I've never read or even encountered a book that would please my fangirl soul, the joy of being a part of a fandom and everything that entitles. Elle and Darien represent how a every fangirl or fanboy feels toward something they love and are very passionate about to the point of fighting for what they believe in.

This story is definitely a fun twist to a Cinderella remake. We have the evil stepmother, evil stepsister and I like the fact that the other twin sister, Calliope is nice and empathic towards her. It's refreshing to see in this perspective. Although, I'm not entirely satisfied how Catherine and Chloe hadn't received the justice that they strongly are supposed to get. It just wasn't fair, in my opinion.

This was a very fun book to read, one that I definitely feel like picking up again for the relatable characters and the amazing fandom to be a part of which is Starfield. I can relate to it just how much I love Star Wars so in a way, I could relate with it.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital arc in exchange for an honest Review!  

It was one of the hyped books and I was afraid to start it when I found it on NetGalley I couldn't resist to request it and when I added it on my April Tbr everyone was like Geekerella is Awesome, Amazing, My favourite, These comments made me more scared , I was avoiding it then finally one day I started it after that scenario was inverse I didn't want to put it down, I even awake late at night which is so dangerous because it is my mother's trigger point If she found one of us, sibling, awake late night  So believe me it was that good...

“Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite.” 

Ashley Poston is without a doubt an amazing writer, She made me love a book, the majority of story setting is in space, I am not a fan of space and space crafts, I haven't watch star wars or stuff similar to it. Still, I ended up loving this book sooooo much. Also replaced Cinder which was my favourite re-telling of Cinderella.It is Modern Cinderella which doesn't mean you are not going to attach to characters because you already know the story.

Elle was a very likeable character, a type of character you felt all the emotions with. She is not the exaggerated perfect character who can do anything, She is a teenager who is scared of people, can't stand for her rights in front of her mother or step-sisters, But she is also the one who lives in her Starfield world with her father and mother's memories, and share her feelings on her blog and not scared to embrace love when she found it.

“I'm half of my father. Half of my hero. And I am half of my mother. Half soft sighs and half sharp edges. And if they can be Carmindor and Amara--then somewhere in my blood and bones I can be too. I'm the lost princess. I'm the villain of my story and the hero. Part of my mom and part of my dad. I am a fact of the universe. The Possible and the Impossible. I am no one. I am my parents' daughter, and then I realize--I realize that in this universe they're alive too. They're alive through me. Fashioning my hands into a pistol, I point it at the ceiling, lifting my chin, raising my eyes against the blinding stage lights, and I ignite the stars.”

Darien Freeman, an 18 years old actor who is recently cast as Prince Carmindor of Federation which is a remake of evergreen show Starfields is kind of slave of his father's order. He, himself is a huge fan of Starfield and scared to act as Prince Carmindor and Starfield real fans are so angry as they thought he can't fill Prince Carmindor boot's and selected because he is coloured and on his father's source not due to his talent, Another nail in the coffin is Rebelgunner Blogger, who is judging his every act and writing against him and became favourite of Stargunners, When he found a strange girl on unknown no, he felt connected to her and texting her day and night without revealing his identity.

“When you can't win the fight, you get bigger guns."

Sage is a friend Elle is missing for her whole life she is her fairy Godmother in disguise of a friend.

Catherine, Step-monster and Chole step-sister is as hateable as in every re-telling, I literally wanted to punch Chloe in her face.

All the other characters were well-developed and interesting.

This story is super cute with perfect element of Romance, Ending was so perfect any Cinderella re-telling is incomplete without a Glass slipper even if there is no need of it 😉

“And if we're both looking up at the same sky, how far apart can we REALLY be? What were the odds of us being put on the same slab of rock in this huge universe?” 

I highly recommend this book if you like re-tellings.

This book was halfway between Cinderella and Queens of Geek. One of the more difficult parts of reading this book was just how devastating the story of familial abuse Cinderella incorporates. There's no way to skim over it when it's put in a drawn out, contemporary way. Ashley handled that with class and respect, but even so I did find myself skimming over some of the worst parts of the abuse, particularly between Elle and her step-sister Chloe, and step-mother. A long time fan of the Drew Barrymore movie, Ever After, I loved that this Cinderella was also named Danielle.

In the midst of all that, we also get the point of view of the would be Prince Charming of the piece. Darien Freeman is a mid-level star who has just taken on the lead part of a reboot of the sci-fi cult classic, Starfield. This is to mixed feelings for a lot of fans considering that his most recent claim to fame was as a soap star. Because of this, he's not completely convinced that being present at a convention where many disgruntled fans may show up is the best idea.

However, when he goes to contact the convention runner, the number finds him getting in contact with Elle. The reason for this is great, it means that Elle's father manages to be a real presence in this book despite the fact that he's died well before the book begins.

I loved this book. I loved the communication that started between Elle and Darien, the feelings that happened despite the fact that neither of them even knew what the other looked like. I liked the part where they met but didn't know who each other were. And I loved the realisation.

I also loved the secondary characters of Sage, Elle's workmate in the Magic Pumpkin, and Cal who is Elle's somewhat kinder step-sister. The book really needed that as a softening edge. It was just an amazing bonus to have Sage not just there as lesbian representation, but for her and Cal to clearly begin their own budding romance before the end of the novel.

A new spin on the Cinderella story, this was a fun read from beginning to end. The familiarity of the central plot acted as a foil for everything that made this retelling original, and so instead of seeming derivative this came across as a brilliant new tale. There were unexpected twists and turns, not an easy feat when dealing with such a well known story. Would recommend!

Prepare for the gush, y’all, because I absolutely LOVED this book! I can count on one hand the number of YA contemporaries I’ve truly enjoyed: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, The Upside of Unrequited, and The Female of the Species.

And now Geekerella!

This book is adorable. I don’t have any other word for it. You’ll find all the familiar elements of Cinderella in this new spin involving a blogger/sci-fi geek, another geek/actor, and a convention that’s sure to be out of this world! It reminded me a bit of that movie, A Cinderella Story, the one with Hillary Duff (y’all know the one I’m talking about?). That kind of modern day with the girl who doesn’t quite fit in and how she rises above it and gets her happily ever after anyway.

First off: Elle.

This girl is ON FIRE. Her twin step-sisters are absolutely dreadful and so much fun to hate, though I think I hated her stepmother even more. All she wants is to hold on to the one thing that was hers and her father’s: Starfield. The show that meant it all and I loved that this was the connection to him, that she was the fan that knew it all and then some, the blogger writing those scathing articles attacking anything that might damage the nostalgia of the show.

Her stepmother makes an excellent villain because not only is she awful and easy for the reader to dislike but she has a backstory for the way she acts. In her own twisted way she wants the best for Elle (what she thinks it the best, at least) and while it doesn’t redeem her actions in my eyes, it makes her human. The same with the twins. They’re written as being basically the same person but you soon realize that perhaps that’s not quite true.

I think what got me most about this book is that it centers around this show, Starfield, and the fact that it’s being remade into a movie with a whole new cast and everything. Now, how many of you are already cringing at the thought of your favorites being made into a movie or remade, whatever the case? I know I would.

Elle is all of us. And her prince is the actor taking over the lead role. Darien was an interesting perspective to read because I can’t say I know much about celebrity life but I liked the way Poston showed that he wasn’t about all the glitz and glam. He’s constantly challenged by the show and his career, his texting with Elle, what he wants out of life.

Both of these characters are just so real. The thing about contemporaries, for me, is that I never believe them. Which is crazy because I primarily read fantasy so don’t ask me to make sense of that. I’m not sure I can. But with contemporary, it’s in our world with nothing else to explain away the unbelievable plot. Geekerella wasn’t out-of-this-world in terms of a crazy plot. The story was grounded. This is a girl who has a not-so-great home life, a boy who has been betrayed and hurt, a family in shambles after a death and handling it in their own way, a show that is more than a show.

I saw myself in Elle, in her struggles through life and trying to overcome a bad situation to make a better one. I saw myself in Darien, figuring out what I really want while letting others make the decisions for me until I get to that point. I saw myself with their romance, the late night texts and waiting for the other to respond, spilling secrets before you even realize you’re doing it.

This book is pure magic.

For the misfits and the dreamers, the geeks and the cool kids, I say to you: read Geekerella. Because everyone can get something out of this book.

I was provided an eARC of this book in exchange for a fair review.
This book has everything I love: Cinderella retellings, Geekery, cosplay, sassy females, and a cinnamon roll of a love interest. I laughed, I cried (when Elle gets to the ticket window at ExcelsiCon 😭), I felt all the feels!! A must read for geek girls everywhere!

I love Geekerella so much, and I am elated at the news we're getting a sapphic companion novel. I cannot wait to read more with Starfield and these characters and I definitely recommend picking up this book.

Geekerella is one of my favorite books I have read. The characters are fun and real and diverse. getting to know them is one of the best parts of this book. Also, Elle is a kick butt hero who everyone should get to know in this story. I would love to see more retellings from this author

I received a copy of GEEKERELLA on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

Five stars and here's why:

GEEKERELLA is BRILLIANT. No joke. I laughed. I snorted. I cried. I even dropped my phone/kindle app several times from laughing so hard. Ashley Poston delivers the most entertaining and original modern day Cinderella story. Seriously.

I love the premise. Elle’s dad died so she lives with her evil step-monster and her two selfish daughters. Elle lives in a fantasy world of Starfield to escape the reality of just how bad her life is at home. Starfield was a show that she and her dad used to watch together, and when there is a reboot, Elle about dies from the horror of tween heartthrob Darien Freeman cast in the lead. She rips him a new one in her anonymous Starfield blog, and suddenly, their worlds collide by accident when Darien (a secret geek and Starfield fan himself) texts her father’s old phone and an anonymous friendship between the two lonely souls develops. Throw in a Magic Pumpkin vegan food truck, a stolen dog, a seamstress extraordinaire for the fairy godmother named Sage, a geekfest/cosplay called ExcelsiCon for the costume ball (that coincidentally Elle’s dad invented before his death), and a midnight curfew and you’ve got the most amazing recipe for a contemporary YA novel. I simply devoured it in one sitting.

If you love hella-hot guys, sassy girls, and a rom-com ending of epic proportions, then this book is for you! Highly recommend!

My rating: 4.25/5
Yessss! YES! A cute story that captures the magic of being in a fandom!

No Spoilers!
Thanks to Quirk Books for allowing me to read a free e-ARC of this book!

This book publishes on 15 May 2018 in the UK!

This book, (I hate to say it) does what Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell failed to do. It creates a complex set of relatable, connectable characters that draw you into the magic of fandom and of loving fictional characters so much they become more important to you than real people. This book had all what I felt was missing from Fangirl. It is a great book for experiencing the whole fandom experience from another point of view. In short, I loved it.



This book follows a girl called Elle in a Cinderella-esque plot. She has an evil stepmom and two mean stepsisters. She's an aspiring scriptwriter and a fangirl a TV show called Starfield. Meanwhile, Darien Freeman is the actor cast for the main role in a reboot of Starfield. Elle decides to enter a cosplay contest for Starfield and there she meets Darien Freeman. Will sparks fly? Will this Cinderella get a happy ending? (Oh dear, I'm horrible at writing synopses no wonder this is not my job. I really don't know how anyone puts up with me).

This book stays pretty true to the fairytale it's based on. However, that doesn't mean it's predictable. On the contrary, it's a really charming and cute and I loved it despite the similar elements. The pacing was really good and I eagerly gobbled up this book. I really don't think that anyone will struggle with getting into this book either.

The characters are pretty excellent. Sometimes I feel that in contemporary teen fiction the characters suffer in terms of development (I'll always be a fantasy girl at heart), but I really don't think that happened here. Elle and Darien were both pretty interesting and their relationship was adorable. Okay, maybe it was a bit cheesy, but I don't mind.

I've seen a lot of fangirling over this book online and I think it definitely lives up! If you want a heart-warming, cute little read to take you back to fangirling at its best, here you go. Treat yourself.

Thanks,

Yomna

This book was so adorable. We have a modern day version of Cinderella. This book follows Elle who is living with her mean stepmother after her father has passed. He was a huge fan of a space show called Starfield, and she grew up watching it when him. They are making a movie remake of it. Darien Freeman is the lead role, but not loved by many fans. Elle works for a food truck called the Magic Pumpkin. Her and her coworker Sage decided to go to the ExcelsiCon but are forced to take the Magic Pumpkin after Elle stepsister rips up her tickets. Ellie has been texing with an unknown number who originally texted her trying to get a hold of her dad. she calls him Prince Carmindor. She is hoping to meet him at ExcelsiCon. She must get back by midnight to make her curfew. This book is very witty and charming. I think many teens would love this read.

A re-telling of Cinderella and geekiness... What's not to love about the concept of this book. I am a geek. I am proud of being a geek and if anyone calls me one, I'm like 'HELL YEAH!' Cinderella isn't my favourite Brothers Grimm or Disney story so I didn't think that I would absolutely love it. But I did... I really did.

Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball, and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. With savings from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck (and her dad’s old costume), Elle’s determined to win…unless her stepsisters get there first.

Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons—before he was famous. Now they’re nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise. But when she disappears at midnight, will he ever be able to find her again?

I mean, the story line is predictable for obvious reasons. You know that Disney is always 'happily ever after' and that the girl always gets the boy; but for some reason, when I was reading this book, I was genuinely rooting for the love interests to find each other. Even though I knew that the boy would get the girl, I was still like 'COME ON! YOU CAN DO IT!'

What I loved about this book was that we got to read from Darien Freeman's perspective as well which I thought was really interesting because we never get to see Prince Charming's point of view in the Disney films. It was also interesting to read how PR for actors works - I know that Poston may not be conveying the most accurate description of an actors/actresses life, but hey, it was still interesting to read about how certain things are set up. It made me think about what certain things to do with films in the past have been publicity stunts.





“I'm half of my father. Half of my hero. And I am half of my mother. Half soft sighs and half sharp edges. And if they can be Carmindor and Amara--then somewhere in my blood and bones I can be too. I'm the lost princess. I'm the villain of my story, and the hero. Part of my mom and part of my dad. I am a fact of the universe. The Possible and the Impossible. I am not no one. I am my parents' daughter, and then I realize--I realize that in this universe they're alive too. They're alive through me. Fashioning my hands into a pistol, I point it at the ceiling, lifting my chin, raising my eyes against the blinding stage lights, and I ignite the stars.”
― Ashley Poston, Geekerella





I thought that Geekerella was just so cute and awesome. I also loved how Poston changed a couple of things (I mean obviously the theme of the story stayed the same), but she changed things to do with a few characters that I thought was amazing. There is a very small lesbian relationship in there with a couple of the side characters which I thought was a good change to the story and I also loved how Elle was a blogger and was just so passionate about Starfield - I could 100% relate to her. She wanted the reboot of her favourite TV show to be spot on and I know exactly how that feels. Especially with the latest film adaptation of Beauty and the Beast - spoiler: I didn't really like it.

Overall, this was a really really good book  and I enjoyed reading it! I devoured it. The writing flowed beautifully and I thought the characters were also brilliantly written. I can't wait to read more from Ashley Poston! I thoroughly recommend this book to any geek out there as you will see yourself in this book and love how geeky it is!