If You Dare (A Deanna Madden Novel, 3) Paperback – November 10, 2015

First and foremost, you have to know that If You Dare is not a standalone, but book #3 in the Deanna Madden series, which you definitely need to read in order to understand the circumstances under the main character Deanna Madden. If you haven't, please do not read on, otherwise you might be exposed tu huge spoilers.Deanna Madden is a self-proclaimed psycho- and sociopath and has locked herself away from the world in order to prevent herself from causing anyone harm. She spends her days in her Tulsa apartment, waiting for supply deliveries and earning big bucks the only possible way: by entertaining her adult webcam alter-ego Jessica Riley.In the previous books, we've witnessed Deanna get closer to her UPS delivery guy Jeremy Pacer. He's the only individual that she ever let into her apartment, and the only person apparently able to appease her killer instincts. It felt like he was the key for her to lead a normal life. However, in If You Dare , Deanna is being accused of murder - was she the murderer, and if so, why would she have done it?"And therein lay the problem. There was a strong possibility that Jeremy was in love with a psychopath."Well, let me start by saying that If You Dare is by far the most suspenseful and thrilling novel I've read. It definitely deserves a place within my All-Time Faves and 2015 Best Reads. It's so good I can't even write a proper review because I would spoil it all for you. Just let me tell you that this book is a roller-coaster of emotions and of second guessing your judgement. I couldn't put the book down because I refused to believe Deanna's fate would be sealed and end her in a prison cell."Yeah, I'd like to be normal too. I'd like to walk outside and not try to kill someone. I'd like to pick a boyfriend out of choices, not because he's the only person in three years who hadn't run screaming or died beneath my hands."The writing was, as always, just perfect. Alessandra Torre's writing style never disappoints and is executed in a way that will make it impossible for you to lose interest, and in a way that makes the book more mysterious than ever. In If You Dare , the reader gets to experience not only Deanna's POV, but also Jeremy's, the PD officer's and Deanna's "partner in crime" Mike. Every page and chapter are filled with additional tidbits that will keep you second guessing your assumptions. Did Deanna really do it? Why? Maybe it was someone else, but what would be their motives? In other words, it was the perfect thriller. Especially since Deanna, who used to be such a though cookie, is now faced with a completely different scenario - one that isn't planned - and clearly has to face her limits.Throughout the book, I was rooting for a happy-ending for Deanna - for her to have a shot at normal life. I wasn't exactly rewarded with a HEA at the end of the book, but I have hope that the Deanna Madden series will continue, and that there might be light at the end of the tunnel. Well, in any case, the next Deanna Madden novel will be on auto-buy for me.

I had been salivating for this final book in Deanna's story. I couldn't wait. My mind was always wondering what Alessandra had in store for this book. This ending to the captivating story was well worth the wait!Is Deanna the one who tried to kill Jeremy? Did she stab him? Push him out of his window? Will she survive prison? Is prison worse for Deanna's mental capacity than her apartment of seclusion? What is really going on in the world that Deanna has worked so hard to avoid all of these years?This one, like the others, had me at the first word. This book surpasses any expectations I could have possibly had before reading it. It's gripping and suspenseful. I found myself questioning if she truly was capable of such a heinous crime. I found myself waivering and wondering. I tried to piece everything together to figure out just what really happened.In true fashion, Alessandra will have you on the edge of your seat from the start to finish. This book will blow your mind. It is pure perfection!

If You Dare is the third installment of the Deanna Madden series and it does not disappoint. One thing I like about this series, other than the characters and concept, is the fact that each book is unique in the way the story approaches Deanna’s life and the challenges she is facing. It isn’t the same story modified slightly over and over. Each book allows us to see a new facet of Deanna and some of the situations that arise when one is a presumed sociopath.If there is one thing people should know about Deanna it is do not, under any circumstance, mess with the people she cares about. It is easy to watch over your loved ones when you can count them on one hand. This woman will, quite literally, hunt you down and mutilate you. And enjoy it. Immensely.If You Dare takes the reader between the past and present, approximately three weeks part; between relationship highs and lows for Deanna and Jeremy, and then to an ongoing police investigation with Deanna as the primary suspect. Deanna sinks to new emotional lows and new dark highs and watching it all unfold is quite intense. Deanna in jail is fascinating, to say the least, and it is behind bars that the reader gets a more intimate look at her psyche.Why didn’t I give this five stars? The primary reason is because I was able to guess early on where the story was going. This normally wouldn’t be such a big deal but Alessandra Torre has trained me to expect the unexpected and that, when it comes to her books, my gut is not as reliable as I think. I chalk it up to holding writers of high quality to high standards.This is a solid addition to a fascinating, riveting, and unique series. I truly hope we see more from Deanna in the (cross my fingers) near future. One thing of note, if you enjoyed reading about Mike in the previous books you will enjoy seeing him here, vulnerable in a new way. Yay, Mike! If you have not read this series yet, you are missing out on something great. I’m a huge fan of anything Alessandra Torre writes. I think she is a brilliant and witty writer who is full of versatility and class. This series is a prime example of all of that.

Great series can't get enough

The entire series has been exciting and gripping. I couldn't put this book down. I really hope there is another book to follow to see where each character is. Excellent book

Loved it...I couldn't put this down. I had feelings of sadness and dread throughout of what was to come and kept imagining what had occurred as we moved from past to present and back throughout this story. Deanna Madden has been through enough, we know her background, her demons, her strengths and her weaknesses. Still locked in Apartment 6E, Jeremy still dropping off parcels their relationship looks to have moved to a higher level, neighbour Simon still locking her in at night. I don't want to give too much away, but Deanna finds herself in a very awkward and potentially dangerous situation. With the help from her most trusted friend Mike and a little Psych help from Dr Derek, once she knows the truth they have to work together to free her. A great series I would definitely recommend.

Can we get a book 4. Please.

If you Dare is the 3rd book in the Deanna Madden series and hooks you in from page 1. Once again you are taken on a fast paced thrilling journey which sees this wickedly brilliant character end up behind bars. Her dark humour, sarcasm and wit make me smile throughout. Featuring the magnificent Mike who deserves his own book, it was a fabulous end to this trilogy and I live in hope that the author will one day decide to bring Deanna back just so I know what she's up to!