Sloppy Firsts (Jessica Darling Series #1) Book

This was a really funny, feel-good novel reminiscent of novels like Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging and other such hilariosity. I'd heard comparisons made between the two before but, I admit, I was reluctant to check it out, being sure that it would be unlikely to entertain me as much as Georgia Nicholson's journals. However, I'd say it's pretty fair to make positive comparisons between the two, it's just unfortunate that I keep reading how most people didn't enjoy the rest of the series as much as this first installment.

Jessica Darling is a very amusing narrator, she is cynical, has insecurities, crushes and an insufferable family. She reminded me of Georgia in many ways. The main difference that stood out is that this book is much ruder - in a funny way - compared to Louise Rennison's pretty tame stories. Like this where Jessica is asked to sign the yearbook of a fellow student who has a crush on her:


Pierre,
I've always admired your ability to conjugate a verb. And I'll never forget the night I found out the true identity of The Black Elvis. See you in French II.
A bientot,
Jessica

The grin on his face was a mile wide. It was as if I had written:

Pierre,
I've always admired your ability to fill out a pair of tightie-whities. And I'll never forget the night I found out that you know your way around a clitoris. See you in my wettest, wildest dreams.
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Jessica


*giggles* It's just rude enough so that it stays funny and doesn't become ridiculous.

Oh yeah, and the other difference between this and the Georgia stories is that there are some serious issues in this book - like death and family matters - whereas, Georgia wouldn't know serious if it hit her in the face. But, on the whole, if you're looking for something that is mostly mindless fun, you should read this book. Just maybe be prepared for future disappointments or, like me, you could just plan to stop after book one.