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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
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
What a cute debut! I had so much fun reading this and now I want to play an in person d&d campaign even more. The present tense felt a little awkward at points but I think I'm just used to past tense. I loved the inclusive of the campaign and getting to see the characters interact as their fantasy counterparts as well as their normal selves. I'm hoping we see more of these characters in future books!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
Thank you to the publisher for an eARC!
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TROPES
🖌️ Found Family
🖌️ Forced Proximity
🖌️ Slow Burn
🖌️ Small Texas Town
I’ve been excited about this book since I first saw the Publisher’s Weekly announcement about it, and I’m so happy I got to read it a bit early. Sadie is trying to figure out her next move after losing her job. Thankfully, her best friend Liam has her move in with him in his home in Texas, getting her out of New York City to clear her head. What helps even more is finding a group of friends as Sadie plays Dungeons & Dragons for the first time.
I think the best part of the book is, as the reader, we got to experience the campaign Sadie and her new friends go on as well. I wasn’t expecting that part of the book, and it absolutely made the book everything I wanted it to be. It felt like two stories in one, and I, like the group, was completely flabbergasted by where the campaign went. I’m still in awe of Liam’s DM skills.
I think what makes Sadie and Noah’s relationship feel so special is that, despite both of them making significant, life-altering decisions, they do it on their own time. Sure, Sadie lets Noah know about something, but she works through the decision on her own. For a couple that’s only known each other a few weeks, this feels so much more realistic than many books. And, while I’m always for a whirlwind kind of romance, it is nice to read something that is rooted a bit more in reality.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
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:
Yes