Fun was promised but sadly very little was had. E.B. Asher is actually three authors and it shows. The story feels disjointed and a bit clunky and so, so, oh so very long. I had high hopes that this would give Legends & Lattes vibes but set in Far Far Away from Shrek 2. Instead, the world building felt forced and more important than the character development but none of the details provided really mattered that much. Don't get me started on the coffee...what was up with the nonstop description of the knockoff Starbucks? This was unfortunately not for me.

Many thanks to Avon and Netgalley for the ARC.

I didn't love this book. I felt that it fell a bit flat for me only because it was a bit too slow to build up to what felt like the whole plot. The characters felt very one dimensional for the first half of the book and we don't find out anything solid for too long in my opinion. It was a bit difficult for me to get into the story and I didn't feel attached to the characters.

I did not end up finishing this book.
It wasn’t for me but others might like it. I didn’t like all the modern language and phrases in a fantasy novel. I also do not like waiting so far into a book to know what conflicts happened and why all the characters hate each other.
I think there were too many POVS for this novel.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the e-arc!
If you have ever wondered what happens to the hero's party after defeating the big bad, this is for you.
When I saw Shrek + Legends and Lattes, I was super excited, but the story definitely ended up being less cozy/romantic fun than I expected. I am always here for another cozy fantasy, and I ended up enjoying this story immensely even though I am still undecided if I would call this cozy! I'm not going to lie; I was a bit skeptical to start, but as the story continued, I got more and more invested.

I was so intrigued by the premise, although Ella Enchanted is a better comp than The Princess Bride. At the beginning, there were parts I found humorous. However, the pacing and world building are all over the place, and This Will Be Fun sealed its two star rating with an entirely unearned eye-rolling twist in the final chapters. This was entirely too long, with 200 pages of learning about the characters before you even get into the quest, which is also 200 pages. Plus the quest is meh at best.

As I leaned from Currently Reading’s Love and Chile Peppers podcast, I much prefer external conflict to internal conflict. Pages and pages (and pages) of grown-ass characters lamenting that they could never be worthy of love is not only not for me, but not what I would expect in a novel for adults. That seems much more YA territory.

This book was non-stop enjoyment from beginning to end. If you're looking for a cozy fantasy, this is your next read!

The relationship between the three main characters is where the story really shined. Elowyn and Beatrice's friendship was very relatable. You could see the bond but also the cracks that broke them apart. To me, Clare’s actions did not always seem to connect to his inner motivations. However, I really enjoyed his overall character arc. Anyone can relate to the pressure of needing to emulate someone else and struggling with the inner shame of not being able to.

The plot was secondary to the characters’ relationships. It didnt matter if their quest succeeded, as long as they healed from the collective grief they experienced. That being said, I didn’t see the end coming. It ended happily but honored the reality of loss.

Perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villian and Legends and Lattes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

An anarchic, anachronistic, subversive take on fantasy epics which revisits the heroes who saved the kingdom ten years later to explore their messy lives and relationships since. This is an engaging, chaotic story about grief, trauma, the price of fame, and the inescapable bonds of friendship and shared experiences.

I was a little surprised to learn this was written by a team of 3. It’s not bad per se, but I’m not sure it reflects the work of 3. There’s a lot to like, but the plot points and development don’t hit exactly right, and the end twist is a little too convenient.

The title really does say it all in this fun, storybook romance. A clever twist on the tales of old; knights, quests, and magic all come together with a modern takeover. I saw a lot of Goodreads reviews complain about the modernization of a feudal world with magic, but it's fiction! And it's fun. Perhaps they just weren't the right audience.

If you're looking for a light and quick romance then this is the perfect book for you! I think, despite having three separate authors, the voice of each character was different but the story still cohesive. Jane the Virgin once taught me that every romance has to have a happy ending. While this one was rather saccharine, you can't help but smile as the story comes to its conclusion. Would love to see more in the Four's story.

I was entertained enough by this book to give it 4 stars, but some things don't live up to the hype of the description. And calling it a romantasy is a bit of a stretch.

The anachronisms and medieval stand-ins for modern things like TV and Uber didn't bother me, I can suspend disbelief enough for that, but there was not as much fun here as was advertised. Everyone was sad! Understandably so, but it takes away from the "fun" chemistry when everyone is grumpy all the time. Beatrice's and Clare's "fight" was one big miscommunication, and Elowen maybe should have stayed in the forest. I did like Clare as a character, because he had figured out how to be himself and used that to keep attention from the others as they grieved, and Vandra was fun too. I'm not sure the ending made a lot of sense, but sometimes you just have to shrug and roll with it.

“Galwell the Great was almost sad they would be saving the realm tomorrow. ”
Here are reasons to read the Romantasy book:

Four Heroes - Four Heroes: Clare, Galwell, Elowen, and Beatrice set off on a noble quest
One Gone - but upon completion, one of them does not return
10 Years - After 10 years they are trying to cope with the ghosts of what they lost
Another Quest - until they are tapped for another quest, and are faced to confront the things that caused them to part before

When I first heard about this book, I really thought it was going to be a 5 star read. And I did read this hybrid style between an ebook from Netgalley and an audiobook from Libro. And surprisingly, when I read it visually, it dragged a bit. But when I listened to it, I found myself enjoying it so much more, which is the opposite for me. This book is fun, and there is some action in it. The character relationships are the highlight as well. However, this is definitely more Romance than I thought it would be, and while that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it did make the questing aspect something I wanted more of.

DNF @20%. I had high hopes for this book but the execution just isn't doing it for me... The world building is lacking and I don't feel a connection to any of the characters.

Thanks to Netgalley for my complimentary e-arc. All opinions here are my own.

This was such a charming book! It's perfect for anyone who loves cozy fantasy, romantasy, or role-playing games.

i enjoyed this book but for some reason it took me a really long time to get through. the characters were well thought out and i enjoyed reading about why their group fell apart and seeing them all come back together. the world building felt very original to me and i enjoyed how it combined medieval settings with more modern ideas. overall, i enjoyed this book and i think it's worth a read if you're looking for an easy cozy fantasy book for the fall!

I was super excited for this, but it just wasn’t my style and I couldn’t get through it. It felt like it was trying to be way too many things - a romance, a fantasy, a commentary on romantic fantasy, a fast class on what not to name your characters in a fantasy novel… I know it was co-written by 3 authors, and I think the mesh of writing styles and ideas took away from the book. Great concept, just wish the execution had been better.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for providing the ARC.

This book was so fun! I love when books take you behind the curtain, so to speak, to see what happens after the battle is won and evil is vanquished. And it's not always pretty.

This book shows the heroes ten years after saving the world, and they haven't spoken to each other since. There are complex emotions surrounding their relationships with each other and it seems that no one really knows how to bridge that gap. There are the shenanigans you would expect from a lighthearted fantasy novel, a second chance romance thrown in, and witty banter that will absolutely have you laughing out loud. This book is a delight.

Perfect for people who like the intersection of cozy fantasy and romance, and especially those who can approach both of those genres with some humor.

After saving the kingdom, a group of hero’s break apart due to the death of someone in the group. Years later, they all reunite and find themselves having to save the kingdom again.

Rating:4/5 stars⭐️

I thought this story was so fun to read. It took me a bit to get into it, but once I did, I loved it.

The humor is spot on and works for the story as well as the slight romances between the characters. I loved everyone, but I think Clare or Beatrice were my favorite.

There is a suprise at the end that I wasn’t expecting so that was great!

All in all, I recommend checking this book out if you like rom-coms, fantasy, and possibly the found family trope!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Took me a while to get into this one, but once the story found its groove, I was hooked. A road trip rom-quest with a group of people with more emotional baggage than they can handle alone. Fortunately, they realize they’re not alone, work better together, and they can change their futures. I’m not sure I’d rush into another book set in this realm, but it was fun.

3.5 stars. This occurs 10 years after four friends save the world. I liked that this explored what happens after which we don't usually get to see. Unfortunately none of the friends have spoken to each other in 10 years and some of them aren't doing that well. There are two simultaneous romances going on. It was cozy but not all that exciting even though there is a lot of personal drama and angst. The world was clever with magical modern conveniences but the second quest felt rushed and like filler.

This book is aptly titles. The banter the shenanigans were laugh out loud funny. I really enjoyed all of the characters and thought that they definitely lent their own special piece of the story. The world building is fun, a weird mix of modern and medieval that actually worked really well for me. Over all this book really won me over and was so much fun. I will definitely be re reading this one in the future!