The Girl and the Geek was a cute-ish, quick read. Despite having a large focus on a fairly major topic (climate change), it just felt like it lacked much depth or substance. There was some fun banter and some cute moments between the main characters but it just all felt superficial. I think Emma was meant to come off as passionate about her cause, but a lot of times she just came across as immature and had some child like tantrums. I'm sure there are people that will adore this book, but for me, it just needed a bit more.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing and Olivia M. Gray for the eARC

I liked the overall premise of the story, but I felt that Emma's character was bratty and it was very apparent that she unintentionally would use others around her to justify the means to the end.

I did like Mike's character and his character progression through the story and how it leaned into the geek elements.

I would have liked to have seen more character development for Mike himself, while Emma's could have used more depth to hers. It seemed one of her personality traits was being gullible, yet she is supposed to be a smart woman but oftentimes finds herself in these situations where she herself is taken advantage of (her ex and Jim).

I also thought there were some pacing issues with the story towards the middle and it seemed like the tree farm was essentially just that. Plus another issue is the fact that Emma spends time with Mike and is supposed to leave in two days, but it seems like there's a day missing in there and we're not sure as readers whether that is due to her ghosting him or not.

I did think the romance portion was well-done and well-written. It didn't seem over the top and seemed believable. Overall, it's a feel-good read with a predictability that will allow reads to escape for a little bit.

Expected Publication Date: Oct 06 2025

The Girl and the Geek by Olivia M. Gray was a sweet, lighthearted romance that blended charm with plenty of geeky fun. The story had an adorable setup and some really enjoyable moments, especially in the witty banter and chemistry between the main characters. I appreciated how Gray leaned into the “geek” elements without making them feel over-the-top or cringey—they added to the authenticity of the characters.
That being said, there were parts that felt a little predictable and some pacing issues where the story dragged in the middle. While the romance was cute, I found myself wanting just a little more depth in both the character development and emotional payoff.
Overall, it’s a fun, feel-good read perfect for when you want something quick and cozy. Fans of rom-coms with quirky personalities will definitely enjoy this one!
✨ Thank you to NetGalley, the author Olivia M. Gray, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

i didn’t finish this book—i think i stopped around 15% in when they first realize who each other is. i was just not vibing with the writing style of this book, the dialogue felt unnatural

3.5 ⭐

Emma es una influencer ambiental que vio su vida profesional desplomarse tras un escándalo en redes sociales, viaja a una remota isla de Islandia para relanzar su carrera cubriendo un ambicioso proyecto de captura de carbono. Su nuevo comienzo se complica desde el minuto uno Está decidida a demostrar que todavía puede ser tomada en serio, y su objetivo es conseguir una entrevista con Miguel Fuchs, el millonario y brillante ,pero huraño y dueño de un centro de datos alimentado por energía geotérmica que, además, amenaza con frenar el proyecto climático que ella ha venido a documentar.

Miguel es un genio tecnológico con cicatrices emocionales, sólo quiere proteger la herencia de su socio fallecido y mantener su negocio a salvo, aun si eso implica ganarse la fama de villano. Cuando el destino y una aparatosa caída en unas aguas termales los hace coincidir, ambos descubren que la atracción puede surgir incluso en medio de objetivos opuestos. Emma deberá decidir si vale la pena confiar en el hombre que puede salvar o hundir el proyecto que representa su última oportunidad de redención.


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La calificación es sobre todo por Miguel. Emma, si bien no es mala persona y tiene buenas intenciones, me cansó la forma en que se la pasaba criticando a Miguel cada vez que, según ella, hacía algo mal; pero cuando necesitaba de su ayuda, se le olvidaban todas esas críticas.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.