The Princess and
the Fangirl
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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.
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Praise for The Princess and the Fangirl
“Unabashedly nerdtastic.”
— Kirkus
“A geeky love story that readers will love.”
— Paste Magazine
“This companion to Geekerella reimagines The Prince and the Pauper in the best way possible: at a con!”
— BookRiot
“This lighthearted, fun, LGBT YA book dives expertly into the world of fandoms and cons.”
— Buzzfeed
“If you love fan culture, and love seeing it presented as how things should be, then definitely give this book a chance.”
— The Mary Sue