I was incredibly excited to read Spoiler Alert! From the gorgeous cover to the promise of fanfiction, I was hooked. Spoiler Alert was such a great romance, from beginning to end. I really enjoyed the body positivity, dyslexia representation, and the way fanfiction was expertly incorporated. For those who have ever written or read fanfiction, there will be some serious laughs and knowing smiles. If you’re new to the world of fandom, you will quickly be swept up! I liked that while Spoiler Alert draws on a fanfiction trope (celebrity meets fan), the story is unique. There is discussion of fandom life (both online and off), classic tropes, and toxicity in fandoms (in particular fat shaming).

April is a smart and confident character, from her job as a geologist to the intricacies of writing a canon-compliant fic. Marcus is a brilliant actor on many levels and I enjoyed seeing April break through his facade. While Marcus’ show is sadly fictional, you’re absolutely going to wish it was real! Spoiler Alert is filled with delightful moments of hilarity and sweetness. Both characters had high levels of emotional awareness, which is always fantastic to see. Dade demonstrates a deep understanding and knowledge of the world of fandom and fix-it fanfic.

Spoiler Alert made me laugh, smile, and nod with empathy. It was very well-paced and I was sad to reach the last page, but I’m already looking forward to a future book starring Marcus’ best friend. I highly recommend Spoiler Alert if you want a romance that deals with fanfiction, a confident heroine, body positivity, and an adorable couple. Spoiler Alert releases October 6, 2020. In the meantime, you can check out more of Olivia Wade’s work- I know that I will! Thank you to Olivia Dade, Avon, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.