The Dare

Natasha Preston's "The Dare" plunges young adult readers into a high-stakes thriller centered around a dangerous senior tradition. In Marley's town, a series of dares serves as a rite of passage, but these are far from innocent pranks. The narrative explores the intense peer pressure to participate and the escalating, potentially life-altering consequences, including expulsion, arrest, and even graver outcomes. This book is ideal for teens aged 12-18 who enjoy suspenseful, twisty plots and stories that delve into moral dilemmas and the dark side of social dynamics. Parents should be aware of themes of peril, intense peer pressure, and potentially serious consequences.

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Preston is back with another pulse-pounding, twisty read! Would you accept the dare? In Marley’s town, seniors are given a prank as a rite of passage…a dare, if you will. The dares start out simple…egging houses, balloons filled with glitter, chickens running loose in the halls. But this is no child’s play. Accepting a dare means you could be expelled, arrested, or worse. No one wants to back down from a dare. But saying yes has consequences, too…