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Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan is the perfect winter read! It is such a unique book that is told over the course of about a week. Alternating narrators made me enjoy this book even more! If you have yet to read this incredible book, I suggest you add it to your TBR lists.
Series: Dash & Lily #1
Author: Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
Also by this author: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Another Day (Every Day #2)
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
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“I’ve left some clues for you.
If you want them, turn the page.
If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.”So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?
Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have written a love story that will have readers perusing bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own.
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares, Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
❀ Creative Concept
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares has such a creative concept! This book is all about how two teens meet through a red notebook. They send each other all through New York City at Christmastime hunting for clues about the other person. This book was so much fun to read and actually went by really quickly. Honestly, I had no idea that this was (sort of) a Christmas book before looking it up, but I feel like it would be enjoyable to those who don’t celebrate Christmas as well.
❀ Perfect Pacing
One of my favourite things about Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares is the fact that the whole book is told over the course of about 5 or 6 days. Nothing is really rushed, and the pacing was absolutely perfect! If you are the kind of person that really likes to get to know a character before major events really occur, this is the book for you!
❀ Alternating Perspectives
I really enjoyed how this book has alternating narrators. I always seem to love these kinds of books. I find that two different narrators really help the reader get to know the characters a lot better and gain more insight on the plot. Dual narrators are even better when the main character have such contrasting personalities!
❀ A Unique Book
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan is a unique book that is told over the course of a week. This book has alternating narrators, helping the reader understand the events even more. I really wish that I had read this book sooner, since I enjoyed it so much!
About David Levithan
David Levithan (born 1972) is an American children's book editor and award-winning author. He published his first YA book, Boy Meets Boy, in 2003. Levithan is also the founding editor of PUSH, a Young Adult imprint of Scholastic Press.
About Rachel Cohn
Rachel grew up in the D.C. area and graduated from Barnard College with a B.A. in Political Science. She has written many YA novels, including three that she cowrote with her friend and colleague David Levithan. She lives and writes (when she's not reading other people's books, organizing her music library or looking for the best cappuccino) in New York City.
About The Candid Cover
Olivia ❀ Canadian YA book blogger, Starbucks lover, & professional bibliophile.