Model Misfit (Geek Girl #2) by Holly Smale

Book Summery (Via Goodreads):Harriet Manners is a model.
She used to be a geek, but now she has transformed into a creature of grace and sophistication. She is completely at one with the world of fashion.
Except she’s not.
In fact, Harriet feels even less popular and more awkward now than she did when she was just a geek. So when Yuka Ito invites her to go to Japan and be the face of her new label, Harriet seizes the chance to get away.
Harriet might have to bring along her crazy grandma Bunty, and she might run into Nick, the gorgeous costar who unceremoniously dumped her two months ago. But no one is going to ruin her fabulous Tokyo summer.
Unless she accidentally ruins it herself…

Book Review:
I read the first book in this series, Geek Girl, earlier this year (review found HERE) and just loved it. This second installment picks up right where the first book left off. You cannot help but fall in love with Harriet. She tries so hard to be many things to many people, but at her core, she is 100% geek. Her geekiness really shines through this time around. I love all of her fun facts that she lists. They add a whimsical touch. The setting is mainly in Japan which provides a colorful background. Her friends are back with the addition of her "model" flatmates she lives with in Japan. Her main love interest is back as well. Smale does an excellent job with this flirty, and sometimes rocky, YA romance. It's one of the best parts of the story. This is a quick, cute read. Perfect if you're looking for something a little lighter. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

Cover Art Commentary:
I just adore the (US) covers of this series. They are so playful and colorful. I, of course, love the glasses!!!

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Geek Girl (Geek Girl #1) by Holly Smale

Book Summery (Via Goodreads): Harriet Manners knows a lot of things.
She knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a "jiffy" lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. What she isn't quite so sure about is why nobody at school seems to like her very much. So when she's spotted by a top model agent, Harriet grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her Best Friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of the impossibly handsome supermodel Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves.
As Harriet veers from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, she begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did.
And as her old life starts to fall apart, the question is: will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything?

Book Review:
I saw the cover of this book, and just knew this would be an adorable read. Luckily, I was correct in my guestimation. The main character, Harriet, was very relatable to me. I grew up as a geek, and well...things haven't changed much! I still wear glasses, read a lot, and find odd things fascinating. I could totally understand Harriet's struggle to find her place in the world. Heck, had I been her age and been offered a modeling job, I would have taken it too! Watching Harriet struggle and eventually become comfortable in her own skin was hilarious, intriguing, and easy to relate to. Supporting character Toby was downright hilarious! I didn't quite feel the connection to Harriet's best friend Nat, but perhaps that will be fleshed out in the next book. If you're looking for a fun, quirky read with some geeky flair, look no further!

Cover Art Commentary:
On Goodreads, it looks like there are several different covers, but this is the cover of my copy. Isn't it adorable?! I absolutely LOVE the glasses and the colors! It catches the eye...you want to know more!

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