Folding Paper & Spilling Ink

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares:

I've yet to read something by David Levithan that didn't charm me and touch my heart. With that in mind it shouldn't be a surprise that all of Dash's sections were my favorite parts of this book. While Rachel Cohn is a good author I just didn't connect with Lily the same way I did to Dash. While this is at its core a cute, playful, and fun little teen romance it did have moments within it if depth and insight, which made it stand out among its peers. Glad I read this one during the holiday season - it added some cheer and magic to a busy season.

Twelve Days of Dash & Lily:

If you enjoyed Dash & Lily's Book of Dares you'll enjoy this book too. The story picks up one year later and chronicles Dash and Lily's second holiday season together. I read both books back to back and it really felt like a seamless continuation of the story. I particularly liked the insights on how the transition between a fresh new relationship into an older and deeper one can be rocky and confusing. Again I found myself enjoying Dash more than Lily, especially since she's a ball of doom and gloom in this one. Still, this felt like a satisfying expansion (and conclusion I'm guessing) of their story.