Toby, in particular, is someone who's absolutely fascinating. Friends Nat and Toby again have significantly reduced time on the page but I like both of their relationships with Harriet. (The dinosaur conversation towards the end is an especially great example!) A very strong supporting cast is another plus - Harriet's dad was one of the only characters I wasn't so keen on in the first book but I liked him much more here, perhaps because he's got a relatively small role. I loved Harriet in the original and she's quickly becoming one of my favourite narrators - with a mind full of useless information and all of the knowledge you could possibly want, except for the useful things in life like dealing with boys!Īgain, Holly Smale's breezy writing style made this one a seriously quick read, and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments. I'm having a lot more luck when it comes to picking up books recently, but this still stands out as one of the best few of what's been a fabulous month so far. Holly Smale's debut earlier this year, the first in this series, brought me out of a reading slump which had lasted a while. Of course, for Harriet, life is never quite that simple. Struggling from a break-up with Nick, best friend Nat being sent abroad for the summer, and her father and Annabel preparing for a new baby, this should be exactly what she needs. She's been asked to go and model in Japan, a country she's always wanted to visit. Harriet Manners has the opportunity of a lifetime.
Some fairly major spoilers here for Geek Girl. Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books
Summary: Excellent follow-up to one of the funniest teen novels of the year so far.
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