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Reader reviewed by Krysten Weller

British writer Louise Rennison has written the sequel to her much beloved Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging. In Rennison's latest book, On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God, fourteen year-old Georgia goes through self-help books, hair removers, self-tanners, and Buddhism. Georgia is now dating the "Sex God," but not without incident.

First, her parents are planning to move to New Zealand (Kiwi-a gogo land), which will keep them apart. Secondly, the Sex God is having second thoughts about their relationship. He feels Georgia is a bit too young for him since he's nearly eighteen. Georgia goes on a mission to prove to him how mature she is and tries tactics such as dating another guy to make him jealous. In a short span, Georgia manages to turn her legs bright orange, become a Dalai Lama follower, all while juggling two guys, her enormous cat and her pooey-knickered little sister who thinks Georgia is her pet cat.

Rennison manages to tap into the insecurity and emotion that all teens face. She handles each situation with humor and insightful observations. On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God is incredibly entertaining and wildly funny. If you enjoyed Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging you'll love Rennison's sequel.