Review of The Dating Dare by A.R. Perry
Lily and Parker were best friends up until 4 years ago when her father left her and his mother died. He asked for space then disappeared from her life. When he came back, he wasn't the same and they've been virtually enemies ever since. Now that their junior year is over, Lily's friend has decided to drag her to a party, and it's at this party where a juvenile game of Truth or Dare will give the two their second chance. Well, maybe...if Lily can sit still long enough for Parker to explain and apologize and win her love back.
I was very impressed with The Dating Dare. Surprisingly so. I don't normally read or like YA fiction because it tends to remind me just how immature and self-absorbed teenagers are. And yes, the characters in this story are most definitely teens for all their crazy emotions and immature behavior, but it wasn't nearly as angsty as I had been expecting and both Parker and Lily are likable, layered characters. It is a clean romance, so don't be expecting any kind of steam aside from a few hot kisses and some of their inner thoughts. And I think it's better off for the lack of steam because it allows the story to center on the two characters and their relationship rather than any kind of sexy bedroom time. I don't see any other work listed for this author, so I'm just going to have to hope there's more coming from them and this world she's created around Parker, Lily and their friends.
ARC via Booksprout.
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Lily and Parker were best friends up until 4 years ago when her father left her and his mother died. He asked for space then disappeared from her life. When he came back, he wasn't the same and they've been virtually enemies ever since. Now that their junior year is over, Lily's friend has decided to drag her to a party, and it's at this party where a juvenile game of Truth or Dare will give the two their second chance. Well, maybe...if Lily can sit still long enough for Parker to explain and apologize and win her love back.
I was very impressed with The Dating Dare. Surprisingly so. I don't normally read or like YA fiction because it tends to remind me just how immature and self-absorbed teenagers are. And yes, the characters in this story are most definitely teens for all their crazy emotions and immature behavior, but it wasn't nearly as angsty as I had been expecting and both Parker and Lily are likable, layered characters. It is a clean romance, so don't be expecting any kind of steam aside from a few hot kisses and some of their inner thoughts. And I think it's better off for the lack of steam because it allows the story to center on the two characters and their relationship rather than any kind of sexy bedroom time. I don't see any other work listed for this author, so I'm just going to have to hope there's more coming from them and this world she's created around Parker, Lily and their friends.
ARC via Booksprout.
#bookreview #newrelease #TheDatingDare #ARPerry #youngadult #youngadultromance #secondchance #highschool #Booksprout #ARC
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