Showing posts with label cheerleading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheerleading. Show all posts

Friday, August 24, 2012

"Dare Me" by Megan Abbott


Dare Me by Megan Abbott uses a cheerleading squad to explore some common teenage girl issues such as jealousy, betrayal, hurt, manipulation and loyalty. This book was a bit of a disappointment to me because I didn’t like the coach at all. Her behavior throughout the book was inappropriate and it turned into a murder mystery that wasn’t all that big a mystery. The most interesting aspect in Dare Me for me was the tension between the coach and Beth. After reading this book, my impression of cheerleaders is even lower than it was before—it presents cheerleaders in a bad light. It left me feeling sad for Beth and angry at the coach.
(Karen's review)

Have you read this one? What did you think of it? If you reviewed this too, feel free to share your link to your review in the comments. Happy Reading!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

"Cheer: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders" by Kate Torgovnick


I'd give this book 10 stars if I could! Cheer: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders is just an outstanding book! It tells the story of three cheerleading teams and what they have to go through. It made me really feel like I knew these people. It's a real page turner. I found myself cheering for them!! Superb job, Kate!!!

(Gerard's review 5/8/08)
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