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A review by orchids
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's/Delacorte Press for the Advanced Reader Copy!
When I saw that a sequel to "Dungeons and Drama" was coming out. I dropped everything to request an ARC. I absolutely adored the first book in the series, so I was very much looking forward to this sequel. I'm happy to say that Kristy Boyce did not disappoint!
"Dating and Dragons" follows Quinn after her family moves closer to her grandmother, which works out in Quinn's favor since she had a falling out with her previous friend group at her old school. Thanks to her extroverted grandmother wanting a first-day-of-school picture, Quinn meets some fellow students (and a really cute boy!) who love D&D as much as her. When she stops by one afternoon to watch their game, she finds out they live stream their game to a sizable and loyal fanbase. She is welcomed into the group with open arms... as long as she follows their strict rules, which include no dating members of the group. However, she finds herself spending more and more time with the aforementioned cute boy, Logan, and she can't stop thinking about him! D&D means everything to her, so she can't just give it up for the sake of a boy, right?
Kristy Boyce's character and world-building are truly unmatched. Like in her first book, all the characters feel so fleshed out and realistic, from the awkward conversations while trying to make new friends to the unabashed enthusiasm teens have for their favorite things. "Dating and Dragons" continues the legacy of authentic nerdy teen narratives with so much humor and heart. I will say that I slightly enjoyed the first book more, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that this book is incredibly heartwarming and fun to read.
When I saw that a sequel to "Dungeons and Drama" was coming out. I dropped everything to request an ARC. I absolutely adored the first book in the series, so I was very much looking forward to this sequel. I'm happy to say that Kristy Boyce did not disappoint!
"Dating and Dragons" follows Quinn after her family moves closer to her grandmother, which works out in Quinn's favor since she had a falling out with her previous friend group at her old school. Thanks to her extroverted grandmother wanting a first-day-of-school picture, Quinn meets some fellow students (and a really cute boy!) who love D&D as much as her. When she stops by one afternoon to watch their game, she finds out they live stream their game to a sizable and loyal fanbase. She is welcomed into the group with open arms... as long as she follows their strict rules, which include no dating members of the group. However, she finds herself spending more and more time with the aforementioned cute boy, Logan, and she can't stop thinking about him! D&D means everything to her, so she can't just give it up for the sake of a boy, right?
Kristy Boyce's character and world-building are truly unmatched. Like in her first book, all the characters feel so fleshed out and realistic, from the awkward conversations while trying to make new friends to the unabashed enthusiasm teens have for their favorite things. "Dating and Dragons" continues the legacy of authentic nerdy teen narratives with so much humor and heart. I will say that I slightly enjoyed the first book more, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that this book is incredibly heartwarming and fun to read.