A review by kadtide
Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Gleefully unapologetic in it's geekery- the two POV characters are lovingly realistic and relatable each in their own unique ways, and their friendship with each other and the third non-POV main character is wonderfully wholesome. 

Despite the setting (a major fan convention) and the premise for the protagonists (one is recently famous and recovering from a very public breakup, the other is a fat autistic girl who struggles with social interaction) both being very easy targets for shame and mockery, I felt like I could trust the author from the start not to do anything hurtful. 
While both girls do struggle with various issues throughout the book, it is never done in a way that is even remotely mocking- in fact, their struggles are acknowledged and validated by the people around them, given the understanding they deserve. It feels honest and loving, and open to the wide variety of human experience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Toxic relationship

A few panic attacks are shown in detail. The toxic relationships are both in the past. One is only described by the person who was in it, the other has ended but both parties are made to interact within the book. There are brief separate mentions of specific incidents regarding biphobia and fatphobia perpetrated by antagonists that the narrative condemns.