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Di-Curious by Erin Branch
3.0
Di-Curious by Erin Branch is a contemporary sapphic romance with a touch of cozy fantasy that delves into the life of June, a mid-level Dungeons and Dragons influencer who, despite her internet fame, struggles with her personal life and lives in her parents' basement. When a lucrative opportunity arises, June is forced to reconnect with her old friends after being disinvited from her celebrity D&D group. This leads to awkward interactions with her former best friend Nova, who gives her the cold shoulder in real life while flirting with her character during game sessions. As June navigates these dynamics, she begins to confront long-ignored feelings, leading to a journey of self-discovery and rekindled relationships.
I picked up Di-Curious because it combined several elements I love: D&D, sapphic romance, and second-chance romances. However, despite the promising premise and plot, the book fell short in its execution. One of my primary complaints is that the characters felt one-dimensional and did not convincingly portray their near-thirty age. The dialogue and behavior read more like a YA novel with teenage characters than an adult novel with adult characters, which detracted from the story's authenticity.
Despite these flaws, I still gave the book 3 stars, mainly due to the enjoyable integration of the D&D characters into the narrative. This aspect added a unique and fun layer to the story, blending the game world with the characters' real lives in an engaging way. However, the overall plot and character development left much to be desired. The resolution felt too neat and rushed, making the cozy ending less satisfying. While I appreciate cozy stories with guaranteed happy endings, this one lacked the depth and build-up needed to make the conclusion feel earned.
Thank you to Erin Branch for providing this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced by receiving the ARC.
I picked up Di-Curious because it combined several elements I love: D&D, sapphic romance, and second-chance romances. However, despite the promising premise and plot, the book fell short in its execution. One of my primary complaints is that the characters felt one-dimensional and did not convincingly portray their near-thirty age. The dialogue and behavior read more like a YA novel with teenage characters than an adult novel with adult characters, which detracted from the story's authenticity.
Despite these flaws, I still gave the book 3 stars, mainly due to the enjoyable integration of the D&D characters into the narrative. This aspect added a unique and fun layer to the story, blending the game world with the characters' real lives in an engaging way. However, the overall plot and character development left much to be desired. The resolution felt too neat and rushed, making the cozy ending less satisfying. While I appreciate cozy stories with guaranteed happy endings, this one lacked the depth and build-up needed to make the conclusion feel earned.
Thank you to Erin Branch for providing this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced by receiving the ARC.