I received an ARC of Dungeons & Dating by Kristy Boyce, and I definitely liked it more than her first book, Dungeons & Drama. The main characters in this one were a lot more likable, and I really enjoyed their dynamic as they tried to navigate their feelings without disrupting their D&D group.

That being said, the book could have been a lot shorter. If they were adults, a simple conversation about their feelings could have saved a lot of drama. But since it’s a high school setting, everything felt like a huge deal when, in reality, their friends just wanted them to be happy. I really appreciated how Quinn's friends had her back when her old D&D group started bullying her online.

Logan’s relationship with Quinn's grandmother was sweet at times, though a bit over the top in others. And the accidental livestream confession? Cute, but I definitely had an "ugh, high schoolers" moment. All in all, it’s a really cute book, and a big step up from the last one, though I still think it could have been trimmed down. If you're into sweet YA romances with a D&D twist, this one’s worth checking out!

This was a beautifully done Dungeons and Dragons romance novel, it had that element that I wanted and enjoyed about D&D. The characters were wonderfully written and enjoyed the romance element to this. Kristy Boyce was able to write a strong story and characters that I cared about. I really enjoyed the way the cover was portrayed and how it worked with the story.

I was hooked from the first chapter and I absolutely loved this! Cute and fluffy, slow burn ya romance. I could read 100 of these DnD books I swear! Also, Quinn’s grandma reminds me so much of my own when she was alive and it was an extra reason to love this book. If you liked the first book, I think you’ll like this one. You could also read this one first since they’re not connected! Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this as an ARC.

This book has my entire heart. I loved it so much! The side characters, the banter, the tension, the dnd (shocking I know). I just loved this book because Quinn and Logan are too cute. Barbara is freaking hilarious.

I know next to nothing about dungeons and dragons but after reading this I’m very interested! I was lucky enough to get an arc from NetGalley and I loved this book. The banter between Quinn and Logan is so fun. The whole group of friends are just want you’d want in your own circle of friends. And the grandmother is the most fun ever. She just can’t help but to push Quinn and Logan together. Will be reading more from this author!

To say I was pumped to read this is understating my intense excitement. Reading this book made me so stinking happy; just like Dungeons and Drama did. For this story, we follow Quinn as she navigates moving into a new school mid-school year (sounds absolutely dreadful). Her spunky and fabulous grandma provides a cringy (for Quinn) icebreaker for a group of kids before Quinn’s first day of school. Quinn spots a set of d20 earrings and has her wondering if they have the same fav hobby as her.

This book is really, really cute. It provides amazing examples of positive friendships, parental/grandparent relationships, and sibling relationships. It does have a different overall vibe from Dungeons. The driving conflict and relationship plot lines are different; it didn’t feel repetitive to me at all. I’m still very mad at myself for not getting into D&D in high school.

Dating and Dragons is completely separate from Dungeons. There’s no wrong order to read them either - absolutely standalone with D&D as a main theme for both. I’m a big fan of both and recommended both of them.

A BIG thank you to NetGalley, Kristy Boyce, and Random House Children’s for this eARC!

You don’t have to play Dungeons and Dragons to love this book, but I imagine it makes it extra special. This one goes into the D&D world a little bit more than Dungeons and Drama so if that’s something you were hoping for, definitely give this a read.

And if you don’t play D&D or care too much about it, read this anyway. I promise it’s worth it. It’s cute and funny and just screams high school. Every single character in here is lovable, but my favorite was Quinn’s grandma. She’s strong willed and unapologetic and never failed to make me laugh.

I wasn’t as immediately hooked as I was with Dungeons and Drama, but once I was in, I was in. Enough to make me consider giving this 5 stars 😅 I’m so excited for this one to be released!

One sentence description: Quinn’s family moves and she makes friends while joining a D&D group, but they have a rule that no one within the group can date each other, and she is having a really hard time staying away from the very cute Logan.

In a similar vein to Dungeons and Drama, this book takes unique characters and crafts an equally delightful story. The story is crafted really well. I hope to see these books continue!
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Quinn Norton hopes to make friends at her new school by joining a D&D group, especially since it includes the charming Logan Weber. But as their playful banter turns into something deeper, Quinn must navigate the group's strict dating rules and decide if she's willing to break them for a chance at love.

This book was just as cute as Dungeons and Drama! I loved Quinn and I thought she was such a fun character. She was quirky in a very endearing way, and I loved her sense of style. Her romance with Logan was so sweet - he sure knows how to make a girl swoon!! Plus their banter was off the charts.

Equally as wonderful was the friend group. I adored them and how quickly Quinn became a part of the game. I loved their vibes. They were such a great group of teens. Not only that - but Quinn’s grandma was fantastic and so funny. I loved how she schemed. I also adored her love of Logan. Quinn’s parents and brother also watching the livestreams had me emotional.

That first kiss was electric!!! I swear I felt it in my bones. It was so sweet and yet full of passion. And that epilogue are you joking!!!! I want another book about the retirement home and teaching them how to play.

Loved it!! Comes out in December so make sure you grab a copy!

this was a sweet and easy read, I was able to binge it in one sitting!

Quinn is the new girl at school and finds herself welcomed into a group of D&D players. there were many moments that made me smile. I loved the family and friend relationships represented and how wonderful they were to Quinn. I really felt like I was part of the group when they would play D&D and having their games live-streamed added such a fun layer to the plot!

this is perfect for fans and lovers of D&D and for anyone who just wants a fun read! at times it felt really juvenile, but seeing as the target audience is YA that fits perfectly.

big thanks to Netgalley for giving me access to the ARC!

this was so cute, cheesy, and sweet. it’s a shorter read and a forbidden ya romance with d&d. quinn’s grandma also a top tier character who brought tons of humor. definitely would recommend.

4⭐️
Pre read: I was drawn to the beautiful cover, even though I knew nothing about Dungeons & Dragons.
This book turned out to be so adorable! I thought I was over YA books, but this one had me giggling and kicking my feet like crazy. I absolutely loved the sweet little moments between the characters, especially with the touch of forbidden romance—it made everything even cuter. The friendships were also such a strong part of the story, and I couldn’t get enough of how genuine they felt. Logan’s love for Quinn was incredibly heartwarming; they would totally be the perfect high school sweethearts. Overall, this book was just a joy to read, and I adored every part of it!

3⭐️: When Quinn’s family moves to be closer to her grandmother, Quinn must make new friends in the middle of the school year. She finds a group of friends to play D&D with who take the game very seriously and have a no dating rule. When sparks fly between her another player, they must fight their feelings to keep the group together.

Kristy Boyce does an amazing job at writing YA romance. I would have devoured this book in high school. Logan and Quinn have some cute moments together that just makes the reader smile. I have never played D&D before but I surprisingly loved the in depth detail of how they were playing the game.

My main issue with this book was too much happening for its length. The grandmother (all though adorable), the descriptions of game play, all of the different friends, and the issues with Quinn’s past D&D group took away from allowing us to see Logan and Quinn’s relationship grow. They really went from instant attraction to saying I love you in no time. I also would have loved to see Quinn stand up for herself with her old friends.

Overall, if you are into YA and D&D, I would recommend this book to you.

This is an incredibly cute book! I love how the story includes an exploration of friendships and important real life issues along with the gaming and romance. The characters are very relatable which makes it easy to fall in love with them. And the story is super fun and sweet. If you like YA romance with humor and heart then this is for you. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Review:
Quinn is a 16-year-old girl who’s family moved in the middle of the school year to be closer to her grandma. Now she must start at a new school and maybe try to make friends? It’s a lot, especially after what happened at her last school and with her last group of friends…

Her sweet grandma is driving her and her younger brother Andrew to their first day of school and insists she must take a picture with them. This is when we first get a glimpse of a fun group of teens who honestly, I would love to be friends with.

One thing leads to another and suddenly Quinn finds herself watching that same group of teens play D&D in a basement on a “trial run” to see if she might want to join their next campaign.

I don’t want to say much more than that because I already feel like I’ve said too much! Trust me though, if you love to be happy and giggling out loud while reading you will enjoy this book. Plus, it’s about D&D and who doesn’t love a good D&D campaign?!

Thank you again to author Kristy Boyce and publisher Delacorte Romance for gifting me an eARC of this wonderful book!

This is literally one of the cutest books I’ve ever read in my life. After loving Dungeons and Drama I was so excited to get an ARC of this one, and it did not disappoint.

Dating and Dragons had the perfect balance of wholesome slow burn romance, gaming, and real teen issues. The plotline with Quinn’s grandmother was well done and relatable and dealt with the real struggles of grandparents getting older. I adored all of the characters, and the dynamics of the d&d group were so fun.

I have zero complaints about this one. It’s the most adorable YA romance with lovable characters and a fast paced and fun plot. Definitely pick it up when it comes out at the end of December!

Review posted on Goodreads and will be on instagram.com/aleciareadsitall soon!

I was thrilled when I got accepted to be an ARC reader for this book. This book was amazing in my opinion. The storyline was very well written. The characters were thoroughly entertaining. I especially loved the FMC's grandma and her dynamic with her granddaughter's friends. This book had me laughing, swooning and tearing up at all the right places. I also love Dungeons and Dragons so getting to read about a group of people who enjoyed it as much as I do was absolutely amazing and so much fun. I can't wait to read more!

4.75/5 stars
This was so stinking adorable! I devoured it in two sittings
I adored the friend group so much. The way they were so supportive of Quinn.
This does read very lower YA and seems to be targeted at younger audiences. But that didn't temper my enjoyment at all.
Its also insta-lovey. Despite the main couple being a bit bickery and putting their feelings aside for the sake of their D&D group's "No dating group members" rule.
The D&D portions were fun, you can tell its something the author is passionate about.
Anyways. I had fun reading this one. I hope we get more cute romances with D&D twists from this author.

I may have only began my D&D journey this past year, but I’ve been on my young adult romance journey for nearly a decade. Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce hits all the key points: teen angst, family drama, friend group dynamics, forbidden romance, taboo activities, and a sweet, lovable old lady. The best parts of this book were what Boyce clearly has a passion for: the campaigns and role-playing. The relationships the characters had as a friend group were heartwarming, and their dynamics in-game made the book even more entertaining. However, I found the main relationship between Logan and Quinn to be lacking, especially considering that they really don’t know each other that well outside of D&D. Despite never acting on their mutual attraction, the pair fall head over heels to the point where they consider breaking up their campaign party for a relationship. Perhaps I’m aging out of the YA genre, but this unrealistic and over dramatic situation took me out of the story, and I kept wanting to go back to the campaign (which sounded quite interesting!). Overall an easy and lighthearted read for fans of Twelfth Knight, Dungeons and Drama, and KL Walther romcoms.

This book was cute! I love all the nerdy things and people who embrace it so it was fun. It’s a book my younger self would have loved and gotten much value from. I think maybe I’m a little older than the target audience, which isn’t the authors fault, but that did dampen my enjoyment a little. I got a little bored at parts but I think that’s me, not the book! Overall, cute for YA audiences!