When I requested this audiobook, I recognized the cover as similar to Ten Blind Dates, but didn't think much of it. I'm glad that this title mentions past excursions while differentiating itself in it's entirety. Ashley Elston has a way of writing stories that feel completely real, by not focusing too much on romance or coming-of-age, and instead the friendships and bonds that help make a story great.

Loved it! I didn't know when I requested this one that it is a companion to 10 Blind Dates but was thrilled to learn it is since I enjoyed that book so much. It is not a sequel and you can definitely read this one first if you'd like. The family featured in both books is delightful. Check this one out if looking for something funny and lighthearted. I'm a fan of all of Elston's books!

10 Truths and a Dare is an entertaining, fluffy YA novel about family, repairing mistakes, and finding oneself outside of their familial identity (especially in a large family). Just like its companion title, this book delivers on the fun and humor, but don't expect any heavy topics or serious issues to be explored. If you love cozy YA stories with a hint of high school antics and a dash of humor. The narrator has a believable Southern twang that adds to the charm of the story.

Note: I received an ARC via the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This novel starts with an interesting premise: tell the high school salutatorian a week before commencement that she is not graduating because of a missing half credit of PE. In an attempt to keep this problem a secret from every adult in the family and avoid eternal infamy as the family's 'AP student who failed to graduate', convoluted schemes are put in place by the MC and her 3 best friends. The story is highly entertaining, full of relatable characters and even contains a budding romance that is precious to read. And in addition to all that, the book has some life lessons in store for the mc which enable her to go out into the world wiser and with more balanced priorities.

This was a wonderful read and I will definitely go back and read the author's earlier novel featuring the same crazy big family.

This was such a good book! I really enjoyed the audio, but if you read the book it is wonderful as well. I would recommend this to anyone who would like an easy read and to get your mind off of daily life.

Truth: this book was something I could see one of my talented creative writing students turn in as an end-of-year project. I liked it, but that was it, no higher praise.
Dare: take a risk! Maybe the author would consider being a bit more adventurous if she writes a third book for the series, and push the boundaries a little... not everything has to be a neatly wrapped little package of the tried-and-true, especially when we’re talking about teenagers.

This is a cute, fluffy, innocuous piece of teen lit that I think my American students would enjoy. Although the characters are about to graduate from high school, the book has much more of a “G” vibe than a “PG” or “PG13.” I think it would appeal to my 9th grade class more than my 11th or 12th graders.
The plot is a bit forced - things seem to happen without reason, explanation, or necessity, just to give a “plot twist” but that didn’t take away from it being a brainless diversion, perfect for an end-of-the-year choice novel selection.
I listened to the audiobook and the southern drawl was a bit over the top for my taste, but, again, not enough to discourage me from listening.
My students have a list of “forbidden” words because I try to guide them to use precise language and “nice” is one of those words... however, it’s a perfect word to describe this book. It wasn’t outstanding, it wasn’t terrible... it just ... was.
I was interested to see that this is a follow-up or companion novel to another by the author, about the same family, and I’d actually be curious to see if that was any better.