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akookieforyou's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5*
O.W.L.'s Readathon 2019
“I hear the observation deck is nice this time of year, Carmindor.”
This was SO good! I haven't read a book that has made me this happy in awhile. I love all of the geeky fanculture, and how the author fully embraces the weird side to everyone. The story was a lot of fun, the characters were great, and the romance was absolutely adorable.
O.W.L.'s Readathon 2019
“I hear the observation deck is nice this time of year, Carmindor.”
This was SO good! I haven't read a book that has made me this happy in awhile. I love all of the geeky fanculture, and how the author fully embraces the weird side to everyone. The story was a lot of fun, the characters were great, and the romance was absolutely adorable.
arrrjae's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kookie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
arclvscats08's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
kaikai1618's review against another edition
5.0
This book was just so amazing. I loved the concept of it, and I was surprised by how much emotion it brought up in me. The character and the situation just got very real when it came to grief and how the character views herself. I cried twice which is two more times than I thought I would. The way that this was written made me very attached to the cosplay and all the effort that went into it. It just felt like the community that is the fandom and it was just so perfect. I just love the way everything was modernized in a realistic way, but still had all the fairy tale touches that don't come with real life, yet were weaved in well to add to the books charm.
This book was addicting and I finished in practically one day. I could just relate to the feeling of community in strangers that all relate to this one thing. Every time I see relatable posts about books I love or TV shows I like, it warms my heart or makes me laugh. It's just such a nice feeling going to an event or con and just seeing all those people who love something just as much as you.
This is definitely a new favorite.
"Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite."
This book was addicting and I finished in practically one day. I could just relate to the feeling of community in strangers that all relate to this one thing. Every time I see relatable posts about books I love or TV shows I like, it warms my heart or makes me laugh. It's just such a nice feeling going to an event or con and just seeing all those people who love something just as much as you.
This is definitely a new favorite.
"Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite."
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this, it was such a cute read! Reminded me of Tweet Cute by Emma Lord. Hoping the other books in the series are as good
sofia_santana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nono_marte's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
fantasynovel's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
Ugh, this book was SO CLOSE to being good. If everything at just been a little bit more on point! But the texts between Darien and Elle were just a little too boring, the stepmother and stepsister just a little too ridiculously evil to be believable at all, the main characters just a little too whiny, the Cinderella story just a little too pedantic. And it was just so overboard the way Chloe was humiliated! Just, like, over and over and over again, in the worst way. We get it, Chloe's evil. But, seriously, having everyone applaud when she runs out of the ballroom? It's not realistic, and it reads like a daydream that would never happen.
I think it might have helped if Elle had more going for her than Starfield. She mentioned that she wanted to write TV shows, so maybe the book could have shown her working on some of her ideas. Sharing them with Carmindor, maybe. And don't get me started on Carmindor. I've never heard a celebrity complain more about being a celebrity! But, as it stands, Elle's and Darien's personalities are entirely Starfield with maaaaybe a sprinkling of original content.
Look, I love fandom! I just watched Capaldi regenerate and burst into tears and thought about getting into the Doctor Who fanfic business. But not every single thing I do hinges on Doctor Who. I don't like when a character's entire life hinges on a single thing. I like to see variety. And those texts could have been so much more interesting!
Ugh, this book was SO CLOSE to being good. If everything at just been a little bit more on point! But the texts between Darien and Elle were just a little too boring, the stepmother and stepsister just a little too ridiculously evil to be believable at all, the main characters just a little too whiny, the Cinderella story just a little too pedantic. And it was just so overboard the way Chloe was humiliated! Just, like, over and over and over again, in the worst way. We get it, Chloe's evil. But, seriously, having everyone applaud when she runs out of the ballroom? It's not realistic, and it reads like a daydream that would never happen.
I think it might have helped if Elle had more going for her than Starfield. She mentioned that she wanted to write TV shows, so maybe the book could have shown her working on some of her ideas. Sharing them with Carmindor, maybe. And don't get me started on Carmindor. I've never heard a celebrity complain more about being a celebrity! But, as it stands, Elle's and Darien's personalities are entirely Starfield with maaaaybe a sprinkling of original content.
Look, I love fandom! I just watched Capaldi regenerate and burst into tears and thought about getting into the Doctor Who fanfic business. But not every single thing I do hinges on Doctor Who. I don't like when a character's entire life hinges on a single thing. I like to see variety. And those texts could have been so much more interesting!