I liked the idea about the story, but unfortunately I just didn't absolutely enjoy the book. I think it's probably just personal taste and I'm sure that many others would like it.

This was a fluffy sort of book, not quite what I had expected, but I'm not sure what I had expected. It was ok. I'd probably read it again at some point to see if I got anything different out of it.

I really liked this it was a surprise to me. The synopsis was interesting so I was expecting to enjoy it, and I really did, was very enjoyable and a lot of fun

“I hate that I’m falling for someone I don’t even know.”

My take on the plot.
Before Ella’s father died it was always him, Ella, and Starfield reruns - the sci-fi tv series that they both loved so much. Now a reboot of Starfield is being made into a movie with Darien Freeman as the lead, Carmindor. Ella isn’t convinced he’s worthy of role and she ranted about it in her blog Rebelgunner. Darien runs into her blog post and is enraged by Rebelgunner. Darien accidentally texts the wrong number which was Ella’s and thus begins their relationship divided by a screen. However, Darien doesn’t give out a name and Ella calls her as Carmindor while Darien knows she’s Ella, he doesn’t know she’s behind Rebelgunner.

“There’s just me stranded on the wrong side of everything that I love.”

It’s very modern and I love how I am brought to the world of cosplay and cons. I have never been to one before and the way Exelsicon was described in this book feels like I was in there too. I am a fangirl myself and this book just made me become a fan of a non-existent show! I wish Starfield were a real tv show, or at least a comic book. How about a novel? Even a serialized novel would be great.

“I fell in love across the cell signals and late-night texts with a girl I barely knew.”

Ella is no short of Cinderella’s character she’s not even a geek, she’s an ordinary fangirl like most of us while Darien is a different kind of Prince Charming. Being in behind the scenes on a major film made me realize how hard it is to be an actor and the different roles of the crew. Darien being an unsure prince because his life is being run by his father slash manager and is also forced to be on a diet to maintain his abs.

I pretty much enjoyed seeing the major aspects of Cinderella being incorporated to their story. It’s not even cliche, all the characters are very realistic, the events also realistic. It’s a refreshing take on a classic. The ending didn’t seem rushed either though I did feel a different rush getting to the end. It was well paced, it worked out well for the characters. I even wish for a sequel. I want to know what happens to their lives after the end. Oh and Rebelgunner’s blog post was the perfect closing remark for the book.

There’s so many things I could talk about this book without even spoiling anything but I don’t want this review to be so long. All I could say is read it. Pick up this book and read it. It’s not what you think it would be.

Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite.

When I heard Geekerella was a fangirl retelling of Cinderella, I knew it was a story I wanted to read! I fell in love with the concept of this book immediately and have been obsessed ever since
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Geekerella was a very cute read and I enjoyed it a lot. It took me about 200 pages or so to really get into the book. I didn't feel connected to the characters as much as I wanted, but the story was cute enough that I kept reading and the last 100 pages had me sucked in
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I do feel like the Starfield references felt a bit too heavy handed and in your face, as though the author wanted to prove that her characters were truly fans
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I also wish the author would have taken more advantage of using the original fairytale in translating it into modern day/fandom retelling. I LOVED that Cinderella's pumpkin was an orange food truck and definitely would have loved to see some more stuff like that come into play
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Overall I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to nerds and fairytale fans everywhere!

This was one of the cutest books that I have ever read. I loved the references, the characters and the sweet romance. Oh and the double perspectives were amazingly done. I adored this book and would re-read it. Highly recommended.

This was really freaking cute. Fluffy, predictable, and also really nerdy. I enjoyed this immensely. More importantly, I think teenage me would have loved it, too.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley to read in exchange for an honest review.

i enjoyed this book so much! i loved the geeky-cinderella vibe of it.

A totally fresh twist on the Cinderella story we all know and love. Such a fast and fun read. I was rooting for Elle and definitely saw a little of myself in her. We are all somebody and each and every one of us matter. The characters were all very fleshed out and it was like I was watching a movie unfold. I love the whole fangirl theme and can relate on so many levels.

GEEKERELLA by Ashley Poston is a delightfully geeky retelling of Cinderella in the world of cons and social media.

Elle’s late father is the founder of ExcelsiCon, a popular convention that celebrates all things Starfield. When teen soap star Darien is cast as the lead in the film reboot of the tv series, Elle is livid and she lets the world know it on her popular blog.

As fate would have it, Darien (a closet Starfield fan who is terrified of not doing the role justice) accidentally calls Elle when trying to get out of appearing at the upcoming convention and the two begin to anonymously flirt via text. Their paths finally cross when Darien is set to judge a cosplay contest at the annual ExcelsiCon ball and sparks fly.

The story follows the plot of Cinderella very closely (evil stepmother/ stepsisters, ride in a pumpkin, fairy godmother seamstress, etc.). But Poston still manages to throw in a few twists and turns of her own to keep things interesting. As with her last 2 books, the writing is sharp, the characters are loveable, and the pacing is fast.

This book made my geeky little heart sing. If you’re a nerd and you love a happily-ever-after, then GEEKERELLA is for you!

I love everything about this book. The modern geeky Cinderella retelling, the humors, fandoms, and the characters including Frank the dog. I laughed, got so upset and shed some tears. So much feels! No dull moments and the writing style is superb. This is definitely one of my favorite Cinderella retellings. I highly recommend this book! "We're all geeks here!"

Gosh, I loved everything about this book. From the way everything planned out to the tiny details. 

First of all, Elle is amazing. I was hesitant at first because there are already so many retellings of Cinderella, but this geek version was just everything my heart was hoping for. She tries her hardest, but nothing is ever good enough for her stepmom, and to top it off, her stepsisters aren't exactly her best friends either. The fandom she's in shows her the love and respect she wants, and it portrays really well what fandoms can do to you.

Darien Freeman is kind of the typical young, arrogant actor you find in books. The only thing that really bothered me is that he doesn't seem "real". I've heard so many stories from people meeting actors in real life, and also actors themselves sharing some things about the fandom of their show. They care a lot about their fans, and sure, sometimes it is hard to be an actor and to be famous, but I've never heard about someone who was as bad as Darien Freeman. 

The Magic Pumpkin is another great thing, because it doesn't seem to fit in the story, yet it's one of the best things in the entire story. The fact that Elle works in a greasy food truck with someone she doesn't even know that well, just kind of finishes it for me. Might just be me, though.

The ending is a little bit of what I expected, but at some points I was also just really pleasantly surprised. If you have read the book, please drop me a comment because I need to talk about it!!! 

I loved this book a lot, and it reminded me a bit of Fangirl. I like books where fangirls aren't portrayed as "weird" or "out of place". I mean, maybe we are a little weird sometimes, but to me, it's the same as going to a football (or soccer) game. I couldn't care less about the entire thing, but to some people, it's the world. Well, for us, that's fandom. Things such as cons are places where all of us are the same and nothing is too weird or strange. For some people, the fandoms are the only places they can truly be themselves, and I think that's a beautiful thing.

Overall, apart for Darien's moody side, this book was so good and I'd recommend it to anyone. It's really cute and it definitely belongs to one of my favorite books now!

I really enjoyed this book! A lovely Cinderella story with a modern, geeky twist! The geeky references were delightful surprises that readers in the know will enjoy finding throughout the book, and turn a story everyone knows (Cinderella) into something more captivating for readers.

How many of you consider yourself to be a super fan of something?

Star Wars? Star Trek? Marvel?


I remember growing up with comic books because my father would take me to bookstores and comics were inexpensive... I loved them. But I never considered myself a super fan... or part of a fandom... but thing is, I am so a superfan of stories... fairy tales, and all that "geeky" stuff... even if I've never considered going to any kind of comic-con.

You see, I know I am a crazy superfan, because Ashley Poston's new book, Geekerella, jumped out at me, and hooked me in its adorably geeky fandom story.

Story Overview


Danielle, or Elle, is a super fan of Starfield because her father was a super fan, and after he died, it was a way to hold on the good memories. Elle's home life is anything but fun, with a stepmother who is too focused on societal standing for her and her two biological daughters. Elle has become little more than a servant in her own home. But she escapes by writing a fan blog about Starfield.

When an amazing prize is announced for the Annual Exceliscon Cosplay Ball in anticipation of a reboot of Starfield, Elle makes a grand plan to enter. Along the way, she finds out what friendship means, and love, and family.


Darien Freeman is just an average guy, hoping to one day have a life again... because he's also a super famous actor that girls drool over. He has accepted his life will consist of two versions of himself - the on-camera Darien, and the nerd Darien who would rather play video games and watch Starfield most afternoons. When he lands his dream role as Starfield's lead, Federation Prince Carmindor he hopes this will make all the hard work worth it. But he quickly learns his fan base might not mix with the Starfield fans and begins an upward battle to prove he can be the perfect Carmindor.

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Alright, guys, this is such a fun light-hearted plot, it's the perfect summer read. Sure it's another Cinderella remake- no one is hiding that fact. So you know the ending... but books are about the journey sometimes too... and this is such a fun journey you will love it.

I loved how real the characters are. Elle is a normal girl, even with her odd family set up. She has a job, she has school, and she has dreams for something more in the future. Darien might be this super famous actor, but he still wants to know he's accepted by the people close to him for being him, and not something fake.

Another reason to pick this is up is that it is current - there are one-liners and jokes for fans of all big TV shows, movies, fandoms, etc from the last 30 years or so. There are hints and nods to so many greats you will want to pick this up just for the Easter Egg search.

Geekerella is a pretty cute retelling of the classical fairytale. I was immediately drawn to it because I’m a sucker for this type of books. I can say that although I have enjoyed similar novels more, I still liked Geekerella.

Since we are all familiar with Cinderella, I will not get into the story behind Geekerella, except that it’s obviously a modern-day version of the story, pumpkin truck and all.

I couldn’t help but draw a parallel between this and A Cinderella Story, one of my favourite movies during my pre- and early teens. Both movies approach the story in a modern way, but they don’t have much more than that in common. So in this sense, Geekerella succeeded in adding originality to the famous narrative.

I also liked the way the author built the main characters. They were well-written and thought-through. My favourite character, however, was one that might have gone under the radar. The dog. He was amazing. No… he was… a good boy!

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The characters that I didn’t like were also the ones that were not very well written, in all honesty. Like Elle’s mother or Darien’s father. They were pretty important to the plot. Just as Chloe was. And yet, all “bad” people in the book seemed a bit shallow and there were no real reasons for their actions. This was probably the main drawback in Geekerella. Once the story was adapted to modern days, it needed a valid reason to be the way it is. In the fairtytale, a character like the evil step-mother makes sense, but that’s not exactly so if the setting is contemporary. It needs a lot more explaining in order to seem as plausible as the feelings of Elle which were the result of her step-mom’s actions.

As for the fandom story. Well… I do believe in the power of the fandom, and I have been and still am in some fandoms myself. Yet, it seems a bit hard for me to actually imagine passion as strong as Elle and Darien’s. To know everything about a show in such extent, as well as to be completely submerged in the world of the fandom, seems a bit excessive and while I’m not judging or mocking anyone, I do admit that I simply have a hard time understanding it.

I blame Once Upon a Time for my current obsession with fairytale retellings. It’s so much fun to revisit stories I loved as a child, but with a grown-up twist. Like one of my favorites, Cinderella.

The thing I enjoyed most about this story was seeing it unfold from both Elle & Darien’s points of view. It’s the classic Cinderella story from Elle’s point of view, with the addition of a very loud and on-the-verge-of-falling apart vegan food truck (the Magic Pumpkin) and then an entirely new twist as we visit Darien (aka Federation Prince Carmindor) and see his story progress. Not to mention, I really enjoyed watching Elle’s stepmother get it. She was written in such a way that you disliked her from the very beginning.

As a Trekkie, myself, I loved that this story centered around a sci-fi show (very much like Star Trek) and the ExcelsiCon (geek/nerd convention) that went with it. Fairytale with a sci-fi twist…great combination!

Downfall? I had a little trouble getting into the book at first. I’m not sure what it was because, once I got going, it flew for me. The beginning was just…a little slow.

Thank you NetGalley, the publishers and author for this free ebook!

I really enjoyed Geekerella by Ashley Poston. It was a cute and funny love story. I liked the characters, Sage was my favorite. It explores the world of geeks very well and is a great modern retelling of Cinderella! I suggest you read it if you need a break from real and old boring life!

I am so incredibly excited about this book! It is Cinderella as you've never seen it before! The children's story is made into a realistic fiction story filled with drama and cosplay. I couldn't put it down! The kids at my school will love it. :-)

CInderella has been overdone, but that's not to say it can't be well done. Geekerella does a great job retelling the classic story in a new, fun way that is relatable.

Elle is not your classic Cinderella. Yes, her step mom is not real nice, her father died and she has two step sisters who really make her life hell in the beginning. She is not your classically frail princess type though; you would be more likely to compare her to the prince since she takes her life into her own hands.

Elle's father was a HUGE fan of Starfield (something that sounds like a Star Trek meets Firefly), even starting the con dedicated to the fandom. After his death, this became Elle's connection to his memory through all the tough times. When a feature film is announced, she becomes incredibly excited... that is until she finds out the lead role will be played by the teen soap opera star Darien Freeman who she is sure will not do justice to the role. At first.

Soon, a cosplay contest to win tickets to the world premier, sets Geekerella on the path to make her future what she wants. To get away from her step family, and become the daughter she feels she would have been if her father was still alive. Along the way she makes a real friend, falls head over heels, is betrayed, and ultimately finds happy ever after.

Cliche? Just a bit, but it's a feel good kind.

There are a few words that come to mind about Geekerella: "delightful" is one of the first that spring to mind. "Fun" is another. "Reread worthy" is definitely part of the conversation. Charming, nerdy, charismatic, inclusive, and romantic are all also applicable labels for this fun mashup of ideas. Ashley Poston's contemporary YA retelling of Cinderella contains all the hallmarks of the fairy take that we've come to love but combines them with unique, modern adaptations. Geekerella is the best of both worlds. Nerdy and entertaining; it's a celebration of fandom and love and diverse nerdlove and makes for the perfect escapism read.

There was a grin on my face the entire time I was reading Geekerella. From the vegan food truck that is the Pumpkin to ExcelsiCon ball, I loved the various ways the author interpreted a timeless take for the modern age. The miscommunication trope between Darien and Elle adds a new layer to their relationship without being cliche, and allows for the two teens know each other for longer than a dance before falling (believably) in love. One of the failings of Disney is that their heroines' story often revolves around the introduction and keeping of a love interest -- that is not true for Elle. Her life is imperfect and full of struggle, but it is also rich with the memory of her father and her own stalwart interest in Starfield.

I was prepared for how much I would ship the relationship between fanfic writer Elle and secret-nerd Darien, but I was not prepared for how much I would love Ashley Poston's writing itself. While it wasn't one of the things I've heard touted for this awesome title, I'd often find myself rereading certain sections because they were perfectly worded and expressed emotion I myself understood, regarding fandom or relationships or even family. It's also unexpectedly funny -- Elle's humor and wit are paired right alongside her more soulful moments. I adored her awkward ass.

Whited out because kinda spoilery.... even though it's a Cinderella retelling aka we all know where this is going:

"I want his gaze, the way he looks at me -- like I'm the last star in the night sky and the first one at dusk -- branded on my heart."

"Somehow, in this impossible universe, his lips find mine."

"And he kisses me again. It isn't the kind of kiss to end a universe of possibilities. It's the exact opposite. It's the kind of kiss that creates them."



From nerdery to romantic love, Poston can write and write with flair.

Pop culture and classic fairy tale make for an oddly perfect combination. Maybe Ashley Poston is magic? Geekerella has the odd moment or two where it can stumble in its execution (Sage's relationship with Calliope was way out of left field, much as I like that the lesbian best friend got her HEA) but that can hardly detract from the overall awesomeness that this novel brings to bear. A creative mix of fandom nerdery and Cinderella, Geekerella stands out. With its super charming and funny narrative style, the A+ ship it's easy to recommend this contemporary.