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Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Lesbophobia
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medium-paced
I only rate it that high because Conor Edwards is a treasure and I love him. I didn’t care much about him in other books but him in this book could have easily made it one of my favorites in the series. This book had some of the worst most infuriating things in all 8 off campus/briar u books however.
Taylor was great. I liked her a lot. I just did not appreciate how she was written. Taylor is a curvy girl and every chapter it is brought up how insecure she is about it. Conor is constantly reassuring her and it just becomes grating. At some point you have to find that confidence within yourself and not rely on a guy for it. A persons weight should not be written as their personality trait. Having some mentions does make sense but the sheer amount was absolutely appalling. Even my precious boy Conor made a comment putting down skinny bodies in the book. Like why
I’m also not a big fan of how one of the only gay characters in the whole series just had to go through a traumatic moment near the end that really didn’t need to happen at all.
On top of that I just hate miscommunication so having it happen twice in a short span was aggravating. Taylor and Conor could have been great and they really did have a lot in common and worked on the same wave length so there was no reason for it.
The lows in this book were so low but the highs were also really high too.
Conor already started off great. He is a big sweetheart, respectful, funny, laidback, and just an all around decent person. He manages to grow so much in the book and it made me so happy to see. He deserves the best.
I also loved seeing Coach finally get some romance in his life. It was long over due and hilarious.
Conor also has some of the better interactions with all of the guys in the Briar U series and seems to be friends with them where as previous books it could be more disjointed. It didn’t have as much hockey sadly but it was nice to see otherwise.
Taylor was great. I liked her a lot. I just did not appreciate how she was written. Taylor is a curvy girl and every chapter it is brought up how insecure she is about it. Conor is constantly reassuring her and it just becomes grating. At some point you have to find that confidence within yourself and not rely on a guy for it. A persons weight should not be written as their personality trait. Having some mentions does make sense but the sheer amount was absolutely appalling. Even my precious boy Conor made a comment putting down skinny bodies in the book. Like why
I’m also not a big fan of how one of the only gay characters in the whole series just had to go through a traumatic moment near the end that really didn’t need to happen at all.
On top of that I just hate miscommunication so having it happen twice in a short span was aggravating. Taylor and Conor could have been great and they really did have a lot in common and worked on the same wave length so there was no reason for it.
The lows in this book were so low but the highs were also really high too.
Conor already started off great. He is a big sweetheart, respectful, funny, laidback, and just an all around decent person. He manages to grow so much in the book and it made me so happy to see. He deserves the best.
I also loved seeing Coach finally get some romance in his life. It was long over due and hilarious.
Conor also has some of the better interactions with all of the guys in the Briar U series and seems to be friends with them where as previous books it could be more disjointed. It didn’t have as much hockey sadly but it was nice to see otherwise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Outing
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
Minor: Outing
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Taylor is a self-conscious girl who is way out of her league in a sorority full of mean girls. Conor is a seemingly carefree guy with a lot of hidden insecurities. When they find themselves in a middle of a game to prove some stuck-up kids wrong, they wind up forming a real bond. I love that Elle Kennedy decided to venture away from the model-thin female leads with impossible bodies that are usually featured in romance books. This book has her classic witty banter, steamy relationships, and difficult backstories. However, this book adds more vulnerability that has been lacking from the Briar U series. My only complaint is that this vulnerability feels too little too late. Taylor, though a different body type, is still stunningly beautiful and wealthy. Though Conor comes from a poor childhood, he now lives in a mansion in California. But, let's be honest, no one is reading this series for groundbreaking insight into the real world. The books are a beautiful chance for escapism, and The Dare is a must read for YA romance fans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence
Minor: Death of parent
funny
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual content