1.44k reviews for:

Don't You Dare

CE Ricci

4.0 AVERAGE

penguinpoops's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

megan0615's review against another edition

4.5

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jamiz's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

epoe's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 90%

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DNF 90%
-56 pages

renaereads93's review against another edition

5.0

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*** I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.***
Aww.... this is the most epic best friends-to-lovers romance I have ever read. Aspen and Keene's love story begins as a dare, which evolves into more, making it an epic love story.

C.E. Ricci is a master at crafting a story that pulls at your heartstrings while balancing a complex love story with characters that have a deep connection and affection for one another

Aspen and Keene have been best friends ever since they were boys and after a game of dares that ends in a kiss, their relationship is then filled with questions.

Another thing I loved in Don't You Dare is how devoted Aspen and Keene are to one another. Due to Keene's confusion over his changing feelings for his best friend, Aspen decides to help Keene navigate his new feelings.

Because of this agreement, which includes many dares their dynamic is forever changed. Both Aspen and Keene are shocked at their immediate chemistry, which leads to many steamy encounters that are great to see develop.

Overall I loved this romance and seeing the genuine connection between Aspen and Keene, they are absolutely perfect for one another.

mariah_fleming22's review

4.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lucy_30's review against another edition

5.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

nikou's review against another edition

4.5

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i8bananas's review against another edition

3.0

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It was an okay book, nothing too special; smut was decent, and just enough groveling considering the length of the book. The only thing I seriously hate about this author is the use of repetitive words in all their books. Tell me why not a single page goes by without me having to hear about Aspen's dimples? I got tired of it real fast and soon instead of being cute it just pissed me off every time Kee mentioned them

cala_p's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The ARC of Never Have I Ever suggested reading this one first so me being me had to. It’s actually my first book by this author, who I’ve wanted to read for a while.

I really, really enjoyed it. It’s a great book and since friends-to-lovers is one of my favourite tropes, this hit that mark. The bi-awakening and curiosity was well done and the spice was spicing. The emotional scenes hit well. 

I do agree with the lower reviews that this book felt endless, and I’m someone who adores big books. Give me 600 pages and I’m fine with it, but this 400 pages felt at times to drag on. Mainly the middle section when very little was happening.