White Lies and Barefaced Truths

The Barnes & Noble ReviewCathy Hopkins, author of the bestselling Mates, Dates books, spins another first-rate series about good friends and figuring out relationships.Named after the popular game, Truth or Dare begins with this first installment in which Cat realizes that she and her best friend, Becca, both have eyes for a hot guy named Ollie. What's more, Cat has been dating good-mannered Squidge for a while but isn't "mad" about him -- how can she be true to her own feelings but still keep Becca and Squidge as friends? For Cat, it's not easy to know when to speak the barefaced truth or to spare others' feelings, but after rumors begin to swirl about Cat and Ollie kissing on the beach, she knows she has to do something. Thankfully, Cat finds out that being honest and open may not be the worst thing after all.With friends and situations that will resonate with girls, Truth or Dare #1 is a page-turner that will hook you from the start. Whether girls have been in Cat's situation or not, they'll understand her troubles and feelings, realizing that Hopkins delivers another of her non-preachy, positive message about life. A great complement to Mates, Dates that you'll want to check out. Shana Taylor