A review by mateoreadsbooks
The Dare by Harley Laroux

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Yep, that's right, I read the most controversial book in Tiktok. And to be honest, it wasn't THAT bad. Actually, I kind of liked it. I was expecting something completely out of the ordinary, something horrifying, that would make my blood run cold from how graphic it was... And it wasn't the case. Yes, there are some "graphic" scenes where they touch on topics like public humiliation, role-playing and phobias. However, the author didn't really show as many graphic scenes as I thought she would, considering that there is an one-paragraph long warning before reading the book. I even found some scenes funny (and I don't think that was the purpose of these). But I can tell you I did feel the butterflies in my stomach while reading, it made you want more and that's something to be rescued.

 I personally DO NOT recommend you this book if you haven't read any book with graphic sex scenes in it, because it might be shocking for you.

I would have liked the story to be a little longer though, since there was barely any character development in the book. What a shame... 'cause it was oddly enternaining. Read this book under your own risk as always, and when doing so, do not normalize or put into practice the games and scenes that are in it. It may seem fun and curious to experience, just as it may not be.

Remember, guys, this is fiction.
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