Truth, Dare, Kiss, Promise Series by Cathy Hopkins

The Barnes & Noble Review Cathy Hopkins, author of the bestselling Mates, Dates books, spins another first-rate series about good friends and figuring out relationships. Named after the popular game, Truth or Dare begins with this first installment in which Cat realizes that she and her best friend, Becca, both have eyes for a hot guy named Ollie... moreThe Barnes & Noble Review Cathy Hopkins, author of the bestselling Mates, Dates books, spins another first-rate series about good friends and figuring out relationships. Named after the popular game, Truth or Dare begins with this first installment in which Cat realizes that she and her best friend, Becca, both have eyes for a hot guy named Ollie. What's more, Cat has been dating good-mannered Squidge for a while but isn't "mad" about him -- how can she be true to her own feelings but still keep Becca and Squidge as friends? For Cat, it's not easy to know when to speak the barefaced truth or to spare others' feelings, but after rumors begin to swirl about Cat and Ollie kissing on the beach, she knows she has to do something. Thankfully, Cat finds out that being honest and open may not be the worst thing after all. With friends and situations that will resonate with girls, Truth or Dare #1 is a page-turner that will hook you from the start. Whether girls have been in Cat's situation or not, they'll understand her troubles and feelings, realizing that Hopkins delivers another of her non-preachy, positive message about life. A great complement to Mates, Dates that you'll want to check out. Shana Taylor less

"I have un grando dare for Becca and Cat, " said Squidge. "You know this competition for Pop Princess? Well, I dare you both to enter." He looked pointedly at me. "And I mean both of you. Auditions are next Saturday." Becca missed the fun of the school production of Grease, and she has a reputation of being fickle and a dreamer. But the Pop Princess challenge makes her determined to try harder than she has ever tried before. She has the voice, but has she got the staying power?

"Yeah but...," I started, "then I decided to confront what I thought was probably really bothering her. "Look, about Jonno. I didn't mean for anything to happen. He just kind of...""After a game of truth or dare, Lia manages to gain the interest of the school heartthrob, and alienates "teen queen" Kaylie, who was after Jonno for herself... more"Yeah but...," I started, "then I decided to confront what I thought was probably really bothering her. "Look, about Jonno. I didn't mean for anything to happen. He just kind of...""After a game of truth or dare, Lia manages to gain the interest of the school heartthrob, and alienates "teen queen" Kaylie, who was after Jonno for herself. Kaylie and her friends then start a campaign of bullying against Lia -- the nasty, underhanded kind where rumors are spread, threats are sent, secrets are exposed, and confidence is underminded. Soon Lia begins to question her whole life: who she is, why these girls have got it in for her, and who her "real" friends are.... less

I was in her trailer with her and she didn't want errands running. Oh no. She wanted to rehearse a scene from the film -- with me. And it wasn't just any old scene she wanted to go through. It was a snogging scene. Oh. My. God.Squidge is over the moon -- he has just started going out with the beautiful Lia. And when Lia challenges him to a game of truth or dare, Squidge promises her that he will always be open and honest... moreI was in her trailer with her and she didn't want errands running. Oh no. She wanted to rehearse a scene from the film -- with me. And it wasn't just any old scene she wanted to go through. It was a snogging scene. Oh. My. God.Squidge is over the moon -- he has just started going out with the beautiful Lia. And when Lia challenges him to a game of truth or dare, Squidge promises her that he will always be open and honest. But things get complicated when a film crew arrives in the area and Squidge's dream to work on a movie comes true. Savannah, the celebrity teenage star, adopts Squidge as her personal runner and starts to show an interest in him. Will he be able to keep Savannah happy without breaking his promise to Lia? less

""What exactly do boys want?" asked Cat as we sat on the bus on our way to school. "I wish I could get into a boy's head for just twenty-four hours and see what goes on on in there." "You wouldn't find a lot," said Squidge, laughing. "Not in Mac's head anyway." Mac has three secret wishes: 1) Before he finds true love, he can date as many girls as possible, 2) he becomes a famous cartoonist, and 3) his parents get back together so that he can live in London again... more""What exactly do boys want?" asked Cat as we sat on the bus on our way to school. "I wish I could get into a boy's head for just twenty-four hours and see what goes on on in there." "You wouldn't find a lot," said Squidge, laughing. "Not in Mac's head anyway." Mac has three secret wishes: 1) Before he finds true love, he can date as many girls as possible, 2) he becomes a famous cartoonist, and 3) his parents get back together so that he can live in London again. A double dare leads Mac into a series of dating disasters and a chance to prove his worth as a cartoonist for a magazine. However, he discovers that success, in love and work, sometimes comes at a high price. Is he ready to pay it? less

"So what's the big mystery surprise?" asked Squidge."Can't say," I replied. "But don't worry. It includes you." "All of us?" asked Cat. "Me, Squidge, Mac, and Becca?" "Oh yes. And you're going to love it." Lia is over the moon because her friends have been invited to join her family in celebrating her mom's fortieth birthday in a secret location. It's going to be the party of the decade, and Lia imagines romantic scenes in an exotic location with her boyfriend, Squidge... more"So what's the big mystery surprise?" asked Squidge."Can't say," I replied. "But don't worry. It includes you." "All of us?" asked Cat. "Me, Squidge, Mac, and Becca?" "Oh yes. And you're going to love it." Lia is over the moon because her friends have been invited to join her family in celebrating her mom's fortieth birthday in a secret location. It's going to be the party of the decade, and Lia imagines romantic scenes in an exotic location with her boyfriend, Squidge. However, events don't go exactly as planned, and the final guest list is full of surprises. Lia finds herself in an awkward position when an old flame turns up and makes a play for her. It's midsummer, but does it mean meltdown for Lia and Squidge when the party's over? less

"Get him and his big words," said Cat. "But I agree. Kiss. You must..." "Kiss the next boy who comes onto the beach," Squidge finished for her. Becca's on a losing streak with boys and she's willing to resort to anything to have a little fun. So on a dare, she kisses the next guy she sees: Lal Lovering, who's on holiday in Cornwall and totally cute... more"Get him and his big words," said Cat. "But I agree. Kiss. You must..." "Kiss the next boy who comes onto the beach," Squidge finished for her. Becca's on a losing streak with boys and she's willing to resort to anything to have a little fun. So on a dare, she kisses the next guy she sees: Lal Lovering, who's on holiday in Cornwall and totally cute. But when Becca realizes she's interested in more than just a holiday fling, she wonders if Lal can ever see through her rather overwhelming first impression. Between her own changing feelings and her parents' disintegrating marriage, Becca starts to see what sort of support a boyfriend can give...and just how important her friends can be. less

Everything's about to change for Cat. She's moving house, so she'll have a room of her own at last, and her dad's about to marry Jen, which means a shopping trip to London and a chance to meet up with her new mates, Nesta, Lucy, Izzie and TJ, as well as see Jamie. But nothing goes as expected -- Cat's dream room looks like a non-starter, Jamie does a disappearing act, and wedding plans fall apart. How will Cat cope, and will she keep her promise to reveal a hidden secret to her friends?