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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Give me all the D&D romances please! Every time I see an announcement for one I get so excited and this one definitely lived to my expectations. I loved the characters and the friendship they formed through playing a game that I love so much! It was amazing to see our FMC Sadie really let go of things that were not serving her and find her true passion. My favorite part of the book though was how the scenes from the D&D game were written! They were done so well and it really felt like getting two stories in one. To make this book even better, no third act break up! Definitely recommend this one for Dungeons and Dragons fans and for those who just love a good group of friends finding their way through adulthood!
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
3.75⭐This was so fun! I love when nerds fall in love haha. I adored the D&D aspect and loved that we got to read about their campaign within the book. However, I feel like it kept pulling me out of the story when it switched from the D&D campaign to their real life. I almost would’ve preferred if the D&D campaign had been its own book? It was different, and I still liked it, but it did get a little whiplash-y when you’re reading a contemporary story and then suddenly you’re in a fantasy world. I fear my brain doesn’t work that fast sometimes 🫣.
Overall, I enjoyed it and absolutely loved the nerdiness of it all! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Dell Romance for letting me read an advanced copy of this book!
Overall, I enjoyed it and absolutely loved the nerdiness of it all! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Dell Romance for letting me read an advanced copy of this book!
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Two words. Hot. Nerds.
This book had a really unique style to the writing. There were essentially 2 stories simultaneously going on: the contemporary romance and the D&D game. Within the book there are moments that are novelized game play and we get the FULL game story in addition to the main storyline. I thought this was awesome!
Personally, I actually found myself more invested in the D&D story for a majority of the book but I did really like the ways the adventuring party adventured in real life. There were so many enjoyable nerdy aspects to this book including everything from a bar with tavern vibes to cosplay to fanart.
Flirting through roleplay is one of the nerdiest things this book does but it's also completely iconic. There is a fanfiction nod with this element and some of their dates are simply watching anime or other cute nerdy things. It was both relatable and adorable.
This story isn't just a romance - it's a book about friendship and found family. There is something so special about finding your place and your people! The small-town theme is strong as well and so sweet. I liked all the little places we explored in the book and how all the people and places were such a huge part of Sadie's life by the end of the book.
I can't wait to read more from Lenora Woods!
Thank you to Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 💕
This book had a really unique style to the writing. There were essentially 2 stories simultaneously going on: the contemporary romance and the D&D game. Within the book there are moments that are novelized game play and we get the FULL game story in addition to the main storyline. I thought this was awesome!
Personally, I actually found myself more invested in the D&D story for a majority of the book but I did really like the ways the adventuring party adventured in real life. There were so many enjoyable nerdy aspects to this book including everything from a bar with tavern vibes to cosplay to fanart.
Flirting through roleplay is one of the nerdiest things this book does but it's also completely iconic. There is a fanfiction nod with this element and some of their dates are simply watching anime or other cute nerdy things. It was both relatable and adorable.
This story isn't just a romance - it's a book about friendship and found family. There is something so special about finding your place and your people! The small-town theme is strong as well and so sweet. I liked all the little places we explored in the book and how all the people and places were such a huge part of Sadie's life by the end of the book.
I can't wait to read more from Lenora Woods!
Thank you to Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 💕
I know nothing about D&D but its creative, and story based, oh there are dice too! I do know that romance isn’t the same for everyone…sometime “the one” is a man who is a golden retriever (not a real one!) and owns a collection of dice for D&D. “Roll for Romance” is love story about starting over, that life changes and it should be embraced, fandoms, and nerd culture.
Cute read if you need something by the pool.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Dell for an advance review copy of this novel.#RollForRomance #NetGalley
Full disclosure: I read this as an ARC.
I really enjoyed this cozy, low stakes, realistic, and nerdy romance!
I thought the the switching between the real life POV and the D&D game POV was unique and supported both Sadie and Noah finding themselves, and each other. It was great to experience a tabletop RPG from a newbie's perspective.
Sadie's experience with her job in New York and her subsequent move to Texas was a great representation of mental health struggles. Noah's experience over-correcting after his life out of college was quite relatable.
Not only did I really enjoy this book, but it made me want to join a TTRPG game again!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Dell Romance for the advance reader copy and to PRH Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.
This romance features two people, Sadie and Noah, who get to know each other as they both begin playing D&D for the first time. The novel features a fantasy story within a romance story as a bit of a two-for.
I really loved the D&D quest and characters. But I struggled a little with learning the names of all the characters and their corresponding players. Once I had those down, the two stories wove together and informed each other incredibly well.
I especially loved the friend group and the journeys of self-discovery. I want Liam to be my best friend. The language used throughout ("Roll with advantage, Sadie" "charisma check" etc.) really added to the role playing feel. Ellie Gossage further helped me feel immersed in the story through her excellent narration of the many different characters in both worlds.
The acknowledgements made me tear up. They are a beautiful ode to everyone who adventures through this life together.
Rating: 3.5 stars
This book did a really great job of balancing romance and the fantasy that is DnD. The best part is that you don't need to understand the rules of DnD to understand the DnD storyline because the narrative is really done. As an avid DnD player, this book scratched both my DnD and romance itch. I loved the friend group dynamics and it truly did mimic that of an actual DnD party. The reason I didn't rate it higher because the pacing was a bit slow and the characters felt a little flat and manufactured at times. It still overall was a great read!
This book did a really great job of balancing romance and the fantasy that is DnD. The best part is that you don't need to understand the rules of DnD to understand the DnD storyline because the narrative is really done. As an avid DnD player, this book scratched both my DnD and romance itch. I loved the friend group dynamics and it truly did mimic that of an actual DnD party. The reason I didn't rate it higher because the pacing was a bit slow and the characters felt a little flat and manufactured at times. It still overall was a great read!