"DARE YOU TO"

Starting 2015 with a review of one of my favorite books...

DARE YOU TO

Author: Katie Macgarry

Year of Publishing: 2013

Genre: Romance, Young Adult Contemporary.

 I´ve read almost all of books written by Katie Macgarry and this is my favorite by far. Dare you to, is a lovely dramatic story about a young rebel girl named Beth, who long time ago erased every hope of her heart, with a drugs addict and alcoholic mother and a terrible past, she lives day by day with not .

One day her life changed radically. Always trying to protect her mother, she is forced to live with her uncle in a new city, with a new school, away from all things she has ever known.

With bitterness, she assumed her new faith, without knowing that she was going to meet her guardian angel, Ryan a Jock, the perfect golden boy, sweet and lovely, he had also his own demons. They start a game that turn in something too real for both of them. 

In this book, the author handles delicate issues like, drugs, domestic abuse and family and social pressure, plus, love, courage and friendship. Using a very descriptive writing helping you to submerge in the story, with a good idea of people and places, moreover the author writes through the two main characters POV, which is excellent, because the reader can have a better understanding of the story. 

During the reading I could feel how the author put her heart in every word, Katie was simply amazing. I think she created two perfect characters that complement each other. Nevertheless what I really like about this book is love, yes I know is king of corny and idealist, however I felt in love with the way Ryan Loves Beth, always so constant and loyal despite Beth´s fears and insecurities. 

This book is a journey to find the confidence, courage and strength to trust in others but mostly in ourselves. It is a lesson that teaches us the enormous ability of loving that a human being is capable of.

Is there something that I didn´t like it? Nop! Sorry, but I was fangirling throughout the book, living every moment with Beth and Ryan as my own.

If you like romance, fresh and funny reading with a complex drama this book is for you. 

Best Phrases: 

“God, I wish I was free. I wish I was a bird floating in the breeze. I close my eyes and pretend I´m a bird”.

“There are times when you stand on the cusp of moments so huge you know you´ll remember them forever. This is that moment for me and for Ryan. I´m not seducing him. He´s not seducing me. Instead we´re choosing to be together.”

One last comment:

On twitter, I told Katie: “Beth´s story broke my heart and Ryan fixed” and the best part… She wrote me  back!!! See the conversation:

Note: Images taken from www.google.com and www.twitter.com