This book was adorable from start to finish. From the gorgeous cover, to the story , I was captivated. I wish this book existed when I was a teenager feeling out of my element and needing stories I could relate to the characters of. I love the banter between the characters. This is just a lovely example of what YA romance should be!

great book and I loved the action and the romance . I loved seeing the friends and family. I loved that they were able to figure things out. Overall a great book .

I really enjoyed this book. I felt like the first half was slow but the second half really grabbed me. I highly recommended it to my followers.

Thank you so much to TBR and Beyond Tours for an eARC of this adorable book! I was a little hesitant going in, as I don’t play Dungeons and Dragons and was worried I wouldn’t understand a lot of the references, but it was written so clearly and I had no issues. I loved the spunky FMC and especially loved her grandma!

I really liked the first book in this series. It was a lot of fun without being too complicated. It definitely let nerds have the spotlight, which doesn't happen *nearly enough. This second book was much the same. The characters were enjoyable, the plot was easy to follow while still being interesting. I would efinitely recommend this book to readers who like fun reads with a dash of adventure, an interest in D&D, and identify as nerds.

This story was all things sweet and fun! I sometimes think that I’m too old to really love ya stories, but then a book like this comes along and changes my mind! The forbidden romance with the found-family vibes were complete magic (pardon the pun) and I read it in one setting. If you’re a D&D or TTRPG lover, you absolutely can’t miss this book! If you’re not, read it anyway because it’s just that good!

This is a complete stand alone story without even a cameo from the previous book, but I would be remiss if I didn’t encourage you to read that one as well. They’re both phenomenal 😉

This was just as cute as I expected it to be! While I was mildly disappointed because I thought we would be following the same group as Drama & Dungeons, but it was a pleasant surprise! I adored the FMC in this one and the MMC was also super cute. I loved her grandmother setting them up, that was just adorable. The livestream aspect was also super cool! Overall this lived up to my expectations of Kristy Boyce and these books just hit the spot for me every single time! Looking forward to more!

I received this as an arc from Net Galley, but didn’t manage to read it until now!

I should’ve known this series could only get better but I was still surprised by just how much I loved this (possibly more than I did the first one)

I loved the dynamics between characters and the humour was the cherry on top!

Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte for the advanced copy!

This was such a CUTE and quick read - the perfect little pallet cleanser. Everything you want from a cute little romance. I even thought this was better than the first book in the series, which is rare for me to say!

I don’t know anything about D&D (besides what I picked up from the first book, haha) but I was never lost by the references, so don’t let not knowing anything about it stop you!

This book is for you if you’re looking for: a cute very low stakes cozy romance to spend an afternoon with.

Maybe skip if you: don’t like YA romance (duh).

Absolutely devoured the first and the second didn't disappoint. Sometimes I read a YA book and I think "I am way too old for this". But sometimes, that YA book has the power to teleport me back in time and make me feel like a giddy teenager again. Kristy Boyce has mastered the art of the latter. This is a feel good, wholesome romance that had me smiling and swooning.

Kristy Boyce did it again!

Dungeons and Drama was my favorite book of 2024 and I was so excited to get this one ahead of schedule.

I loved the banter between all the characters. I loved the D&D game play. I love how absolutely sweet Logan was. And I love how easily Quinn fit into this new niche. I absolutely adored the relationship she had with her grandmother. And everyone rallying behind her with the mean girl energy from her old group? *chefs kiss*

If Kristy makes another one in this anthology, I will die. They just keep topping my lists of 4 and 5 stars. Definitely a good read!

Dating and Dragons offers a charming, if somewhat predictable, take on high school romance and the quirky world of Dungeons & Dragons. Quinn Norton, a newcomer to a high school, seeks to make new friends by joining a D&D group, only to find herself at odds with the very guy she’s most drawn to—Logan Weber. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the group's strict no-dating rule and Logan's sudden shift from charming to frustrating only complicate matters.

While the premise promises fun and tension, the book doesn't quite live up to the engaging dynamic of Boyce’s debut novel. The relationship between Quinn and Logan is enjoyable, but their bickering and bantering don’t always feel as fresh as they could be. However, the story shines through its quirky and memorable characters, especially Quinn’s grandmother, whose meddling adds humor and warmth to the narrative. Her antics provide delightful moments and inject much-needed heart into the plot.

The book’s charm lies in its depiction of the D&D world, the growing friendship between Quinn and the other players, and the eventual unraveling of Quinn’s feelings for Logan. Though it may not be as gripping as Boyce's first novel, Dating and Dragons is still a sweet and entertaining read, perfect for fans of character-driven stories and lighthearted romance. While it may lack the deeper connection of Boyce’s earlier work, it’s still a fun, quirky ride that fans of teen romance will appreciate.

Another WIN for Kristy Boyce! I love these precious gems she gives us so much. I know nothing about D&D but love that these stories are being written! I can't get enough of these sweet nerdy characters and the fun, fresh, slow-burn romance.
I laughed out loud, kicked my feet, and know for sure I will read whatever Kristy Boyce gives us next!

Thank you to @netgalley, the author, and Random House Children's for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This YA Romance is so sweet and brought me right back to high school.

I was a big fan of Dungeons and Drama, and was a bit surprised to find that this one didn't pick up at the same school with the same group of friends, but I do appreciate that these are full stand-alone books.

I really enjoyed the story, and as a bookseller who is always looking for age-appropriate YA romance books to recommend to customers, I will definitely be sharing this title with readers.

This book was so cute!! I really enjoyed it. It was a quick and easy read and avoided the worst YA pitfall of whiny narration — I found the characters both realistic and rootable. For some reason, I expected this to be more of a sequel to Dungeons and Drama (it wasn’t) but despite the similar settings it felt like a whole new story.

4 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I know they say don't judge a book by its cover but honestly the cover is what made me want to read this story! It was such a fun cute read loved the characters and the setting will def be on the lookout for future books by Kristy Boyce!

This was such a fun and refreshing YA rom-com! I decided to check it out from my library because I listened to Dungeons and Drama on audio as well and wanted to do the same for this book. Kristy found the perfect narrator and she really found a way to bring Quinn and Logan to life!

I've never played D&D before but I have had friends that have! These books have made me want to look into it and watch some live streams! I loved this book and I can't wait to read more from Kristy Boyce!

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thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review. all thoughts are my own.

This sequel to Dungeons and Drama was quite adorable with a refreshing and lighthearted cozy feel. With so many young adult novels written and published that feel like they aren't really aimed at teens, this book got it right. Kristy Boyce nails the emotions of teens down pat. I love reading books about teens who aren't off saving the world, with everything depending on them and their ability to throw down. Sometimes I just want to read about teens who are learning to work through their emotions and first love. This book is sweet and endearing. My one, very small, gripe with it would be that I really enjoyed the D&D included in the first book and it didn't feel like there was quite as much here, but it is a minor gripe.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc.

Dating and Dragons was one of my most anticipated YA reads for this year. I really enjoyed it, and it certainly has delivered on what I was hoping for from it as a great combination of coming of age and Dungeons and Dragons. Quinn is just trying to adjust to a new school, especially as someone moving mid-year, and she’s lucky in that she connects with a friend group right away thanks to her grandmother’s embarrassing antics. I particularly liked that we got to read a lot about the game play. I’ve only ever played DND once, so it was interesting to see how a more put together campaign could run, and the kinds of things that can happen in it.

My only note is that at times, what Logan says felt like something that would be in an adult romance book. Are there teens out there that could be like that? Maybe? I don’t really know, but I had to do double takes to make sure it was him as himself and not him in his game character. I’m not sure if maybe this was originally designed as an adult novel and then reworked, but it’s just something that stood out to me.

Dating and Dragons is a super sweet and cute YA contemporary story with a slow burn romance and a love for D&D. The last aspect is a big part of this book, as the story is set around this fictional D&D channel the friend group has that live streams their game. It’s a fun story that anyone who’s into board games and/or TTRPGs will relate to and enjoy.

The characters are honestly what made this book for me. While the setting was fun to read about, it was Quinn, Logan and their group of friends that made me really enjoy it. The relationships are written so well, especially the female and non-binary ones, that I wanted to join their game. I honestly came to care more for the friendships than the romance. It was just a bit too slow burn for me, and the pay off at the end wasn’t that rewarding as a result.

Dating and Dragons is one of those YA books where the story can work no matter the age, because it’s not anchored in the characters being of high school age. Something that makes it enjoyable for people that aren't in that age group anymore.