The princess and the fangirl : a geekerella fairy tale / Once upon a con, Book 2

The Prince and the Pauper gets a modern makeover in this adorable, witty, and heartwarming young adult novel set in the Geekerella universe by national bestselling author Ashley Poston. Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: save her favorite character, Princess Amara, from being killed off from her favorite franchise, Starfield. The problem is, Jessica Stone—the actress who plays Princess Amara—wants nothing more than to leave the intense scrutiny of the fandom behind. If this year's ExcelsiCon isn't her last, she'll consider her career derailed. When a case of mistaken identity throws look-a-likes Imogen and Jess together, they quickly become enemies. But when the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, and all signs point to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. That's easier said than done when the girls step into each other's shoes and discover new romantic possibilities, as well as the other side of intense fandom. As these "princesses" race to find the script-leaker, they must rescue themselves from their own expectations, and redefine what it means to live happily ever after. Reviews: “Unabashedly nerdtastic.”— Kirkus “A loving ode to cons, geek culture, the good and bad of fandoms, and making one's own happy ending.”— Booklist “Poston does a wonderful job of painting fandoms and the passion behind them.”— Foreword Reviews “A silly but fun mad-dash rom-com style romp.”— Youth Services Book Review “High-spirited adventure, a glimpse into the pressures of the entertainment industry, and a funny-bone-tickling sense of humor make The Princess and the Fangirl memorable from cover to cover.”— Midwest Book Review “If you're looking for a hilarious, gripping read full of pop culture references that will make you glow with recognition, then this is definitely the book for you!”— The Book Bratz About the Author: Ashley Poston is the author of Geekerella (Quirk Books, 2017) and Heart of Iron (HarperCollins, 2018). Her fangirl heart has taken her everywhere from the houses of Hollywood screenwriters to the stages of music festivals to geeked-out conventions (in cosplay, of course). When she is not inventing new recipes with peanut butter, having passionate dance-offs with her cat, or geeking out all over the internet, she writes books. She lives in small-town South Carolina, where you can see the stars impossibly well. 323 pages Publisher: Quirk Books (2 April 2019) Return To The Geek-tastic World Of Starfield Fandom With A Tale Of A Superstar And A Superfan Who Swap Lives In This Sweet And Funny Companion Novel To Geekerella. Movie Star Jessica Stone Can't Go Up Onstage At Another Con And Pretend To Love Starfield Anymore--except That She's Contractually Obligated. She Never Dreamed She'd Be Playing Princess Amara For Life, But People Love Princess Amara, And For Better Or Worse, Princess Amara Has Jessica Stone's Face. But. It Turns Out, So Does Someone Else. Imogen Weatherby Is Just Another Starfield Fan Hitting Up Excelsicon--except That She Happens To Look An Awful Lot Like Jessica Stone (and No, You're Not The First One To Point It Out). When Jess Spots Imogen, She Has A Brilliant Idea: Swap Places. Jessica Can Live Her Life Out Of The Spotlight While Imogen Pretends To Be Her On The Rest Of The Con Circuit, And Imogen Can Ditch Her Crappy Barista Job And Finally Get To See Something Beyond Her Hometown. But Jess Doesn't Anticipate Actually Liking Imogen's Life--or Imogen's Gorgeous Best Friend, Hana, Who Might Just Be The Person Jess Needs To Forget About Her Ex. And Imogen Loves Being Jess Stone--and Might Even Love This Super Talented Artist, Tamaki, Who She Keeps Bumping Into. Except Tamaki Thinks She's Jessica Stone. When An Obsessive Fan Finds Out The Truth And Threatens To Expose Jess For The Fake Geek Girl She Is, It Will Take Both Jess And Imogen To Stand Up For The Truth: That There Is No Such Thing As A Fake Geek Girl. That If You Are A Fan, Then You Are Accepted. And That Even If You Aren't A Fan, You Are Worthy. That You Are Not Invisible. That What You Love Matters. From The Acclaimed Author Of Geekerella, This Geeky Spin On The Prince And The Pauper Is A Perfect Story For Geek Girls Of Every Fandom. The Prince and the Pauper gets a Geekerella-style makeover in this witty and heartfelt novel for those who believe in the magic of fandom—now with an excerpt from Ashley Poston’s latest, Bookish and the Beast. Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: to save her favorite Starfield character, Princess Amara, from being killed off. On the other hand, the actress who plays Amara wouldn’t mind being axed. Jessica Stone doesn’t even like being part of the Starfield franchise—and she’s desperate to leave the intense scrutiny of fandom behind. Though Imogen and Jess have nothing in common, they do look strangely similar to one another—and a case of mistaken identity at ExcelsiCon sets off a chain of events that will change both of their lives. When the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, with all signs pointing to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. The deal: Imogen will play Jess at her signings and panels, and Jess will help Imogen’s best friend run their booth. But as these “princesses” race to find the script leaker—in each other’s shoes—they’re up against more than they bargained for. From the darker side of fandom to unexpected crushes, Imogen and Jess must find a way to rescue themselves from their own expectations...and redefine what it means to live happily ever after. The Prince and the Pauper gets a Geekerella -style makeover in this witty and heartfelt novel for those who believe in the magic of fandom—now with an excerpt from Bookish and the Beast. Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: to save her favorite Starfield character, Princess Amara, from being killed off. On the other hand, the actress who plays Amara wouldn’t mind being axed. Jessica Stone doesn’t even like being part of the Starfield franchise—and she’s desperate to leave the intense scrutiny of fandom behind. Though Imogen and Jess have nothing in common, they do look strangely similar to one another—and a case of mistaken identity at ExcelsiCon sets off a chain of events that will change both of their lives. When the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, with all signs pointing to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. The deal: Imogen will play Jess at her signings and panels, and Jess will help Imogen’s best friend run their booth. But as these “princesses” race to find the script leaker—in each other’s shoes—they’re up against more than they bargained for. From the darker side of fandom to unexpected crushes, Imogen and Jess must find a way to rescue themselves from their own expectations...and redefine what it means to live happily ever after. Helen Wells has achieved physical immortality but the artist in her demands jher moments of fame as well. After a series of successful exhibits,she retreats to the wilderness with her lover, Stephen Austra. But their peaceful existence is shattered by a sadistic killer from her past who tears her away from Stephen. With her life threatened, she must draw on powers she has barely learned to use in order to survive.