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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-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
🧡 The Love Dare—aka the book that raised my blood pressure for FREE! 🫠💊
Y’all, I lost count of how many times I wanted to shake this girl and yell, “USE YOUR WORDS!”
The secondhand stress was real, but so was my obsession. 🫠🤭
🌻 BOOK REVIEW TIME! 🌻
Saint had me at gamer and anime lover—sir, please take my heart and my crunchyroll password. 🤭🎮
This is hands-down one of the cutest YA books I’ve read in ages. 🌻👍🏾
Eve? A certified girls’ girl. 🤗
The friendships? Chef’s kiss. 😘😗 Abiola Bello? You snapped with this one! 🤌🏾
Have y’all read The Love Dare yet? 🤔👀
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adventurous
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-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
The Love Dare is a brilliant novel that perfectly combines self-discovery, cultural pride, and the ups and downs of young love. It follows a girl who, on a dare, tries to get a guy to ask her on a date. What starts as a playful challenge quickly turns into a journey of growth and realisation.
One of the things I loved most about this book was the nods to Nigerian culture throughout. They weren’t overdone but added so much richness to the story, making it feel grounded and real. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale as the protagonist discovers she’s far more than just a pretty face. She also learns that her long-time crush isn’t quite as great as he seemed, while the nerdy, sweet guy she befriends is far more appealing than she expected.
The references to games and films were a nice touch, making the story feel modern and relatable. And the carnival scene at the very start of the book was so well-written—I could almost hear the sounds and see the colours. It pulled me in straight away and set the tone for the rest of the story.
Overall, The Love Dare is a joyful, heartwarming read by a Black British author with a Black British lead. It’s authentic, fun, and full of charm. I’d definitely recommend it!
One of the things I loved most about this book was the nods to Nigerian culture throughout. They weren’t overdone but added so much richness to the story, making it feel grounded and real. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale as the protagonist discovers she’s far more than just a pretty face. She also learns that her long-time crush isn’t quite as great as he seemed, while the nerdy, sweet guy she befriends is far more appealing than she expected.
The references to games and films were a nice touch, making the story feel modern and relatable. And the carnival scene at the very start of the book was so well-written—I could almost hear the sounds and see the colours. It pulled me in straight away and set the tone for the rest of the story.
Overall, The Love Dare is a joyful, heartwarming read by a Black British author with a Black British lead. It’s authentic, fun, and full of charm. I’d definitely recommend it!
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Omg! This was sooo cute with a good bit of drama.
Awwww yes that was LOVELY and the narrator REALLY brought the whole thing to life.