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clairewilsonleeds's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting way to bring environmental issues to young peoples' attention
leahhoulton's review against another edition
4.0
Very quick read. Not the best thing ever but not terrible either. Love Sophie McKenzie.
littlereads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
frombethanysbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Maya didn't think she'd spend her summer helping her Grandmother running the family business. It's not the dream summer a fourteen-year old girl really wants, and she's already written it off as a loss. But then she finds them - a group of activists fighting the waste dumping happening by local businesses, although she doesn't know her own Grandmother is one of the targets of their anger. Now, she's facing hidden dangers she couldn't have imagined, and she's only getting out if she dares to seek the truth.
A riveting mystery full of secrets and betrayal, with break-neck pacing and brimming with surprises. Maya is stuck between loyalty and her sense of right, bringing plenty of thought-provoking chaos for the reader to decipher and blurring the lines between truth and lies into a murky greyness.
Another whip-smart, edge-of-your-seat thriller from McKenzie.
A riveting mystery full of secrets and betrayal, with break-neck pacing and brimming with surprises. Maya is stuck between loyalty and her sense of right, bringing plenty of thought-provoking chaos for the reader to decipher and blurring the lines between truth and lies into a murky greyness.
Another whip-smart, edge-of-your-seat thriller from McKenzie.
mollyyy1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I quite liked this book alot. I liked the uncommon setting and story line. It brought awareness to issues.it had quite a few twists in it. I liked the relationship into woven throughout the plot however I would've liked to hear more about maya and bear maybe even just 1 or 2 pages more. I would say it is more of a younger audience(i am 16) but still really liked it. It took me 1 day to read. Overall I really liked it
themaxdog's review
3.0
Full review now up on the blog: https://www.thewritinggreyhound.co.uk/2022/05/book-review-truth-dare-sophie-mckenzie.html
Truth or Dare is an exciting tale of right versus wrong, told through a young girl's eyes.
Main character Maya isn't the most likeable person from the start, although she does become more nuanced as the story progresses. Initially, though, she is self-centred and cares about little beyond her immediate bubble of friends, image, and the latest fast fashion styles.
Once she begins working at the family factory during the summer holidays, Maya is forced to take on more responsibility and actually soon begins to enjoy her work. But on the flip side, she is drawn toward her new friend Bear and the self-sufficient lifestyle his community leads.
These contrasting scenarios quickly begin to tear Maya in two; she doesn't want to let anyone down, yet she is conflicted and feels as though she's forced to choose one over the other. It's a difficult situation, not helped by pressure from the supporting characters and Maya's own conscience.
The story itself is dramatic and full of plenty of twists and turns. It's fast-paced and leads up to an intense conclusion that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. The nail-biting action is underpinned by Maya's moral dilemma, which also adds a unique element to the plot.
Gripping and enjoyable, Truth or Dare is another strong story from bestselling Young Adult author Sophie McKenzie.
Truth or Dare is an exciting tale of right versus wrong, told through a young girl's eyes.
Main character Maya isn't the most likeable person from the start, although she does become more nuanced as the story progresses. Initially, though, she is self-centred and cares about little beyond her immediate bubble of friends, image, and the latest fast fashion styles.
Once she begins working at the family factory during the summer holidays, Maya is forced to take on more responsibility and actually soon begins to enjoy her work. But on the flip side, she is drawn toward her new friend Bear and the self-sufficient lifestyle his community leads.
These contrasting scenarios quickly begin to tear Maya in two; she doesn't want to let anyone down, yet she is conflicted and feels as though she's forced to choose one over the other. It's a difficult situation, not helped by pressure from the supporting characters and Maya's own conscience.
The story itself is dramatic and full of plenty of twists and turns. It's fast-paced and leads up to an intense conclusion that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. The nail-biting action is underpinned by Maya's moral dilemma, which also adds a unique element to the plot.
Gripping and enjoyable, Truth or Dare is another strong story from bestselling Young Adult author Sophie McKenzie.
kieralouise's review against another edition
2.0
well this was boring, i don’t get how this is a mystery?? they did nothing. i liked bear and maya tho but that’s about it