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Dare Me

Dare Me

MysteryPsychological Thriller
Pages
335
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

A fierce rivalry between two teenage cheerleaders spirals into something dangerous when their coach pushes them to the breaking point. Addy, the story's narrator, has always been loyal to her best friend Beth — until a series of escalating dares and betrayals turns their friendship toxic. As the pressure to perform and compete mounts, both girls are drawn deeper into a reckless game with no clear end in sight.

2 reviews

How it reads

DarkTense
Unreliable NarratorBetrayal
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (1)
Substance Abuse

Genres

Mystery Psychological Thriller Suspense YA Contemporary Young Adult Contemporary Literature Crime Thriller

Characters

AddyProtagonist

A teenage cheerleader and the story's narrator, whose loyalty to her best friend Beth is tested as their friendship unravels under pressure.

BethAntagonist

Addy's competitive, manipulative best friend; a talented cheerleader who becomes increasingly obsessed with winning and sabotaging others around her.

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Awards

  • Anthony Award2013

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