A fun romance between two Dungeons and Dragons players about embracing life to its fullest. I loved the tension between Morgan and Jack at the start and was very touched by the second half of the book as both of them reevaluate their careers and learn how to build the life they want. This emotional growth of the characters is the strongest part of the book and has really stuck with me afterwards.

I didn’t want the book to end and I am very excited to read the next book in the series.

A delightful mix of romance,humor, and charm. I loved the sweet chemistry between Morgan and Jack and the witty dialogue. A feel good rom com.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

I loved the artwork of this one and also the fact that it was based in the UK.

The story itself was very different as we have the story of Jack and Morgan as they dance around each other but we also have the story of Morgana - the game element of the story!

The main characters were both cute and the side characters compliment the story well!

As this is the first in the series, I'm intrigued to see who is next and what their story entails!

This was such a cute and cosy rom-com with delightful comments and a really fun premise. There was a lot of D&D talk, so if you're not in with the lingo that might go over your head but soon enough I started to find myself intrigued by the game.

I could not get into this one, although I had really hoped to, but was not my cup of tea. DNF. But thank you to the author and publisher for the arc.

A cute and cosy read, this is a rom com that gives you what you expect. The characters are created with a mixture of representation, they're likeable and really bring the story along. The references to D&D if you're not familiar with are a bit head scratching but soon enough easy to understand. The writing is great and really brings this rom com together

You’ve Got Chain Mail" is a cute and captivating read that’s perfect for fans of romcoms, RPGs, and anyone who loves a good Renaissance Faire. It’s a feel-good story that will have you rooting for Morgan and Jack from the first page to the last.

Trying to work out how I feel about this book is tough.

Writing is great. It did take me awhile to get my he’s around the D&D scenes…ok at some points (read most points) I didn’t get how it ties in with the story going on. Some you were told… I got those ones. Having never played D&D myself, maybe that’s where the struggle is from.

Characters are lovely - a nice mix, representing a lot of different backgrounds (great for further stories in the series with each character…?) but I always find that some stories the characters are such a mix that I ask myself “are there really friendship groups like this?”
I have a mix of friends, but also we’re so similar. The differences are just our upbringing (our parents & family life) and traumas (family, school , relationships etc). But not such a mix of different looks, personalities, etc… but hey-ho. Sometimes I think the mix of friends is to try make sure all are represented in a story. Sometimes though it’s not needed.

But the story…. I didn’t really fall for Morgan or Jack. Both were just stuck in their ways and refused anything from the other tbh. Any change. Ok, Morgan did get more adventurous thanks to Jack, but that was also Morgan’s choice - she asked him. But how it all fell into place for them both? How she won’t go spread her wings all because she found a job in that town so she can be with Jack? Feels like she gave up stuff for him, whether she wants to believe it or not. But he didn’t give anything up for her - Jack has his house, his job (and future job) in the town he wants to stay in, near his parents and all his friends…. Whereas as I feel Morgan should be off doing something somewhere else for herself rather than choosing things because she’s safe where she is.

Maybe I’m projecting. Who knows!!

I did enjoy the book! Took me a while to read thanks to illness and reading slumps. But I did enjoy it :)

This was adorable and fun and just what I needed! Sam's writing was immersive and this romance had me giggling the entire time.

This was such a fun and unique romance! As a nerdy person myself it was nice to see people with similar interests as me interact in fiction. I think the added D&D aspect was perfect for little hints of character growth, and the author really hit the nail on the head for some of the experiences Morgan and Jack participated in. As a lover of Renaissance festivals, I felt like I was right there with the group when they saw the festival for the first time. There were some points where I felt like the conflict between the lovers was a little too drawn out, but overall I loved this!

Loved the characters in this story, I have never played D&D but I have always been interested in it. I was worried the book would be just about that. I wasn't though. Morgan is my spirit person! She is trying things outside her comfort zone, and I want to do the same so bad, so I lived through her character literally

A very sweet and swoony romance! It was a quick, fun read that has the cutest cover to match. Highly recommend.

Ah this is such a charming and romantic read! A delightful quirky romance that embraces all the nerdy hobbies out there and adds a spicy element to them.

I wanted to love this more than I did, it wasn't bad, I just didn't love how slow burn it was, and the third act break up was just so annoying. The miscommunication was a lot and it felt so childish how they dealt with some of their issues. I think if I played D&D I also would have enjoyed it more, and felt a bit more of a connection to the story and characters.

Reading this just in time for Ren Faire season>>>

It was so funny to have read this right after reading Going Bicoastal and The Adventure Zone, as there are elements of both of those stories in this one. Not in a repetitive or imitative way, just a fun coincidence! Obviously the D&D aspect is shared between TAZ, but Going Bicoastal also features someone exploring graphics and art as a possible career path and getting started on that path by designing logos.

I appreciated that they both did growth on their own before coming back together. I usually hate the third act breakup, but I actually didn’t mind in this case. I especially loved that Jack knew he could survive without Morgan - he just didn’t **want** to. There was a point a bit earlier in the story where I got concerned because he seemed to expect his significant other to be the absolute be-all-end-all, which always feels a bit dangerous to me and a lot of pressure to put on someone. I found it a bit melodramatic but in a bearable way that was fun rather than frustrating. The bonding and relationship development before they jumped into a romantic partnership was delightful. And though there’s no smut until after halfway through, and even there there’s really only a few sex scenes, what’s there is well crafted and **very** spicy.

Soooo adorable! The cover was cute and the book was even cuter! A must read romance for this year. It was sweet and swoony. You will love this!

I love Ren Faire and I was so excited for the premise of this book! Parks delivers, with fun characters, good growth arcs for said characters, and interesting, believable conflicts. I was hoping for more Ren Faire, as a rennie myself, but was amply rewarded with an ongoing D&D campaign that included mini-chapters, putting the sessions into a fictional format.

I found Morgan a fresh, compelling heroine. She is faced with the fact that she doesn't make friends easily yet allows herself to be easily pulled into the lives of those friends she does have without considering what she wants for herself. Meanwhile, Jack believes he's created a very independent life, but really isn't pursuing his drams either. I like that both characters had similar areas of growth, which put them as allies and sometimes adversaries as they realize what they want in life may not be as compatible as they hoped.

I found the plot compelling and fun, and I just loved the D&D grew and the secondary characters there. I hope we get more books in a serious based on "You've Got Chain Mail!"

This book is so good! I can't believe more people aren't reading this.
It is definitely the perfect romance for those fantasy readers, because it combines the best of both.
These characters are amazing and i absolutely love how you get their whole background and their whole personalities that perfectly explain later happenings. You understand exactly what happens and why it is happening and you cannot even hate them because you know why and that is why its so well written.
Really really good friend group as well, a little found family for you.
Absolutely recommend
Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

A cute romance for tabletop gamers, ren fest fans, and all around nerds that love love. Something about the writing just didn't hit for me. It was good, just not my preferred style.

Such a great read! Highly recommend this one.

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for my ARC. All opinions are my own.