Geekerella

By Ashley Poston

Book #1 in the Once Upon a Con series

A cosplay contest could change everything for a geek girl and a reluctant teen actor.

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336 pages· 85,296 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Elle Wittimer, a devoted fan of the sci-fi series Starfield, enters a cosplay contest to win a chance to meet the new Federation Prince. Meanwhile, teen actor Darien Freeman, struggling with his fame, feels disconnected from the fandom he loves. As ExcelsiCon approaches, Elle and Darien's worlds collide, challenging their perceptions and sparking unexpected connections. Will Elle's dreams be dashed by her stepsisters, and can Darien prove he's more than just a heartthrob? Dive into a world where fandom magic and fairy tale romance intertwine in surprising ways.

From the publisher

Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale romance–now in paperback, with a special Starfield bonus scene!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. Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi 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’s ever wanted, but the 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.

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