Only Addy has seen past Beth’s facade and knows some of the inner working of Beth’s tumultuous and devious heart.ĭisrupting the power structure and rocking it to its core is the arrival of a new coach. Addy, however, has known Beth since elementary school and Pee Wee cheer, and they’ve been best friends ever since. The snide comments designed to undermine others’ confidence, the hip-shaking strides down the school corridor, the ability to put anyone, boy or girl, back in their place - their place being always subservient to Beth - these are Beth’s tools of the trade, her natural forté. The story focuses on Addy, lieutenant to cheer squad captain Beth, happy and secure in her number two role, always right at the heart of the power. Comedy, not at all.ĭare Me is a very dark look at the hearts of high school girls - their secrets, desires, power plays, and manipulations. For some reason, after hearing this book compared to “Heathers” and “Mean Girls”, I was expecting dark comedy.
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