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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
One of my favorite YA series, they are written a little young but they are just so fun and silly. I’m sad the series is over, but thought this was the perfect ending, and loved seeing the growth from the first book in Harriet Manners.
I received a copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
The sixth and final book in the Geek Girl series, this is the perfect ending to Harriet's story.
We have followed her from the awkward Geek who spends all day annoying people with facts to, well, the awkward Geek who spends all day annoying people with facts who is also now a top model. She has however, matured over the course of the series,
As ever there are plenty of hilarious moments, and Holly has managed to fit in many of the characters from previous books as a farewell. None of them feel forced either, as is often the case.
The ending is beautifully written, and even though I figured out what was going to happen, it didn't make it any less moving (tissues at the ready).
A wonderful series comes to an end, and now I can't wait to see what Holly Smale does next.
The sixth and final book in the Geek Girl series, this is the perfect ending to Harriet's story.
We have followed her from the awkward Geek who spends all day annoying people with facts to, well, the awkward Geek who spends all day annoying people with facts who is also now a top model. She has however, matured over the course of the series,
As ever there are plenty of hilarious moments, and Holly has managed to fit in many of the characters from previous books as a farewell. None of them feel forced either, as is often the case.
The ending is beautifully written, and even though I figured out what was going to happen, it didn't make it any less moving (tissues at the ready).
A wonderful series comes to an end, and now I can't wait to see what Holly Smale does next.
3 stars. There were goods and bads. I will definitely miss this series though, Harriet might be frustrating to the max, but the modelling (whenever that happened) was good and fun, Harriet's friends were a delight (though I had to get used to Toby), Harriet's parents and sister were hilarious, Bunty was fantastic.
Instead of the normal review I will make a good/bad review as I am quite tired, but I still want to tell everyone what I thought about the book.
First up the good:
-Australia! I just loved that Harriet, Nat, and Bunty went to Australia for a vacation trip! It is just a shame that they didn't really go anywhere (yes Sydney, and then when Harriet went to find Nick), but it is the thought that counts. Next time though it would be fun to see them explore a bit more.
-There is some modelling. I was already worried there would be none, but in the end there were 2 modelling jobs for Harriet. And they were oh so fun. Especially the first one. I laughed so hard at what she had to do, if only she had asked. :P
-Nick and Harriet.
-The seriousness in the book. It was still mostly lighthearted but there were some parts that had me in tears. :(
-Nat. I am so glad to see Nat she is a fun character, and I loved that she was able to travel with Harriet to Australia. Not only that but that she is also working hard to make a name for herself in the world of fashion. It was such a delight to see her light up like a Christmas tree when Harriet told her of the plan.
-The ending was perfection. Definitely a perfect closing to a good series.
Now for the bad:
-Harriet. Sorry, on the one hand I just love this girl, but mostly I just want to throw something at her head and hope she gets some common sense. Because she is clearly still missing that. There were lots of moments in this book that just had me frustrated. If only she would just stop, think, and think some more. But oh no, this little girl just goes into a frenzy immediately. *rolls eyes*
-What was going on with Yuka.
-The whole: You must be British. I just was slightly annoyed with that after a while. Yes, we get it.
-The fact that Harriet didn't know that Australia also used Celcius..... I was just rolling my eyes at this part, I would think Harriet would know only the US and its territories use Fahrenheit..
-Nick and Harriet and Jasper.
I felt sorry for Jasper, he is a sweet guy (heaven's know why he is with Harriet), and I just wanted to hit a certain someone for being so crappy towards him. He even made time, he hid in a closet so he could talk to you. But hey, all those schedules you made don't mean a craps butt do they now? I definitely didn't like how she was first obsessed with the schedule, and Jasper, but as soon as Nick pops in she just drops Jasper like he is worth nothing. I hope that she won't find a new person in her life, because sorry Nick she will drop you like you are worth nothing in the blink of an eye.
But all in all I enjoyed this final book, I will miss the series. I have been following it since the first book came out, looking forward to each new book, pre-ordering them as they popped up on Amazon. Hopefully one day Holly Smale will write a new series. Also plus points go to the cover!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
Instead of the normal review I will make a good/bad review as I am quite tired, but I still want to tell everyone what I thought about the book.
First up the good:
-Australia! I just loved that Harriet, Nat, and Bunty went to Australia for a vacation trip! It is just a shame that they didn't really go anywhere (yes Sydney, and then when Harriet went to find Nick), but it is the thought that counts. Next time though it would be fun to see them explore a bit more.
-There is some modelling. I was already worried there would be none, but in the end there were 2 modelling jobs for Harriet. And they were oh so fun. Especially the first one. I laughed so hard at what she had to do, if only she had asked. :P
-Nick and Harriet.
Spoiler
I will discuss the other side of my feelings in the bad part. One part of me is definitely squealing in delight. These two are my favourite coupling and I just love them together. Both of them are lovers of the facts and it was always fun to see Nick tell facts as well. The ending, the kiss, everything? It was cute! As were the flashbacks that popped up.-The seriousness in the book. It was still mostly lighthearted but there were some parts that had me in tears. :(
-Nat. I am so glad to see Nat she is a fun character, and I loved that she was able to travel with Harriet to Australia. Not only that but that she is also working hard to make a name for herself in the world of fashion. It was such a delight to see her light up like a Christmas tree when Harriet told her of the plan.
-The ending was perfection. Definitely a perfect closing to a good series.
Now for the bad:
-Harriet. Sorry, on the one hand I just love this girl, but mostly I just want to throw something at her head and hope she gets some common sense. Because she is clearly still missing that. There were lots of moments in this book that just had me frustrated. If only she would just stop, think, and think some more. But oh no, this little girl just goes into a frenzy immediately. *rolls eyes*
-What was going on with Yuka.
Spoiler
I just knew immediately it wasn't Yuka. Who it was, well the hints are there and I found out quite soon who it actually was. And then I was just frustrated with everyone for not telling Harriet. She is 16, going on 17. Yes, she acts like a 12-year old at times, but really? This is her grandma we are talking about, why are you hiding this huge thing from her? She had to find it out through other people that her grandma had cancer and was dying. What the hell?-The whole: You must be British. I just was slightly annoyed with that after a while. Yes, we get it.
-The fact that Harriet didn't know that Australia also used Celcius..... I was just rolling my eyes at this part, I would think Harriet would know only the US and its territories use Fahrenheit..
-Nick and Harriet and Jasper.
Spoiler
Sorry but I was just highly fucking pissed off at Harriet for being the bitch she was. You have a FUCKING boyfriend. You have someone at home who likes you. And what do you do? Hunt after Nick because he is your soulmate. Sorry, I know she was going after him due to Yuka, but really, do you believe that? Hahahahahahahah, no. I don't. She missed him, she wants him, and that is the only reason she was so creepy.I felt sorry for Jasper, he is a sweet guy (heaven's know why he is with Harriet), and I just wanted to hit a certain someone for being so crappy towards him. He even made time, he hid in a closet so he could talk to you. But hey, all those schedules you made don't mean a craps butt do they now? I definitely didn't like how she was first obsessed with the schedule, and Jasper, but as soon as Nick pops in she just drops Jasper like he is worth nothing. I hope that she won't find a new person in her life, because sorry Nick she will drop you like you are worth nothing in the blink of an eye.
But all in all I enjoyed this final book, I will miss the series. I have been following it since the first book came out, looking forward to each new book, pre-ordering them as they popped up on Amazon. Hopefully one day Holly Smale will write a new series. Also plus points go to the cover!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
I LOVE HARRIET MANNERS SO MUCH.
I can't believe that this is the end of the series, and I can finally add Geek Girl to my completed series list. This series is one of my all-time favourites, and I've been with it from the very beginning. I've loved watching Harriet grow into a better person, one who understands herself so much more than she did in the beginning.
Forever Geek was the perfect end to the series. It gave just the right amount of closure, said hello and goodbye to practically ALL the characters ever, and I couldn't be more approving of the actually ending ending. Highlights for me would have tone Nat in general, because she's been there for Harriet this whole time, but now we finally have a book where they're not separated by oceans of different class schedules! Also, Annabelle and Richard, shoutout to them, of course, for being the coolest parents in any YA ever.
I cried because of the ending and I cried because it's ending.
I can't believe that this is the end of the series, and I can finally add Geek Girl to my completed series list. This series is one of my all-time favourites, and I've been with it from the very beginning. I've loved watching Harriet grow into a better person, one who understands herself so much more than she did in the beginning.
Forever Geek was the perfect end to the series. It gave just the right amount of closure, said hello and goodbye to practically ALL the characters ever, and I couldn't be more approving of the actually ending ending. Highlights for me would have tone Nat in general, because she's been there for Harriet this whole time, but now we finally have a book where they're not separated by oceans of different class schedules! Also, Annabelle and Richard, shoutout to them, of course, for being the coolest parents in any YA ever.
I cried because of the ending and I cried because it's ending.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Het laatste boek in de serie en wat een bijzonder einde! Het is weer zoals de andere delen -en wat knap dat ze dat in stand heeft kunnen houden- het leest heel snel, je bent steeds benieuwd hoe het verder gaat. Er zit verdriet in, humor, frustratie, moed, liefde, van alles.
Deze keer gaat Harriet naar Australië, samen met haar oma Bunti en haar beste vriendin Nat. Weer grijpt Harriet me om haar onhandigheid en tegelijkertijd immense liefde en zorg voor haar vrienden. Ze is echt en in dit boek voelt ze helemaal dat ze mag zijn wie ze is, met al haar 'gekke' dingen en dat dat juist mooi is. Wat anderen er misschien ook van zeggen.
Een groot deel van die sparkle leerde ze van haar oma, die als een hippie de hele wereld over is geweest en nu meegaat naar Australië. Harriet is in de loop van de tijd zo gegroeid dat ze nu zelf die sparkle heeft gevonden in zichzelf. De magie van het genieten van het nu en de 'kleine' dingen in het leven.
p. 316 'Als boze vliegen cirkelen ze rond boven mijn hoofd, en ze blijven maar zoemen alsof ze naarstig op zoek zijn naar een plek om te landen. Lelijk. Sproetenkop. Niemand. Saai. Loser. Puisten. Rooie. GEEK. Maar nu voor het eerst is er geen plek voor ze, blijven ze niet aan me hangen. Ze kunnen nergens heen.'
p.346 'En terwijl ze praten besef ik hoeveel één mens kan zijn. Buiten het licht van de schijnwerpers, zonder roem of rijkdom, zonder herrie en zonder belangstelling van het publiek kan zoveel grootsheid bestaan. Rustig en kalm, en toch kan één leven zo luid klinken.'
p 353 'Zonder iets te zeggen zitten we een paar minuten bij elkaar, met de oranje warmte van het vuur flakkerend in ons gezicht. Het is zo'n stilte waar je onder kunt wegkruipen en die je om je heen kunt slaan, mocht je ooit troost nodig hebben van een stilte.'
Deze keer gaat Harriet naar Australië, samen met haar oma Bunti en haar beste vriendin Nat. Weer grijpt Harriet me om haar onhandigheid en tegelijkertijd immense liefde en zorg voor haar vrienden. Ze is echt en in dit boek voelt ze helemaal dat ze mag zijn wie ze is, met al haar 'gekke' dingen en dat dat juist mooi is. Wat anderen er misschien ook van zeggen.
Een groot deel van die sparkle leerde ze van haar oma, die als een hippie de hele wereld over is geweest en nu meegaat naar Australië. Harriet is in de loop van de tijd zo gegroeid dat ze nu zelf die sparkle heeft gevonden in zichzelf. De magie van het genieten van het nu en de 'kleine' dingen in het leven.
Spoiler
p. 316 'Als boze vliegen cirkelen ze rond boven mijn hoofd, en ze blijven maar zoemen alsof ze naarstig op zoek zijn naar een plek om te landen. Lelijk. Sproetenkop. Niemand. Saai. Loser. Puisten. Rooie. GEEK. Maar nu voor het eerst is er geen plek voor ze, blijven ze niet aan me hangen. Ze kunnen nergens heen.'
p.346 'En terwijl ze praten besef ik hoeveel één mens kan zijn. Buiten het licht van de schijnwerpers, zonder roem of rijkdom, zonder herrie en zonder belangstelling van het publiek kan zoveel grootsheid bestaan. Rustig en kalm, en toch kan één leven zo luid klinken.'
p 353 'Zonder iets te zeggen zitten we een paar minuten bij elkaar, met de oranje warmte van het vuur flakkerend in ons gezicht. Het is zo'n stilte waar je onder kunt wegkruipen en die je om je heen kunt slaan, mocht je ooit troost nodig hebben van een stilte.'
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A lovely end to the series, with a vast aray of old characters re-appearing for the final novel (and some new characters too). Holly Smale has done an amazing job with typing together all the loose ends and bringing them together. This is a great end to the series.