The Summer I Became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller

The Summer I Became a Nerd

by Leah Rae Miller

On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader--perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That she's a nerd hiding in a popular girl's body isn't just unknown, it's anti-known. And she needs to keep it that way. Summer is the only time Maddie lets her real self out to play, but when she slips up and the adorkable guy behind the local comic shop's counter uncovers her secret, she's busted. Before she can shake a pom-pom, Maddie's whisked into Logan's world of comic conventions, live-action role-playing, and first-person-shooter video games. And she loves it. But the more she denies who she really is, the deeper her lies become...and the more she risks losing Logan forever.

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Rating: 4.5 stars

Maddie has spent years curating her image. Her middle school mistake finally forgotten, she is able to keep her nerd side under wraps, and project the "Maddie" she wants people to see. That is until Logan pulls her into his world, and she begins to wonder why she is hiding the best parts of herself.

• Pro: The number one reason to read this book is because it is just so darn fun and cute. It's a good time from the beginning to end.

• Pro: The author uses the term "nerd", but I believe this book leans more "geek". So much fantastic geekiness for that matter. Comics, action figures, sci-fi, LARPing - it's all in there, and I loved it!

• Pro: Speaking of LARPing, it was fantastic the way it was incorporated into the story. Of all the geeky goodness, they spent the most time doing this activity. It's actually something that fascinates and impresses me, and I throughly enjoyed these outings with Logan and Maddie.

• Pro: I cannot forget to mention the fantastic families in this book. Both Logan and Maddie had great families, and they were featured quite well, especially Logan's. His mom and his little sister added a little something special, when they were on page, and I utterly adored them.

• Pro: The more I read about Logan, the more I treasured him. He was a phenomenal book boyfriend. Sweet, considerate, and obviously really in "like" with Maddie. He ticked just about every box I could think of, and it's no wonder Maddie couldn't resist him. He also had a stupendous ride-or-die friend, Dan, who won my heart.

• Pro: The book is super fluffy, but it also has a beautiful message. I appreciated Maddie embracing her inner nerd, and learning to love all the parts of herself.

Overall: Fun and fluffy and filled with cheesy goodness, that will leave you with a big, sappy grin on your face.

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