Fittingly, this book was a lot of fun. Sometimes in a book like this, there will be characters that are clearly overreacting and holding unnecessary grudges, but everyone here seemed to be behaving pretty reasonably based on the information they had.

When I read the acknowledgments of this book and realized it was actually written by three different people, everything clicked into place. The writing styles between the different authors were noticeably different, and I found I enjoyed the final third or so of the book much more than the other parts (aside from the ending because what was that?). I actually fell into a reading slump after I got about half way through, and after several weeks of not being able to convince myself to touch this or any book, I finally finished it (and rather enjoyed the climaxes of the romances).
Some things in this story just didn’t make sense, but it was fun to read at times. Like, the world could end at any time but let’s have a sexy bath tub scene? It’s fun but also where is the logic?

This book is fun but it doesn’t take itself seriously so neither should you. It’s “shut-off-your-brain-and-have-fun” reading, which I enjoy sometimes. Just wish the writing was consistently good. And the ending kind of invalidates the entire story and the characters’ growth up to that point. Could have been so much better!

What happens after the quest is over?

Ten years ago, they saved the kingdom, but the whole “happily ever after” part didn’t quite work out. Now they find themselves reunited for a royal wedding and, well…things once again don’t go quite as planned.

This is an irreverent quest story that doesn’t take itself too seriously. There is a mix of medieval and modern vibes. Think along the lines of Shrek, The Princess Bride, or A Knight’s Tale. There are multiple POVs and multiple romantic subplots with a little spice. This one of those books where it’s best not to read into things too closely—just go along with it.

This was honestly such a great epic adventure read with second chance romance and friends turned strangers opening back together, resolving their b*llsh**, and uniting to save the kingdom once again.

If there had been a first book, it would have been epic fantasy adventure, but the second chance thing is always cozier. The author handled the world building through the lens of times passed and it was well done and subtle without being so overbearing it detracted from the story, which tends to happen. This was just great. I really loved it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 stars, rounded up!

This Will Be Fun is a cozy quest romantasy with Shrek and The Princess Bride vibes featuring:

Second chance romance
Found family
Questmates-with-benefits
Slow burn
Open door spice (FF and MF)
Queer representation
Three amazing narrators

This was such a fun listen!! As someone who loved the creativity and coziness of Assistant to the Villain, I enjoyed this one as well. It was a cool take on heroes and what happens after they save the world.

There were two romantic relationships going on and three points of view. I skipped the spice. There were only two scenes, but I felt like it wasn't necessary to the plot. Clare is so funny. Elowen is a hermit. Beatrice is down on her luck. Time to get the gang back together!

Blurb: Ten years ago, they saved the realm—and it ruined their lives. Now, three former heroes must reunite, and hopefully live to tell the tale, in this charming romantasy about friendship and redemption, perfect for readers of Legends & Lattes and Assistant to the Villain.

Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and Elowen, handsome ex-bandit Clare, and valiant leader Galwell the Great defended the realm from darkness. It’s a tale beloved by all—except them. They haven’t spoken in a decade, devastated by what their quest cost them.

This won't be for everyone, but it was clever and heartwarming to me and the narrators really brought it to life!

if nothing else, this wins the title of fastest dnf at 6%. Wasn't gelling with the writing, and I realized the anachronisms were going to get to me, and I decided that no thank you! this one isn't for me.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for a chance to read and review.

DNF @30%. I was really excited for the premise of this book, but I didn’t feel like the execution was particularly good. At the 30% point I was feeling frustrated by the characters and not that interested in the story.

This was a fun read - very cozy and lovable characters! I will say, however, I can tell that three people worked on this novel. It did not feel very cohesive.

Who to recommend this to: cozy fantasy readers, fans of dnd, readers interested in older characters (forget the exact age but I think they're 30ish?)

Loved this book!! It started out a tiny bit slow, but about 10-15% through, it got really interested and I couldn't put it down. It's the perfect cozy read

I was expecting more of an adventure quest story than I got. The three main characters are all still dealing with the grief of losing their leader, Galwel the Great, all for differing reasons. Part of that grief is the fracturing of their relationships. Elowen and Beatrice were childhood best friends, but haven’t spoken in the 10 years since Galwel’s funeral. Beatrice and Clare had a burgeoning relationship, but that tanked for Reasons Explained in the Book. Elowen had a potential relationship as well, but they both thought the other only wanted to hook up. So we spent the first half of the book inside their heads thinking about how much they dislike each other, but also miss each other. All while still traveling to the capital for the Queen’s wedding. The current quest starts at 53%.

And even the current quest is more in their heads. And there is a surprise twist at the end that is not fully explained or fleshed out.

And while they are traveling all over Mythria, I have no idea where they are going because THERE WAS NO MAP. If you are publishing a fantasy book about an adventure or quest, make a map. It doesn’t need lots of details. A general outline and the places mentioned in the book. I don’t need an art piece.

I wanted to love this book so badly. The concept is really cool, and an avenue of fantasy that I feel could really use a spotlight: what happens AFTER the quest is complete? It's fun and sweet, but it address grief fairly well. It reads rather like a D&D campaign, which I enjoy, but also it's kind of slow. It's cozy but doesn't take itself too seriously.

This Will Be Fun is a fantasy novel about a group of adventurers 10 years after they saved the world. I love this concept! The three companions have scattered to other parts of the world and haven't checked in with each other in a long time. They are all invited to a royal wedding and the three reconvene. Past feelings resurface and they navigate what it is like to finish a journey and have time pass.

I really enjoyed this book! When I read it, I had just finished the anime Frieren, which deals with themes of life continuing after "saving the world." This was such a perfect next read. This Will Be Fun has more of a comedy lean to it, which I also enjoyed. I liked how the story progressed and thought the combination of "technology" in a fantasy world was interesting!

It dragged for me a little bit in the last third of the book, but I still had a fun time overall. I'd love to read more books like this!

Overall, I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a fun fantasy read! 3.75 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the eARC, my thoughts are my own!

I know the author tried to be “witty” and “quirky” with this, but overall, I didn’t find the story to be interesting— I was bored out of my mind trying to finish reading it.

Medieval style romp with fun characters and a very interesting plot. Characters seemed fleshed out as if I missed the first book in a series that included all the character development and their backstories. Following a multi-cast of protagonists meant I didn’t really feel connected to any one more than another, and I didn’t really care about their journey with their partners.

This book has some pretty mixed reviews but I really enjoyed it. It gave me the same vibes, humor, and cozy feelings and Legends and Lattes. I would definitely recommend.

I love the premise of this book and I wish I would have loved this book more. The characters were fun, but it felt too contrived and the decisions they made at some points did not make sense. I will try this author again though!

I admit, this was indeed fun! This book started out a bit slow but this character combination and banter quickly made this book interesting! There is a little bit of romance, character development, and a very intriguing setting. I would have loved to have a bit more depth to our characters, I think that way I could connect to them a bit more. Again, I found this a bit tough to get into at the start but this was cozy and overall enjoyable!

I really wanted to get into this story and at first, I was.. until I wasn't.
The beginning pulled me in and I was so intrigued by the relationship between Clare and Beatrice. I wanted to know everything! Then the story continued and that initial pull didn't last. I felt like every scene just dragged on and I was slogging through the story.
Maybe it just wasn't for me.

DNF at 20%. I gave this two tries but could not get into it. Premise was interesting but I did not find either the characters or the writing style appealing.