Geekerella

Charleston, South Carolina, points of interest and geography are mentioned. Some discussion of "whitewashing" characters of color in big-budget movies.

Elle's a sweet, smart girl. She works hard to find her way out of her soul-crushing circumstances. Darien's a good kid who is lost in the world of celebrity. He, too, digs deep to take control of his life. Sage is a funny, trustworthy friend to Elle. Gail and Lonny care for and support Darien. Elle's late dad was a great parent who gave her memories of love and unquestioning support, which see her through tough times. 

Lots of romantic longing. Descriptions of nice bodies, long legs, and overall attractiveness. A few mildly sexually suggestive jokes, plus flirting. Characters see people making out, but it isn't graphically described. A few chaste kisses.

Portrays characters who are social climbers and want to be famous on social media, so many references to celebrities, tabloids, fashion magazines, media outlets, and social media platforms. Because the plot centers on a fictional version of Comic-Con, many superheroes, comics, movie franchises, and stars are mentioned. Products mentioned include Mazda Miata, Advil, Burberry, BlackBerry, Orange Crush, and BMW.