This was my first read for the Trans Rights Readathon, and it was such a great thing to kick off with!

 

Losing Hit Points takes place all in one night and features frequent cuts to the in-game world. I think the author did a great job with pacing and balance. It’s a fairly short book (under 200 pages), and you can easily read it in one afternoon, which makes it feel super cozy. It’s as if you’re experiencing the game in real time with the players.

 

Obviously, a love story that takes place over the course of one evening is gonna feel a little bit insta-lovey, but the fact that the characters have a history with each other negates that pretty well. And the book isn’t trying to be a slowburn or anything; it’s about two people who already love each other having the chance to work their shit out and come back into each other’s lives.

 

I definitely recommend this one to any queer d&d nerds, I think you’ll have a great time with it!