Sometimes the musical is so good you have to see it, even if that means sneaking out and driving without a license. That’s exactly the choice Riley makes — and it costs her. Grounded and banned from anything theater-related, Riley is sentenced to work at her dad’s game store for the foreseeable future.
From Stagecraft to Dice Rolls
Determined not to let her passion for theater die, Riley schemes to save her school’s Spring Musical from being canceled — all while stuck behind the counter of a Dungeons & Dragons game store. Part of her plan involves convincing her cute co-worker Nathan to cover some of her shifts, which means faking a relationship with him to make it happen.
Kristy Boyce blends rom-com charm with unexpected nerdy joy as Riley discovers that the tabletop world she once dismissed might have more in common with the theater she loves than she ever expected.
Perfect For
High school readers (Grades 9-12) who love rom-coms, theater kids, and stories about finding joy in unexpected places. A fun, low-stakes pick for readers who want romance with humor and heart.