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I agree with the reviewer that said this was somewhere between a 3.5 and 4 star novel. The higher mark is mostly because Jensen has a lovely writing voice, created amazing dialogue, and did and awesome job with her settings. Also, I've worked in restaurants and know she nailed the work atmosphere perfectly.

I'm finding I enjoy the novel more now that I've read it, than I did while was actually reading. I've thought about it a lot since reading the last page.

I enjoyed the book while I was reading it, but the entire time, I kept wishing the action would pick up, it seemed to take a very long time for anything to happen. I never lost interest but I did get frustrated from time to time. Slower paced books tend to give my mind time to wander which isn't a good thing.

I quite enjoyed Alex. He's an interesting guy with a good head on his shoulders. Though he did seem just a bit too perfect from time to time, the story is told from Ella's point of view which makes his perfection understandable.

I have mixed feelings about Ella. She is relatable, and she does act like a typical teenager, but during more than one occasion, I wanted to hit her across the back of her head and tell her to get over herself. I kept waiting for Frank, her friend, to do just that. She's a bit whiny and feels sorry for herself. I could take that, but she doesn't ever seem to take the initiative to take control of her life. Instead of being pro-active, Ella responds to changes in her environment. I understand this is typical of teens, but it's frustrating in a heroine.

I will warn people, if you think that this novel is going to be a comedy it's not. To me it read like a dramatic teen romance. I don't recall a single laugh aloud scene. The Fine Art of Truth and Dare is a book I'll keep and probably reread from time to time. I liked it well enough that I'll probably buy the other novel Jensen has published, but it isn't a novel that knocked my socks off.


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The Fine Art of Truth or Dare Melissa Jensen Books Reviews

I wanted to love this book so much. I had been desperately pining for it for months and when I finally got my hands on it, I was so excited. And I liked it, it was adorable and had some really excellent characters, but in the end I was left a little disappointed.

I loved the time we spent with Ella and her family. That dynamic was fantastic and one of my favorite parts of the book. Her relationships with her dad and her grandma were so wonderful and you could really feel the love between them. I also really liked spending time with Ella's friends. Frankie and Sadie were such an awesome pair. None of the trio was perfect and that's what made them work so perfectly as friends. Their constant playing of truth or dare was fun. I think it's an awesome way to keep learning about your friends. And my absolute favorite thing about this book was Ella's "relationship" with Edward Willing, swoony artist from the 1800's. Sure it could be considered weird that a teenage girl has conversations with a dead man, but I loved these parts of the story. Since she was obviously not talking to Edward, and was really only having conversations with herself, I thought it was a great way to show her personal growth.

The thing that didn't wow me in this one, was the romance between Ella and Alex. It's not that I didn't like Alex. He was okay for the most part, though I felt like he could have been more of a man from time to time, but I just didn't believe his and Ella's relationship. Even though he denied it, I didn't really feel like he wanted people to see them together, and I felt like Ella deserved more than that.

I am such a fan of the contemporary genre in general and it always sucks when one of them isn't a home run for me, but even though it wasn't everything I hoped it would be, it was still a cute, fun read! And just because I wasn't completely sold on the romance angle of the book, I was still rooting for Ella all they way and adored all of the time I got to spend with her and the people in her life.
**This review originally appeared on my blog, That Artsy Reader Girl.**

Really, all I feel like I can say is that it was adorable! Sometimes I get so swept into a story that I forget I have to review it. Haha. That's kind of what happened here.

1. I went into this book expecting "Pretty in Pink meets Anna and the French Kiss" since, well, that's what the book said it was. While I certainly would not measure this book up to Anna (because it falls short in comparison), it was a sweet read that I'm glad I took the chance on.

2. I really enjoyed the wacky humor. Ella has this crush on Edward Willing, a painter from the 19th century. Obviously he's no longer living, but she has a bust of him that she talks to about her life and inner thoughts. And he talks back and gives advice. I found that to be rather weird at first, but the idea kind of grew on me. I ended up enjoying their conversations. Ella also has this hilarious Italian family who all work at their Italian restaurant together. Their conversations and loud personalities kind of reminded me of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

3. Ella is really easy to relate to. She's got all the normal traits of a high school girl a meddling family, a few best friends, a crush she is sure will never ever like her back, and some insecurities (especially regarding some severe scars leftover from a boating accident when she was younger). At the same time, though, she shines and gains the attention of that certain unattainable guy.

4. I love Ella's two best friends, Frankie and Sadie, who go to Willing School with her. They are the misfits of their class, and have bonded together. Frankie is gay, Sadie is rich but has low self esteem, and Ella is there on scholarship. Clearly, they don't fit in among the elite students (phillites) that surround them. Together, they help instil confidence in Ella, and help her grow as a person. Frankie is extremely flamboyant and confident, always bouncing around and voicing his opinion. Every girl needs a guy like Frankie in her life.

5. Alex is such a sweetie. He's appointed Ella's math tutor, and even though he's a phillite, he is so sweet and caring towards her. They form this really cute relationship. There was no insta-love, just a simple, sweet teenage love story. They have a very real connection.

In short, I loved this book. It was cute, sweet, and light, but at the same time it touched on some of the deeper issues that teenagers face like self worth, body image, and feelings of inadequacy. I enjoyed everything about it, and would definitely recommend it to people who enjoy contemporary YA.
I agree with the reviewer that said this was somewhere between a 3.5 and 4 star novel. The higher mark is mostly because Jensen has a lovely writing voice, created amazing dialogue, and did and awesome job with her settings. Also, I've worked in restaurants and know she nailed the work atmosphere perfectly.

I'm finding I enjoy the novel more now that I've read it, than I did while was actually reading. I've thought about it a lot since reading the last page.

I enjoyed the book while I was reading it, but the entire time, I kept wishing the action would pick up, it seemed to take a very long time for anything to happen. I never lost interest but I did get frustrated from time to time. Slower paced books tend to give my mind time to wander which isn't a good thing.

I quite enjoyed Alex. He's an interesting guy with a good head on his shoulders. Though he did seem just a bit too perfect from time to time, the story is told from Ella's point of view which makes his perfection understandable.

I have mixed feelings about Ella. She is relatable, and she does act like a typical teenager, but during more than one occasion, I wanted to hit her across the back of her head and tell her to get over herself. I kept waiting for Frank, her friend, to do just that. She's a bit whiny and feels sorry for herself. I could take that, but she doesn't ever seem to take the initiative to take control of her life. Instead of being pro-active, Ella responds to changes in her environment. I understand this is typical of teens, but it's frustrating in a heroine.

I will warn people, if you think that this novel is going to be a comedy it's not. To me it read like a dramatic teen romance. I don't recall a single laugh aloud scene. The Fine Art of Truth and Dare is a book I'll keep and probably reread from time to time. I liked it well enough that I'll probably buy the other novel Jensen has published, but it isn't a novel that knocked my socks off.