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A review by ccwingreads
Who We Are in Real Life by Victoria Koops
medium-paced
3.5
A YA, D&D romance sounded like a good break after reading about some very heavy topics recently. That's not to say that this didn't tackle some difficult topics, not with incredible depth, but decently. Homophobia and an abusive relationship were handled pretty realistically but not always with full closure, which didn't bother me too much. Life isn't often tied up nicely with a bow.
The chapters in the perspective of the D&D characters were interesting and reflected Darcy and Art's real lives. Because the perspectives switched often, I sometimes forgot what had happened when the real life chapters pick back up.
Their relationship was cute even through their struggles. I enjoyed their geeky connection! I did get frustrated with Art's reaction in the third act conflict.
Some people may find the use of RPG vernacular a bit cringey because that was the way the main characters, especially Darcy, think and talk. And I would have loved to know more about some of the side characters.
This had its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, it was a fun read that appealed to my D&D nerd side.
The chapters in the perspective of the D&D characters were interesting and reflected Darcy and Art's real lives. Because the perspectives switched often, I sometimes forgot what had happened when the real life chapters pick back up.
Their relationship was cute even through their struggles. I enjoyed their geeky connection! I did get frustrated with Art's reaction in the third act conflict.
Some people may find the use of RPG vernacular a bit cringey because that was the way the main characters, especially Darcy, think and talk. And I would have loved to know more about some of the side characters.
This had its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, it was a fun read that appealed to my D&D nerd side.