This was VERY cute. A little cheesy at times and somewhat predictable but it didn't lessen the amount of joy I felt reading it. It isn't completely necessary to have read Geekerella before this one but it will definitely add to the experience as most of the characters make an appearance (some more than others!).

It's clear that Ashley Poston is a huge nerd and has huge love for the nerd/fandom/con community which shines through in both books in this series. If she ever decided to do a third, I'm in!

Oh My Lanta- how adorable is this book? Words can not describe- fun and lighthearted and the perfect valentines day read! Highly recommend!

I didn’t think it would be possible for a book to be cuter than Geekerella, but this one topped it!
I loved Imogen and I loved getting to know Jess better. Milo, Bran and Ethan I loved as well. All the characters were so cute and relatable and real. It felt like I could go to any con and meet these people and this story could actually happen.
I loved the mystery of trying to figure out who was leaking the script. I think that’s why I liked this one a little more than Geekerella, the mystery of it.
The idea of some random person trading places with a famous actress is a dream come true for so many people, so, for me at least, I was kind imagining myself as Imogen.
The reveal for who was really leaking the script was a surprise I feel like I should have figured out earlier. It was not who I was expecting. And the scene between Jess and Harper at the end was just so amazingly adorable.
I also feel like this book had more of a deeper meaning/moral than Geekerella did and I absolutely LOVED that. It shows people that whoever you are, you are enough and you can be and do whoever/whatever you want to be and do.

I loved this one, but I'm a sucker for a Parent Trap situation, even if I occasionally have to suspend disbelief to stay in the moment.

I have to confess, I wasn't even aware this is the 2nd book, following Geekerella. I just saw it on NetGalley, and requested an ARC because it looked interesting. I confess that I liked this one better than Geekerella, and it breaks out a whole lot of literary tropes, including a Romeo and Juliet scene that actually manages to be charming.

The story has two unique POVs, one that is a bit angsty and always hard on herself, and one that is awkward but open in an honest, refreshing, and often funny sort of way. It's a really nice contrast, and I even enjoyed the different budding relationships and feelings that evolve (not between the two POVs).

I liked this a lot, and while it references Geekerella, you don't necessarily need to read the first book to understand and enjoy this. I say that with certainty, because I probably read 500 books between Geekerella and this one, which means I don't remember much of Geekerella anymore, but I survived this new addition just fine.

This one is great for nerds, fangirls, fanboys, and pop culture junkies, as well as anyone who likes interesting and diverse contemporary romance novels. Added bonus: the Con setting.

I loved the first book so much that I desperately wanted to read this one too. If you liked Geekerella, this does not disappoint. It is based on The Prince and the Pauper and definitely has some mistaken identity hijinks. There is a lot of geeky fun and romance. And best of all, all your favorites from Geekerella make appearances as well.

Ah-FREAKING-maaaazing. That was everything you could ever want out of a super geeky sequel to the incredible GEEKERELLA. There was adorable romance, amazing friendships, all the geekdom, all the con fun. It was EVERYTHING.

Imogen and Jessica were both such great protagonists and you will find yourself rooting for both of them, wanting them both to achieve their dreams and shoot for the stars. I loved the whole #saveamara initiative and how important she was to all these characters. I loved getting to see some of our old friends again, that was so grand. Both love stories for the two girls were adorkable and sweet and I loved them both to no end.

Everything about this book is grand and amazing and absolutely PERFECT.

A fun and light hearted romp, which reminds us that we should always be happy to indulge our nerdish tendencies. The overall plot also seemed quite apt in the days of the #metoo movement. An enjoyable follow-up the fantastic Geekerella.

So sadly i missed out on the Geekarella bandwagon and have had the book lovingly haunting me from the depths of my kindle. So to start the Princess and the Fangirl first was probably a bizarre choice but i was extremely impressed. This book can be read as a stand alone and while it made the occasion reference to the characters in the previous book it did not detract from the story line.
As a first time reader of Ashley Poston - i was impressed and can't wait to read more of her work.

I enjoyed this companion book to Geekerella. The first book was a Cinderella retelling, and this one was a Prince and the Pauper retelling. Again, the story takes place at a con (think Comic-Con) and we see a couple characters from Geekerella. But the main story is about Jessica, the star of a popular sci-fi movie, and fangirl, Imogen who looks a lot like her. A simple mistake in identity finds Imogen instead of Jessica on the panel of the world’s most popular movie. What ensues is a scheme to give Jessica a chance to step away from the movie she regrets being in. Overall, a great story and a lot of character growth and self-awarness happens. However, I found that there were too many Harry Potter references through out the book. Unfortunately, I am finding this to be a common thing in recent YA books. It is distracting and unoriginal in my opinion.

The Prince and the Pauper gets a modern makeover in this adorable, witty, and heartwarming young adult novel set in the Geekerella universe by national bestselling author Ashley Poston.

Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: save her favorite character, Princess Amara, from being killed off from her favorite franchise, Starfield. The problem is, Jessica Stone—the actress who plays Princess Amara—wants nothing more than to leave the intense scrutiny of the fandom behind. If this year's ExcelsiCon isn't her last, she'll consider her career derailed.

When a case of mistaken identity throws look-a-likes Imogen and Jess together, they quickly become enemies. But when the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, and all signs point to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. That's easier said than done when the girls step into each other's shoes and discover new romantic possibilities, as well as the other side of intense fandom. As these "princesses" race to find the script-leaker, they must rescue themselves from their own expectations, and redefine what it means to live happily ever after.
I loved all the nerdy-ness!! In oven and Jess are more alike then either realize, and maybe they can help each other realize that!! Back at the ever popular excelsicon, which Elle made even bigger with the Geekerella drama that unfolded here also. So the girls use their uncanny looks to switch places with each other. While they dig to get to the bottom of Jess' problem they find out alot more about themselves and the ones around them along the way!! The multiple POV gives insight into both girls tropes!! I also loved the excelsicon idea!! What a nerdtastic thing to build on!! Recommend this novel to contemporary readers, and fans of the first book Geekerella!

'The Princess and the Fangirl' is a spin off to Geekerella. This time a Hollywood star and a fan fall in love with each other, when they meet by chance (and a bit of misunderstanding) during a con. It's definitely a nice read for those who love comic cons and to whom word 'fandom' is close. All the nerds out there, unite!

*Thanks so much Quirk Books for allowing me to read this eARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.25 / 5 stars

The Prince and the Pauper gets a modernized update in Ashley Poston’s The Princess and the Fangirl. This novel is set shortly after the events in Geekerella. Jessica Stone returns in this novel to further explain her disinterest of continuing the Starfield movie franchise. When a case of mistaken identity occurs, new character Imogen Lovelace has an opportunity to pose as Jess. Imogen and Jess quickly become enemies due to this sudden occurrence and opposing views on Starfield. However, Jess must recruit Imogen to help her when a Starfield script goes missing and all signs point to Jess leaking the script.

I loved being back into the world of Geekerella. The Princess and the Fangirl includes so much added diversity and real portrayal. So many topics are explored in this new novel to make characters have conversations about what is right and what is wrong. I love how positive and influential the character growth was for different characters. Poston always crafts unique characters that continuously show that change can happen and everyone can make their own influence.

Jess portrays the influence of the spotlight on the individual and how they must deal with mixed reviews and the affect it brings. Imogen opposes Jess’ character through her representation of the fandom/consumer side. I thought that the content included between both sides were real and impactful. I loved how they came together in the story and the message that was later brought forth.

Overall, this was a great sequel. All the characters were fantastic and the plot was well-developed. It was great to be back with Starfield. I would definitely recommend these books.

I loved Geekarella and that universe so it was no surprise that this book totally keot me up all night reading! Ashley Poston rocks and her writing is epic! Imogen was ordinary but lovable and the idea of the Starfield world was awesome. Jessica is a burned out actress who has a look alike in Imogen. It was fun to see them find their way, learning new things along the way and ultimately romance and a new life.

This book was a fantastically geeky story. It is adorable, exciting and I absolutely adored the setting and storyline.

My fangirl, geeky side was jumping up and down with every reference and geeky moment. Although everything about this book was great, I definitely loved the fandom love that constantly surrounded me as I read it.

If you are a fan of anything geeky from Star Wars to Doctor Who then you will enjoy this book as it deals so well with the world that surrounds us fangirls and fanboys. So often I make references that no one understands but this book understood me! This book beautifully captures the energy, excitement and the awe of going to a ‘con’.

Imogene is a great character. She is very relatable and I think any fangirl would be able to see a bit of themselves in her character. Jess, on the other hand, is a bit bitchy but she did start to grow on me as the story progressed. I loved the characters that appeared in this story but no spoilers. Since I read mainly fantasy, I rarely come across books with prominent LGBTQ+ characters and that really made me love this story even more.

This story is exciting and after I got into the book I couldn’t put it down. I love how this book is a classic love story with a twist. It had all the elements of a normal romance yet Poston makes it into this big, geeky, loveable and very different story.

Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. However, after reading The Princess and the Fangirl, I really want to read Geekerella as I loved this ‘universe’ so much!

I love books that have references to real life fandoms. I geek out when there’s a Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings reference. I also really enjoy going to cons and loved the author’s previous book, Geekerella.

This novel is about a case of mistaken identity between Jessica Stone (an actress who stars in the sci-fi franchise Starfield) and Imogen Lovelace (a huge fan of Starfield) at a convention called ExcelsiCon. It’s told from both girls’ perspectives as they navigate the other’s life and come to learn something about themselves in the process.

It’s a cute story with the dual storylines and all kinds of fandoms and geek culture being represented. I didn’t enjoy it as much as Geekerella, but it was a fun, quick read and it fit perfectly with a f/f February prompt I was participating in!

I decided to review every book I read this year on my youtube channel so I am going to be redirecting you towards my wrap up video of January 2019, which is when I read this book! https://youtu.be/ghcKVzhVrSY

This is unfortunate but the PDF of the ARC was pretty much unreadable due to formatting so I didn't get very far -- however it interested me enough that I'll probably pick it up at my local library and check it out again.

Oh wow. Wow. This was amazing. You know how it is always a problem to write a review for a book you really, really loved? Because there were so many great parts and they were great because... yeah well, you liked them? Because right now I am definitely at that point. I loved everything about that book and even though I just finished it, I want to read it again.

But since I should probably say what exactly I loved so much, I'll start now. *Takes a deep breath*

I guess the main characters are always a good place to start. So, we have Imogen. She is loud and fun and sarcastic and fangirl through and through, especially when it comes to sci-fi. Imogen often thinks she isn't enough, no matter what she does, but nevertheless she is doing what she loves and nothing can get in the way of that. When she is passionate about something, she stands behind it. And I really like how she develops during the story, how she grows and makes important realizations about herself and her life.
Then there's Jess. In the beginning, I didn't like her chapters that much. I didn't like her much. But the farther we get into the story, the better I liked her. Actually, she is pretty coll from the beginning, but some of the things motivating her are only revealed later in the book. Jess seems to be colder than Imogen and to only think about her career. But the few days at convention show her that there is more in life and that makes her more confident and accepting towards herself and others. And she likes girls! Her sexuality is never clearly defined but she definitely likes girls.

The supporting characters were amazing as well. I mean there are Imogen's cool but weird lesbian parents and her younger gay brother who is so fun and amazing and such a good brother. I loved his relationship with Imogen, as well as their relationship with their parents. The four are an amazing family and they are written so lovingly. Then there's Jess' best friend/assisstant Ethan who is very much a nerd, but doesn't always show it. And he is just the cutest. Of course I also need to talk about Darien and Elle for a second because I love them and they're still the super cute couple from Geekerella.

The plot itself was fun as well. It is a retelling of The Prince and the Pauper, but at a convention! With fandoms! And diversity! And love and fun! It was surprising, I did not expect some of the things and it was really fun reading about the characters getting into new situations and trying to make the best of it. The book was so warm and full of fandom references and just love for all the geek stuff, my heart couldn't take it. I have to be honest and say that I cried. Because I loved it so much, that story of fandoms and fame and wonderful friendships. It described that special convention feeling so perfectly. If you've ever been to a convention of something you really love, you know that feeling. It's like coming home and knowing everyone even though you've never met anyone there before. And Ashley Poston not only captured that feeling, the book itself made me feel like this. This is the perfect book for any fangirl.

First - Thank you NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book! All my opinions are honest! Yaaaay!

This was a take on the Prince and the Pauper and that did not disappoint. This was good read - something more chick lit and contemporary romance, and an easy read. I could breeze through the pages without flipping pages back.
There is a whooooole lot of pop culture references (sometimes, i feel a little tooooo much that i lost myself in them) that i think a reader may feel lost if they cannot associate the reference. Also - the POVs switch between Jess and Imogen and because they swap places (a'la the Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Movie on netflix), it gets a teeny bit confusing whose POV i am reading at certain points.
But all in all , i think this was well written and a beautiful book and something you could take to read on a beach!

This was a super fast, light-hearted cute read. The book takes place at a con, with a gender bent retelling of a classic take. The writing references pop culture, Twitter (truly some hilarious lines about that social media platform), and it’s just so current it’s hard not to read the book without feeling like you’re talking to a really close friend.

The POV shifts between our two heroines and while engaging to read, I did find their first POV to be somewhat interchangeable. I so wanted their voices to be a touch more different than each other, a bit more distinct and nuanced.

Overall, a fun read. Also! I’d read GEEKERELLA! There are some characters who make an appearance. :)