Another good, thought-provoking read from Tamsin. From the start you can see how the two girls get sucked in to chasing likes and approval on social media and it is believable to see how that escalates. By acknowledging why someone might do it, it helps readers to see how they could end up there. Throughout runs the theme of friendships and the bonds they create, but also how as you get older they can start to change and drive someone to do something they might otherwise not do. I liked that the ending was not an easy answer as one of the girls tries to hide what she has done, even though really she knows it will come out eventually.
The story is told from the viewpoint of the two main characters. At times I did find it hard to work out who it was and had to flick back to check the chapter heading. I would have liked to have more distinct voices for each character.

Tamsin Winter’s books perfectly capture the essence of being in your early teens; her writing beautifully portrays the nature of childhood friendships and modern family life. I Dare You is about social media and how the pursuit of more and more likes and followers and the desire to go viral can be an addiction that takes over from common sense. We all remember doing dares with our friends but sharing them online takes things to a completely different level.
A story which is totally authentic and believable.

A modern and "daring" take on friendship, being a young adult, relationships with class and family, and the perils of going "too far" for the sake of likes and comments. I found this book believable, and the world of "willow" very recognisable from my own youth - albeit we were more into the "jackass"-style dares/stunts and not posting them online!! Definitely recommend for young people who have shown an interest in being "internet famous". A sad ending that is all-too believable.

Tamsin Winter is an expert in writing teen voices with authenticity, humour and depth. I Dare You is an excellent novel that looks into social media culture and just how far we as humans are willing to go in order to become viral. There is an excellent depiction on friendship in the novel which gives you great background as to the driving factors behind their need for going viral. I cannot recommend this novel enough to peers and youths alike!

A perfect YA novel that touches on the current culture of social media and what it means to go viral. A great look at friendship and the power of how social media should be fun and safe but the consequences of what can happen if we take it too far.