I loved all the D&D scenes and how new friends were made. I didn’t enjoy the romance as much as I did in the first book, I think the enemies to lovers trope from Dungeons and Drama was more engaging. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from this author!

I was so excited to receive the eARC of this book! Just like the first book it was 5 stars for me! Quinn and Logan are so cute and I loved every second of it. It’s so nice reading a nerdy little rom-com; I definitely wish this book had been around for me when I was teenager!

This book can be read as a stand alone for anyone wondering but why would you want to skip the first book? It’s so good. Both of these are great and honestly Kristy could continue to put these out and I would read every single one of them.

This was a fun, clean, YA romance. I enjoyed the D&D aspects, as well as the character interactions. I would definitely get a copy for my classroom library.

Quinn was a fun protagonist; a little manic-pixie, but believably adorkable and facing real challenges. Logan was a little too perfect; I would have liked more conflict before he started making comments about being interested, but overall solid characters for the genre. The secondary characters made the story pop; in particular, Quinn's feisty grandma was fun, and her new best-friendship was cute and engaging as well.

This one was a struggle for me. I liked the two characters and their journey but just thought the stakes weren't as compelling. Also thought Quinn's family felt kinda cold to me and didn't seem to care for her and her interests until she spelled it out for them. I also thought the situation with the grandma was a bit odd, and the mean ex-best friend situation also got resolved fairly quickly.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!

This book was so FLIPPING CUTE!

I loved loved LOVED it from beginning to end! Quinn and Logan were so FREAKING cute! I just was soooooooo absorbed in the story and I loved the play by play of dnd.

I just want to play DND now and find a cute boy to play with me.

I loved this read and I NEED more from this author!

Dungeons and Drama was such a lovely surprise for me last year. I couldn't wait to read Dating and Dragons. I ended up having a fun time with this story. The romance was so sweet, and I fell for their little group. Don't even get me started on the grandma. She was the best!

I was nervous that the big chunks of the DND gameplay would be boring or hard to follow, but I loved those sections. They made me want to find people to play with and learn the game.

I will gladly read any nerdy vibe books that Kristy writes!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's | Delacorte Romance.

This book was adorable from start to finish. From the gorgeous cover, to the story , I was captivated. I wish this book existed when I was a teenager feeling out of my element and needing stories I could relate to the characters of. I love the banter between the characters. This is just a lovely example of what YA romance should be!

great book and I loved the action and the romance . I loved seeing the friends and family. I loved that they were able to figure things out. Overall a great book .

I really enjoyed this book. I felt like the first half was slow but the second half really grabbed me. I highly recommended it to my followers.

Thank you so much to TBR and Beyond Tours for an eARC of this adorable book! I was a little hesitant going in, as I don’t play Dungeons and Dragons and was worried I wouldn’t understand a lot of the references, but it was written so clearly and I had no issues. I loved the spunky FMC and especially loved her grandma!

I really liked the first book in this series. It was a lot of fun without being too complicated. It definitely let nerds have the spotlight, which doesn't happen *nearly enough. This second book was much the same. The characters were enjoyable, the plot was easy to follow while still being interesting. I would efinitely recommend this book to readers who like fun reads with a dash of adventure, an interest in D&D, and identify as nerds.

This story was all things sweet and fun! I sometimes think that I’m too old to really love ya stories, but then a book like this comes along and changes my mind! The forbidden romance with the found-family vibes were complete magic (pardon the pun) and I read it in one setting. If you’re a D&D or TTRPG lover, you absolutely can’t miss this book! If you’re not, read it anyway because it’s just that good!

This is a complete stand alone story without even a cameo from the previous book, but I would be remiss if I didn’t encourage you to read that one as well. They’re both phenomenal 😉

This was just as cute as I expected it to be! While I was mildly disappointed because I thought we would be following the same group as Drama & Dungeons, but it was a pleasant surprise! I adored the FMC in this one and the MMC was also super cute. I loved her grandmother setting them up, that was just adorable. The livestream aspect was also super cool! Overall this lived up to my expectations of Kristy Boyce and these books just hit the spot for me every single time! Looking forward to more!

I received this as an arc from Net Galley, but didn’t manage to read it until now!

I should’ve known this series could only get better but I was still surprised by just how much I loved this (possibly more than I did the first one)

I loved the dynamics between characters and the humour was the cherry on top!

Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte for the advanced copy!

This was such a CUTE and quick read - the perfect little pallet cleanser. Everything you want from a cute little romance. I even thought this was better than the first book in the series, which is rare for me to say!

I don’t know anything about D&D (besides what I picked up from the first book, haha) but I was never lost by the references, so don’t let not knowing anything about it stop you!

This book is for you if you’re looking for: a cute very low stakes cozy romance to spend an afternoon with.

Maybe skip if you: don’t like YA romance (duh).

Absolutely devoured the first and the second didn't disappoint. Sometimes I read a YA book and I think "I am way too old for this". But sometimes, that YA book has the power to teleport me back in time and make me feel like a giddy teenager again. Kristy Boyce has mastered the art of the latter. This is a feel good, wholesome romance that had me smiling and swooning.

Kristy Boyce did it again!

Dungeons and Drama was my favorite book of 2024 and I was so excited to get this one ahead of schedule.

I loved the banter between all the characters. I loved the D&D game play. I love how absolutely sweet Logan was. And I love how easily Quinn fit into this new niche. I absolutely adored the relationship she had with her grandmother. And everyone rallying behind her with the mean girl energy from her old group? *chefs kiss*

If Kristy makes another one in this anthology, I will die. They just keep topping my lists of 4 and 5 stars. Definitely a good read!

Dating and Dragons offers a charming, if somewhat predictable, take on high school romance and the quirky world of Dungeons & Dragons. Quinn Norton, a newcomer to a high school, seeks to make new friends by joining a D&D group, only to find herself at odds with the very guy she’s most drawn to—Logan Weber. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the group's strict no-dating rule and Logan's sudden shift from charming to frustrating only complicate matters.

While the premise promises fun and tension, the book doesn't quite live up to the engaging dynamic of Boyce’s debut novel. The relationship between Quinn and Logan is enjoyable, but their bickering and bantering don’t always feel as fresh as they could be. However, the story shines through its quirky and memorable characters, especially Quinn’s grandmother, whose meddling adds humor and warmth to the narrative. Her antics provide delightful moments and inject much-needed heart into the plot.

The book’s charm lies in its depiction of the D&D world, the growing friendship between Quinn and the other players, and the eventual unraveling of Quinn’s feelings for Logan. Though it may not be as gripping as Boyce's first novel, Dating and Dragons is still a sweet and entertaining read, perfect for fans of character-driven stories and lighthearted romance. While it may lack the deeper connection of Boyce’s earlier work, it’s still a fun, quirky ride that fans of teen romance will appreciate.

Another WIN for Kristy Boyce! I love these precious gems she gives us so much. I know nothing about D&D but love that these stories are being written! I can't get enough of these sweet nerdy characters and the fun, fresh, slow-burn romance.
I laughed out loud, kicked my feet, and know for sure I will read whatever Kristy Boyce gives us next!

Thank you to @netgalley, the author, and Random House Children's for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This YA Romance is so sweet and brought me right back to high school.

I was a big fan of Dungeons and Drama, and was a bit surprised to find that this one didn't pick up at the same school with the same group of friends, but I do appreciate that these are full stand-alone books.

I really enjoyed the story, and as a bookseller who is always looking for age-appropriate YA romance books to recommend to customers, I will definitely be sharing this title with readers.