I wish I had this book when I was a Geeky teen dreaming about finding my first love 💕
It was cute and easy to read and it felt so calming to read such a fluffy romance during time like this.

This is totally a book meant for teens so don’t read it with your adult mindset 🫶🏻

A super cute YA read! I requested this one because of my love of Dungeons and Dragons and it was SO FUN! The references to D&D were aplenty, and the actual game-play was so fun to read! This book was balanced in it's plot, relationships, tension, and humor! This is one I can definitely recommend!

I am not a big YA reader but let me tell you. I absolutely loved this book! A cute cheesy high school romance where he falls first?! Say no more. I loved the idea of two teens in a d&d group trying to hide their feelings from their friends while also not being able to help being around each other. One of my favorite parts of this story was seeing the cute wholesome friendship between Logan and Barbara, and him always making sure he never shows up to help out without her favorite orange sherbet. This book had me hooked the whole time! I laughed and then was also blushing the whole time over how cute Quinn and Logan were trying to fight their feelings for each other but it being impossible. I would highly recommend this book and I can't wait to read other books by Kristy Boyce! This was such an adorable read! 4.5/5 stars

Dating and Dragons was another cute ya story by Kristy Boyce.

Quinn and her family move to a small Ohio town to be closer to her grandma and escape bullying in her old high school. Quinn is nervous about making new friends when she meets a new group to play D&D with and hits it off with Logan. I very much enjoyed reading following along with their campaign and getting to meet Quinn’s grandma. She was a spitball while also secretly trying to play match maker for Quinn and Logan.

It was cheesy and dramatic, exactly how I picture 16 year olds. Minus some of the extra spicy flirty things logan would said. that was not g rated lol.

Thank you to netgalley for an early copy of this book! 🫶🏻

This novel follows Quinn as she moves schools and joins a new D&D group. She meets Logan in this group, but she has to battle with her feelings due to the no dating rule in the group. We also see relationship dynamics between Quinn and her friends, Grandma, and brother.
This was so fun! I loved the livestreaming D&D aspect because it added quite some entertainment-especially at the end. Quinn's personality was exceptional, too. She was wary about Logan due to the falling out of her last D&D group, but she ultimately let her heart guide her. The relationships between Quinn and Kashvi as well as Quinn and her grandma were so fun. I loved Quinn's grandma!
She added a ton of needed humor to this novel.
If you love D&D and romance novels, this is the choice for you. It can get D&D heavy because the games were described in detail (which is great)!
I do wish we saw more of the shifting from friendship to romance between Quinn and Logan because I thought it was kind of sudden. I love it nonetheless!

I loved Dungeons and Drama and I just had to get my hands on Dating and Dragons!

In this we follow Quinn who moved to a new high school to be closer to her grandma. The move came as a God sent since she recently experienced a friend group break up.

Logan is super sweet and understanding of Quinn’s feelings. He was the perfect teen romcom love interest, he has moment where he wants Quinn to dislike him so she won’t join the D&D group because of the no dating rule but even then he was just too sweet to be disliked.

I loved the group dynamic, how they were so welcoming of Quinn and the banter was sooo good.

Granda was one of my favorite characters, loved how she was team Logan from the beginning! And all her shenanigans!

This was definitely as cute as Dungeons and Drama and it’s definitely a Must Read!

Thank you NetGalley and the Author for this ARC. This review is completely my own.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

“Today feels like a good day for bad choices.”

“We really botched this whole thing. I’m sorry we lied to you and went against the agreement and told you in this ridiculous, chaotic way, but the end result is the same. I love her, and if you say she has to leave, then I’m leaving with her.”

"The room fills with cussing and moaning, and I clap my hands over my face. Did I just tell Logan I love him for the first time in front of a live audience?"

“...This is a game table, not a feelings table"

Quinn is new to the town her aging and spunky grandmother lives in, which ends her up at a new school. Day 1, she's met with a fun crew of teens that her grandma embarrassed her in front of but they all easily connect and befriend one another over their shared love of D&D...except for one guy who seems to not know if he likes her or not. The D&D group's one major rule is to not date one another and that complicates things...
Quinn's grandma is a cute little matchmaker and sooooo supportive of her granddaughter. I loved how Quinn and Logan manage to help each other throughout the story, all leading to them falling for each other.

This is a sweet, age-appropriate young adult romance where high schoolers are acting like high schoolers. They're funny, quirky, struggling with growing up, worry about friends they care about, and have complicated families. 5/5 D20's.

Oh my goodness, I absolutely adored this book! It’s such a delightful read filled with heartwarming themes and charming characters. Quinn is starting fresh at a new school after her family moves closer to her grandma, and let me tell you, moving mid-year is no small feat! But when she joins a D&D group, she begins to forge new friendships and really come into her own.

Much like Dungeons and Drama, this book radiates a sweet teen romance vibe. The atmosphere is so wholesome and easygoing, capturing realistic emotions and situations without the drama weighing it down. I was thrilled to see a new release from this author after loving Dungeons and Drama. While I connected a bit more with the female lead in that story, this one still shines bright!

It’s such a fun and lighthearted read, brimming with D&D references that add a special touch. As someone who’s not too familiar with the game, there were moments in the gameplay scenes where I was a bit lost, but once I got into it, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every quest and adventure the characters embarked on.

And can we talk about Quinn’s grandma? She’s the ultimate sneaky matchmaker, and I couldn’t get enough of her! This story isn’t just a cute YA romance; it’s genuinely about friendship and discovering the people who truly matter in your life.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA romance, especially parents looking for great reads for their teens! The characters feel authentically like high schoolers, which I really appreciated. It's perfect for a lighthearted escape that leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the advanced copies in exchange for an honest review. You won’t want to miss out on this delightful journey!

This was such a cute book and I adored the theme and characters! Quinn is starting in a brand new school after her family moves to be closer to her grandma. Moving mid school year is tough but after joining a D&D group, Quinn begins to open up to new friendships.

Much like Dungeons and Drama, this is a sweet teen romance. There’s an easy, wholesome atmosphere to the whole book, not too many stakes but at the same time, showcasing realistic emotions and situations.

All the characters are lovable and unique. Creating their D&D campaign was a fun angle, I could imagine watching their live stream in real life. I think this is a great story for a teen audience or anyone looking for a lighthearted read with friendships and a feel good vibe.

Thank you to Delacorte Press for the early review copy.

4.5⭐️Another amazing read by Kristy Boyce!!

I LOVED Dungeons and Drama so when I saw a new book by her, I immediately was praying I received an early copy. I connected with the female character more in Dungeons and Drama, which is the only reason this is not a 5 star for me.

This was such a fun, cute, easy read filled with a bunch of D&D references. As someone who isn’t all too familiar with the game, there were some scenes where the characters played the game where I didn’t understand what was happening, but once I got into it, I thoroughly enjoyed every game scene in this book.

My favorite character was definitely Quinn’s grandma… the little sneaky match maker she is!
This story is not just a cute YA Romance but truly a story about friendship and finding the people that you need most in your life.

I recommend this to anyone who like YA romance and especially recommend this to anyone with teens! Very age appropriate and the characters act like true high schoolers which I really appreciated.


Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchy for an honest review

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC! This is an honest and unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this book it’s a fun, low-stakes adventure with a lighthearted feel. The addition of the Dungeons & Dragons element was fantastic; it brought a unique twist to the story and added to the excitement I was missing from Dungeons and Drama. I could tell that the author loves D&D which made me feel seen 💕 The characters were all charming, and I especially loved Kashvi and Sloane!

The friend group was great but I would have like to know more about their relationships and bonds. I also felt that the “I love you” moments happened pretty fast such a high school thing, which I find hard to relate to. But that’s part of the charm of high school romances; they’re sweet, a little awkward, and make you nostalgic. I am a sucker for brother and sister dynamics because I too have amazing brothers. This but had not one but two brother/sister siblings 🫶🏽

Overall, this is a delightful read that I’d happily recommend to my younger cousin and her friends. It’s perfect for readers who love a bit of fantasy, genuine friendships, and a warm, upbeat story 🙂‍↕️

First time reading anything by Kristy Boyce and have to say, this was an adorable light YA romance. I know nothing about dungeons and dragons but this book really made the game sound like a lot of fun and I’d be interested to watch some gamers play so I can learn more about it. I do wish there were some more scenes of their group playing the game tho as their banter and storytelling was great entertainment. The authors writing was very easy to digest and overall the book was a quick read. Great book for teens, young adults and adults. Nice clean book. I enjoyed all of the characters and grandma was absolutely hilarious and steals the show.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for sending me an ARC copy to read and review. I truly enjoyed Dating & Dragons!

4.5 Rounded up

I found dungeons and drama because the cover caught my eye and I'm a nerd at heart. When I heard Boyce was writing another book, I was instantly ready, and when I cracked it open, I was instantly hooked. I think I liked Logan quite a lot. He was a much stronger love interest and I loved the way he loved Quinn. I wasn't too fond of his wishy washy ways but the plot made it make sense as to why he'd act that way. Plus, teenage boys will do that kind of thing so it wasn't inaccurate to say the least. In adults it's cringe and tacky, but understandable with 16 year olds. I'm taking half a star for the weird "sexual tension" comment and the "we'll give you guys some space wink wink" comment because ... a little uncalled for with 16 year olds, but I digress. Overall, it was really sweet, nerdy, and had strong leads and side characters. I felt satisfied and happy with the amount of on page time from every character and I adored Kashvi so much. I can't wait to read more from Boyce!

This is the perfect romance for someone who enjoys board games, D&D, or other nerdy things. This story focuses around a girl named Quinn who has to relocate schools so her family can be closer to her grandmother. She was a part of another D&D group that ended horribly due to her rejecting another member. Soon after starting her new school, she makes friends with a girl who is apart of another D&D group. This group has rules however, one of which being that members can't date one another.

Things start to take a turn when Quinn finds herself developing feelings for another member in the group named Logan. He seems to hate her when she first joins the group, but over time you start to realize why. They start to become closer and it becomes more difficult for them to avoid each other and respect the groups rules. Rules are in place for a reason, right? I really enjoyed all of Quinn's friends and thought that they all added something unique to the story. My favorite part was when they actually had D&D sessions and you learned about their characters and read about them role playing. It was as if I was watching a real D&D session!

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Children's, and Kristy Boyce for an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion.

Kristy has a way of writing that makes you feel immersed in the story. I have never played Dungeons and Dragons but after reading both of her Dungeons and Dragons books I really want to.

I love the group dynamic between everyone in the party. Quinn might have joined late and is new but she fits right in with them all! They seem like such a fun group to be apart of. They make dice jewelry, live stream playing d&d every Saturday with snacks, hang out and eat pancakes at the diner Sloane works at and they even went to a comic fest dressed up in a group costume.

Quinn and Logan have an interesting relationship as soon as they meet you can tell they like each other and then suddenly when Quinn wants to join the party Logan doesn’t like the idea and is cold about it and starts acting harsh towards her to try to get her to quit. We later find out it’s because the d&d group has a rule that you can’t date anyone in the party.

This slow burn romance happens between them and the will they won’t they trope. They both are friends and like each other but Quinn is especially too scared to risk it and lose her friendships in the group. She doesn’t know how they will react. After she got involved with a guy in her last d&d group and it didn’t work out all of her friends left her including her best friend and sided with him. She doesn’t want to take that chance of losing her new friends.

I enjoyed Dating and Dragons. All the characters were really likable and it was a quick read. Their d&d campaigns are fun and I love all of the friendships. Especially Kashvi and Quinn’s friendship.

I heard so much good things about Drama and Dungeon (haven't read it) and I have high hopes for this one. I like it. 3,5⭐ rounded up.

I wish I was 16 and finding this book for the first time. I would be soooo delightful.

It has everything a cute highschool romance needs to be.
- Moving to a new school? ✅
- Friendship vs boy problem? ✅
- Siblings dynamic? ✅
- Grandma Cupid? ✅
- Teenagers being passionate about D&D? ✅

I love how it's indirectly showing how important consent is. I love that Quinn, our main character, is all about finding great friends. It showed u how a healthy group of friends look like.

Oh to be sixteen and need to choose between your D&D group and your love life~ it might not such a problem but that's the kind of problem for many young adults. And I like it a lot for it not to be pretentious.

I love grandma Barbara and the parents are all parenting in this story 🥹

The romance is okayish and cringe at parts. But who doesn't get cringe romance at 16~ so all is good

I love how they're so passionate about D&D and make it familiar with the audience, too. I don't mind the explanation, but understand how some people might find it a bit unnecessarily.

It's nice but not the best highschool romance I've ever read. It doesn't get me giggling or anything. I would prefer the ending to be their usual views to make it more natural~

All and all~
It's recommended 🫶🏾
Thankyou so much for the arc in exchange of honest review.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Adorable! Although I liked Dungeons and Drama better, this was still a well written and cute YA romance. It was hard to put down and I just loved the characters and the chemistry.

Thank you, Netgalley, for allowing me to read an arc of this book! After reading Dungeons and Drama, I knew I needed to read this one, too. It is not a sequel, which I appreciate, and the story is so different than her first one.

Things I loved:
** More Dungeons and Dragons game playing
** No break ups between main characters

Looking forward to the next one!

Once again, I'm here obsessing over a YA D&D romance novel and honestly I never thought this specific sub-genre would exist but l'm here for it.
Quinn and Logan quickly became one of my favorite pairings I've read this year. They were both so supportive of each other without any of the typical chaos that comes from romance pairings. I loved the funny moments right alongside the deep and important moments. Then you add in the amazing group of secondary characters and I was hooked!
Plus, l'm a sucker for healthy girl friendships in books and Quinn and Kashvi are exactly that.
I'm happy l've found this series. There was a while where I felt like I just couldn't read YA anymore (which is ok! I'm not the target audience but it felt like leaving an old friend behind) but l've loved the way that Kristy has captured the chaos of teenage-hood but also leaves the story open to themes that stay relevant well into my thirty-hood. Also- when y'all see me trying to drill holes into D20s just leave me be, I want cute bracelets
For nerds and romance readers alike this is definitely one to add to the TBR!

Dating and Dragons was the perfect, forbidden love teen rom-com that I needed, and Kristy Boyce absolutely delivers!

This story follows Quinn, who, after transferring to a new school, meets a NEXT-LEVEL d&d group. There, she meets Logan (cue the swooning). However, dating within the group is off-limits, leading to loads of tension. The balance between sweetness and age-appropriate romance was spot-on! I loved how Boyce captured a realistic teenage dynamic. I found that the characters acted their age and behaved in a way that sent me back to high school despite being 22 (lol).

My only complaint would be the length. I needed more! Boyce has the material and ideas to flesh out Quinn and Logan’s personalities and plot-line further. Normally, I’m not a fan of romances over 500 pages, but this story had the potential to hold up if it did. I just wish there had been more pages to dive deeper. Some scenes felt rushed when they did not need to be! I adore Boyce’s writing so I wish there were more!

All in all, I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to fans of YA, romance, and d&d! Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the ARC.