If you were to take a look at my GoodReads shelf, you would see that it is dominated by YA fantasy, dystopian, science fiction, and retellings. What you won’t see are very many contemporary novels. It’s not a genre I find myself gravitating towards very often. However, there was something about Geekerella that beckoned to me. Whether it was the cutesy cover or the premise of “a fangirl fairytale,” I decided to give this YA contemporary a chance. I am happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied by this modern retelling of Cinderella with a fangirl twist.
Geekerella follows Elle Wittimer as she makes plans to enter a cosplay contest for her favorite TV show, Starfield. She is determined to win the competition and use the prize money to escape from her stepfamily. Darien Freeman is the teen actor chosen to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the new Starfield movie. He is equal parts nervous and excited to be taking on his dream role. When fandom collides with stardom, it leads to an unexpected friendship that helps Elle and Darien realize the value of good friends, true love, and the power of believing in yourself to achieve your dreams.
Read on for five reasons why Geekerella makes a great summer read!
Geekerella is a light-hearted, funny, and an extremely entertaining read. I highly recommend adding this to your summer TBR.
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