book follows two best friends, Charlie and Taylor as they attend the convention SupaCon for the very first time, with third BFF Jamie in tow. Vlogging star Charlie Liang is still dealing with the fallout from her celebrity breakup with her indie-movie-turned-sensation co-star Reese — all while falling for fellow superstar Alyssa Huntington. Meanwhile, her best friend Taylor is busy chronicling her SupaCon experiences on Tumblr and coming to terms with her crush on her friend Jamie.
The identities and topics included in Queens of Geek – bisexuality, mental health, body image, sexism, fandom culture, and more – are smoothly incorporated into the book. As I’m not super familiar with fandom culture and other aspects of the book, I’m looking forward to what other, more knowledgeable, readers think of how things are handled in the book.
In general, I had tons of fun reading Queens of Geek, and there were quite a few swoonworthy (yep, sorry, I’m using that word now) moments. If you’re into fandom culture, or just reading about it, then definitely check Queens of Geek out.
Recommendation: Get it soon!
The book follows two best friends, Charlie and Taylor as they attend the convention SupaCon for the very first time, with third BFF Jamie in tow. Vlogging star Charlie Liang is still dealing with the fallout from her celebrity breakup with her indie-movie-turned-sensation co-star Reese — all while falling for fellow superstar Alyssa Huntington. Meanwhile, her best friend Taylor is busy chronicling her SupaCon experiences on Tumblr and coming to terms with her crush on her friend Jamie.
The identities and topics included in Queens of Geek – bisexuality, mental health, body image, sexism, fandom culture, and more – are smoothly incorporated into the book. As I’m not super familiar with fandom culture and other aspects of the book, I’m looking forward to what other, more knowledgeable, readers think of how things are handled in the book.
In general, I had tons of fun reading Queens of Geek, and there were quite a few swoonworthy (yep, sorry, I’m using that word now) moments. If you’re into fandom culture, or just reading about it, then definitely check Queens of Geek out.
Recommendation: Get it soon!