A review by that_bookworm_guy
The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall

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? Yes

4.5

A queer TTRPG book!! Yes please!!

Hollis is such a cool character, who doesn't give herself enough credit. She grows so much throughout this story, going from hanging around her boyfriend and his crappy friends, to finding her own group of friends to play a game with, all because her boyfriends group have a 'no girlfriend' rule during game nights. 

She goes from joining the group to play the game to have more in common with her boyfriend, to finding a group of friends that she adores and who adores her. Friends that don't judge her for how she looks or her anxiety. 

A perfect story for those who want something a little cosy, heartwarming, and full of adventure. Where every choice can lead to something great, whether in a fantasy game, or real life.