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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 ⭐️ 1.5 🌶️
I wasn't entirely sure about this book at first, but the idea of a cute, romantic and nerdy D&D based book pulled me in and I had to give it a chance.. and am I glad I did!!
I wasn't entirely sure about this book at first, but the idea of a cute, romantic and nerdy D&D based book pulled me in and I had to give it a chance.. and am I glad I did!!
I really enjoyed the aspect of a story within a story and getting to watch Sadie and Noah, flirt and fall for each other during their campaign and irl!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
I don't think I've read any books that are quite like this one, and that's not a bad thing! I had a good time during the read, but found myself having a hard time staying engaged throughout the book! This is written in a really unique way where there are basically two stories happening in 1 book.
Your first 'storyline' is our MFC and MMC and their romantic love story, and then you also have the storyline of the actual dungeons and dragons game they are playing. I've never played or seen D&D be played outside of like... Stranger Things and some other books I've read but none of them went into as much detail as this did.
I really enjoyed the banter between the characters and the communication between ALL of the characters was so healthy and just enjoyable to read. I liked the mix of the D&D and the real life characters but where it lost me at times was the abrupt changes. I almost feel like if I made this two separate books I would really love them both so much, but it almost felt like too much at times.
I really liked what we got of the side characters! They all seemed really loveable, but I feel like we didn't get enough of them! I am hoping there will be subsequent books that will give us more of them.
Overall, this book was different and enjoyable but lacked momentum at times. I would def recommend this if you're a fantasy / romantasy reader. It wasn't bad by any means, but def wasn't my favorite read and that's ok!
Side note: I absolutely LOVE the cover of this! Every single element on the cover had a purpose and was so representative of the story! The writing was also pretty good! Sometimes the story itself lagged for me, but the writing kept me engaged enough to continue.
The vibes:
-Dungeons & Dragons
-Found Family
-Golden Retriever MMC
-Small Town
-Slow Burn
-Forced Proximity
-Meddling Friend Group
Your first 'storyline' is our MFC and MMC and their romantic love story, and then you also have the storyline of the actual dungeons and dragons game they are playing. I've never played or seen D&D be played outside of like... Stranger Things and some other books I've read but none of them went into as much detail as this did.
I really enjoyed the banter between the characters and the communication between ALL of the characters was so healthy and just enjoyable to read. I liked the mix of the D&D and the real life characters but where it lost me at times was the abrupt changes. I almost feel like if I made this two separate books I would really love them both so much, but it almost felt like too much at times.
I really liked what we got of the side characters! They all seemed really loveable, but I feel like we didn't get enough of them! I am hoping there will be subsequent books that will give us more of them.
Overall, this book was different and enjoyable but lacked momentum at times. I would def recommend this if you're a fantasy / romantasy reader. It wasn't bad by any means, but def wasn't my favorite read and that's ok!
Side note: I absolutely LOVE the cover of this! Every single element on the cover had a purpose and was so representative of the story! The writing was also pretty good! Sometimes the story itself lagged for me, but the writing kept me engaged enough to continue.
The vibes:
-Dungeons & Dragons
-Found Family
-Golden Retriever MMC
-Small Town
-Slow Burn
-Forced Proximity
-Meddling Friend Group
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
📚✨ ARC REVIEW ✨📚
Roll for Romance by @lenorawoodswrites
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 (4.25/5 stars)
Thank you to Lenora Woods and NetGalley for providing a free ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Sadie loses her job and decides to flee NYC for the summer, heading to Heller, Texas, where she crashes with her longtime BFF Liam. Directionless and in need of a distraction, she lets Liam talk her into joining his Dungeons and Dragons group. As Dungeon Master, he’s put together a small crew of newbies for their first-ever campaign, and it turns out to be exactly what Sadie needs. 🎲🐉
As the sessions progress, Sadie bonds with her fellow players and starts to crush on Noah, a sexy, sweet bartender with a major case of wanderlust. As sparks begin to fly in-game and IRL, Sadie starts rethinking her next move — return to New York, stay in Texas, or follow her heart into the unknown? 💘
I knew I’d enjoy this one going in. While I’m not a D&D player myself, my husband is, and I’ve sat through enough sessions to know the vibes. What surprised me — in the best way — was how the story alternated between Sadie’s real life and Jaylie’s quest (her D&D character). It was so cool to see the fantasy storyline from the character’s POV rather than just the players at the table.
Sadie and Noah have such fun, sweet chemistry. Their connection grows naturally, and their dates were adorable. I especially loved how Noah supported Sadie’s artistic journey—he even introduced her to his boss so she could paint a mural! 🎨💕
And Liam? Absolute best friend goals. Not only does he offer her a safe space to land, but through D&D, he helps her form new friendships that turn into something real and grounding.
Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a little fantasy magic with their contemporary love stories.
For fans of:
🏡 City-to-small-town escape
👨👩👧👦 Found family vibes
🎲 Nerdy bonding
🔥 Slow burn romance
💪 Supportive cinnamon roll love interest
🎨 Artistic self-discovery
📖 Dual narrative (real life + fantasy quest)
#ARCReview #RollForRomance #LenoraWoods #NerdyRomance #SmallTownRomance #FoundFamily #RomComReads #RomanceBookstagram #BookishLove #Bookstagram #RomanceReads2025
Roll for Romance by @lenorawoodswrites
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 (4.25/5 stars)
Thank you to Lenora Woods and NetGalley for providing a free ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Sadie loses her job and decides to flee NYC for the summer, heading to Heller, Texas, where she crashes with her longtime BFF Liam. Directionless and in need of a distraction, she lets Liam talk her into joining his Dungeons and Dragons group. As Dungeon Master, he’s put together a small crew of newbies for their first-ever campaign, and it turns out to be exactly what Sadie needs. 🎲🐉
As the sessions progress, Sadie bonds with her fellow players and starts to crush on Noah, a sexy, sweet bartender with a major case of wanderlust. As sparks begin to fly in-game and IRL, Sadie starts rethinking her next move — return to New York, stay in Texas, or follow her heart into the unknown? 💘
I knew I’d enjoy this one going in. While I’m not a D&D player myself, my husband is, and I’ve sat through enough sessions to know the vibes. What surprised me — in the best way — was how the story alternated between Sadie’s real life and Jaylie’s quest (her D&D character). It was so cool to see the fantasy storyline from the character’s POV rather than just the players at the table.
Sadie and Noah have such fun, sweet chemistry. Their connection grows naturally, and their dates were adorable. I especially loved how Noah supported Sadie’s artistic journey—he even introduced her to his boss so she could paint a mural! 🎨💕
And Liam? Absolute best friend goals. Not only does he offer her a safe space to land, but through D&D, he helps her form new friendships that turn into something real and grounding.
Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a little fantasy magic with their contemporary love stories.
For fans of:
🏡 City-to-small-town escape
👨👩👧👦 Found family vibes
🎲 Nerdy bonding
🔥 Slow burn romance
💪 Supportive cinnamon roll love interest
🎨 Artistic self-discovery
📖 Dual narrative (real life + fantasy quest)
#ARCReview #RollForRomance #LenoraWoods #NerdyRomance #SmallTownRomance #FoundFamily #RomComReads #RomanceBookstagram #BookishLove #Bookstagram #RomanceReads2025
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a really endearing story full of romance and DnD. I really appreciated that the DnD campaign was a proper part of the story and not just a place where they gathered. I enjoyed going back and forth between their normal lives and their characters in the campaign. It mirrored something really essential about DnD, which is that it is a place where one can explore something about oneself within the safety of the game. It's a place of play that can become quite deep and meaningful if you let it. Overall a great book, looking forward to more from this author!
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
I don’t know that I have ever before read a Romance where I said I wish that this was my story. This is it. This is one for the nerdy girls, the millennials, and anyone who devotes their time to the things they’re passionate about. Technically dual POV, but in an interesting way. It isn’t the FMC and the MMC. We get the FMC and her D&D alter ego in campaign. Narratively their stories mirror, but not completely. Just a wonderful lovely read that I would recommend to anyone.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book had me cackling, rolling my eyes at geeky references, and blushing at the spice. Spice wasn't particularly kinky or anything, but the slow burn romance made the final result so much more *chef's kiss*.
This was a really fun read. It seems like an inadvertent theme for me this month is reading a book where the FMC quits her job, move away and has to come to terms with it while also having panic attacks (done and dusted I am looking at you).
In this book we also get the added benefit of immersing ourselves in the secondary lives of the group's d&d characters. This honestly was such a fun way to give the reader 2 storylines that intertwine in a really unique way.
In this book we also get the added benefit of immersing ourselves in the secondary lives of the group's d&d characters. This honestly was such a fun way to give the reader 2 storylines that intertwine in a really unique way.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes