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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with a copy of this ebook for an honest review!
I fell for this book as soon as I saw the cover, and I am so thankful I got a chance to read it early. I am not a full-on newbie to the world of tabletop RPGs, but I am not as involved as many people. I love a good game of Monster of the Week and D&D and that is my only credentials as far as RPG and the authenticity of the game play in this book.
That being said, I feel like Lenora Woods did a fantastic job of introducing concepts of D&D in a way that newbies would enjoy interacting with while also mixing in some deeper themes for those already familiar with the game.
Woods wrote a very unique story; she incorporates a fantasy story as a side world within the book itself, but you never feel lost, and the ending to both is still pretty satisfying! That was my biggest concern. I was so happy to end the book feeling like the story wrapped up well on both sides.
I deeply relate to Sadie's struggles with burnout, recovery, and learning new healthy habits.I also enjoyed the way Liam introduces the crew to DnD. There are times when Sadie is a bit too much in how she has this perfect opportunity hander to her and a slight lack of connection to reality in the consequences of her actions long-term, but honestly, it makes the story a bit more real (we've all avoided reality before, especially when trying to recover from burn out).
Again, I can not stress enough how fun this book is. I really loved that we almost got two books in one, between the campaign side story and the main story about Sadie and Noah! It was so entertaining watching the characters develop and the friendships grow.
I adored this book, and my DnD-loving heart fell hard for the story. But honestly, even if you've never had any interest in RPGs but you love a good sweet romance, you'll still love this book. I can't recommend it enough.
I fell for this book as soon as I saw the cover, and I am so thankful I got a chance to read it early. I am not a full-on newbie to the world of tabletop RPGs, but I am not as involved as many people. I love a good game of Monster of the Week and D&D and that is my only credentials as far as RPG and the authenticity of the game play in this book.
That being said, I feel like Lenora Woods did a fantastic job of introducing concepts of D&D in a way that newbies would enjoy interacting with while also mixing in some deeper themes for those already familiar with the game.
Woods wrote a very unique story; she incorporates a fantasy story as a side world within the book itself, but you never feel lost, and the ending to both is still pretty satisfying! That was my biggest concern. I was so happy to end the book feeling like the story wrapped up well on both sides.
I deeply relate to Sadie's struggles with burnout, recovery, and learning new healthy habits.I also enjoyed the way Liam introduces the crew to DnD. There are times when Sadie is a bit too much in how she has this perfect opportunity hander to her and a slight lack of connection to reality in the consequences of her actions long-term, but honestly, it makes the story a bit more real (we've all avoided reality before, especially when trying to recover from burn out).
Again, I can not stress enough how fun this book is. I really loved that we almost got two books in one, between the campaign side story and the main story about Sadie and Noah! It was so entertaining watching the characters develop and the friendships grow.
I adored this book, and my DnD-loving heart fell hard for the story. But honestly, even if you've never had any interest in RPGs but you love a good sweet romance, you'll still love this book. I can't recommend it enough.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
Roll for Romance is pure nerdy fun, but that doesn't mean it isn't layered. As someone struggling to find footing while unemployed I could relate to Sadie a lot. Her struggle with burnout and finding who she is outside of her job is something I think lots of people can understand. Each character in this story is in a different point in their life, and I liked seeing how that was reflected in the choices they made with their DnD characters.
When it came to the DnD side of the story, I had a lot of fun. I felt like I was getting two stories in one in some ways, and I think the narrative of their campaign makes this a great contemporary romance for fantasy readers. As a fledgling DnD player myself I also felt it didn't go too far into campaigning in a way that might lose the interest of those less interested. It was very accessible and easy to follow.
The narrative was tight with a fantastic emotional ARC, and I'm excited to see what's next for the author.
Thank you to Random House, Dell Romance, and Netgalley for the ARC.
When it came to the DnD side of the story, I had a lot of fun. I felt like I was getting two stories in one in some ways, and I think the narrative of their campaign makes this a great contemporary romance for fantasy readers. As a fledgling DnD player myself I also felt it didn't go too far into campaigning in a way that might lose the interest of those less interested. It was very accessible and easy to follow.
The narrative was tight with a fantastic emotional ARC, and I'm excited to see what's next for the author.
Thank you to Random House, Dell Romance, and Netgalley for the ARC.
Very cute, low stakes book that will be adored by both table top role play games (TTRPG) newbies and veterans. The game terms are all explained well and was very approachable without overexplaining which would turn off veteran players. The characters (both book and TTRPG) were super loveable and even the side characters got a little extra added dimension which wasn't necessary but was a very nice bonus. My favorite part was that even though this isn't a queer romance it was a very queer accepting and friendly book. The friend group felt like someone I wanted to hang out with on a Sunday evening.
The romance was a nice slow build though a little frustrating at times. Very cute couple and very cute book but I just felt a little disbelieving that a transient cad would be this willing to give everything up and settle down. At the end I found myself thinking wow this will be a great relationship for 1-3 years then utterly destroy her and make her go through this life re-making again but WISH THEM THE BEST AND HOPE I'M WRONG. Maybe it's just because I've seen what kind of undergrads come out of CU Boulder lol. Overall good beach read book that had a great double layer TTRPG and real world story lines that kept the pages turning but it's not going to revolutionize the publishing world.
The romance was a nice slow build though a little frustrating at times. Very cute couple and very cute book but I just felt a little disbelieving that a transient cad would be this willing to give everything up and settle down. At the end I found myself thinking wow this will be a great relationship for 1-3 years then utterly destroy her and make her go through this life re-making again but WISH THEM THE BEST AND HOPE I'M WRONG. Maybe it's just because I've seen what kind of undergrads come out of CU Boulder lol. Overall good beach read book that had a great double layer TTRPG and real world story lines that kept the pages turning but it's not going to revolutionize the publishing world.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We follow Sadie as she takes a break from NYC after losing her job and spends some time in Texas with her best friend who finally convinced her to join his Dungeons & Dragons campaign. In the game, Sadie plays a powerful cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck - both Sadie and her D&D character meet and start to fall for Noah (who plays a charismatic traveling bard in their game) while playing through the campaign.
This story not only takes us through Sadie and Noah’s journey together, but it also mixes in the story happening while playing their D&D campaign. There is such a fun mix of contemporary and fantasy romance woven together seamlessly throughout the whole book.
Highly recommend!
This book was fun, but the concept was better than the execution. I enjoyed the DND portions of the book so much but both the romance between the mains and the romance between their DND counterparts felt incredibly rushed and neither were really believable. Noah felt flaky and I didn't believe he was really invested in the relationship. Overall it was a really fun read, unlike anything I've read before, but the characters fell a little flat to me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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:
Yes
This read was SO fun. I haven’t played DnD in a long while but this made me want to get back into it 🤭
The banter, the flirting, the exploration, all of it. This story had me giggling and kicking my feet. Noah and Sadie had incredible chemistry and the best love story.
The banter, the flirting, the exploration, all of it. This story had me giggling and kicking my feet. Noah and Sadie had incredible chemistry and the best love story.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
This was like a Hallmark movie for D&D players. It was cute and wholesome with nerdiness woven through the entire story.
Sadie is let go from her job and spends the summer with her best friend, Liam, a DM, living in a small town in Texas. As she figures out her next steps, she begins her first D&D campaign and meets Noah. He’s an outgoing, optimistic bartender at the local brewery who also is also new in town.
Lenora did a wonderful job weaving in Sadie’s journey and the D&D campaign into the story. She introduced you to the world of D&D and the magic of playing a game, the attachment you feel towards your character and even the similarities between you and your character (or traits you want to embody). For the D&D lover, this book is a wonderful, cozy side quest for you!
For Sadie’s main storyline, Lenora captured the feelings of burnout from a job, of being lost and unmotivated. The imposter syndrome that comes with that but of also starting something new. The anxiety of interviewing and making the “right choice.” Then finally, that spark and excitement when starting off on a new adventure. If you read the Authors Note at the end, Lenora wrote from her very own experience of burnout at a job.
This book was definitely a side quest for me, I personally am not a fan of Hallmark movies and the “move to a small town” romances. It was fun and enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC. Roll for Romance releases July 15.
Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam: 💋
Spice: 🌶️
Steam: 💋
Spice: 🌶️
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
Release date July 15th
Found Family
Dungeons & Dragons for newbies
Slow Burn
Small Town
Cinnamon Roll MMC
Burnt out FMC
Roll for Initiative Sadie!
A little nerdy, a little sweet, a little artsy; this book is alllll the adorableness! What a charming romp and delicious read!
Sadie escapes to long-time bestie’s small town living when her New York career and life bottom out. There she is shoved into his DnD for newbies and meets the cinnamon-roll nomad(ish), Noah.
This romance is so cute! The main characters are so lovable and their low-angst courtship is a dream to wander through! I love the story telling style where we get to accompany their team on their DnD quest as well and see additional glimpses of their personalities and chemistry in a fantasy setting!
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell Romance for the opportunity to read this eARC. My opinions are all my own. Thank you!