Wilde, Jen. Queens of Geek. Macmillan/Swoon Reads 2017 262p $10.99
Paperback ISBN 978-1-250-11139-5 hs Realistic fiction VG-BN
Three characters, all Australian teenagers, fly to LA to
attend a Comi-Con type of convention.
Charlie, of Chinese ancestry, has starred in a movie. She was in love with the male star, but they
have separated and she has moved on. This is her event. She has to do many publicity events with the
ex. He thinks they will get together
again, but she has met a girl she has had a crush on for years, and they mesh
completely.
Taylor, who has identified that she is on the autism
spectrum, is usually afraid of just about everything. Taking this trip was a very big step for
her. Jamie has been a steadying
influence on her. He seems to understand
her. She loves him but is afraid he sees
her as just a friend. Jamie has loved
Taylor from a distance. This weekend
they each learn the truth about their feelings.
This novel presents the message that you need to be who
you are and not be controlled by peer pressure or public opinion. It deals with bisexuality, autism, and
love. There is lots of kissing and some
fondling but no actual sex scenes. The
novel includes mature content, so it is most suitable for high-school readers. Wrapped in a contemporary novel that
refers to texting and social media uses, the story touches on issues of
bisexuality, autism, peer pressure and being honest with yourself. For high school.
Summary: Charlie, a Chinese-Australian actress, Taylor,
who is autistic and a writer, and Jamie, a geek photographic artist, all fly to
LA to attend a Comi-Con type convention.
There they each find their own reality and love.
Autism-Fiction, Love-Fiction --Joan Theal
