It's been compared to Trading Places, but that doesn't do this book justice. Llewellyn has managed to turn what sounds like the core concept to a generic brand chicklit into an affectionate look at geekdom. Tossers, anoraks, geeks, dorks, nerds, all will be able to see how well the author's succeeded in creating an protagonist that both invites you to like him and to facepalm repeatedly.

Gresham and Eupheme, privileged half-sisters and avid socialites concoct a wager that Eupheme cannot turn the total tosser they see trainspotting one day into an irresistible hunk of manflesh. As Ian Ringfold finds out, there's advantages and disadvantages to getting a total makeover. On the upside, there's having sex. On the downside, who wants to be vain and superficial all their life? It's a clash of cultures and Ian has to figure out which one he wants to belong to. ( )