Dare You

by Jennifer Brown

Overview

In the second book of the suspenseful Shade Me trilogy, perfect for fans of Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars and Kimberly McCreight's The Outliers, Nikki Kill becomes embroiled in another mystery with the gorgeous Detective Martinez when she discovers that the Hollises are trying frame her for the murder of Peyton Hollis—and only her synesthesia can help her unravel the dark truth.

Nikki Kill didn't realize that trying to find out who killed Peyton Hollis would tangle her in a web of dangerous family secrets that would rock her identity to the core. But now that Nikki knows the truth, the all-powerful Hollises want to frame her for Peyton's murder.

And now Nikki's only chance at escaping the cold black bars of prison or the crimson grip of death is teaming up with the enigmatic Detective Martinez and relying on an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of clues...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062324474
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/09/2018
Series:	Shade Me , #2
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	604,960
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Brown is the author of the young adult novels Shade Me, Bitter End, Perfect Escape, Thousand Words, and Torn Away. Her debut young adult novel, Hate List, was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a VOYA Perfect Ten, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She lives in the Kansas City, Missouri, area with her husband and children. You can visit Jennifer online at www.jenniferbrownya.com.

Editorial Reviews

Brown’s series is a must-have for older teens and as a crossover title for mystery and thriller fans seeking a young, feisty protagonist. The satisfying but open conclusion begs for more Nikki Kill adventures.” — Booklist

PRAISE FOR SHADE ME: “This dark tale hits all the hallmarks of a traditional hardboiled mystery, full of dirty secrets and potential betrayals. Brown (Torn Away) skillfully uses Nikki’s condition to put a fresh spin on time-honored noir conventions.” — Publishers Weekly

“Nikki is a force to be reckoned with.” — School Library Journal

“Nikki’s endearingly heedless with a careless confidence, and her tenacity may earn respect.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“SHADE ME is a wild ride, illuminating the gritty side of Los Angeles and the beautiful people who populate it. Fans of Veronica Mars will fall in love with Nikki Kill.” — Michelle Gagnon, author of the Don't Turn Around trilogy

From the Publisher

Brown’s series is a must-have for older teens and as a crossover title for mystery and thriller fans seeking a young, feisty protagonist. The satisfying but open conclusion begs for more Nikki Kill adventures.

Booklist

Brown’s series is a must-have for older teens and as a crossover title for mystery and thriller fans seeking a young, feisty protagonist. The satisfying but open conclusion begs for more Nikki Kill adventures.

Booklist

SHADE ME is a wild ride, illuminating the gritty side of Los Angeles and the beautiful people who populate it. Fans of Veronica Mars will fall in love with Nikki Kill.

Michelle Gagnon

Nikki’s endearingly heedless with a careless confidence, and her tenacity may earn respect.

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Nikki’s endearingly heedless with a careless confidence, and her tenacity may earn respect.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

2016-10-19
In this sequel to Shade Me (2016), synesthete Nikki Kill continues her search for the murderer of Peyton Hollis and for answers that can explain her own past.Nikki sees colors signifying emotions. Peyton, who turned out to be her long-estranged half sister, also had synesthesia and left color clues that she apparently believed Nikki could follow. The villains of the first book, the Hollises, have escaped to Dubai, and their dangerous daughter Luna is in juvenile detention—or so Nikki thinks. Now the white teen learns that she has become a suspect in Peyton's murder. That intended suspense point doesn't really work, as early on the assistant DA reveals that she agrees that Nikki probably is being framed. However, there's plenty more to hold readers' attention as Nikki and her sidekick, Detective Chris Martinez, the appealing and successful young Latino policeman she met previously, get themselves into danger as they continue to investigate. Hints (some in the form of synesthetic purple special effects) that a romance might develop between Nikki and Chris abound throughout the book. Brown keeps Nikki's chip firmly on her shoulder, but her protagonist is more willing in this installment to work with Chris rather than get in trouble independently. It's good that Nikki's developed some self-control, as it will help motivate readers to stick around for Volume 3 and the continuation of the mystery. (Suspense. 12-18)

Kirkus Reviews