The Princess and the Fangirl : A Geekerella Fairytale

Ashley Poston

Eileen Stevens (Narrator), Emily Lawrence (Narrator), and Caitlin Davies (Narrator)

04-02-19

9hrs 3min

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04-02-19

9hrs 3min

Abridgement

Unabridged

Genre

Fiction/Fantasy

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“This lighthearted, fun, LGBT YA book dives expertly into the world of fandoms and cons.” BuzzFeed

A Seventeen Magazine Pick of Best New YA Novels of 2019 (So Far)
A Paste Magazine Pick of Best Young Adult Novels of the Month
A Children's Book Council Pick for Summer
A BookRiot Pick of the Best Beach Reads 
A BuzzFeed Books Pick for Pride Month

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.

Praise

“This lighthearted, fun, LGBT YA book dives expertly into the world of fandoms and cons.” BuzzFeed

“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

“Poston does a wonderful job of painting fandoms and the passion behind them.” Foreword Reviews

“Unabashedly nerdtastic.” Kirkus Reviews

“A loving ode to cons, geek culture, the good and bad of fandoms, and making one’s own happy ending.” Booklist

“This story is a love letter to space opera fandoms and an eye-opening experience on what happens when women work together in a society that pits them against each other.” BookRiot

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Language English
Release Day Apr 1, 2019
Release Date April 2, 2019
Number in Series 2
Series Display String The Once upon a Con Series
Release Date Machine 1554163200
Imprint Blackstone Publishing
Provider Blackstone Publishing
Categories Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, Health, Lifestyle & Relationships, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child
Author Bio
Ashley Poston

Ashley Poston writes stories about love and friendship and ever-afters.

Narrator Bio
Eileen Stevens

Eileen Stevens is a voice-over actress whose voice can be heard on cartoons, promos, programs for English-language learners, and audiobooks. An Earphones Award–winning narrator, she is also an audiobook director and producer.

Emily Lawrence

Emily Lawrence, an actor and writer, is passionate about bringing stories to life. Her greatest strength as a performer is her ability to bring herself to the role, creating a wide range of emotionally resonant performances that leap off the page, stage, or screen. Her favorite characters are complicated, conflicted, and still searching for their inner truths. She has narrated more than 425 audiobooks, many of which were USA Today or New York Times bestsellers, and has also worked in film, television, and theater. Born and raised in New York, she moved to Los Angeles shortly after receiving her BFA in drama from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. She also lived in London while studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.  Her greatest loves are acting and reading, so narrating audiobooks is a dream come true. Her other passions include traveling, LARPing, aerial circus, and chocolate.

Caitlin Davies

Caitlin Davies is a New York City–based actor and audiobook narrator who studied acting at the Eugene O’Neill National Institute, the British American Drama Academy, and the Barrow Group. She specializes in audiobooks for teens and young adults.

Overview

A Seventeen Magazine Pick of Best New YA Novels of 2019 (So Far)
A Paste Magazine Pick of Best Young Adult Novels of the Month
A Children's Book Council Pick for Summer
A BookRiot Pick of the Best Beach Reads 
A BuzzFeed Books Pick for Pride Month

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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