His razor-sharp comebacks and Harriet’s penchant to blurt the first thing on her mind makes for much cuteness.Īnd then there’s Toby, Harriet’s geeky classmate and total stalker. Nick is a quick-witted Mysterious Loner Dude who - OH YEAH - happens to be a gorgeous model. Pro-tip: DO NOT talk shizz about Harriet when Nat’s around. But I’ve reserved a platinum BFF charm with her name on it, and I’m hoping she’ll finally claim it when we meet again.Īnd a bonus BFF charm for Harriet’s bestie, Nat! These two might not have a lot in common, but Nat’s as loyal as they come. Harriet can be a bit too smart for her own good, and she sometimes reminds me of how very young she still is. Heck, that’s why they should be your interests in the first place! She might not care for that label, but I’d like to teach her to wear that baby like a badge of honour, because it’s super cool to feel genuine passion for your interests. Harriet is a girl after my own heart: fervent list-maker, spouter of rando trivia, and all-around geek. So when she’s scouted by a modelling agent, fashion-illiterate Harriet sees this as an opportunity to shed her geeky label. cousin. Wicked face tats, bro.īeing fifteen is weird and awkward enough on its own, but compounding that with being a geek definitely doesn’t make life easier for Harriet Manners.

And now I think Geek Girl should be a superhero. This cover is way cute, and it kind of make me think Geek Girl is a superhero. Bonus Factors: Modelling, Kickass Parents, Nasim Pedrad’s Arianna Huffington

Geek Girl by Holly Smale