If you had the power to change the past. . . where would you start? Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing.So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local cafe runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world.But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things.With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong?As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail _'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES'A triumph' SUN'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAYFirst published in the UK as The Cassandra Complex.
Holly Smale Book order
This author crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of growing up and discovering one's identity. Her distinctive style blends humor and heart, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters and their journeys. Her works are celebrated for their originality and ability to resonate with a broad audience.







- 2024
- 2023
In "Cassandra in Reverse," Cassie struggles to fit in, facing a series of unfortunate events. When she discovers she can change her past, she gets endless chances to make things right. This witty, touching story explores themes of self-acceptance and the desire to belong, making it a standout read of 2023.
- 2021
Love Me Not
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
The stunning conclusion to the mega fame-busting 11-13 trilogy from the multi-million bestselling author of GEEK GIRL. Party girl actress Mercy Valentine is nobody’s hero and that’s how she wants it. She’s sarcastic, sharp and always defensive – so no one can hurt her ever again. Mercy’s starring in a major theatre show and hitting the gossip headlines, but her glamorous world is about to come crashing down. And when Mercy crashes there will be fireworks… LOVE ME NOT is an eye-opening, heart-warming, darkly funny exploration of what it really means to be famous, and how to heal a broken heart.
- 2020
Far from Perfect
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The second sensational book in the Valentines series - a hilarious and heart-aching story about the impossible standards for being a girl.
- 2019
Happy Girl Lucky
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Introducing The Valentines. Fame – It Runs in the Family!Sisters Hope, Faith and Mercy have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn’t matter how far she has to go to find it.Except real-life isn't like the movies. Even if you're a Valentine...
- 2017
My name is Harriet Manners and I'll be a geek forever... The FINAL book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series is here! Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. Modelling isn't a sure-fire route to popularity. Neither is making endless lists. The people you love don't expect you to transform into someone else. Statistically you are more likely to not meet your Australian ex-boyfriend in Australia than bump into him there. So on the trip of a lifetime Down Under Harriet's to-do lists are gone and it's Nat's time to shine! Yet with nearly-not-quite-boyfriend Jasper back home, Harriet's completely unprepared to see supermodel ex Nick. Is the fashion world about to turn ugly for GEEK GIRL? It's time for Harriet to face the future. Time to work out where her heart lies. To learn how to let go...
- 2017
Geek girl. Sunny side up
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Harriet Manners knows many facts. And she knows everything there is to know about Paris ... except what to do when you're the hottest new model at Fashion Week. Can Harriet find her je ne sais quoi or will it be sacre bleu! on the runway? Includes a bonus story from Nick about the moment he first met Harriet.
- 2016
Geek Girl - Head Over Heels
- 445 pages
- 16 hours of reading
"My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek." The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series. Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. She knows duck-billed platypuses don't have stomachs. She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies. She knows that both chess and snakes and ladders were invented in the same country. And for once, Harriet knows exactly how her life should go. She's got it ALL planned out. So her friends seem less than happy, Harriet is determined to Make Things Happen! If only everyone else would stick to the script... But is following the rules going to break hearts for GEEK GIRL?
- 2016
"My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek." A brand new summer story from the no. 1 bestselling and award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Harriet Manners knows many facts. And she knows everything there is to know about Paris... except what to do when you're the hottest new model at Fashion Week. Can Harriet find her je ne sais quoi or will it be sacré bleu! on the runway? Find out in this hilarious summer special GEEK GIRL novella from the no. 1 bestselling author Holly Smale.
- 2016
All I want for Christmas is . . . a new GEEK GIRL story! Harriet Manners knows a lot about Christmas: * She knows that every year Santa climbs down 91.8 million chimneys. * She knows that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was almost definitely a girl. * She knows that the first artificial Christmas trees were made out of goose feathers. But this Christmas is extra special for Harriet, because four days ago she had her First Ever Kiss. Now she just needs to work out what's supposed to happen next . . . A romantic festive treat from the internationally best-selling award-winning author of the GEEK GIRL series. Also includes a BONUS previously unpublished GEEK GIRL short story TEAM GEEK!