Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

Reviewed by Gracie

out of 5 stars

Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

Young Adult, Techno-Thriller, Adventure Novel

To survive this game, choosing dare is the only option. In present-day America, Nerve, a viral online game with high-stakes dares for high-stakes prizes with Watchers and Players is taking over the population. When Vee, an average high school student is swept into the world of dangerous dares, the enticing prizes are too good to pass up. As Vee is further swept into Nerve, she too is swept off her feet by her dreamy game partner, Ian and soon it is easier to complete dare after dare. However, is this thrilling game too good to be true? As the challenges become riskier, will Vee and Ian dare to put their lives on the line to win Nerve?

Jeanne Ryan fantastically romanticizes the teenage experience with enticing dares and relationships, all wrapped up in one daring story. Follow high-stakes emotions and challenges which leave readers on the edge of their seat as you are immersed in the world of Nerve.

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In 2016, Jeanne Ryan’s thrilling novel was adapted into an equally action-packed movie starring Emma Roberts as Vee and Dave Franco as Ian as their high-stakes journey is transformed into an exciting movie. Watch as Vee and Ian put their lives on the line to complete their dares as Jeanne Ryan’s work leaves you on the edge of your seat once again.