Book Review: Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce (Dungeons and Drama #1)

4 ✨

I adored Dungeons and Drama. This follows Riley, a musical-theater enthusiast, after she is grounded for sneaking out with her best friend Hoshiko to see a musical. Her punishment is that she has to work after school at her dad’s game shop which is where she meets Nathan. He is a D&D gamer who spends all his free time in her dad’s shop and is obsessing over another player in their campaign. Not only does Riley uncover the world of Dungeons & Dragons, but she also makes a group of new friends, gets close to her father who she's been distant with since her parents divorce, and she also begins fake dating Nathan to make his crush and her ex-boyfriend jealous. What could go wrong? Did I also mention that she is simultaneously trying to save her school's Spring musical after it was cut for budgeting?

The plot was full of both D&D and musical fun, a wonderful cast of supportive friends, and even giggle worthy romance. It was sweet in its coverage of parental relationships (the struggle of having divorced parents and not wanting either one to feel like you are choosing sides), friendships, relationships, and a wonderful message about leaning into your passions even if it makes you over-the-top. The right people will accept you as is, no matter if you sing show tunes or play fantasy games!

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.