Model Misfit

Model Misfit follows Harriet Manners, a self-proclaimed geek who gets scouted as a model in Tokyo. After her first modeling success in the UK, she travels to Japan for what should be an exciting summer job. In Tokyo, Harriet faces cultural differences, modeling industry challenges, and relationship complications. She must navigate unfamiliar territory while trying to maintain her true identity as a fact-loving intellectual in the fashion world. The story focuses on Harriet's growth as she learns to adapt to new situations without losing herself in the process. Her experiences in Japan test her relationships with family, friends, and potential romantic interests. This second installment in the Geek Girl series explores themes of identity, belonging, and the balance between embracing change and staying authentic. Through Harriet's perspective, the novel examines the contrast between surface appearances and inner reality.

Readers describe Model Misfit as a fun, quick-paced sequel that builds on the first Geek Girl book. Many found it funnier than the original, with protagonist Harriet's adventures in Japan providing entertainment and relatability. Liked: - More character development for Harriet - Japanese setting and cultural elements - Balance of humor and emotional moments - Supporting characters, especially Rin - Authentic portrayal of teen insecurities Disliked: - Some found the plot predictable - Several readers felt the relationship drama was overdone - A few noted the modeling scenes felt less realistic than in book one - Some wanted more depth to the Japan storyline Ratings: Goodreads: 4.24/5 (19,000+ ratings) Amazon UK: 4.7/5 (280+ reviews) Amazon US: 4.6/5 (90+ reviews) "The perfect mix of laugh-out-loud moments and heart" - Goodreads reviewer "Too much focus on boy drama" - Amazon reviewer "Even better than the first book" - common sentiment across platforms

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📚 Model Misfit was the second book in Holly Smale's wildly successful Geek Girl series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. 🇯🇵 The book is set primarily in Japan, where the author Holly Smale actually worked as a model herself during her teenage years. 🌟 Like the main character Harriet Manners, Holly Smale was discovered by a modeling scout while shopping at age 15 and struggled with balancing her academic interests with modeling. 📖 The series draws heavily from Smale's personal experiences of being bullied in school for being "geeky" before becoming a model, mirroring protagonist Harriet's journey. 🏆 Model Misfit was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013, highlighting its success in combining humor with coming-of-age themes.