Girl, (Nearly) 16: Absolute Torture by Sue Limb is the sequel to Girl 15, Charming but Insane. As with most sequels, it doesn’t reach the heights of hilarity of the first book, but it does allow readers to return to the world of future stand-up comic Jess, her new boyfriend Fred, strange librarian mother, and blood-thirsty Granny. In this book, Jess’s questions about her parent’s divorce are finally answered. There are laugh-out-loud moments again, mostly created by Jess’s witty comments and asides. The writing is just as sharp and smart as the first book, and the jealousy and elation of new love is perfectly captured.