Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde - Restarting December 20th 2021

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Three friends, two love stories, one convention: this fun, feminist love letter to geek culture is all about fandom, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself.

Charlie likes to stand out. She’s a vlogger and actress promoting her first movie at SupaCon, and this is her chance to show fans she’s over her public breakup with co-star Reese Ryan. When internet-famous cool-girl actress Alyssa Huntington arrives as a surprise guest, it seems Charlie’s long-time crush on her isn’t as one-sided as she thought.

Taylor likes to blend in. Her brain is wired differently, making her fear change. And there’s one thing in her life she knows will never change: her friendship with her best guy friend Jamie—no matter how much she may secretly want it to. But when she hears about a fan contest for her favorite fandom, she starts to rethink her rules on playing it safe.

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde, chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, is an empowering novel for anyone who has ever felt that fandom is family.

[María]

Starting this today.
So sad that I'm the only one here :(
Great dedication!!!

[María]

Chapter 2: I like the change of point of view in the novel between Taylor (aka Tay Tay ) and Charly, because the are very different

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting August 6th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Riddhi]

33%(Chapter 1-10)
(view spoiler)[
This book is freaking adorable. I can totally relate to Taylor getting shy at cash counters. I know that feeling. I just can't make small talk for the sake of the moment. It's like someone is always watching me. I am always worried I'll embarrass myself in a crowd.
Jamie seems like a nice guy. Very supportive of Tay.
I hope to see more of Charlie and Alysson.
Did I mention how much I hate Reese? What an ignorant, foul-mouthed bastard.
(hide spoiler)]

[Riddhi]

60%(Chapter 11-20)
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Was that an almost kiss? Was that? I hate whoever that room service guy was. Ruined the moment.
(hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

20% (view spoiler)[ I love all of the fandom stuff (hide spoiler)]
35% (view spoiler)[ Charlie and Alyssa are really cute (hide spoiler)]
60% (view spoiler)[ I love how he kissed her and than said something really cheesy and she started laughing. (hide spoiler)]
80% (view spoiler)[ I understand why Charlie wants to keep it privet, it's her personal life and it's nobodies business (hide spoiler)]
End (view spoiler)[ This book was really cute! (hide spoiler)]

[Riddhi]

100%(view spoiler)[This was such a feel good, fan-based novel. But, I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. (hide spoiler)]

[Riddhi]

I like Taylor's character. She is just like me. And the dual POV thing was good.

[Ari]

Chapters 1 - 7:(view spoiler)[Ahh this is cool! I love all the fandom stuff. Taylor is so relatable. I don’t like Reese at all. Also I like the fact that they’re from Australia. (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Chapters 8 - 14:(view spoiler)[Charlie and Alyssa are so cute but it felt a bit rushed. The anxiety rep is so real though. (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Chapters 15 - 21:(view spoiler)[I love Jamie and Taylor together! (hide spoiler)]

[Ari]

Finished: (view spoiler)[This was a nice and light read. It felt very relatable and the relationships were lovely. It wasn’t anything extraordinary but it was entertaining. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting December 20th 2021. Happy Reading ☺

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[HeatherH]

Started this yesterday and got the first 6 chapters done. Hoping to binge it today and tomorrow, if work allows!

(view spoiler)[ Charlie: I'm the least invested in her story line so far although the blossoming potential love interest with Alyssa looks promising!

Taylor: I relate Tay a lot. Her anxiety, especially with new experiences and in new places/crowded places, is something I've struggled with myself so I find myself drawn to her chapters. I do with she wasn't so oblivious/doubtful when it comes to Jamie - but I totes get how much easier said than done that is! Looking forward to her journey throughout and watching her character grow. (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

14%
(view spoiler)[Ugh, Reese has said only a few lines and I already hate him. (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

HeatherH wrote: "Started this yesterday and got the first 6 chapters done. Hoping to binge it today and tomorrow, if work allows!"

I started late😅 but the audiobook is very short so I think I can finish today!

I agree with what you said about the characters.

[Aly]

I got this from the library so I'll start today

[akacya ❦]

Chapter 10
(view spoiler)[Ugh, the audacity of this guy! I’m glad Charlie told him no. (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

35%
(view spoiler)[Jamie and Taylor are so cute!!! I love how he knew what to order for her. (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[I totally understand why Charlie wants their relationship out of the spotlight but I also understand Alyssa’s hesitancy. Hopefully it works out for them. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "Chapter 10
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I wanted to reach into the pages and smack him!

[Aly]

Ch 6 (view spoiler)[ Charlie's ex seems like a real jerk and I'm glad she made her boundaries clear.

Poor Taylor, having anxiety that severe would be tough. I hope she changes her mind about the contest (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "35%
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(view spoiler)[ I adore Tay and Jamie!! I hope they both stop being dumb soon and acknowledge their mutual feelings so we can see the relationship grow! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

HeatherH wrote: "Started this yesterday and got the first 6 chapters done. Hoping to binge it today and tomorrow, if work allows!

Charlie: I'm the least invested in her story line so far although the blossoming p..."

(view spoiler)[I'm also hoping she realizes how much Jamie likes her and reciprocates (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "14%
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Yeah he's awful

[Aly]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "Chapter 10
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Same!

[Aly]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "35%
[spoilers removed]"

It shows how much he cares and was super cute

[akacya ❦]

Aly wrote: "akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "35%
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It shows how much he cares and was super cute"

It was really cute!!

[akacya ❦]

Chapter 25
(view spoiler)[I knew something would happen like that when they got stuck on the elevator hahaha (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "Chapter 16
[spoilers removed]"

Yeah for real. Hopefully Alyssa is okay with keeping it low key for at least the first date

[Aly]

Ch 16 (view spoiler)[ I'm really happy Taylor entered the contest and Charlie has a date with Alyssa. I do think this is a bit boring though. It just feels slow (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 24 (view spoiler)[ I feel like Charlie and Alyssa are moving pretty fast. Did they already have sex or just fall asleep together?

It sucks that the video got leaked since they're trying to promote the movie, but now people will hopefully stop hounding her about Reese (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

95%
(view spoiler)[Awww, Charlie’s video was so cute! (hide spoiler)]

[akacya ❦]

Aly wrote: "Ch 24"

(view spoiler)[I wonder if that has to do with the fact they’ve both been crushing on each other for over a year. But I agree it did feel super fast. I was upset their relationship was exposed like that, they should have been the ones in control of that, but they are making the best of it. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "Aly wrote: "Ch 24"

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(view spoiler)[ I'm glad it was an accident and not malicious, but still really sucked (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I'm glad they're all going to stay together and move to LA and Alyssa is going to visit Australia. I didn't love this but it was cute (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Chapter 19

(view spoiler)[YAYYYYY for Taylor and Jamie! Also I so wanna do a zombie experience like that! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Aly wrote: "Ch 24 I feel like Charlie and Alyssa are moving pretty fast. "

(view spoiler)[ I've dated for awhile before it got to sex, but also slept with my boyfriend now the first date - so I didn't really blink an eye at this. But the fact that this is a ya book geared towards teens, I can see how it could be detrimental to show them moving so quickly. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

akacya ♡̷̷ˎˊ wrote: "95%
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(view spoiler)[I loved Charlie's video and the whole play on video games after their first date <3 (hide spoiler)]