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The book was on the pricey side at $10+, and I don't think it was worth that price.
The entire story is based on Skylar. She's supposed to have an epic senior year, but things don't turn out how she planned. She loses old friends and gains new ones, but it was a little on the boring side. Parts of the story seemed to drag with nothing too exciting happening. The last portion of the story is by far the best and it seems rushed. You want to know what happens to some of the mean girls. Do they retaliate? Do they end up redeeming themselves in some way? They're a huge part of the story and you're left not knowing in the end. It would have been the perfect story for an epilogue because you don't get enough closure with the characters.
It wasn't terrible by any means. It's cute and readable, but it's not a memorable read.


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Going Geek Charlotte Huang Books Reviews

Rating 3.5/5 Penguins

Quick Reasons for having money problems, MC is awfully snooty sometimes; absolutely adored the rest of the characters; girl hate/best friends to frenemies; adorable romance; decent character growth; great build-up of friendships/relationships; small snippets of snark

Huge thanks to Charlotte Huang, Wendy Loggia w/Delacorte Press, and the crew at The Fantastic Flying Book Club for sending me a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review! This in no way altered my read of or opinions on this book.

---I didn't notice in our brief meeting earlier, but she has the most grating voice I've ever heard, like she's trying to force it down a register while simultaneously choking on a ball of cat hair.---

At the beginning of this read, I was super annoyed with Skylar. For having to deal with family drama and financial pressures, she came off as a hugely spoiled brat. She was whiney. More than that, she complained--all the time!--about pretty insignificant problems. I was not, in truth, impressed. I spent a good chunk of this read praying to my book penguin queen for ANY amount of character growth, because I wasn't sure Skylar would be willing or able to change.

I pushed past my annoyance, however...and by the midpoint of this book, FINALLY began to see changes happen. I attribute this growth to the rest of the characters cast here--the friendships and relationships built into and surrounding Skylar were, in my opinion, the best parts of this read. Sure, there are other important morals touched upon--toxic friendships; bullying; standing up for what you believe in; putting yourself out there. These all play such key roles in this journey...but it's the focus on friendships, and on acceptance, that stood out most to me. So Skylar's growth was not necessarily due to a shift in her way of thinking (not at first, at least), but instead the changes in who she surrounded herself with.

---"I don't totally get it, but you know how it is with people from your past. Sometimes you regress into old roles."---

There wasn't, overall, a ton of action to the plot. In terms of the plot mountain, in fact, this read was pretty one-dimensional. However, the moments of snark were super entertaining, and I really enjoyed following Skylar on her journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance. Watching her find her feet--and then a way to stand strong on them--proved both endearing and empowering. There were also some very beautifully written scenes...which helped show that Charlotte Huang knows how to set the stage and craft gorgeously unique imagery for readers.

In the end, I really enjoyed this book, and will probably be picking up more of Charlotte Huang in the future. The beginning was a bit rocky for Skylar and I...but the ensuing friendships MADE this book for me. I'd recommend this to lovers of contemporaries, flawed but adaptable characters, and vibrantly detailed scenery. For now, it's on to the next one!
Going Geek is full of spunk, a book with characters that I didn't want to leave after the last page. There are cute boys and oddballs and both dying and budding friendships. I'm not a teen, but the book brought me right back to high school and I loved every minute of it (even Skylar's most cringeworthy moments)
A fun, easy read novel for any teen who likes a little bit of "drama". Strong character development, subtle lessons on friendship, and realistic scenarios and addictive. Highly enjoyable!
Skyler, the main character in Charlotte Huang’s latest book, “Going Geek,” is an inspiring model for a young person who is not in the “in group.” After floating on top of the insular society of an exclusive private high school for her first three years, Skyler finds herself dumped into a remote dorm filled with not-so-cool girls. It takes her a few months to realize how much these outsiders have to offer her and the school. She ends up leading a revolution to unseat the old guard.
The story is populated with an ample number of cute boys and romances accompanied by the drama associated with teenage love. Like the romances, Skyler’s metamorphosis is not smooth. It makes for a gripping tale.
I am only eleven years old and I love this book. The reason I rated this five star is because people need to know what a good book this is and how much I enjoyed this and others will enjoy this too. I admit there were the characters talking about some adult content but it was still an amazing book. I would recommend this to kids my age and adults to, so they could get lost in the magic of the story.
This is the perfect book for every teen (and adult) who struggles to find their "thing." When the main character's epic senior year is derailed and she loses her "cool" friends and her boyfriend, on top of family problems, she does what most of us would want to do sulk. But then she starts to pick up the pieces and pull herself back up, caring about things she never even noticed before. Set against the backdrop of a tony East Coast boarding school, this is a fun and poignant look at growing up and finding yourself. Highly recommend!
The book was on the pricey side at $10+, and I don't think it was worth that price.
The entire story is based on Skylar. She's supposed to have an epic senior year, but things don't turn out how she planned. She loses old friends and gains new ones, but it was a little on the boring side. Parts of the story seemed to drag with nothing too exciting happening. The last portion of the story is by far the best and it seems rushed. You want to know what happens to some of the mean girls. Do they retaliate? Do they end up redeeming themselves in some way? They're a huge part of the story and you're left not knowing in the end. It would have been the perfect story for an epilogue because you don't get enough closure with the characters.
It wasn't terrible by any means. It's cute and readable, but it's not a memorable read.