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 Reid’s 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 it’s all just part of the game . . . right?

Ollie’s future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harper’s dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to growwith each gaming session,their relationship begins threatening everything they’ve worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaign’s final boss looms on the horizon,Harper and Olliemustdecide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Becauseif they want a second chance at love, they’ll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.