Geekerella

Sometimes you read a book that was just meant for you. It might not be the best written, or the most unique or win any awards, but it speaks to a part of you that you hold dear and that makes it an instant favourite read. Geekerella felt like that book for me. I am a HUGE geek, I love fantasy, sci fi, anime, graphic novels and of course pop culture conventions. This book couldn't have been geared anymore toward my geeky heart being a modern day Cinderella re-telling about a geeky girl who finds her ‘prince charming' through a fandom and has an amazing experience at a convention ball that is both romantic and also a positive self booster. Last year I read a book that was labelled ‘for geeks', but I was quite disappointed with it, but Geekerella got it right. Not only in the geek department, full of awesome references and a positive ode to fandoms and conventions, but also in its likeable and relatable characters. Even without the geeky stuff, the story itself was really good, light-hearted, positive and fun. Thank you to my friend Carmen for thinking of me when you picked this up and let me borrow it! When so much of the stories out there are dark and depressing, this was a welcome ray of light. Made me think of the days I obsessed over Stargate and Doctor Who and how those shows and their characters influenced me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you also to author Ashley Poston, a fellow geek who obviously ‘gets it'!