That said, there was one thing that I absolutely could not stand about this novel. And honestly, this is one of the best of these books that I’ve had the pleasure to read. I’m a pretty big sucker for these kinds of plots and it was no different with Spoiler Alert. Though it’s not quite a retelling of any kind, it does play on a lot of fandom and pop culture references–Game of Thrones, I think, is the most obvious–and go through a great many of the tropes that are common in celebrity falls in love with a fan romance stories. No one is perfect, and I hardly expect the heroes and heroines I read to be that way either.Olivia Dade’s Spoiler Alert is basically an Ashley Poston novel for adults. It’s a story I loved from start to finish, even when I found myself a little uncomfortable with Marcus’ choices. Ultimately, I think Spoiler Alert is an absolutely fantastic romance. Even through Marcus’ eyes, it was powerful to see a moment I myself have experienced play out for a character I loved so thoroughly. I think my favorite part (besides the love and the kissy parts, of course) was watching April meet her online fan community in person and discover the power of completely embracing those types of friendships. I will never stop loving the ever-changing landscape of fandoms I subscribe to, and it feels so wonderful to see it depicted so lovingly in a novel such as this. Every TV show, movie franchise, book genre, and music group depends on the dedication of fans of all ages, creeds, and backgrounds to keep them afloat. So many people hear the word fandom and ascribe it to throngs of teenage girls or possessive fanboys, immediately trying to delegitimize the passion and fervor for nothing more than adolescent or childish fancy.īut fandom is an evolving community. No review of Spoiler Alert would be complete without acknowledging how accurate and empowering the depiction of fandom is throughout the story.

I am beyond eager to dive into her back catalog and see all the interesting and varied lives that her other characters live.

This was my first Olivia Dade story, and I was drawn in by the fandom of it all, but I know for certain that it will not be my last. I think it’s easier to identify with a heroine that has similar physical or personality traits, but to be able to help a female reader identify with a male character in a similar way takes a skilled and practiced hand. Once I felt that bond with Marcus, I was even more engaged than I ever imagined I could be. He was just as uncomfortable with his choices as I was, but he had a hell of a lot to lose, and that fear is something I could definitely related to. While I found it really easy to slip into April shoes in the story, it was harder for me to understand Marcus’ point-of-view. It wasn’t until late in the story that I realized I was feeling so much of what he was.

Spoiler alert by olivia dade