This book was adorable. I loved Kristy’s first book, so I was so excited to pick up another Dungeons and Dragons inspired book! I love a good no dating within a group trope, so I was excited to see Quinn and Logan try to keep their feelings to themselves. Overall a great sequel, and I can’t wait to read more from Kristy !

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I don’t know anything about D&D but the Dungeons & Drama series are so cute.

I like Quinn & Logan’s chemistry and all the supporting characters in Dating & Dragons.

I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a cute YA romance to read. Great for a quick cozy read.

4 ⭐️

4.5 Star

I read Dungeons and Drama earlier in 2024, and I loved it so much, and I was so excited when I could request.. and then got an early copy of this book. I will admit, when it came to the end of 2024 I was really struggling with reading ebooks, or physically, so I ended up finishing this book through the audiobook (which I bought) on release day.

My biggest issue with this book, and the only reason it is not a 5 star read was the premise of "we can't date because then we're breaking the rules of the group" but to this books credit, it didn't fall as deep into that pit that I thought it would. My second (and much smaller) complaint was that there wasn't a lot of cross-contact with the characters from Dungeons and Drama, which I was hoping for and expecting.

Those being said, I was really charmed by this story. The DnD group was fun, and I loved the representation that was here. It brought me into the world, I was deeply connected to these characters and to this story. Quinn was so cool, and I loved her, and I loved watching her slowly come out of her shell as she made these friends and got her confidence back. Logan was charming and swoony, and while he was really annoying at the beginning I appreciated how he did act on his feelings, and really didn't waffle.

This was basically everything I wanted it to be, and I do appreciate it when expectations are met.

After a bad break with her best friend and her D&D group, Quinn isn't sad to start over at a new HS mid year. Quinn meets some nice kids on her first day and joins their online D&D group. She can't figure out why their lead, Logan is so mean to her. It couldn't be because of the no dating clause in the rules. Right?

Love the relationships between the D&D group members. Quinn's grandmother is a hoot and I loved scenes with her. She reminded me a lot of my grandmother. The slow burn was sweet. The dynamics fun. My biggest complaint was the relationship between Quinn and her younger brother. It felt a little forced. But I loved getting to hear more from him in the second half of the book.

I'm grateful for Random House Children's and Delacorte Romance for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts are my own.

I read Dungeons and Drama and LOVED it and this one didn’t disappoint either!! I love Kristy Boyce’s writing style. It’s witty and fun, clever and sweet…I loved every moment of this book.

I LOVED Dungeons and Drama, so naturally I was super excited for Dating and Dragons and let me tell you… Kristy Boyce delivered! This was just as adorable as Dungeons and Drama.

Quinn is at a new school and joins a D&D group to make friends. She’s super excited because she’s met a cute guy, Logan, and he is part of this D&D group. But this D&D group is unlike the D&D group she was part of in her last school, this group livestreams their sessions and has a few rules. One of these rules is that member of the group cannot date each other.

Quinn and Logan were adorable. I loved how Logan tries so hard to stay away from Quinn and at the end it proves quite impossible. I loved the friendships in this story and the D&D livestreams, and Quinn’s grandma… and just everything about this book!

A huge thanks to Random House Children and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC for review. All thoughts are my own.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I love this book, I love this author, and I love her books that include DnD. This book is so fun and light while still developing good character relationships and addressing realistic conflict.

Really enjoyed the first book (Dungeons and Drama) and love that this came out. It's the perfect rec for anyone wanting just the right balance of romance and humor. Add the best kind of nerdiness? Well, it's a perfect combination. A definite addition to our collection.

Thank you to Delacorte Romance and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. This novel popped up for me just when I needed it. D&D is becoming bigger business these days and while I have never played, I do enjoy hearing from others on how they enjoy and novels like this to show players in a game. This was a quick read but also very cute and engaging. I read it pretty quickly because I fell into it and even if I knew where it was going, I still wanted to follow along on the journey. 4 stars.

I loved this cute and nerdy ya romcom! The forbidden romance between Quinn and Logan was so good, they had such great chemistry and tension when they were alone. I also loved seeing Quinn’s other relationships with the group develop as well as those with her family.

This book is just as good as the first if not better. It’s just so cute and funny. Definitely a lighthearted fun quick read. And let me tell you…..Barbara is everything. I want her as my grandmother!

I really enjoyed the DnD aspects of this book and how it even had moments of them playing through their campaign. It makes me think of past campaigns I have been a part of the references to critical role was really cool. Did I call how things were going? Yes. Did I still enjoy it as a quick read? Yes!

This book was so cute and I just ate it up.
The forbidden love aspect between Quinn and Logan was everything, and I really looked forward to the scenes of them alone together. If you know anything about the first book, obviously you know the found family is everything and it was exactly the same in this

Dating and Dragons is an adorable & funny YA romance with a great story about finding new friends. I loved the friendship between Quinn and Logan. He's also super sweet and has some swoony lines that would have made my high school heart melt. The friendships with the rest of the D&D group are just as important in this story and I loved how they all connected. I don't know anything about the game Dungeons & Dragons but it sounds really fun and I didn't feel lost when the story was focused on their game play. I liked how Kristy writes healthy family relationships that are an inspiration to young readers. Quinn's grandmother is hilarious, but I also liked the relationships Quinn has with her parents and her brother. Dating and Dragons was so much fun to listen to, I highly recommend the audiobook.
Thank you PRHAudio, Delacorte Press, and NetGalley for the advanced copies. All thoughts are my own.
I loved the first book in this series, Dungeons and Drama. They are both standalone stories, so you can read them in any order. I'm looking forward to reading more by Kristy Boyce.

I never thought I’d be someone interested in Dungeons and Dragons yet here we are. I first read Dungeons and Drama and loved. Literally listened to the audio in one day. It was so fun, sweet, engaging, and adorable. Reading Dating and Dragons invoked the same feelings. These books are best described as warm hugs. These characters are so lovely and real and I loved getting to learn a little more about the world of Dungeons and Dragons. I am obsessed with these books and I am so excited what else Kristy Boyce has in store for us!! If you want a fun and lighthearted read look no further. These books are full of love and joy and friendship.

Fun, quirky, wholesome adventure with a new and diverse adventuring party! Dating and Dragons brings a fun new romance in these standalone high school romances set around the gaming table with sparkly sets of dice.

PROS:
🏹Diverse characters
🗡️The Campaign(s)
🏹World Building
🗡️Susie Q
🏹Dice Jewelry
🗡️Old Timer Pickleball League
🏹Sibling relationships

CONS:
🏹High School Bullies
🗡️Mean Girl Mentality
🏹Anxiety/ Lack of Confidence

🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮 out of five baby moos

If you’re a Dungeons & Dragons fan who also loves a good rom-com, Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce is a must-read! This book is packed with nerdy fun, hilarious moments, and plenty of romantic tension that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The story follows Quinn, a high school transfer student, who gets accepted into a group of students that invite her to join their D&D campaign where they stream their gameplay for all of the internet to see, adding an extra fun and modern twist to the usual tabletop adventures. The romantic tension between Quinn and the charismatic, yet somewhat cold Logan, is present throughout the entire book, making every interaction feel extra engaging. I loved the mix of awkward flirting, witty banter, and heartfelt moments—it felt like a natural and fun take on love, friendship, and gaming culture.

As a D&D fan myself, I had a blast reading all the references and watching the characters navigate both in-game adventures, friendship, and real-life romance. I rate this a 4/5 stars- while it wasn’t a critical hit (see what I did there?), it was still an entertaining and charming read.

If you enjoy books with fun, nerdy vibes and sweet romance, definitely give this one a shot!

**Thank you Delacorte Romance/Delacorte Press and Kristy Boyce for gifting me an ARC in return for my honest review.***

Do you like watching live streamed Dungeons and Dragons? Are you also a fan of angst-filled romance novels? Then the second book in the Dungeons and Dramas series by Kristy Boyce is perfect for you. Follow high school junior Quinn as the drama unfolds when she joins a D&D group that live streams at her new school. People who like Critical Role and young adult romance need to give this a try!

Quinn is starting over after a really rough year at her old school due to friend drama. She meets fun new people and the cute Logan on the first day when her Grandma (one of my favorite characters) makes him take their picture on her first day of school. She meets up with them again later and finds out they play D&D and is invited to play, however there are rules to this game and one of them is no dating other members. It becomes harder to follow the rules when Quinn and Logan find they really get along and enjoy spending time together. This was a cute little YA romance and finding new friends that like you for you.