Very cute book! I loved the characters and how easy it was to really get into and love them! Great story too!

Oh my goodness! Adorableness overload! As someone who’s is slowly but surely getting into D&D (Thank You Dimension 20!) Dating and Dragons was such a fun read that even I could understand! Logan and Quinn were so cute and the cast of characters were so fun and different! The romance and story were such fun and utterly enjoyable!
PS: Sloane is correct. Miles Morales all the way!

This was very cute. It didn’t engage me as quickly as Dungeons and Drama did, but I loved the supportive friend group. The romance obstacles were a little hard to believe, however. Looking forward to more from Kristy Boyce!

This had some cute moments, but I liked Dungeons and Drama much more than the follow up. This didn’t seem to have much plot and I was often bored. I think my students who primarily read YA will like this much more than I did.

THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE ARC OF THIS BOOK!!

a quick and easy YA romance, I throughly enjoyed reading. I loved the first book in this series, and this follow-up did not let me down. Different cast of characters but the overall same AMAZING storytelling.
If I'm being nit picky the only thing I didn't like was how insta love it was, however, I honestly didn't mind.

i thought this was a fun addition to this seires. i liked seeing this charcters and how they and a differnt take on the d and d game setting. I also really did like the romance and how this book had more complicated frienship dynmaics and even thought i missed the charcters in book 1 and wanted this book to be more connected to book 1. I had a fun time and thought it was a quick read!!

Kristy Boyce stricks again! Dating & Dragons is a super cute YA romance filled with loveable characters, secrets, bitter ex's, and of course D&D! Boyce's writing style is easy to follow and makes the book that much more enjoyable. I absolutely loved Quinn's grandmother she is by far my favorite character in the book! I'm not one to read a lot of high school romance books but I loved Dungeons and Drama so I had to check this one out and I was not disappointed. Overall I really enjoyed this book to its fullest and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a cutesy and adorable high school romance.

I absolutely ADORED this sweet, DnD heavy YA romance. Kristy Boyce consistently nails that 'being in high school' feeling. I adored her characters, the intricacies of the group, and especially Quinn's meddling grandma. I hope there are many more nerdy rom-coms to come from Kristy!

Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce✨4/5⭐️

“One word from him and every good intention flees my mind.”

ARC Review - Release Date - 31 DEC 2024

✨A Glimpse of What to Expect:
Quinn is starting over at a new high school and she hopes this adventure will go better than the last. When she gets the opportunity to join a D&D game, her favorite, she knew she had to join. The only issue- no dating other group members. Which wouldn’t and shouldn’t be an issue for her after past experiences, but Logan Weber, a boy she finds extremely cute and charming, is apart of the group which makes him off-limits. Will she be able to control her feelings or will she ruin it all?

✨My Thoughts:
Kristy Boyce has done it again!! Dating and Dragons is the perfect mix of young love, witty banter, and the game D&D! I was instantly drawn in within the first few pages. The mortification of having to take a first of day school picture with your grandma who dragged in a cute boy to help is all too real. Kristy put me right back into high school with her characters! The embarrassment I felt for Quinn with all of her grandma’s scheming and the heartache I felt for her at the loss of a friendship. I fell head over heels for her and wanted to see her find her place in this crazy world! Plus, I truly enjoyed watching her relationships blossom not only with the cute boy, but also with a new group of supportive friends! Oh, and the grandma!!! She was one of my favorite characters! I found myself laughing out loud so many times during this read and I truly believe Kristy Boyce has cemented herself as an auto buy author for me! I’ve never had the urge to play D&D, but, after reading Dungeons & Drama and Dating & Dragons, I might be convinced to give it a try! If you love romcoms, young love, and witty banter, you need to read this!

Thank you Net Galley and Random House Children’s for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! It was an amazing read!

Dungeons and Drama was one of my favorite YA reads of last year so I was incredibly hopeful for this one, yet at the end of it all it left me with a sense of disappointment. I truly wanted to like this because I genuinely enjoyed the characters and I’m always very down for a fun friendship group, but the will-they-won’t-they between the main characters got incredibly frustrating almost immediately when we already knew the end result. Maybe it’s because I’m older now but I couldn’t relate to the literal pages of teenage angst in the middle and I think the book definitely would’ve benefited from being shorter - or really, everyone being just a little more honest with each other. Still not a bad read, but definitely middle of the road.

I was SO EXCITED to get the ARC for this book because I LOVED the first one and this was just as good. The writing is so fun and I ate it all right up. The characters and the story are fun and I found this to be such a wholesome and relatable YA read. Just like with Dungeons and Drama, if you are a D&D lover, this book is for you. I loved the new approach that made this one different from the first, yet I was just as emotionally invested. I love this series so much and I can’t praise it enough.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for the ARC!

4.5/5 ⭐️
This book brought me so much joy! Was it cheesy at times? Yes. But boy did I melt! This was such an adorably cute romcom. I adored all the characters, though I did want to fight her parents at one point and want to die of embarrassment in others. But this story had me feeling all the emotions. But none more than pure joy as I giggled and kicked my feet. Was the love interest a little too smooth for a teenager? Yes. But I still swooned with a giggle every time. However, my favorite character might’ve been the grandma. I literally laughed out loud for five minutes towards the end. I also loved how the author did the third act breakup. It was refreshingly different than most in the genre.
I deducted half a star because there was some awkwardness between scenes. Or like we were rushing to the next big moment. However, this author clearly is skilled enough to make me forget this slight flaw with just how utterly adorable the rest of it is. So I highly recommend for anyone needing a feel-good story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for providing an advance reader copy of this book for my honest review.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adored Kristy Boyce's first book, Dungeons and Drama, and this book Dating and Dragons is just as adorable and cute. Lots of D&D rep, great diverse cast of characters, a sweet grandma figure, and one of the sweetest teenage romances possible. The main character is starting over a bit, new school not quite "fish out of water". Logan is such a cinnamon role of a love interest (seriously, no flaws at all). The characters are good communicators, no awkward act three break up, yet a satisfying conflict resolution. Honestly, Boyce is now going to be an auto-read author for me. And this is so age appropriate for the target audience - kissing only!

you guys don’t know how long i’ve been wanting to not only read this book, but review it after i was finished because omg 🩷🩷🩷 i can stress enough how cute and funny and wholesome this book was (and it just might be one of my favorite ya romances in a long time). And i can’t thank it enough for pulling me out of a book slump because i was in the trenches

When i was first accepted to receive an arc, i was beyond excited since i loved the previous book, dungeons and drama, and couldn’t wait to tune into another kristy boyce original, and i can confidently say that it did not let me down! (rileynathan i love u, but i think quinnlogan dethroned you)

I loved everything about this story, from the romance and banter between quinn & logan, to the close friendship quinn shared with kashvi, to the bond quinn had with her grandmother (and how much she rooted for quinn and logan, she was their biggest fan 😭). I swear i could talk endlessly about this book and my favorite quotes (i added two in the collage) and chapters (9, 10, 17, 23 & 28) but we’d be here all day.

If you’re looking for a quick high school read with a bantering, cutesy couple, a d&d live-streaming group, a scheming grandmother, a boy obsessed mmc who is too charming for his own good, and a fmc who was villainized by a former friend-group but ended up finding her people who’d ride-or-die for her, i highly recommend this book 🩷

And of course i made them a playlist because any couple i fall in love with gets a personalized one by me 🙂‍↕️ i hope the top 6 songs convince you to read it

This book was fun and had some heat, but no fire, so to speak. I work in a Catholic High School library, and Romance is what flies off the shelves, so I'm always looking for stuff that won't get me fired. This book was cute, funny, and the D&D theme set it apart from other teen romances. I'll be buying this one for our collection!

Thanks to NetGalley and Delacorte Romance for an advanced copy!

I loved Dungeons and Drama, so I was so excited for this next book by Kristy Boyce! I haven't played D&D, but I love any nerd-related romances. I loved all the characters in this one, and the tension between the main character and her love interest was really good. I still think Dungeons and Drama is my favorite, but this was another great gaming romance. :)

that's sure to win you over!

Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D and D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds even better when she's invited into a group that includes Logan Weber, the cute and charming guy she met on her first day of class. But this isn't your average D and D campaign - this group livestreams their games and enforces strict rules: no phones allowed, and no dating other group members.

Quinn is willing to accept the rules, even if it makes Logan off-limits. And she quickly learns that doing so won't be a problem, since Logan goes from charismatic to insufferable as soon as she agrees to join. As their bickering - and bantering - intensifies inside and outside the game, Quinn can't help wondering: Is Logan's infuriating behavior a smokescreen for hidden feelings? Quinn is risking it all, and the twenty-sided dice are rolling!"

Come on, risk it all on the roll of a twenty-sided die!

Such a cute romance novel!!! Absolutely loved it!!! Kristy, you're amazing!!! 😊 I highly recommend this book to any and every romance reader out there. You will not be disappointed.

I've yet to find a Kristy Boyce book I don't love and this is no exception. Dungeons and Drama was absolute perfection and if you're craving something in the same vein with different characters, location, and plot, this is for you! (Though, the "blonde girl dressed as a bard carrying a lute" during the ComicCon costume contest sounded familiar.....) Boyce uses a masterful touch as main character Quinn grapples with anxieties rooted in past toxic relationships while tenuously trusting new ones growing around her. And boy do those new friendships deliver (everyone needs a Kashvi!!). The family relationships felt authentic and I really loved how open Quinn's grandma was about her difficulties aging without letting anything overshadow Quinn's story or struggles. So glad to see D&D playing a central role and the livestream aspect was a fun touch that raised the stakes. And, of course, Boyce is a romance pro! The flirting, the tension, the barely-there-self-control!! So perfectly YA in every aspect; Dating and Dragons is such a fun read!

I adored Dungeons and Drama, so seeing that there was another book in the series had me so excited. I'm a little disappointed that it's not connected to the first book at all aside from title, but this one is a good standalone.

I absolutely loved the D&D aspects to it. The new friend group was amazing, and I definitely related to Quinn's anxiety about her past. This is very much a book about teenagers agonizing over teenage things, which is perfect for its target audience. Kashvi is my favorite character. She's fantastic, no notes.

I had a fun time reading it, and I desperately want Kristy Boyce to write an elderly D&D romance!