with a lot of things - like dealing with her bestfriend, her jealous enemy, and still have to manage to keep her chin up in front of her modelling associates. This is a whole new level of knowledge and experience for Harriet, which she has to struggle and keep herself together. 

This simple novel is really interesting, especially for girls. We could simply imagine things around us - as if it happened on our neighborhood. Harriet is like your sister, your daughter, the girl next door that might need a little more attention. The book taught us to never underestimate what other people did, because we are not in their shoes. And in any circumstances, people must stay true to oneself, because being ourselves means being the best of what we are.

wants to change and be popular and eventually she gets an unbelievably hot guy who likes her. Basically, the impossible finally becomes possible. Hence, the predictability of the plot – I could guess correctly every single twist in this book. However, it was Harriet’s unique and hilarious voice that got me interested until the last page. Although the narration was really funny and occasionally it’s more like telling than showing, it managed to have some depths at certain parts – you just can feel Harriet’s emotions. The writing makes you easier to sympathize with Harriet while staying light and fun. And Harriet likes to throw random, surprisingly true facts most of the time. I did learn some cool stuff from this book, but sometimes Harriet attempts of lightening the situation came across as showing off to me. Like, for example:  

“No cat eyes? Doesn’t Yuka know it’s all about cat eyes this season?” The other woman shrugs. “Prada have just done it so it’s officially over already.” “You know,” I say, clearing my throat and try to look as casual as possible, “cats’ eyes have a mirror-like membrane on the back to maximise light exposure. That’s why they shine in the dark.” The two ladies look at me. “That’s... nice.” “And on the subject of fashion,” I add quickly, mentally trawling through the research I did last night, “did you know that in the eighteenth century it was very hip to stick on eyebrows made out of mice skin?” They gaze at me in silence. “Also,” I add, determined to keep going until they’re impressed, “did you know that there are buttons on coat sleeves because Napoleon ordered them to stop his soldiers wiping their noses on their jackets?” (page 197)

Okay, enough example. Do you get what I mean? Maybe it was made that way to show Harriet’s geekiness and social-awkwardness but no, sometimes those random facts made Harriet sound like “Hey, I know everything and you don’t so please like me”. Though I must add that they did work on certain parts and managed to make me laugh lots of times. Anyways, I assume younger teenagers would be in love with this book and resonate with Harriet well. It wasn't mindblowing and more like a decent book overall, but if you’re looking for a break from all the heavy reads and hectic real life, this is the right book in my opinion!