Filled with geekiness, cosplay and fandom, Queens of Geek is a story about friendship, self-discovery and finding the courage to love with all your heart.
Jen Wilde is a writer, geek, and fangirl with a penchant for coffee, books, and pugs. She writes YA stories about zombies (As They Rise), witches (Echo of the Witch), and fangirls (Queens of Geek). Her debut series reached over three million reads online and became an Amazon bestseller. When she's not writing, Jen loves binge-watching her favourite shows on Netflix, eating Mexican food, traveling to faraway places, and going to conventions in Marty McFly cosplay. Jen lives in a sunny beachside town in Australia with her husband and their cheeky pug, aptly named Heisenberg. jenmariewilde.com
Praise for Queens of Geek: "Seeing girls and women uplifting,
protecting, and loving each other is extremely powerful especially
in the context of fandom. 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
"This is the geeky, queer book of our dreams. . . . This fluffy,
nerdy book is perfect for cosplayers and convention-lovers."
--Seventeen
"This is one empowering and uplifting girl-power story you don't
want to miss." --PureWow "Jen Wilde's book about two best
friends--one a bisexual young woman of color, the other a young
[autistic] woman . . . dealing with anxiety--will be a favorite of
anyone who is a fan of geek culture. . . . 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 "If you love bisexual
characters who actually use the word bisexual, queer characters of
color dating each other, geekiness, fan conventions, and realistic
but adorable love stories, this book is for you." --Bookriot "Jen
Wilde's book is a hilarious and insightful look into the world of
fan culture; the novel is infused with various spot-on pop culture
references and fan-related terminology. . . . Queens of Geek by Jen
Wilde is a wonderful well-crafted tale of geek-laden adventures and
new love. If you're looking for queer intersectional
representation, strong characterization, and absorbing prose, then
this is the young-adult book for you." --Lambda Literary "[A] fun
read about fandom, friendship and the courage to be yourself."
--Autostraddle "Queens of Geek is an emotional, lively story full
of characters that leap off the page and slip their hands into
yours, inviting you into a world where the geeks and nerds are
royalty and fandom is court. Richly realized and defiantly
affirming, Queens of Geek reminds us that adventures and romances
aren't limited to archetypes but are, in fact, for all of us."
--Katherine Locke, author of Second Position, moderator of
#GayYABookClub "The characters' diversity provides natural
opportunities to explore a number of contemporary teen issues,
including race, sexual orientation, feminism, and body image. Some
of the most compelling chapters are told from the point of view of
Taylor, who fears change, hates crowds, and is on the autism
spectrum. . . . Part of Macmillan's crowdsourced imprint, this
celebration of geek culture and fandom promotes diversity and being
true to oneself." --School Library Journal
"Queens of Geek is full of book and movie references and is a fun
look at the fandom convention phenomena. Taylor's anxiety and
experience with Asperger's are treated with sensitivity. . . .
Queens of Geek is a fun, quick read that will appeal to romance
readers and self-proclaimed geeks." --VOYA Praise for Queens of
Geek from the Swoon Reads community: "It was a delightful read. . .
.This book, in my opinion, is just so empowering!" -brio, reader on
SwoonReads.com "This is the first book I've ever read that I've
seen myself in. I felt like Taylor was me. . . . I wish I could
have had this book 20 years ago. One of the best things I've read
in years." -Mandy.Valentine, reader on SwoonReads.com "I love the
idea of the book taking place at a convention, it's a lot of fun!"
-stacy, reader on SwoonReads.com "I loved how real the characters
felt, especially Taylor. I absolutely adored all of them, and I
couldn't stop reading once I started." -Lucy.Mawson, reader on
SwoonReads.com "[Queens of Geek] was an incredibly compelling read,
just because it contained a storyline I ABSORBED, and characters so
diverse they were a pleasure to read! . . . Mix that with the
romance, self-discovery of self-worth, and all the geeky
references, this made for a perfect read! I honestly couldn't put
it down, reading late into the night to see what happened next! "
-Zoie K, reader on SwoonReads.com "I love everyone in this book and
it deserves a space on my Swoon shelf right next to where I'll
place All The Feels." -Catherine Tinker, reader on SwoonReads.com
"I love how interesting the story was and how the author addressed
the characters' diversity without glossing over it or making it all
about that. . . . It reminded me a little of Fangirl." -Lizzie,
reader on SwoonReads.com "I really liked the characters, and
especially that they weren't afraid to be themselves and express
their geekiness." -Mike, reader on SwoonReads.com
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