A review by annagwritesandreads
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

General Description: After Riley steals a car to take her BFF to see a musical, Riley finds her punishment to be working in her dad's game store. When her ex-boyfriend walks into the store, Riley quickly says that she's dating her co-worker Nathan. Nathan is completely into D&D and not musicals, the opposite of Riley. However, the pair agree to fake date to help Nathan attract another girl in his D&D group. When their fake relationships starts to create real feelings, how will they navigate it?

The good:
- The pacing was great, I kept wanting to listen to the book, I could not take it out of my ears!
- Riley stays completely true to herself while learning about D&D. I love how much she talked about singing and musical theatre.
- The stakes in this book were very cozy and my heart just felt really warm the entire time reading.
- I really loved how Nathan grew to care about Riley, it felt very natural.

The loss of a half star:
- This felt on the younger side of YA, which didn't make as much sense since they were juniors in high school? It was felt a little disjointed.

Overall, if you're looking for a cozy YA romance, this fits the bill. I cannot wait for the next one!