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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
i think what's great is that i picked this up because it was marketed as sarah dessen-reminiscent (also true) but then once i finished it, realized that i already really liked her previous book. i guess that's good enough reason as ever to make this author an auto-read
You ever read a story and know, just know that the couple isn't going to make it out? I give this couple 3 years max.
That being said, there's nothing particularly bad about this couple or even the book.
That being said, there's nothing particularly bad about this couple or even the book.
Although this took me a long time to complete, I’m so happy I did! It’s a great story to wind down with and to explore the world in the theater, restaurant, and in friendship. The characters are so relatable and I loved the character growth through the story. Sometimes, I did kind of lose the theater aspect and influence in the story, but overall, it all flowed nicely. I’m beyond happy to have read around Markum book! I love her work!
4/5 stars! To our friends who love found family, friendship, love, and self-discovery!
**Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free review copy! I am leaving this review voluntarily!
4/5 stars! To our friends who love found family, friendship, love, and self-discovery!
**Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free review copy! I am leaving this review voluntarily!
Perfect coming of age story. The main character was not perfect, and it felt like I was discovering her imperfect quirks as she was and we matured together.
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:
Complicated
You Wouldn't Dare is everything I love about YA Romance!
Samantha Markum did a great job making Junie feel like an authentic character. I was frustrated on her behalf that she seemed to be unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and I was rooting for her from beginning to end. She was not a perfect character, but I haven't met a person yet who doesn't make mistakes!
I really enjoyed the romance, and this book is SWOONY! I was swept up in the tide of the slow burn second chance romance. Add in an excellent coming of age storyline with messy feelings about new parental relationships and a hidden secret, and you have a wonderful YA book that's perfect for summer.
I am officially in love with Samantha Markum's writing. Her two books to date feel different but equally lovely, and I really appreciate how she is able to craft excellent coming of age stories with beautiful slow burn romances. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.
Samantha Markum did a great job making Junie feel like an authentic character. I was frustrated on her behalf that she seemed to be unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and I was rooting for her from beginning to end. She was not a perfect character, but I haven't met a person yet who doesn't make mistakes!
I really enjoyed the romance, and this book is SWOONY! I was swept up in the tide of the slow burn second chance romance. Add in an excellent coming of age storyline with messy feelings about new parental relationships and a hidden secret, and you have a wonderful YA book that's perfect for summer.
I am officially in love with Samantha Markum's writing. Her two books to date feel different but equally lovely, and I really appreciate how she is able to craft excellent coming of age stories with beautiful slow burn romances. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.
Samantha Markum did a great job making Junie feel like an authentic character. I was frustrated on her behalf that she seemed to be unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and I was rooting for her from beginning to end. She was not a perfect character, but I haven't met a person yet who doesn't make mistakes!
I really enjoyed the romance, and this book is SWOONY! I was swept up in the tide of the slow burn second chance romance. Add in an excellent coming of age storyline with messy feelings about new parental relationships and a hidden secret, and you have a wonderful YA book that's perfect for summer.
I am officially in love with Samantha Markum's writing. Her two books to date feel different but equally lovely, and I really appreciate how she is able to craft excellent coming of age stories with beautiful slow burn romances. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.
Thank you to @wednesdaybooks for an eARC. All thoughts are my own.
I really enjoyed the romance, and this book is SWOONY! I was swept up in the tide of the slow burn second chance romance. Add in an excellent coming of age storyline with messy feelings about new parental relationships and a hidden secret, and you have a wonderful YA book that's perfect for summer.
I am officially in love with Samantha Markum's writing. Her two books to date feel different but equally lovely, and I really appreciate how she is able to craft excellent coming of age stories with beautiful slow burn romances. I will be recommending this to EVERYONE.
Thank you to @wednesdaybooks for an eARC. All thoughts are my own.
lighthearted
medium-paced
You Wouldn't Dare was such a delight for me to read. It gave me major nostalgia for summers long ago, playing at the local beaches with friends and having awkward crushes. Everything seemed and felt so much bigger.
Junie loves her life. She has great friends and loves drama, both the theater and expressing her big emotions. But she's been holding on to a big secret, terrified it will break her friend group and now her mom has made a life altering announcement. What's a girl to do but cling to all that's dear?
There are a LOT of characters in this book, which was initially difficult to keep up with. However, I was swept up into this small beach town and dug in fairly quickly. I loved the tight knit community and Junie's coming-of-age growth. Also... This is probably one of the swooniest romances (including those geared to adult audiences) I've read in quite some time. I adored Graham from cover to cover.
Thank you to Wednesday Books for the gifted copy. All thoughts in this review are my own. This one releases 03.28.2023!
Junie loves her life. She has great friends and loves drama, both the theater and expressing her big emotions. But she's been holding on to a big secret, terrified it will break her friend group and now her mom has made a life altering announcement. What's a girl to do but cling to all that's dear?
There are a LOT of characters in this book, which was initially difficult to keep up with. However, I was swept up into this small beach town and dug in fairly quickly. I loved the tight knit community and Junie's coming-of-age growth. Also... This is probably one of the swooniest romances (including those geared to adult audiences) I've read in quite some time. I adored Graham from cover to cover.
Thank you to Wednesday Books for the gifted copy. All thoughts in this review are my own. This one releases 03.28.2023!
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes