A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL
things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli.
Harper Reids summer is not off to a great start. After the death of her grandpa, she moves across the country, leaving her friends and Dungeons & Dragons group behind. She wasnt exactly planning to start her senior year on the farm where she spent her childhood summers, but running into Ollie Shiffletformer best friend and first crushmakes things much better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group. As Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harpers brash barbarian and Ollies proud paladin, but its all just part of the game
right?
Ollies future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harpers dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to grow with each gaming session, their relationship begins threatening everything theyve worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaigns final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Because if they want a second chance at love, theyll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.
