This fun book about fierce friendships gives voice to a group of diverse female characters who are so defined by so much more than just their mental health and sexuality.' ― Bustle dealing with anxiety―will be a favorite of anyone who is a fan of geek culture. 'Jen Wilde's book about two best friends―one a bisexual young woman of color, the other a young woman. “This is one empowering and uplifting girl-power story you don't want to miss.” ―PureWow This fluffy, nerdy book is perfect for cosplayers and convention-lovers.' ― Seventeen ' This is the geeky, queer book of our dreams. The book deals head on with issues of mental health, body shaming, sexuality, and internet celebrity, handling them with a delicate and skillful touch.' ― Teen Vogue ' Seeing girls and women uplifting, protecting, and loving each other is extremely powerful especially in the context of fandom. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. “ fun read about fandom, friendship and the courage to be yourself.” ―Autostraddle 'This celebration of geek culture and fandom promotes diversity and being true to oneself.' ― School Library Journal

'This fun book about fierce friendships gives voice to a group of diverse female characters who are so defined by so much more than just their mental health and sexuality.' ― Bustle

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. But when she hears about a fan contest for her favorite fandom, she starts to rethink her rules on playing it safe. 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. Her brain is wired differently, making her fear change. 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. 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. 'This is the geeky, queer book of our dreams.

Seeing girls and women uplifting, protecting, and loving each other is extremely powerful especially in the context of fandom. ' Full of irreverent humor and in-jokes, it’s geeky and funny, with a heavy dose of self-discovery. 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.

Queens of geek by jen wilde