In If You Dare, Deanna Madden is being pushed by her boyfriend, Jeremy to meet his family. This aggravates her already unbalanced world, not only because she doesn't want that kind of relationship with him, but she also resents the fact that he still has a loving family at all. When she wakes up one morning after a fight with Jeremy, she realizes her nose is broken. After a visit from the police, she discovers that Jeremy has been attacked, and she can't remember if she was the one who did it.

Deanna is a difficult character to like, but she is written in such a way that the reader can't help but empathize with her - a very fine line that has been established in all of The Girl in 6E books. If You Dare is a mystery that makes it difficult to tell if the protagonist is also the antagonist, which is part of the attraction to the story. This is a very well written, emotional story that leaves the reader hoping that Torre will delve into the life of Deanna Madden again. ( )

This possible final book in the Deanna Madden series didn't disappoint. While quite different from the first two books in the series, "If You Dare" keeps consistent with Deanna's kickass character. In fact, there were moments in this book, especially toward the end, where I was thoroughly gripped by what Deanna was doing and wanted SO badly for her to succeed that my whole body was tense. I was rooting for her, regardless of what she was doing. Now THAT'S the way to write your protagonist, especially when her morals are questionable and she has a very dark side.

In this book something has happened to Deanna, but she can't remember what. The book goes back and forth between past and present as author A.R. Torre gives the reader glimpses of what led up to the events that Deanna is trying to recall. The resolution is not altogether satisfying, as I was hoping for something more diabolical.

There were a couple of loose ends that frustrated me: 1) Sometimes it felt as if Torre forgot that Deanna had a broken nose because there would be scenes were Deanna didn't garner strange looks or where she attracted male attention as usual, as if there were nothing wrong with her face. 2) Toward the end of the book there were implications that there was more to Chelsea's past, but Torre doesn't do anything with this thread.

Torre has not completely closed off the idea of writing another book in this series, but seeing as how it has been 4 years since this #3's publication, I wouldn't hold my breath. Ending the series with this book would actually be ok, as much as I would like Torre to continue and let us see where Deanna's life heads now. ( )

I didn't like Deanna for probably half the book. She changed so much. But I have to say I loved this book and that's the only reason why it's 4 stars instead of 5. The ending made me cry. But so glad that the author is going to be making more in this series...at least according to the authors note. I just pray that it's true. ( )

I had been salivating for this final book in Deanna's story. I couldn't wait. My mind was always wondering what Alessandra had in store for this book. This ending to the captivating story was well worth the wait!

Is Deanna the one who tried to kill Jeremy? Did she stab him? Push him out of his window? Will she survive prison? Is prison worse for Deanna's mental capacity than her apartment of seclusion? What is really going on in the world that Deanna has worked so hard to avoid all of these years?

This one, like the others, had me at the first word. This book surpasses any expectations I could have possibly had before reading it. It's gripping and suspenseful. I found myself questioning if she truly was capable of such a heinous crime. I found myself waivering and wondering. I tried to piece everything together to figure out just what really happened.

In true fashion, Alessandra will have you on the edge of your seat from the start to finish. This book will blow your mind. It is pure perfection! ( )

In If You Dare, Deanna Madden is being pushed by her boyfriend, Jeremy to meet his family. This aggravates her already unbalanced world, not only because she doesn't want that kind of relationship with him, but she also resents the fact that he still has a loving family at all. When she wakes up one morning after a fight with Jeremy, she realizes her nose is broken. After a visit from the police, she discovers that Jeremy has been attacked, and she can't remember is she was the one who did it.

Deanna is a difficult character to like, but she is written in such a way that the reader can't help but empathize with her - a very fine line that has been established in all of The Girl in 6E books. If You Dare is a mystery that makes it difficult to tell if the protagonist is also the antagonist, which is part of the attraction to the story. This is a very well written, emotional story that leaves the reader hoping that Torre will delve into the life of Deanna Madden again. ( )