A review by avid_reader_sf_and_f
Dungeons & Dragons Dating by Virginia McClain

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

5.0

This is a delightfully cozy marriage of sapphic Fantasy and Rom-Com made into a fabulously fun and enjoyable novel, Dungeons & Dragon Dating is the story of two wonderful women (a witchy cafe owner and a hardened battle mage) who have each sworn off dating but end up on a on a blind date (set up by a miniature dragon matchmaker) and thrown together into a cursed forest "dungeon" full of monsters.

While this is a light read, it has emotional arcs and has our MCs tackling topics like grief and the damage the wrong partner can do to one's own sense of self and confidence. These two women need to battle through the reasons they have refused to open themselves to love, all while trying to stay and keep each other alive when facing bugbear zombies, and other deadly forces.

Recommended for those who enjoy cozy LGBTQ fantasy romances like, Legends & Lattes, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea or Cursed Cocktails. It's utterly charming.