Rather than epic scenes escalating to a punchy climax, the book is dozens of small moments, conversations, and thoughts strung together to make you fall in love as gradually as the characters do.

This fun YA romance is perfect for readers who want to vicariously experience D&D while enjoying delicious romantic tension.

This delightful romp of a historical fantasy is perfect for YA readers who want a lot to talk about while not taking themselves too seriously.

This YA speculative is perfect for readers who want a Back to The Future setup with the mother-daughter dynamic of Freaky Friday.

This sweet YA romance is great for readers who like rivals-to-lovers, unique hobbies (color guard and percussion!), and role-playing games.

Age: YA (14+) Genre: Romance Reading the series? Keep the discussion going with the guides for Dating and Dragons (book 2) and Rolls and Rivalry (book 3). Quick Review of Dungeons and Drama This YA romance is fun, quirky, and delivers a fake flirting story with lots of heart. While I wouldn’t have minded more actual D&D in the story, I love the nerd culture rep and how it slots together with Riley’s passion for theatre. And that's not all there is to discuss: woven througho

I love a good magical realism story, and this YA romance does a great job incorporating elements of the genre. The story is the definition of bittersweet.

This YA romance is so stinking adorable, I can’t even. It got me out of a months-long romance slump with its witty banter and memorable characters.

Age: YA (14+) Genre: Romance Quick Review of Tokyo Ever After This delightful YA romance is basically the Japanese Princess Diaries, and I’m completely on board. The book explores questions about identity, family relationships, and honoring your culture while still being yourself. Book Club Questions To start the book, Izumi feels like she is missing part of herself by not understanding her Japanese heritage. How would you summarize what Izumi learns about her heritage by the

This clean YA romance blends political activism with cross-cultural romance in a unique Atlanta setting.