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On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader—perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That she’s a nerd hiding in a popular girl's body isn’t just unknown, it's an
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Originally read: Sept 2013
Re-read: Nov 2016
Awesome and fun read! The Summer I Became a Nerd was the perfect read for the summer (although I am more than sure it is enjoyable year round-Confirmed when I re-read it in Nov) To anyone who has a 'nerd' or 'geek' side to them, this will most likely appeal to you. Especially girls and women being it is easier to relate to the lead character but guys, go for it! Leah Rae Miller has done a fantastic job bringing the Closet Nerd to life!
The story revolve ...more
Re-read: Nov 2016
Awesome and fun read! The Summer I Became a Nerd was the perfect read for the summer (although I am more than sure it is enjoyable year round-Confirmed when I re-read it in Nov) To anyone who has a 'nerd' or 'geek' side to them, this will most likely appeal to you. Especially girls and women being it is easier to relate to the lead character but guys, go for it! Leah Rae Miller has done a fantastic job bringing the Closet Nerd to life!
The story revolve ...more
Hmmm…I’m not really sure how to review this book. On one hand there were a lot of things about it I liked. On the other, there were some aspects that really irritated me.
The first half of the book earned itself a solid four. Ever heard of the US DEFCON system? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the NERDCON system.
NERDCON 5: Lowest state of geekdom
NERDCON 4: Marathon watching of Sci-Fi shows has been observed
NERDCON 3: Reports of comic book obsession
NERDCON 2: Threats of attending a comicon…in c ...more
The first half of the book earned itself a solid four. Ever heard of the US DEFCON system? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the NERDCON system.
NERDCON 5: Lowest state of geekdom
NERDCON 4: Marathon watching of Sci-Fi shows has been observed
NERDCON 3: Reports of comic book obsession
NERDCON 2: Threats of attending a comicon…in c ...more
I found everything I require of a light and easy read in this book. I enjoyed every bit of the story from start to end. It’s simple, cute and romantic and below is what I looked like the entire time I was reading this (just not as pretty, lol!)
Maddie is fun and quirky but very pretty, a proper nerd under the cover of a popular cheerleader.
It’s just a notebook where I keep all my thoughts about the books I read, but to me it’s a treasure trove of secret identities, quotes and life lessons only ...more
Review coming soon (in a week when I go back home o/)
Feb 08, 2016
Norah Una Sumner
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2016,
4-star-read,
chick-lit,
contemporary,
great-female-characters,
humor,
romance,
young-adult
3.5 stars
This book was really cute and fun. However, I hate it when people hide their nerdiness from the others. And she doesn't really have a good reason to. Well, maybe it's because I don't understand the American high-school popularity system, if that even exists in RL, or whatever. The MC was a decent character and so was Logan (love the name). I really enjoyed reading about their live-action role-playing and hang-outs at the comic store. And let's be honest, Dan stole the spotlight here. Bu ...more
This book was really cute and fun. However, I hate it when people hide their nerdiness from the others. And she doesn't really have a good reason to. Well, maybe it's because I don't understand the American high-school popularity system, if that even exists in RL, or whatever. The MC was a decent character and so was Logan (love the name). I really enjoyed reading about their live-action role-playing and hang-outs at the comic store. And let's be honest, Dan stole the spotlight here. Bu ...more
May 08, 2013
Zemira (Kylo Ren fangirl) Warner
rated it
it was amazing
Recommends it for:
anyone who's looking for a cute book with interesting characters
I love this book so much. After reading a bunch of depressing books it was time to read something uplifting and The Summer I Became a Nerd was a perfect escape. It was funny. It was cute. I had a great leading character, interesting dialogs, a hot nerdy guy and entertaining sidekick.
Maddie is a popular cheerleader dating a quarterback who secretly LOVES to read comics and when she accidentally meets her secret crush in a comic store things get more complicated. She's trying to have fun and hang ...more
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The Summer I Became a Nerd was a cute, flirty, and fun romance. It’s also about being true to our self no matter what other people think.
Maddie has been scarred by exposing her nerdiness in the past, so she buries love of comics, sci-fi addiction, and love of all things geek. She puts years of crafting her popular identity by becoming cheerleader and dating the high school quarterback. All this starts to unravel when she jeopardizes her reputation by going into The Phoenix, a local comic book s ...more
Maddie has been scarred by exposing her nerdiness in the past, so she buries love of comics, sci-fi addiction, and love of all things geek. She puts years of crafting her popular identity by becoming cheerleader and dating the high school quarterback. All this starts to unravel when she jeopardizes her reputation by going into The Phoenix, a local comic book s ...more
Holy mother of fluff.
Alright so, obviously, reading the blurb, I immediately wanted this book, because it seemed right up my alley, and it also seemed like the perfect cutesy and feel-good book that I've been wanting to read. And I was right, it was. I think it was probably TOO fluffy, so much so that I can't even really look at it with a critical eye because I had such a fun time reading.
If you really think about it, the story of popular-girl-falls-for-unpopular-boy isn't really all that origi ...more
Maddie has a problem. For years, she’s been living a double life. On the outside she’s your typical popular cheerleader who’s dating the football star. On the inside, she’s Sheldon Cooper (if you don’t know who that is, I don’t think we can be friends).
Because of a traumatic costume experience when she was younger, Maddie has felt the need to hide her nerdiness from the outside world. No one knows that she has anime marathons on the weekends with her father, or that she’s counting down the days ...more
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3.5 stars
Thank you Entangled Teen for sending me this copy. No compensation was given or taken to alter this review.
There are two main subgenres that peel off from contemporary; the sweet and fun or the dark and meaningful. In this case, The Summer I Became A Nerd is a copacetic mixture of the two, turning out to be a cute yet depth-contained novel. I thought that the story was slightly unrealistic and the main character lacked self-esteem but in the end, i ...more
3.5 stars
Thank you Entangled Teen for sending me this copy. No compensation was given or taken to alter this review.
There are two main subgenres that peel off from contemporary; the sweet and fun or the dark and meaningful. In this case, The Summer I Became A Nerd is a copacetic mixture of the two, turning out to be a cute yet depth-contained novel. I thought that the story was slightly unrealistic and the main character lacked self-esteem but in the end, i ...more
Jan 31, 2015
Dana
rated it
did not like it
Shelves:
2015,
bin,
childrens,
insta-love,
le-fromage,
love-triangle,
romance,
terrible,
young-adult,
is-it-just-me
Another YA novel that features a dim-witted, insecure and self-centered lead. That may sound like a contradiction, but the author has a pure talent for making a character both pathetic and yet full of conceit.
The plot is non-existent, it basically revolves around a teenage girl with the mentality of a child running after a boy all summer, while treating everyone around her like trash.
Honestly the MC was so immature that the concept of her in a relationship was just plain icky. I felt like I wa ...more
I had the pleasure of reading this as an intern at Entangled, and believe me when I say that you will LOVE this one. There were so many laugh out loud moments that I think I annoyed anyone around me while I was reading. A funny, sweet debut. :)
*4,5 Sterne*
Was macht einen eigentlich zum Nerd? Na klar … heimlich Comics lesen im Bett. Zumindest fängt es so an, glaubt Maddie – blond, beliebt und Freundin des heißesten Footballstars der Schule. Manche Dinge bleiben also besser geheim. Das funktioniert auch ganz gut, bis zu dem Tag, als ihr Lieblings-Comic es nicht in ihren Briefkasten schafft. Maddie muss ernsthaft höchstpersönlich in den freakigen Comic-Laden in der Stadt. Wenn das ihre Freundinnen wüssten! Incognito, mit Riesen-Sonnenbri ...more
Was macht einen eigentlich zum Nerd? Na klar … heimlich Comics lesen im Bett. Zumindest fängt es so an, glaubt Maddie – blond, beliebt und Freundin des heißesten Footballstars der Schule. Manche Dinge bleiben also besser geheim. Das funktioniert auch ganz gut, bis zu dem Tag, als ihr Lieblings-Comic es nicht in ihren Briefkasten schafft. Maddie muss ernsthaft höchstpersönlich in den freakigen Comic-Laden in der Stadt. Wenn das ihre Freundinnen wüssten! Incognito, mit Riesen-Sonnenbri ...more
I don't think I've ever cared so much about LARPing in my life. In fact, I consider myself a nerdy person, and even I thought LARPing was too nerdy. However, the LARPing in this book was spectacular and I loved every second of it.
At this point I'm just trying to see how many time I can say LARPing in this review.
I loved the characters... especially Dan, Lucas, and Lucas's mom and sisters. I would adopt them if I could!
If you are looking for a fun, feel good read, you should pick this up!
p.s ...more
Maddie is a popular cheerleader that was shunned for being her true nerdy self in the sixth grade. Ever since, she masked out the comic book side of her so she can fit in. Her crush, Logan, works at the only comic book store and sees her try to buy the last issue of a popular series. Will Logan -- with the blue eyes and killer smile -- tell everyone her secret?
Gah I loved this book!! If you're into D&D, RPGs, Comics (not so much Manga... more like Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man, ect.) this is ...more
Gah I loved this book!! If you're into D&D, RPGs, Comics (not so much Manga... more like Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man, ect.) this is ...more
Loooooove this book. Think Easy A meets LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR!
May 25, 2013
Ash Wednesday
rated it
really liked it
Recommends it for:
readers who can tolerate a juvenile POV in exchange for a lot of LOLs
4 STARS
But it was a 5 for sheer entertainment and Taxidermist Todd: The Giraffe Stuffer.
Maddie is a cheerleader who's a closet comic book geek hell bent on keeping her reputation as the popular girl in school. She has accessorized her life with the quarterback boyfriend, the popular best friend and all ofTaylor Swift Allison Blair's CDs to convince the rest she's like everyone else. Not some weird, costume-wearing girl who's secretly crushing on Peter Parker and Logan Scott, the soccer player
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But it was a 5 for sheer entertainment and Taxidermist Todd: The Giraffe Stuffer.
Maddie is a cheerleader who's a closet comic book geek hell bent on keeping her reputation as the popular girl in school. She has accessorized her life with the quarterback boyfriend, the popular best friend and all of
Niemand - absolut keiner! - darf je erfahren, dass die Cheerleaderin und Freundin des heißsten Footballers der Schule Comics liest. Nein, Maddie weiß, dass niemand ihre Leidenschaft verstehen würde und deshalb liest sie alle Comics online. Als sie sich jedoch mal ein Comicheft in einem Laden besorgen muss, trifft sie auf den heißen Nerd Logan.
Maddie muss sie sich entscheiden: Will sie die beliebte Maddie bleiben, die aber unglücklich ist, oder will sie Logan daten?
"Flirt mit Nerd" war das Buch, ...more
Maddie muss sie sich entscheiden: Will sie die beliebte Maddie bleiben, die aber unglücklich ist, oder will sie Logan daten?
"Flirt mit Nerd" war das Buch, ...more
Jun 05, 2012
Belinda
marked it as to-read
NERDFIGHTERS FTW!!!!!
This review -- AND A GIVEAWAY -- can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
There is just so much to love about The Summer I Became a Nerd. It's cute and funny and sweet, and well, just plain adorkable! I, myself, am a huge nerd, though I think it's pretty obvious that I don't try to conceal that fact.
I envied Maddie, getting to LARP with the likes of Logan and Dan. My only experience with LARPing is through Little Brother , another nerdy book that I enjoyed quite a bit. And, honestly, now ...more
There is just so much to love about The Summer I Became a Nerd. It's cute and funny and sweet, and well, just plain adorkable! I, myself, am a huge nerd, though I think it's pretty obvious that I don't try to conceal that fact.
I envied Maddie, getting to LARP with the likes of Logan and Dan. My only experience with LARPing is through Little Brother , another nerdy book that I enjoyed quite a bit. And, honestly, now ...more
Es ist lange her, dass ich ein Buch in einem Rutsch gelesen habe. Ich konnte einfach nicht aufhören zu lesen ! Gleichzeitig wollte ich allerdings auch nicht, dass es endet ... Die Geschichte war so unglaublich toll ❤
Absolute Leseempfehlung !!! ✨
Absolute Leseempfehlung !!! ✨
An absolutely "adorkable" coming-of-age story featuring a closeted nerd heroine & the AWESOME geek hero who sees & loves her for who she truly is.
I really enjoyed this novel, & I have to give major props to author Leah Rae Miller & her editing staff for a VERY well-written & well-edited piece. Novels devoid of grammatical and/or typographical errors are rarities these days & no longer the norm. So just from a technical standpoint, The Summer I Became a Nerd is a real trea ...more
I really enjoyed this novel, & I have to give major props to author Leah Rae Miller & her editing staff for a VERY well-written & well-edited piece. Novels devoid of grammatical and/or typographical errors are rarities these days & no longer the norm. So just from a technical standpoint, The Summer I Became a Nerd is a real trea ...more
*Worum geht's?*
Maddie ist blond, eine beliebte Cheerleaderin, mit dem begehrtesten Typen der Schule zusammen – und sie hütet ein Geheimnis: Sie ist ein absoluter Nerd! Davon darf aber niemand etwas wissen, nicht einmal ihre beste Freundin. Das wäre schließlich gesellschaftlicher Selbstmord! Doch dann erscheint der letzte, alles entscheidende, heiß ersehnte Band ihrer liebsten Comic-Reihe – und es kommt zu Lieferengpässen beim Online-Shop. Maddie hat keine Wahl: Wenn sie den Comic lesen will, mus ...more
Maddie ist blond, eine beliebte Cheerleaderin, mit dem begehrtesten Typen der Schule zusammen – und sie hütet ein Geheimnis: Sie ist ein absoluter Nerd! Davon darf aber niemand etwas wissen, nicht einmal ihre beste Freundin. Das wäre schließlich gesellschaftlicher Selbstmord! Doch dann erscheint der letzte, alles entscheidende, heiß ersehnte Band ihrer liebsten Comic-Reihe – und es kommt zu Lieferengpässen beim Online-Shop. Maddie hat keine Wahl: Wenn sie den Comic lesen will, mus ...more
Der Titel ist einfach SUPER! Wobei da noch nicht so ganz herauskommt, dass sie selbst ja auch ein Nerd ist. Trotzdem gefällt mir die deutsche Aufmachung deutlich besser als die Englische.
Also zunächst einmal sollte gesagt sein, dass ich diese Art von Büchern LIEBE. Wer auf der Suche nach einem süßen, lustige, nerdigen Liebesroman ist, bei dem man sich die ganze Zeit denkt KÜSST EUCH ENDLICH! und zwischendrin immer diese "Das ist alles so süß, ich muss gleich sterben"-Seufzer ausstößt, dann seid ...more
Also zunächst einmal sollte gesagt sein, dass ich diese Art von Büchern LIEBE. Wer auf der Suche nach einem süßen, lustige, nerdigen Liebesroman ist, bei dem man sich die ganze Zeit denkt KÜSST EUCH ENDLICH! und zwischendrin immer diese "Das ist alles so süß, ich muss gleich sterben"-Seufzer ausstößt, dann seid ...more
That was incredible! No, it was amazing!
Incredizing? Amazible?
The Summer I Became a Nerd was just adorable! I’m not really the literal nerdy type of girl – yes I do love and prefer to spend time reading or studying but on the other hand I’m also really into going out. I guess I’m just a different kind of nerd – totally not the comic book fan one but I’m still a nerd and that thing itself what appeals into me as to joining the tour for this book.
I think Madelyn is not the only who’s living a secr ...more
I just loved this book. It is an easy read, full of fun parts that had me laughing. Before beginning, I have to say I am a nerd too, so all the comic,and videogames references, and the role playing things made my day.
The book follows Maddie, who decides to hide she is a nerd after a bad experience. So far, she has managed to be part of the "in" crowd, being a cheerleader and landing herself a quarterback as a boyfriend.
But then everything spirals out of control when she goes to a comic book stor ...more
The book follows Maddie, who decides to hide she is a nerd after a bad experience. So far, she has managed to be part of the "in" crowd, being a cheerleader and landing herself a quarterback as a boyfriend.
But then everything spirals out of control when she goes to a comic book stor ...more
3.5 stars.
"All is donkey balls in love and war."
Oh, my references!
I adored this but I couldn't help but wish there'd been more, as in an epilogue after #31, but it was still amazing!
(Before I read the books)
Books like this are the reason why Nerdfighter authors are awesome!
I NEED THIS BOOK. NOW. THIS SOUNDS SO PERFECT!
I've said this before and I'm saying this now:
Nerdfighters + Writers = Awesomeness!
And I created a new exclusive shelf for this book! I just need to read this now! ACCIO MAY 7TH! ...more
"All is donkey balls in love and war."
Oh, my references!
I adored this but I couldn't help but wish there'd been more, as in an epilogue after #31, but it was still amazing!
(Before I read the books)
Books like this are the reason why Nerdfighter authors are awesome!
I NEED THIS BOOK. NOW. THIS SOUNDS SO PERFECT!
I've said this before and I'm saying this now:
Nerdfighters + Writers = Awesomeness!
And I created a new exclusive shelf for this book! I just need to read this now! ACCIO MAY 7TH! ...more
"Flirt mit Nerd" von Leah Rae Miller wurde mir bereits vor einigen Wochen empfohlen. Da mich das Cover jedoch ein wenig abgeschreckt hat, hat es ein wenig gedauert, bis ich dem Buch tatsächlich eine Chance geben wollte. Das Buch passt jedoch perfekt in den Sommer und somit habe ich es dann doch spontan in die Hände genommen und fast in einem Rutsch gelesen.
Die Autorin hat hierbei ein wahres Paradies für Nerds geschaffen: Stapelweise Comics, Live Rollenspiele, eine Nerd Convention und jede Menge ...more
Die Autorin hat hierbei ein wahres Paradies für Nerds geschaffen: Stapelweise Comics, Live Rollenspiele, eine Nerd Convention und jede Menge ...more
I’m a nerd hidden inside a popular girl’s body, and the only person that can help me right now is someone I’ve hardly even acknowledged for fear of social ruin. Man, he must think I’m just a shallow hypocrite.
That’s because you are, sweetie. Maddie is a girl with a plan to stay popular. After a humiliating incident in middle school she vowed she’d never be ridiculed again and set her popularity plan in motion. She’s a cheerleader, dates the quarterback of the football team despite not liking him ...more
That’s because you are, sweetie. Maddie is a girl with a plan to stay popular. After a humiliating incident in middle school she vowed she’d never be ridiculed again and set her popularity plan in motion. She’s a cheerleader, dates the quarterback of the football team despite not liking him ...more
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Mother, wife, and YA author living on a windy hill in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I love fuzzy socks, comic books, cherry coke, and brand new office supplies. THE SUMMER I BECAME A NERD coming Summer 2013 from Entangled Teen. Stay cool! Contact me at leahraewrites(at)gmail(dot)com
For questions about ARCs, blog tours, interviews, etc. please contact my publicist, Heather Riccio heatherriccio (at) ent ...more
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“I can't swallow another drop of soda by this point because the carbonation is burning my throat.
"Oh really? Well..." I trail off as I feel bubbling at the base of my throat. This is not good.
Before I can stop myself, I let out the biggest burp I've ever, ever, ever had. I slap a hand over my mouth and stare at Logan whose eyebrows have reached astronomical heights.
"Dude! So not smooth, man! Girls cannot stand rudeness," Dan yells from the back room.”
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"Oh really? Well..." I trail off as I feel bubbling at the base of my throat. This is not good.
Before I can stop myself, I let out the biggest burp I've ever, ever, ever had. I slap a hand over my mouth and stare at Logan whose eyebrows have reached astronomical heights.
"Dude! So not smooth, man! Girls cannot stand rudeness," Dan yells from the back room.”
“It's Christmas! You just got your Hogwarts acceptance letter, a copy of Action Comics #1, and a brand new car that runs on water!”
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