Holly Smale Reading Order
3 series · 14 books · Born 1981-12-07
Holly Smale is a British author of young adult fiction known for her witty, character-driven narratives featuring relatable teenage protagonists navigating identity and belonging. She gained recognition through her Geek Girl series, which celebrates self-acceptance and challenges conventional beauty standards, and has continued building her catalog with the standalone novel The Valentines and other works across fourteen books published since 2013. Her writing style blends humor with genuine emotional depth, appealing to readers who appreciate contemporary YA that doesn't shy away from awkwardness, friendship dynamics, and finding confidence in one's authentic self.
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Geek Girl Series
Complete9 books (2013–2017)
The Geek Girl series by Holly Smale consists of nine young adult novels published between 2013 and 2017, with the complete storyline now concluded. Books should be read in publication order, beginning with Geek Drama and continuing through Forever Geek. The series follows the interconnected adventures of its protagonist across various challenges and experiences in the modeling and social worlds.
Start with Geek Drama, the first of 9 books in the Geek Girl series.
Start this series with Geek Drama
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2023–2025)
Holly Smale has published two young adult standalone novels between 2023 and 2025, with the series ongoing. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cassandra in Reverse (also titled The Cassandra Complex), followed by I Know How This Ends.
Start with Cassandra in Reverse / The Cassandra Complex and read in order.
Start this series with Cassandra in Reverse / The Cassandra Complex
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The Valentines Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
The Valentines is a three-book young adult series by Holly Smale published between 2019 and 2021. The trilogy appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Happy Girl Lucky, followed by Far From Perfect, and concluding with Love Me Not.
Start with Happy Girl Lucky and read in order.
Start this series with Happy Girl Lucky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Holly Smale written?
- Holly Smale has written 14 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Holly Smale series?
- Here are the first books in Holly Smale's series: Geek Girl: Geek Drama; The Valentines: Happy Girl Lucky.
- What order should I read Holly Smale's books?
- We recommend reading Holly Smale's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Holly Smale still writing new books?
- Yes, Holly Smale has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.