Withering Tights (Misadventures of Tallulah Casey, 1)

I'm a HUGE HUGE HUGE Georgia Nicolson fan. When that series ended, I was so sad it was over. But when I heard Rennison was writing a new series based on Georgia's cousin Tallulah, I was ecstatic!You can't really compare Tallulah to Georgia. They are completely different. Tallulah seems much sweeter and a bit shy. She is still pretty funny and hopefully throughout the series she will grow into herself as a character and improve. Definitely setting up some interesting love interests as well. I can't wait to see where the romantic possibilities go!It does seem like the weird slang is used a bit more here than in the Georgia books, and as an American, I do find myself confused sometimes. But I think it's because of the new setting, it must be some local vernacular? It didn't take much time to get used to it though and it doesn't bother me, I actually enjoy it.Overall, I highly recommend Withering Tights, esp for Georgia Nicolson fans. Don't be expecting another Georgia though. And for those who haven't checked out that series, you MUST! I'm in my 20s and I love it, so age makes no difference!

For established fans of Louise Rennison who were afraid she was away laughing on a fast camel forever, the news that she was writing a new story to fill the Angus-shaped void on our bookshelves was more than welcome. Unfortunately Tallulah is simply not as loveable as her cousin Georgia, and Ms. Rennison's trademark self-deprecating wit and empowered awkwardness feels a bit forced in Wuthering Tights. While there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, it lacks the genuine feel (or "genuinosity" as Georgia might say) that her first series had. That being said, I'd still recommend it, because the book does not fail to entertain, whether you're already fan or about to become one.

I am a huge fan of the Georgia books and have been since I was about 15 or so (I am now 22). I was so sad when the series ended and couldn't wait to see what she had in store for all of her fans. When I came across Withering Tights, I was so excited, I immediately downloaded it to my kindle app. Within the first 5 pages I had already laughed like a loon, and quickly realized I shouldn't be reading these in public or while drinking anything. Tallulah is very much like Georgia, as to be expected since they are cousins. It has everything that the Georgia books had: comedy, clever writing, randomness, and of course boys and crazy dancing galore. It absolutely met all of my expectations and I am desperately awaiting A Midsummer Tights Pants this summer.

I bought this book as a fan of Rennison's Georgia Nicolson diaries. About three-quarters of the way through, I just couldn't finish it. It doesn't have that same inviting connection to the characters like her other series. While the main character is more likeable, the jokes and gags aren't as gut-busting. I was really hoping to enjoy the series as being similar in humor to her past books, but it came off lacking a lot of depth from the characters.

im not a huge fan of the series. I like Tallulah. I think she's a lot nicer, and more sympathetic than Georgia, but that's just it. She's not Georgia. I don't think these books have the heart or the laugh out loud humor those books have. I do love the tree sisters. I wish I had tree sisters or an ace gang.

I adored the Georgia Nicholson series, so I was very excited to see Louise Rennsion had written a new book. I did enjoy Withering Tights, but I definitely noticed a lot of similarities to Rennison's other books. That being said, it's still a very entertaining read :)

I love this author and have since I first read her in middle school. I was frustrated that I could never find the paperbacks in America, but it turns out the British covers are way cuter anyway.

I love the story and the adorable, creative cover. I can't help but miss Georgia Nicolson, though, with her quirkiness and fun, made-up words.

Georgia Nicolson is, without a doubt, my most missed literary character. It's just not the same without a new Georgia book every July, but luckily the hilarious Louise Rennison is back with a new series that's equally as wacky and *almost* as funny.Tallulah is suitably nutty, just like her cousin Georgia (Yes! Cousin! Georgia is mentioned!). She's 14, never been kissed and on her way to a performing arts school full of loony teachers and students. Hilarity ensues, of course, and there's lots of talk of the Yorkshire moors, sheep, northern accents and scary owls called Connie. Oh, and many boys. After all, what's a Louise Rennison book without a handful of boys to choose from? My new personal favourite is crazy Cain, who just happens to be a bit of a dark-eyed stalker not far removed from Mark Big Gob. How these girls find boys like this, I'll never know!It was always going to be hard for Rennison to live up to the Georgia books, but she's given it a good go. There are similarities to her previous series, mostly in the writing style and language used, though I was expecting that. After writing 10 books in the same series, I'm guessing it's quite hard to change your mindset and write something completely different.Rennison has a certain formula, and that's what I love about her books: they're fun, mental and laugh-out-loud funny. They can be read again and again and, in my case, always are. I can't wait for the next volume, and Withering Tights is a great start to what I think could be a much loved series. Here's hoping Tallulah's knees look normal soon!

Daughter bought this after being a big Angus thongs fan and wanted something along those lines, while it was she found it was just ok and didn’t love it like the others

Took me a while to get into this book, at least halfway through before i began to find it enjoyable at all. I think this book is best suited to readers who have not read the Georgia Nicholson series, otherwise its pretty disappointing. Obviously its meant for younger readers, but the constant references to "Cousin Georgia" are the few parts within the book that aren't completely boring (though seem out of place in the book, due to Tallulah never being mentioned in the Georgia series). Would be a good read for those under 16.

When I was around 13 I read the Georgia Nicholson books and fell in love with them, when I finished the series I wanted to carry onreading more Louise Rennison books. This book is so good for that in-between age and I would highly recommend them to all my friends! If your thinking about buying the two books go for it because they really are very good and witty, while also explaining all the thoughts that a teenager seems to have.

I ordered the book quite early in July, and it didn't arrive until around the middle of August, after Amazon had sent me a replacement.But it doesn't matter about the time it took for delivery, the book itself made up for that! Its such a funny book, and Tallulah is such a relatable character! Louise Rennison has definitely outdone herself with this book, as Tallulah is much more innocent than Georgia Nicholson and, if I'm honest, I was getting to find Georgia a little annoying. The other characters in this book are also hilarious - especially the boys! I seriously can't wait for the next book to come out in February!