Geek Girl
Geek Girl
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-15 years
Super Short Summary
Geek Girl by Holly Smale centers on a socially awkward teenager who accidentally becomes a fashion model. As she navigates her new life, the story explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and identity, highlighting the protagonist's journey from feeling out of place to understanding her true self.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Holly Smale's Geek Girl delights readers with its quirky, relatable protagonist and lighthearted humor. Praised for its engaging plot and strong character development, the book also faces criticism for predictability and occasional clichéd moments. Overall, it offers an enjoyable and empowering read for young adults.
Who Should Read Geek Girl?
Fans of humorous, coming-of-age stories with a strong, quirky female lead will relish Geek Girl by Holly Smale. Comparable to Louise Rennison's Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging and Meg Cabot's The Princess Diaries, this book appeals to teens navigating the trials of self-acceptance and high school life.
27,782 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Geek Girl is the debut novel for Holly Smale, inspired by her own experiences as an awkward teenager who was unexpectedly scouted by a modeling agency at the age of 15.
The Geek Girl series, starting with this first book, gained significant popularity and won the 2014 Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Best Teen Book.
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Holly Smale holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Bristol, which she completed before pursuing a Master's degree in Shakespeare from the University of London.
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Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-15 years
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