I love dnd and romance books, what's not to love!

I really loved the first installment of D&D x Dating book, dungeons and drama, and when I saw this book, I was very excited to read it. Though my memory of the first one was hazy, so I am glad it's all new characters!

I didn't have any major issues. As in most contemporary books that take place now, I cringe at the modern references sometimes, especially when I think that they are a part of a specific cultural moment and will be MORE cringe in a couple years. But I think critical role and pickleball are here to stay. (This is also probably more a ME problem)

I could say it's predictable, but also it's a YA romance so like, yeah. The burn was very slow, but I think it's still fun and very reminiscent of an actual high school relationship

I love the fabulous, nosy grandma.

Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and geeky charm that will captivate fans of both fantasy and contemporary fiction. The story follows a group of friends navigating the ups and downs of dating while bonding over their shared love for Dungeons & Dragons, creating a relatable and heartwarming tale of friendship and self-discovery.

I absolutely enjoyed this book. I seriously could not put it down. It’s the only YA I can read and still fully enjoy.

I loved Quinn and Logan so much! The way their tension was tensioning the entire time. I do wish we could have seen them as a couple a bit more.

Also Quinn’s family? Her grandma was my absolute favorite! I hope I can be her if I get to be her age.

I loved how Quinn was able to find a group of friends again and work through the trauma of what happened to her in the past D&D group she was in.

Overall, loved it. Thank you NetGalley and Random House for the ARC in exchange of an honest review!

3.5 stars!

This was an adorable YA story!! I’ve only played D&D a few times but was still able to appreciate the magic!!

I adored Quinn. She is just a girl who wants to find her people!! I was able to relate to her as I’ve experienced the same feelings throughout my adolescence.

This book brought me right back to high school! (not the confusing hormonal part, but the wholesome friend group part). I felt like I was THERE with all of her friends!! It was sweet and mushy and just full of so much SUPPORT! I was kicking my feet at the interactions between Logan and Quinn.

Although it was a sweet story, I found some of the scenes to be unnecessary additions to the plot. Either way, this was a cute book perfect for anyone who wants to nerd out, go back to high school, and experience the joy that a good friend group can bring!

READ THIS IF YOU ENJOY!!!

🐉D&D Role-plays
🐉Secret Dating
🐉Found family
🐉Sweet clean romance
🐉Friends to lovers

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

DNF at 25%. Dungeons and Drama was a five star read for me, so I was excited when I got approved for this ARC. Sadly everything that I love about the first book was absent from this one. The wonderful friendship dynamic, the quirky and lovable characters, and the cute banter and chemistry between the FMC/MMC was nowhere to be found in Dragons and Dating.

Whereas Riley was absolutely hilarious and adorable, Quinn is a bland, prickly character who I just didn’t connect with. I just wasn’t vibing with her or her story. The reading experience was just kind of lackluster for me.

This book didn’t work for me, but I still want to check out Kristy Boyce’s future works if she puts out more stories revolving around D&D.

This was so cute!

I loved the first book and I was so happy to get the ARC for this one.

It was a slower build than the first, but all of the characters made it so much fun. I loved the entire D&D group and their dynamic. They were all so supportive toward each other and showed Quinn what a real group of friends was like. Logan was a sweetheart and I really liked seeing his conflict about being with Quinn and the rules throughout the course of the book.

The burn was extremely slow, and I wish there had been a little more romance than plot bringing all of this together.

All in all, I did love how this book leaned more into the D&D games, adding bits and pieces of the sessions. It was the cherry on top.

Also, I love me some meddling grandmas. They're always a riot.

Thank you to Delacorte Romance and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The whimsical cover art is a perfect match for the cozy vibes inside! 🍵 I devour these novels; I can't help myself! An incredible novel that will make many young people feel seen in ways that traditional romance might overlook.

Quinn is adjusting to a new school, so she is happy to be invited to join a close-knit D&D group that livestreams. She doesn't foresee a problem with the group's no dating between members rule until sparks fly with fellow gamer Logan. I liked how the core friend group has unique interests (including crafts yay!) and personalities. "Dating and Dragons" takes readers deeper into the gaming side of D&D than "Dungeons and Drama" ventured, but no worries if you're not familiar, everything is explained within natural plot progressions nary an info dump in sight. Quinn's grandmother was gold star granny ⭐material! Clever elderly characters get me in the feels every time. 😍

The no dating rule being the main obstacle to overcome for Logan and Quinn's relationship to progress was weak, but honestly this book is so freaking cute I didn't even mind.

Any novel that has me laughing in a crowded waiting room gets my seal of approval! 💞🐉💞

A big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's Delacorte for the Advance Readers Copy

I absolutely loved Dungeons and Drama so I was thrilled to get an ARC of this one. It was just as cute as the first. I enjoyed all of the characters and thought the storyline was adorable. It is definitely more YA than other books, but it’s great for a feel good read!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC!

I was so hyped for this book after reading the author's previous novel, Dungeons and Drama, which I adored.

Like Dungeons and Drama, this book is a YA romance revolving around DnD, but with an entirely different premise. Unlike its predecessor, the main character, Quinn, is no stranger to DnD, but she finds herself navigating unfamiliar waters with a new DnD group that livestreams their sessions. Our main guy, Logan, is part of this group, and when Quinn decides to join them, he starts acting weirdly hostile towards her, where he had been friendly and charismatic before.

From the synopsis, I was under the impression that Logan would be antagonistic towards Quinn for much of the story, but I was pleasantly surprised that their hostilities were resolved pretty quickly. Unlike the love interest in Dungeons and Drama, Logan is highkey the rizzler?? When he's being chill, Logan reveals himself to be pretty charming and flirtatious😏, and Quinn is super into it🫦. Despite their group's no dating rule, they just can't help falling for each other😳. The no dating rule is the biggest hurdle in their relationship, and, for teenagers, I think they handle it pretty well. Other than their initial beef, they are pretty mature about their approach to the relationship.

Another central conflict in the story is in regards to Quinn's previous friend group/ DnD group. Not to get into all that, bc spoilers, but I appreciate how supportive and welcoming Quinn's new friends are, unlike her ex-friends.

Overall, I loveee this swooney adorable DnD romance.

P. S. Quinn and Logan is such a good name pair like their names go soo well together.

Quick overview:

Quinn starts at a new high school and quickly meets a friendly, diverse group of kids playing D&D that invite her to join. Sure, there is a no dating rule, but Quinn isn't concerned with repeating her past anyway.

My views:

I honestly have nothing but great things to say about this book! I haven't read Dungeons & Drama so I was concerned I would be missing something but as far as I can tell, there was nothing I was missing out on.

As an adult reading YA, there is always the concern it will feel uncomfortable, but there was none of that here. If anything, it made me nostalgic for my friend groups in high school and happy to have such a great group of friends now as an adult.

The vibes of the whole story, particularly of the descriptions of their campaign, are absolutely immaculate. The characters are super lovable, especially Sloane! I was giggling and smiling the whole time! Bonus: it was a super quick read.

Thanks to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just as delightful and nerdy as Boyce’s first novel. A brilliant read and lots of fun, a perfect rec for anyone looking for an light and fun YA

I adored this cozy story of a girl making her way at a new school and dealing with real issues people of all ages encounter. I especially loved the storyline with her grandmother, who was a fully fleshed out character facing aging in a positive way. This could be enjoyed by D&D fans or someone who has never heard of the game! My only complaint is that it wrapped up a little too fast but there is a lot to enjoy about this book!

This was such a cute story! the characters were so funny and brought me back to high school days and clubs.

PLEASE THIS WAS SO CUTE 😭😭😭😭 Logan is just AHHHHHHH and Quinn is so much stronger than me. im just saying if a guy buys my grandma sherbet i would immediately fold. The main characters were lovable, i love the bickering between the friend group and oml her family is adorable. and as someone who's gone through toxic friendships but now has supportive and loving friends, i kinda cried???? I also like that there's more D&D in this book. i just LOVE LOVE LOVED it!!!

A must read for anyone who likes D&D, cute romance, and recovering from toxic relationships

4.25/ 5 stars. I actually really enjoyed this. It was cute and cozy, a little cringey at some parts, but still great. I learned a lot about DnD which is something I have been wanting to get into and I got a cute romance out of it. The Grandma character cracked me up! She made this book such a joy. Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!!

This was a such a feel good story! I honestly didn't even know much about D&D and still was able to enjoy this book, fandom is so fun. This story has all the best parts of young love including all the geeky-factors! I was giggling at times. The no-dating rule was kinda funny and charismatic and added to the forbidden love factor! Thank you so much for the arc!

Kristy Boyce does it again! She may be the queen of nerdy, slow burn romances that capture what it is to be a teen dealing with love and friendship. I would highly recommend this title for junior high and high school audiences.

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish! Quinn’s journey to start fresh at a new high school felt so relatable, and her decision to join a D&D game to make friends was a perfect touch. The twist, of course, was that she gets roped into a campaign with the charming yet completely infuriating Logan Weber. And let me tell you, their chemistry is perfect!—the banter, the tension, the way they just can’t stop bickering… it made for such a fun, laugh-out-loud read.

Quinn was such a great main character—her determination, her quick wit, and her vulnerability made her so easy to root for. And the entire friend group was a joy to read about. I loved the way the author developed the characters and made their dynamics feel so real. Even the side characters, like Quinn’s hilarious grandma, brought so much heart to the story. I adored her! I only hope to be that awesome when I’m a grandma one day.

The romance was absolutely adorable. The slow burn between Quinn and Logan kept me on the edge of my seat, giggling the whole way through. I finished this book in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down—it was such a fun, feel-good escape.

If you’re a fan of sweet, geeky, young adult romance, this book is definitely for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Adorable! Absolute adorable! Gosh, where to even start. I loved that we got to follow along with the D&D campaign in addition to the sweet romance budding between Logan and Quinn.

After reading the book, the cover makes so much more sense and I love all the small details that were added. No idea how to pronounce some of the names but I really liked all of the characters and that I could remember each person because of how distinct they were.

I tried my darnedest to find a connection between the first book and this one. But alas, I couldn’t. It has been a min since I read Dungeons and Drama so I still don’t know if there is a connection but I did really like this book.

I would feel comfortable having my nieces, who are teenagers, read this and I enjoyed it as an adult. There was kissing which was occasionally intense but nothing more.

I am predominantly (with a lot of bias) a LGBT+ reader so when I find a cute straight romance I ship with my entire soul my heart is happy. I’d like to clarify that I have nothing against any couple unless they’re obnoxious together or not right for each other. Yes, it was cliche YA insta love but Kristy Boyce does that so well without it being aggravating. The friend group 😍 and Quinn’s family are amazing. I can’t wait for the next book. Thank you so much to the author and Net Galley for this arc!