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danidaydream's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
skyes_bookofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Holy moly. This book was so extremely adorable from start to finish. I love the way the author incorporated iconic scenes from Cinderella into this book while adding such a new and amazing flair. Everything about Geekerella is so homey. Elle is such a beautiful character and I love the way she was written and I loved getting to know her so extremely much. And Darien. Oh my goodness. I loved getting to see fan perspective vs actor perspective. I think it’s interesting to think about how celebrities actually feel about their day to days. I’m so happy that Darien stood up for himself by the end. And I love that Cal and Sage came together <3 I loved everything about this book!
boo_the_ghost's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this!!! An adorable retelling that captures the heart of all hard core nerds alike. Not only did Ashley Poston have me wanting to read the next page of this nerdy love story, she also created a fictional show that added a phenomenal angle of joy to this whole story!
If nothing else readers can passionately enjoy a retelling that hits all the tropes and is done to a spectacular level.
If nothing else readers can passionately enjoy a retelling that hits all the tropes and is done to a spectacular level.
clowdywings's review against another edition
5.0
Love this!!!!
This is a contemporary adaptation of "Cinderella" combined with cosplaying (extreme costuming) and conventions, with a dash of movie fangirling added in to spice it up.
If you like Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl and fairytale adaptations, you might enjoy this!
This is a contemporary adaptation of "Cinderella" combined with cosplaying (extreme costuming) and conventions, with a dash of movie fangirling added in to spice it up.
If you like Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl and fairytale adaptations, you might enjoy this!
nat_alley's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Lesbophobia
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.