Geekerella by Ashley Poston is a charming and geeky young adult contemporary romance and the first book in the Once Upon a Con series, reimagining Cinderella through the lens of fandom culture, cosplay, and comic conventions. Elle Wittimer is a devoted fan of the cult sci-fi series Starfield, the show she shared with her late father. When a cosplay contest offers the chance to attend the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball and meet the actor cast as her favorite character, Elle is determined to enter—despite working long hours at a food truck and dealing with her cruel stepfamily.
Darien Freeman, the teen heartthrob chosen to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the Starfield reboot, is struggling with fame and self-doubt. Once a true fan himself, he now feels disconnected from the conventions and community he once loved, especially as skeptical fans question whether he’s right for the role. But an unexpected online connection with a passionate fangirl reminds him why the story matters in the first place.
As cosplay dreams, secret identities, and convention chaos collide, Geekerella celebrates fandom, friendship, self-acceptance, and the magic of being unapologetically nerdy. Sweet, funny, and full of heart, this modern fairy tale is perfect for readers who love geek culture, conventions, pop-culture romance, and uplifting YA love stories.
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