Geekerella, Ashley Poston
Geekerella, Ashley Poston
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Geekerella
A Novel

Author: Ashley Poston

Narrator: Eileen Stevens, Tristan Morris

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/04/2017

Synopsis

Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic science-fiction 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 has 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?Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom.

About Ashley Poston

Ashey Poston is the author of Heart of Iron, We Own the Night, and Geekerella. She lives in small-town South Carolina, where you can see the stars impossibly well.

About Eileen Stevens

Eileen Stevens is a voice-over actress whose voice can be heard on cartoons, promos, programs for English-language learners, and audiobooks. An Earphones Award–winning narrator, she is also an audiobook director and producer.

About Tristan Morris

Tristan Morris is an Earphones Award–winning narrator. He received an MFA in acting from the New School for Drama in New York City after studying theater and philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University. His work as a voice actor began in 2011 after training with master teachers Scott Brick, Pat Fraley, and Nancy Wolfson. He works in New York City and Denver creating new theatrical works.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hailey on April 07, 2017

THIS WAS SUPER ADORABLE I wasn't sure about it for some reason but I was pleasantly surprised! I didn't know before going into it but it's a very by the book Cinderella retelling and it worked so well in a modern setting. Just a quick, easy, feel good read. *video review to come*......more

Goodreads review by Maria on March 28, 2019

5/5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “Never give up on your dreams, and never let anyone tell you that what you love is inconsequential or useless or a waste of time. Because if you love it? If that OTP or children's card game or abridged series or YA book or animated series makes you happy? That is never a wast......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on April 15, 2021

Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite.Elle Wittimer loves, loves, loves Starfield - it has all the best elements of all the best fandoms. Her late mother and father both loved it, and her father was the man behind the convention for Starfield. Currently, Elle lives with her Step-mom and twin step-sibling......more

Goodreads review by Wendy Darling on May 22, 2017

So. Much. Fun. This super cute Cinderella-goes-to-Geeky-Con story is probably closer to a 3.5 in terms of merit because I think it could have been even better (view spoiler)[ pretty much all the adults are terrible, the emotional beats could have been stronger, and a major issue with sticking so closely to your so (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on July 10, 2017

ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This was so surprisingly delightful, and made me so unexpectedly emotional. Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but this modern day retelling feels and was actually able to evoke quite the feelings from me. This is a he......more

Quotes

“A fun romantic comedy with coming-of-age sensibilities and authentically voiced teens, this novel hits all the YA book-love buttons. Geekerella is simply delightful.” USA Today

“Fairytale and fandom collide in this sweet, heartfelt, entertaining rom-com.” Bustle

“A legit love letter to geekdom.” Paste magazine

“Thoroughly enjoyable…A celebration of fandom and happily ever afters, this feel-good reimagining hits all the right notes.” Publishers Weekly

“With geekily adorable characters…this is a love letter to fandom. Required reading for geeks everywhere.” Booklist

“Readers who love romance and the classic tale of Cinderella will love this wonderfully written spin-off…Perfectly filled with humor and love, the book is impossible to put down and quite worth the read.” VOYA

“Narrator Eileen Stevens’ subtle Southern accent and energizing performance are an out-of-this-world pairing for this reimagined Cinderella.” AudioFile

“I’ve never had this much fun reading a fairytale retelling! Geekerella is hilarious, packed with emotional punches, and steeped in so much love for fandom and con culture. We’ve all known the Cinderella story since preschool, but Ashley Poston’s version feels so fresh and real that I genuinely worried Elle might not make it to the ball.” Alison Cherry, author of Look Both Ways

“Fun, funny, and fan-tastic! I rooted for Elle and Darien from page one.” Sarah Ahiers, author of Assassin’s Heart

“Adorkable, geektastic, nerderiffic…however you describe it, Geekerella is scrumptious! Ashley Poston’s fandom is one you’ll definitely want to join.” Tiffany Schmidt, author of Break Me Like A Promise

Awards

  • BookRiot Pick
  • Seventeen Magazine Pick
  • Goodreads Choice Awards
  • Indie Next List
  • Publishers Weekly Pick
  • Children's Book Council
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