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bookgirl77 's review for:
The Dare
by Harley Laroux
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Jessica was the popular girl in high school. She returned home from college during Halloween weekend, where Daniel Peter is throwing a blowout party. Mason was the social pyrahea in high school. The boy she used to taunt, tease, and spread rumors about - overall to make his life a living hell. Now Mason has grown up and into his body, making her loath and desire him in equal measure. Mason and Jessica have a twisted history that comes to a head at the party.
I like how a game of beer pong turns into a game of drink or dare (an elevated form of high school games like truth or dare and spin the bottle) ending with the loser becoming a slave for the night. It set the stage nicely for what will happen between Jessica and Mason.
I really enjoyed how dominate Mason was, yet in the end, he still needs reassurance. Also that he reminded her of her safe word periodically, checking in while simultaneously reminding her that she has the power to stop everything.
I really enjoyed the stripping away of pride to find something Jessica didn't know she was looking for inside a master/slave situationship. The act of keeping Jessica on edge for the entire night was diabolical and devious with the ultimate payoff in the end. Chef's kiss. I enjoyed the writing and spice in equal measure.
I like how a game of beer pong turns into a game of drink or dare (an elevated form of high school games like truth or dare and spin the bottle) ending with the loser becoming a slave for the night. It set the stage nicely for what will happen between Jessica and Mason.
I really enjoyed how dominate Mason was, yet in the end, he still needs reassurance. Also that he reminded her of her safe word periodically, checking in while simultaneously reminding her that she has the power to stop everything.
I really enjoyed the stripping away of pride to find something Jessica didn't know she was looking for inside a master/slave situationship. The act of keeping Jessica on edge for the entire night was diabolical and devious with the ultimate payoff in the end. Chef's kiss. I enjoyed the writing and spice in equal measure.