Kristy Boyce

This was such a cute and nerdy romcom for teens. I am clearly not in that demographic, but this was so sweet and wholesome. I loved it. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. Riley loves acting and singing so much that she risks the wrath of her mother to steal her car and drive her and her best friend two hours away to see a musical. Her parents freak out and as a punishment she has to work at her dad's game store for a few months. It's the worst punishment she could think of. She has to hang out with nerds?! She ends up on the wrong foot with Nathan, an employee and classmate - but before long the two of them hammer out an arrangement, a fake dating situation. What could possibly go wrong. Cute, wholesome, nerdy, and so much fun!… (more)

Dungeons and Drama

I Picked Up This Book Because: The cover was cute.

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: R Public Library
Dates Read: 5/3/24 - 5/5/24
Rating: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Eva Kaminsky

The Characters:

Riley:
Nathan:
Riley’s parents, Riley and Nathan's Friends

The Story:
A super cute enemies to lovers story with lots of snarky back and forth and a lot of heart. I loved that Riley not only got closer to Nathan but to her father too. I loved the leader that Riley was such a leader and able to bring her school together also.… (more)

This was a delightful read. Perfect for those who love the theater and Dungeons and Dragons. I think that the two were blended perfectly together.

After taking a joyride in her parent's car to see a theater production, Riley is in big trouble. Her punishment? Working at her dad's game store with an insufferable coworker for the next several weeks. However, with the help of said insufferable coworker Nathan, Riley discovers a new love for role playing and rolling dice.

If you love fake dating, theater, and Dungeons and Dragons, I think you will love this book. It's the perfect amount of sweet and outrageous that tickles my cold, dead heart. I also appreciated how accurate the Dungeons and Dragons terminology was. It really put the icing on the cake for me.… (more)