Let me first go on record to say that there had best be more in this series soon, as we loved it and need more Table Titans Club. You or your parents may know Scott Kurtz from the Eisner and Harvey award-winning webcomic PvP, which has run online for over 24 years, and this makes Scott uniquely qualified to put together a new graphic novel series based on a middle school Dungeon & Dragons club... - See BSCKids.com For Full Review

This is such a sweet story of making friends at a new school with the help of Dungeons and Dragons. Val is an 11-year-old with a lot of imagination, expressed through fantastic versions of situations. Val as a bear occurs a few times, as well as various adults as magical creatures or monsters. The Dungeons and Dragons club is a perfect fit for her, but the only members starting out - three boys - aren't quite sure at first.

The club scenes explain some aspects of D&D without feeling like a lesson. A reader with game experience won't feel the need to skip ahead. One with no game experience will pick up concepts like "initiative" and "alignment", so they're a little more ready to try playing.

I really appreciate that Val's D&D character is inclined toward finding non-violent solutions. It shows there are ways to play beyond just the combat rules, a lesson many gamers (myself included) could have used at her age.

I recommend this for any middle grade reader with the slightest interest in tabletop gaming. Middle school libraries should get copies as well.

I decided to try this one because I have a 12 year old and a 10 year old who both love graphic novels. It's a cute middle school story and I enjoyed the characters. Val is a great main character for anyone who didn't necessarily fit in easily in middle school. The art style was enjoyable and both of my kids thought it looked good when I showed them a page. If this is the first in a series, I would definitely be interested in continuing their story.

This middle grade graphic novel is so much fun! Val is such a great main character - I found myself rooting for her throughout the whole book. After arriving at a new school, Val finds her niche in a D&D club with three guys. In an effort to save the school club from losing a faculty sponsor, the four have to try out for the wrestling practice team. This book is a gaming nerd’s delight but also relevant to anyone who has experienced or is experiencing the awkwardness of fitting in and finding your people. This book really went from 4 up to 5 stars as the Kate-Val interaction evolved. I love Val’s mom and that whole mother-daughter relationship. The Guardian Games name drop was SUCH a fun surprise for this Portland-area reader (who may have celebrated two birthdays gaming in the Critical Sip). The illustrations are great and the coloring is vibrant. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book !

This is a really fun and fast paced graphic novel about friendship - and DnD. I liked the character dynamics and the plot, even though the ending felt a bit rushed to me.
I'd definitely read a sequel.

This was a fantastic read, and I cannot wait to add it to my classroom library! The story of the friendships Val developed was great, and I loved how everything was presented through a quest. Great read and students will love it.

Val just moved to a new school and she had a terrible first day. Not to mention a girl that being cynical towards val with no reasons. Then val met a boy who invited her to Table Titan Club, a club that dedicated to Dungeons and Dragons. Val immediately feeling attached to the club, but unfortunately, the club needed a new sponsor teacher for it to continue to operate, and Val won't let the club to disband.

The story is mainly about friendship, mixed with fantasy elements from val's imagination. It's quite heartwarming. I liked it.

4.7/5
Quality of writing: 5
Plot development: 4
Pace: 4
Characters: 5
Enjoyability: 5
Ease of reading: 5

Val is the fantasy loving new kid. Her fiery personality has gotten her in trouble before but new school means starting over. Right? Val quickly meets Table Titans - Alan, Andrew, and Darius - and joins their Dungeons and Dragons campaign. But soon the future of the club is threatened. And the popular girl Kate doesn't like her. But why? Can Val help save the Table Titans and make new friends while on this wild quest?

A really nice, cute and quick read. The art is pretty neat and fits the story perfectly. I really hope that the author is working on a sequel!

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.