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<\/a><\/p>\nGoing Geek<\/em> by Charlotte Huang<\/h2>\nGoing Geek is a novel that centers around Skylar Hoffman\u2019s struggle as she drops to the bottom of the social food chain after losing the amazing boyfriend, the coolest friends, and the most desirable dorm. Senior year for Skylar was supposed to be perfect, but a turn of events leave her with nothing and force her to start fresh. With no one else, except her new dorm known for nothing, Skylar is determined to not let her old friends dominate her. She shows that when trying to find oneself, it is ok to be lost and to take steps out of one’s comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\nThis is your typical prep school cliche where the girl is kicked out of her clique, her BFF becomes her enemy, becomes friends with people she never knew existed, and gets together with the artsy underdog boy. However, there are unique aspects the author incorporates into the story and I personally enjoyed reading this book. There are parts that are not very believable as her best friends end up completely leaving her, but Skylar\u2019s actions are believable and I found moments when I could relate to her. I really enjoyed seeing Skylar\u2019s creative ideas help find her passion and her friends. Skylar\u2019s character development was huge and was what made it so enjoyable to read.<\/span><\/p>\nOverall, Going Geek is a fun read with new relationships and adventures. It promotes a good message about the trials one goes through when finding oneself and the ending will leave you with a happy feeling. I recommend it to anyone looking for a book focused on friendship, new experiences, and little bit of romance. 3.5\/5 STARS<\/span><\/p>\nInterview with the author<\/h2>\n
What character would you say you identified most with in high school?<\/strong><\/p>\nI can truthfully say that I wasn\u2019t like any of the characters from Going Geek<\/em> when I was in high school! That said, there are aspects of each of them that feel very familiar and close to me. I shared Skylar\u2019s worry that it was taking me longer for me to find what I was good at than it was for people around me. However, I wasn\u2019t as good at bluffing as she is. \u00a0I also identified with her tendency to say the wrong thing without meaning to\u2014still do actually!<\/span><\/p>\nWhat was your favorite chapter or part to write and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nMy favorite moments to write were when Skylar spent time with the Abbot girls. I enjoyed putting such different characters in scenes together and writing dialog that showed that they truly didn\u2019t understand one another but were becoming friends anyway. So much fun!<\/span><\/p>\nI also loved writing the boarding school setting. I think the school I went to is so incredibly beautiful–everything about it feels significant and grand. I haven\u2019t visited in many years but I\u2019d love to go back and wander around.<\/span><\/p>\nTeam Declan or Team Leo?<\/strong><\/p>\nI want so say so much about this (seriously, could talk about these two all day) but don\u2019t want to give spoilers. Let\u2019s just say that I was initially sad at the direction things took.<\/span><\/p>\n
This is your typical prep school cliche where the girl is kicked out of her clique, her BFF becomes her enemy, becomes friends with people she never knew existed, and gets together with the artsy underdog boy. However, there are unique aspects the author incorporates into the story and I personally enjoyed reading this book. There are parts that are not very believable as her best friends end up completely leaving her, but Skylar\u2019s actions are believable and I found moments when I could relate to her. I really enjoyed seeing Skylar\u2019s creative ideas help find her passion and her friends. Skylar\u2019s character development was huge and was what made it so enjoyable to read.<\/span><\/p>\n Overall, Going Geek is a fun read with new relationships and adventures. It promotes a good message about the trials one goes through when finding oneself and the ending will leave you with a happy feeling. I recommend it to anyone looking for a book focused on friendship, new experiences, and little bit of romance. 3.5\/5 STARS<\/span><\/p>\n What character would you say you identified most with in high school?<\/strong><\/p>\n I can truthfully say that I wasn\u2019t like any of the characters from Going Geek<\/em> when I was in high school! That said, there are aspects of each of them that feel very familiar and close to me. I shared Skylar\u2019s worry that it was taking me longer for me to find what I was good at than it was for people around me. However, I wasn\u2019t as good at bluffing as she is. \u00a0I also identified with her tendency to say the wrong thing without meaning to\u2014still do actually!<\/span><\/p>\n What was your favorite chapter or part to write and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n My favorite moments to write were when Skylar spent time with the Abbot girls. I enjoyed putting such different characters in scenes together and writing dialog that showed that they truly didn\u2019t understand one another but were becoming friends anyway. So much fun!<\/span><\/p>\n I also loved writing the boarding school setting. I think the school I went to is so incredibly beautiful–everything about it feels significant and grand. I haven\u2019t visited in many years but I\u2019d love to go back and wander around.<\/span><\/p>\n Team Declan or Team Leo?<\/strong><\/p>\n I want so say so much about this (seriously, could talk about these two all day) but don\u2019t want to give spoilers. Let\u2019s just say that I was initially sad at the direction things took.<\/span><\/p>\nInterview with the author<\/h2>\n