Reviews

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

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.

shardaunei's review against another edition

3.0

It is actually 2.5/5.

Oh, what do I think about this book....
Ugh.

Is that enough?

Well, I come to find out that I love reading about strong female characters and this version of cinderella isn't one of them. For the first two act, I have been frustrated with her. She is so stupid. I didn't really warm up to her until she finally reached the convention in Atlanta. Even then, I didn't like her.
As for the "prince," he was okay, slightly better than than Elle. But don't get me started on is handler, Gale. God sometimes I just want to choke her.

The only character I really like is Sage. She had a good head on her shoulder and the voice of reason to Elle's "woe is me " bullshit.

I would've given this book a 2 stars, except that I like the geek aspect of it and the convention was fun. The fact that Nathan Fillion was a cameo for Firefly was awesome, so that was the half star for.

So if you like strong female characters, don't read this book!

janicew9's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

inaraexplains's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mogie's review against another edition

2.0

Could not get past their Wrong Number texting relationship. Elle stupidly revealed so much info about herself?

anikaisreading's review against another edition

5.0

SUCH AN AMAZING HOMAGE TO FANDOM AND THE LOVE OF THE FANS

bookish_emily's review against another edition

5.0

Disney meets nerdom in this delightfully geeky Cinderella story. Danielle "Elle" Wittimer is struggling through life with her controlling stepmother and stepsisters straight out of Mean Girls. What she holds onto most is her love of the show Starfield, which is her last remaining connection to her dead parents. Darien Freeman is a teenage actor who lands his dream role playing the lead character in the Starfield reboot movie - but will he be able to break out of the soap opera heartthrob shadow of his previous role and be appreciated by the nerdy Starfield fans? Going back and forth between Elle's and Darien's perspectives, Geekerella provides a modern and geeky twist on the classic fairy tale that will appeal to nerds across all fandoms.

stephwatt617's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

heidinay's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.25

It's a cute take on Cinderella, but I just didn't super get into it. I started with the 3rd book in the series, and I think I liked that one better. I do like how the series interconnects around this con and fandom, though, and I'm still going to read the last (2nd) book. 

mn_cst's review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5 ⭐️