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duvyna's review
1.0
Yeah, I'm going to DNF this one. The very opening premise the story gets started on was just too eye-rolling and labels the FMC as an idiot. If the book starts on a shaky foundation it just doesn't get better as you go.
alexissz's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
theeclecticreview's review
5.0
This is book one to a series I can't wait to continue. I have read several Tessier books and I was happy to see the characters weren't as over the top as others she has written. Yes, there are some bloody and triggering situations, but there is some humanity between the protagonists this time.
Cole Reynolds is a broken young man with a devastating past and a savage future based on revenge. His life is built on dares and he is getting vengeance on the people who killed his friends in a tragic accident. But one deadly night everything changes when a beautiful and rebellious young woman gets thrust into the middle of his dangerous game.
Austin Lowes is new in town and on her first night she sees a murder by a group of crazy boys who catch her in the act and make sure she is an accessory to the crime. She's alone with no friends, a family who doesn't care, blackmail hanging over her head, and the leader of the Great White Sharks (GWS) wants her for his own no matter the cost to her. Let the games being.
I love Cole and Austin's tension-filled dynamics. Every nasty and manipulative thing Cole throws at Austin is countered with cunning and deviousness. Austin is a true hero in my book as she gives as good as she gets. I love how everyone underestimates her. Her life is very lonely and destitute with a drug-addled mother, a perverted stepfather, a wealthy pig of a father, and a stepmother who is not who she seems. Cole is a tortured soul with a tragedy weighing on his shoulders. The car wreck that killed his friends and injured him several months ago is his impetus for his revenge. The dares he shares with his group of friends are lethal and Austin is his sure bet to complete his last dare by ruining her in the process. But his feelings for her are changing. She intrigues and calms him. She sees him for who he really is, the boy who made a choice to save another. But will he choose her over his boys? Over his revenge? Give this book a try and see the gripping ending.
In my opinion, the secondary characters were as interesting as the main characters and I can't wait to read more about them. Cole's best friend Deke and Austin's friend Becky play an important role in the story. In addition, the villains are many, and they all get their just desserts.
Ms. Tessier doesn't disappoint. This story is charged with mystery, intrigue, action, and sexual chemistry. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intense. I dare you to not like this fantastic dark romance.
Cole Reynolds is a broken young man with a devastating past and a savage future based on revenge. His life is built on dares and he is getting vengeance on the people who killed his friends in a tragic accident. But one deadly night everything changes when a beautiful and rebellious young woman gets thrust into the middle of his dangerous game.
Austin Lowes is new in town and on her first night she sees a murder by a group of crazy boys who catch her in the act and make sure she is an accessory to the crime. She's alone with no friends, a family who doesn't care, blackmail hanging over her head, and the leader of the Great White Sharks (GWS) wants her for his own no matter the cost to her. Let the games being.
I love Cole and Austin's tension-filled dynamics. Every nasty and manipulative thing Cole throws at Austin is countered with cunning and deviousness. Austin is a true hero in my book as she gives as good as she gets. I love how everyone underestimates her. Her life is very lonely and destitute with a drug-addled mother, a perverted stepfather, a wealthy pig of a father, and a stepmother who is not who she seems. Cole is a tortured soul with a tragedy weighing on his shoulders. The car wreck that killed his friends and injured him several months ago is his impetus for his revenge. The dares he shares with his group of friends are lethal and Austin is his sure bet to complete his last dare by ruining her in the process. But his feelings for her are changing. She intrigues and calms him. She sees him for who he really is, the boy who made a choice to save another. But will he choose her over his boys? Over his revenge? Give this book a try and see the gripping ending.
In my opinion, the secondary characters were as interesting as the main characters and I can't wait to read more about them. Cole's best friend Deke and Austin's friend Becky play an important role in the story. In addition, the villains are many, and they all get their just desserts.
Ms. Tessier doesn't disappoint. This story is charged with mystery, intrigue, action, and sexual chemistry. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intense. I dare you to not like this fantastic dark romance.
reader_girl_forever's review
5.0
Couldn’t put the book down
This is far from the conventional high school bully story! It was so good! I just hope we get to know more about what happened at the end…it left me wanting to know so much more. I Dare You to read it and nor get hooked!
This is far from the conventional high school bully story! It was so good! I just hope we get to know more about what happened at the end…it left me wanting to know so much more. I Dare You to read it and nor get hooked!
lisabaebe's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
A troubled teen who has a hero complex but has a tender heart falls in love with a girl with a similar background. It was ok
madisonerwin's review
5.0
I need to kiss Shantel on the mouth for this book. Literally SO fucking good, could not put it down for a second. So many plot twists and “wtf” moments, just overall 6/5 stars !
lrbarca9206's review
5.0
amazing read.
The relationship between Cole & Austin, was such a rollercoaster. I had no idea if they were or weren’t gonna be the end game, but so over the moon with that ending. Austin, a troubled girl with a traumatic past, collides with Cole an angry young guy who blames himself for the death of his 3 friends, what could go wrong. Also I have never related to anyone more, than I have with Cole!
The relationship between Cole & Austin, was such a rollercoaster. I had no idea if they were or weren’t gonna be the end game, but so over the moon with that ending. Austin, a troubled girl with a traumatic past, collides with Cole an angry young guy who blames himself for the death of his 3 friends, what could go wrong. Also I have never related to anyone more, than I have with Cole!
75_sweetestbook's review
5.0
Intense
This is a very intense dark twisted read that has many dark twisted Secrets that are used for blackmail and keep you on the edge of your seat read. This is amazing strong read that will blow you away.
This is a very intense dark twisted read that has many dark twisted Secrets that are used for blackmail and keep you on the edge of your seat read. This is amazing strong read that will blow you away.
kerithesmutslut's review
3.0
I keep thinking I like dark and twisty, but what the actual fuck did I just read?!
This was like Penelope Douglas dark series on steroids in high school. Not one shred of realistic to this story. It had some good scenes, and it was a good enough story that I finished the book.
I think this is a case of its me, not you. I’m just not as into dark and twisty books as I thought I was.
This was like Penelope Douglas dark series on steroids in high school. Not one shred of realistic to this story. It had some good scenes, and it was a good enough story that I finished the book.
I think this is a case of its me, not you. I’m just not as into dark and twisty books as I thought I was.
maddydactyl's review
3.0
I kind of expected this to be spicier? It wasn't super light spicy but I don't know, I just expected ~Spicier~