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almostarockstarsgf's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn’t prepared to like this as much as I did! It took an interesting twist on the classic Cinderella tale. I loved the characters so much!
litbrett's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
oxlabyrinthxo's review against another edition
5.0
This book was everything I hoped it would be. It was a very tongue in cheek look at nerdlife and fandom, while staying true to the Cinderella retelling plot without making it feel forced. Starfield, the made up show in the story, is well introduced and so well explained I wish it was a real show, or a book (hint hint wink wink). I could easily see the author pulling a Rainbow Rowell and bringing the made-up fandom to life in another book.
Main character Danielle, Elle for short, is our Cinderella. She is a hardcore Starfield fan thanks to her father who basically invented the yearly con, ExcelsiCon, for Starfield. Unfortunately he father died leaving her with her wicked stepmother Catherine and the twins, her "ugly" step-sisters, Chloe who is shallow and selfish and the archetype of a mean girl; and Calliope or Cal, who is quite and just goes along with everything. Elle works on a vegan food truck called the Magic Pumpkin in Charleston, South Carolina with her co-worker Sage, who becomes Elle's best friend/fairy godmother.
Now for the prince. Actor Darien Freeman, and closet nerd has been cast as Federation Prince Carmindor in the Starfield reboot movie. Darien is your typical actor in a reboot in the sense the fandom is heckling him, thinking he won't do it justice. Darien fears that himself as a huge fan of the original Starfield. He tries to contact the founder of Excelsicon to cancel his appearance there and accidentally reaches Elle. They begin texting and form a friendship over the span of months that Darien is filming the Starfield movie and Elle is learning to be herself, and that she hasn't lost everything we she lost her Dad.
I really enjoyed this book, it brought joy to my nerd loving heart. I loved all the references to other fandoms, and quotes. It was everything a fangirl could want. I like the fairy tale aspect of it, I mean how often have fans dreamed of meeting the actor (or actress) behind their favorite character and imagined falling in love? By tumblr's calculations, hella many times. This book brought all the warm fuzzy feelings I had when I read Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, and my love of fairy tales together. I actually pre-ordered this book so I can shelve it next to Fangirl and coyly look at them and relive our adventures together.
I would highly recommend this book!
Main character Danielle, Elle for short, is our Cinderella. She is a hardcore Starfield fan thanks to her father who basically invented the yearly con, ExcelsiCon, for Starfield. Unfortunately he father died leaving her with her wicked stepmother Catherine and the twins, her "ugly" step-sisters, Chloe who is shallow and selfish and the archetype of a mean girl; and Calliope or Cal, who is quite and just goes along with everything. Elle works on a vegan food truck called the Magic Pumpkin in Charleston, South Carolina with her co-worker Sage, who becomes Elle's best friend/fairy godmother.
Now for the prince. Actor Darien Freeman, and closet nerd has been cast as Federation Prince Carmindor in the Starfield reboot movie. Darien is your typical actor in a reboot in the sense the fandom is heckling him, thinking he won't do it justice. Darien fears that himself as a huge fan of the original Starfield. He tries to contact the founder of Excelsicon to cancel his appearance there and accidentally reaches Elle. They begin texting and form a friendship over the span of months that Darien is filming the Starfield movie and Elle is learning to be herself, and that she hasn't lost everything we she lost her Dad.
I really enjoyed this book, it brought joy to my nerd loving heart. I loved all the references to other fandoms, and quotes. It was everything a fangirl could want. I like the fairy tale aspect of it, I mean how often have fans dreamed of meeting the actor (or actress) behind their favorite character and imagined falling in love? By tumblr's calculations, hella many times. This book brought all the warm fuzzy feelings I had when I read Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, and my love of fairy tales together. I actually pre-ordered this book so I can shelve it next to Fangirl and coyly look at them and relive our adventures together.
I would highly recommend this book!
bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I didn’t expect this book to make me cry so much, I thought it was going to be cute and romantic, but it was so much more, it was about family and confidence and trust.
The narrator was wonderful too, she really made me feel all the grief and sadness Elle felt.
The narrator was wonderful too, she really made me feel all the grief and sadness Elle felt.
forestidylls's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, unique retelling with nerds, all the fun nerdy references, and the right amount of sass.
ravenslanding's review against another edition
5.0
It has been a long time since I have read a YA that was genuinely YA. This is a sweet, simple, familiar, story. The cultural references are, basically, the novel, and I love that the Cinderella story this is actually riffing on is Ever After.
I do wonder, though, if today's teens will get the references? I just honestly don't know any teens right now to ask!
This was fun and sweet. Fast read
I do wonder, though, if today's teens will get the references? I just honestly don't know any teens right now to ask!
This was fun and sweet. Fast read
angelrose's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD, REVIEW TO COME
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Hands down one of the best books I've ever read! Between Geekerella, Eliza And Her Monsters, and Fangirl, I have never felt so accepted. When taking on a retelling of Cinderella, in order to grab the consumer's interest, it really has to be a unique take on the story. Geekerella was more than unique! I loved the diversity in this, I loved the double perspectives, and I loved the inclusivity of fandom. There were just enough changes to this Cinderella story for it to not be just the typical Cinderella story, and the addition of fandom really helped that case. I'm not even sure if I'm making sense because I loved it SO SO MUCH that it's hard to put into words my thoughts. I kept squealing while reading this book because it gave me all the feels and I read for hours straight yesterday.
TLDR:
- hella diverse
- unique take on Cinderella
- fandom, makes me feel included
- very in with the times and on point with 2017
- I could not put this book down
- there's even a dog
PLEASE READ GEEKERELLA.
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Hands down one of the best books I've ever read! Between Geekerella, Eliza And Her Monsters, and Fangirl, I have never felt so accepted. When taking on a retelling of Cinderella, in order to grab the consumer's interest, it really has to be a unique take on the story. Geekerella was more than unique! I loved the diversity in this, I loved the double perspectives, and I loved the inclusivity of fandom. There were just enough changes to this Cinderella story for it to not be just the typical Cinderella story, and the addition of fandom really helped that case. I'm not even sure if I'm making sense because I loved it SO SO MUCH that it's hard to put into words my thoughts. I kept squealing while reading this book because it gave me all the feels and I read for hours straight yesterday.
TLDR:
- hella diverse
- unique take on Cinderella
- fandom, makes me feel included
- very in with the times and on point with 2017
- I could not put this book down
- there's even a dog
PLEASE READ GEEKERELLA.
karrama's review against another edition
5.0
This book is everything the cover promised: geeks, budding romance, a girl learning to stand up for herself and fandom. While you might think that holding THIS true to the Cinderella original would make the story harder to read, Ashley Poston makes it all good. The hero is relatable in his insecurities, and our Ella is working to get out and doesn't need saved. She has her internet, her beloved-but-cancelled old TV show and learns to make friends along the way.
A great book for younger readers wanting to read up, and a sweet romance for the YA group.
A great book for younger readers wanting to read up, and a sweet romance for the YA group.