I will start by saying that Dungeons and Drama was one of my favorite books on 2024, and it was something I picked up with no expectations. As I read it, I realized two things; first, Boyce understands the complexity and drama that exists within a D&D campaign, and second, she is a master of weaving that into an emotionally heightened teen romance. She expertly takes the already high-stakes emotions of being a teenager, and somehow raises the stakes by setting them at the table, and then creates heroes and heroines that are so warm and fuzzy that it's impossible not to root for them to roll a nat 20 and fall in love.

When I learned there'd be another book in this series, as I am hoping there will be another and another, I was totally bought in on the concept, and I couldn't wait to read another. I had incredibly high hopes that Dating and Dragons would be another success in showcasing teenage emotion alongside a campaign.

And somehow--this one exceeded every one of my expectations! Quinn and Logan's tension in and out of the game was phenomenal. I loved the slow unraveling of their feelings for each other, and I especially loved that her meddling grandma had such a hand in their development. The side characters were so special, and the attention that Boyce paid to ensuring that friendship remained at the heart of the plot was just a giant smiling bow on an already perfect gift of a story. I am positive that this book is going to receive all of the love and accolades that it deserves, and am keeping my fingers crossed for a third D&D YA romance from her!

PS: The smallest of easter eggs linking the two stories was PERFECT, but I would somehow love to see these two heroines meet in the future.

What a cute read! I loved getting to know Quinn and everyone else in the group. The book was quirky, lighthearted and very sweet. Quinn and Logan were great together. I loved their romance was so fun. Forbidden romance can be hit or miss for me, but in this case, it was a hit. It was so well done and believable. The slow burn of their romance was also well done. I can often find myself getting frustrated with slow burns, but in this case, it just worked and was amazing. The tension and yearning were so believable and I felt that the relationship was a natural progression. I just couldn’t help but smile as I read this book. It was very well written, and I think the author nailed the characters fantastically.

If you’re looking for a nice refreshing YA romance, then check this one out.

Quinn is not the average teen. Her parents uprooted her life mid-year in high school and she's not mad; she's relieved. Her friendship group imploded with only her to take all of the hits. Luckily her outrageous grandma drops her off to her new school and a meet-disaster later, she just may have met the best friends she was desperate for.
This book is a delight! I happily jumped on reading this and couldn't stop the smiles. Kristy does an amazing job with the full cast, but most especially with developing the best of what friendship should be (I love, love, love Kashvi. I adored how gone Logan is for Quinn and some of the things he says... I would have died and gone to heaven if anyone had talked to me like that as a teen.
Thank you Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for an ARC copy of this adorable book!

This was such a fun, light read and absolutely made my little D&D playing heart happy! Quinn & Logan are adorable! The dynamic of their D&D group is so fun, too!

If you love rom-coms and you are a D&D player, definitely read Dating and Dungeons for a fun YA read!

4⭐️s. Coming December 31st! Really enjoy finding books with D&D related plots. My husband plays and it makes me feel like I’m sharing it with him a little. This is such a cute story with real situations. Friendships are so important but sometimes it takes liking a boy to find out just how strong they really are.Loved that some of the characters had other hobbies: jewelry making and crochet/knitting.

Quinn and her family have moved to a new town to be closer to her grandmother. It was a welcome change after her friends kicked her out of their D&D group. She meets a D&D group in need of another member. To her surprise the handsome guy from her first day of class is a member. But Logan doesn’t seem happy to have her join. Then she learns the rules: no phones allowed and no dating within the group. They also live stream the campaigns.

The more they interact, the more there could be something behind Logan’s brooding exterior. Quinn’s meddling grandmother isn’t helping either. She can’t risk losing another group of friends. What will happen when Quinn’s past comes back to haunt her? Will her new friendships be stronger than her last?

Thank you to @netgalley @kristylboyce and @randomhousechildrens for the advanced reader copy. #netgalley #datinganddragons #kristyboyce #dungeonsanddragons #advancedreaderscopy

this was adorable and very well written. It accurately represented the teenager dynamic and how friends interact with one another. I was also impressed with how the romance aspect was weaved into the main story. I could related very much with the FMC. I was also the odd girl out that had "friends" who ended up not being friends. Trying to keep separate the old from the new when it comes to friends and trust and trying to not self sabotage is hard. This story was brilliantly done and I can't wait to get a physical copy and also put this on the libraries book list to order some copies. Thank you for letting me read it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Delacorte Presd for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Dungeons and Drama, the first book in the Dungeons and Drama YA fiction series, so I was ecstatic to receive its sequel, Dating and Dragons to read and review.

I’m not going to lie, when I first saw the cover, I thought the female MC was Sophia! Luckily, it wasn’t and was in fact a brand new character of Quinn. phew!

Just like the first book, It’s a very well written YA fiction story for older teens about Quinn, a 16 year old whose family just moved to another town to be close to her Grandmother.

Quinn starts out the story at her new school, wanting to make some new friends after her last D & D group imploded before her family moved away, through no fault of her own, and touches on the bullying that she endured.

When Quinn’s Grandma drives her to her first day of school and flags down a cute guy named Logan to take Quinn’s first day of school picture, Quinn is mortified. But it ends up working out when she makes friends with Kashvi, who invites her to join her D&D group. Guess what? Logan’s also in the group too! When Quinn ends up joining the group, of course a rule is no dating group players. So of course sparks fly between Quinn and Logan.

There was some low heat scenes that seemed a bit unrealistic in how Quinn and Logan spoke each other when discussing their attraction for each other that didn’t seem to fit the tone or how actual teenagers speak to each other which did pull me out of the scenes at times. It seemed like the author was trying to up the heat but still skirting around trying to keep the spice level low.

Despite this, I still highly recommend Dating and Dragons and am looking forward to reading more by Kristy Boyce.

Super cute, easy YA read🩷
i enjoyed the little touches of angst, friends to lovers in this book and the most adorable (also accurate) dungeons & dragons references
thank you netgalley for the eARC

Kristy Boyce is quickly becoming an automatic read for me. Dating and Dragons was even better than Dungeons and Drama. It's a good story with well developed characters. I especially geeked out over more D&D that is actually incorporated into the plot.

This book was so cute. I really enjoyed reading. First of all, i love the popularity d&d is getting. I loved the characters felt their age. And it was just a simple and fun story.

A sweet, funny YA forbidden romance romcom about a group of D&D loving teens who agree not to date anyone they play with and the two teens who can't resist the growing attraction between them. I really enjoyed this second Kristy Boyce D&D inspired book!! It has great side characters, queer rep and bullying rep told in relatable and laugh out loud ways (ie two teens getting schooled at pickleball by senior citizens). Highly recommended for fans of The no-girlfriend rule by Christen Randall. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

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!