this was a story that the concept was super interesting but the execution could've been better. I did really enjoy that it followed a large cast of character and not just one couple.

A cozy fantasy with second chance romance? I thought this was going to be great for me.

Unfortunately this one fell a bit flat. I couldn't get behind how modern the technology was and felt a bit tongue in cheek.

I wanted to like this book, but it was not for me. I struggled to get into it, and unfortunately I had to DNF.

It's a fun idea to have three writers contributing to one story, but the result here is a disjointed one. The romance between Clare and Beatrice (disappointingly, unbeknownst to me, Clare is a straight dude) takes up 2/3 of the book and, as a result, overshadows Elowen; I wish she had her own book. The pacing is also frustrating, with the first 50% crawling and the last 50% going at breakneck speed. I had a good time, though.

This was a total blast to read—witty, clever, and unexpectedly heartfelt. It had a great balance of humor and emotion, with characters that felt both chaotic and real in the best way. The pacing flew by, and I found myself smiling through most of it. Light, fun, and full of charm!

This was a fun read with great character dynamics. The romances and friendships were very on point. However, the weak point was the overarching goal that the protagonists are trying to achieve. The book is so primarily about the conflicts between the main characters that their new quest felt very afterthought. This almost would gave held up better overall if this were a fantasy of manners instead of a fantasy that tried to throw in an action-y conflict.
Also, I wasn’t sure about the world building, as it feels largely fantasy but also has modernities like tv and photography. There are books that do this well, but I don’t think this one did, because the modern aspects weren’t a big part of the book, yet they kept being mentioned.

This book is fun—snappy, chaotic, and heartfelt. It’s a contemporary rom-com with plenty of banter and a protagonist who’s delightfully self-aware in their messiness. The tone walks a fine line between comedy and sincerity, and I thought it struck that balance really well. The romance had me rooting for them, but even more than that, I appreciated how the book leaned into joy and vulnerability at the same time. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre, but it executes its vibe extremely well.

This book wasn’t for me. The first chapter really intrigued me and I was very excited for the friendships but after that I had a hard time getting through it. It didn’t feel very fantasy and I feel like maybe if it had been written as an urban fantasy I could’ve gotten more into it. Overall it just wasn’t particularly memorable for me. But it could be up someone else’s alley!

I was really excited for a comedic cozy fantasy with a fun friend group! That is one of my favorite genres.

Unfortunately I only made it to 25% before deciding to dnf this book. I contemplated dnfing from early on but had high hopes so I kept trying until I couldn’t anymore. I was not connecting to the characters or the dialogue. It felt very gimmicky and not genuine? That’s the best way I can describe how I felt reading it.

Thank you for the opportunity!

What happens when you save a magical land with your best friends... and then grow up, and grow apart? This Will Be Fun. Or will it!? With notes of Narnia calling the Pevensies back to its lands, Asher weaves a compelling, modern, and jaunty tale complete with romance, drama, and best of all, magic.

DNF at 2% for cringey writing style. It’s meant to feel whimsical and I love that for other people, but it’s just not for me.

Rating: 4/5
I received the eARC for my honest opinion.

This was a mix of comedy and adventure, that is cozy romance read. You will find slow burn romance, great world building, a mix of medieval and modern vibes in the book and it is told in a dual POV.

I didn’t like the slow build up to everything at first but let me tell you the book does pick up and I loved that you would see a great slow burn from both of the couples, and it will have you devouring the book. I enjoyed getting to see how the characters were handling life after 10 years and how they will be going to the Queen’s wedding, yup the same one that they saved all those years ago. I loved the fantasy and the humor that was mixed into the book. I also liked that we had an HEA with this book, it was a nice palate cleanser between my books.

I would recommend this book to anyone who hasn’t liked fantasy before and enjoys romances.

I want to thank NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to review this book.

A fast-paced and darkly humorous exploration of life's unexpected twists, this novel offers sharp wit and relatable characters. Asher's storytelling pulls you in with its clever dialogue and well-timed moments of chaos. It's a refreshing, offbeat take on navigating the messiness of life with a smile.

The Princess Bride meets PWMOV?? Sounds like fun except I didn’t have much fun :(

The book had SO much promise with the plot summary. it sounded like a fun adventure amongst a group of friends but it lost me quite early on. I liked how there were two couples in the book but at one point it felt overwhelming. Having one book per couple would’ve been better because the story felt more focused on the romances and I honestly forgot what their mission was lol.

I did enjoy the Ella Enchanted vibes the setting gave until they ended up in Vegas then I was just confused. overall the book just did not feel cohesive and wasn’t very memorable.

Wanted something cozy with a fantasy element, but unfortunately I think this was too modern for me. Leans on the contemporary in terms of dialogue and characters. I had a hard time staying engaging found myself disliking almost all the povs. I really wanted to like this for the found family and quest tropes.

Thank you Netgalley and Avon or Harper Voyager for the arc!

This was such an enjoyable romp through the woods. The characters feel so real and I had such a fun time. Would recommend!

This book was hard for me because it felt like it was trying too hard to be two sides of the same coin.

On one side, we have an epic fantasy element with the four people who are responsible for saving everyone. On the other, we have what feels to be a forced romantic element.

I am not sure if it was the book or me, but this one just didn’t do it for me.

It is an unusual book in which the hero dies between the first and second chapter. Galwell the Great lead his band of four on a quest to rescue his fiancee, Princess Thessia, who had been kidnapped by the Fraternal Order, in their devious plot to take over the world of Mythria. Along with Galwell, is his sister Elowen, her best friend Beatrice and Clare Grandhart, hero in training, all with some type of mystical power. While they rescue the princess and kill the bad guy, the grief and guilt of losing Galwell, spins them off into different directions. Ten years later the princess, now queen, demands that they attend her at her wedding. But when they get there they find that Hugh, the queen's fiancee has been kidnapped, by the same nut jobs, who had kidnapped her ten years earlier. So another quest, with Elowen's former lover, Vandria, rounding out their numbers. Except for Clare, I found the other characters annoying, and the constant bickering between the banter, not much of a quest. While second chances are my favorite trope, I really didn't care enough about the characters to care if they got back together or not. Sorry to say that this was not one of the best books that I have read so far this year.

I was gifted with an Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher via NetGalley.com. This was my honest, unbiased and voluntary review.

This had so much potential and I was super excited for it! However, it was extremely long, full of sadness, and had insufferable characters.

Not the book for me! But I do think regular fantasy readers would probably enjoy this, and should give it a try!