The premise sounded good but I had to DNF @ 33%.

In the 10 chapters I read, nothing happened. I was promised a quest and all the 3 POVs had done so far was make reference to their previous quest in very vague mentions. The cozy fantasy world was no developed at all. There are devices that are brought up and never mentioned again. The magic is very loosely explained but other than that it’s just “magic”. There are so many modern elements that they tried to weave into the fantasy but instead, it took me completely out of this world.

The story is very disjointed overall but then I found out this was written by 3 people. It definitely shows.

This might be better suited for people who don’t typically read fantasy.

This Will Be Fun should maybe have a caveat of “this will also be emotional” because for the first half of the book, the main characters are all at odds with some deep, emotional, grieving wounds. I’m rating this 3 stars because it seemed a little disjointed to me, like it couldn’t quite pick a lane to stick to.

I really enjoyed the D&D campaign feel and the general world building, though I think that could have been fleshed out more. The “Big Bad” was a little one note and it didn’t seem to me that the authors did enough with it.

Overall, a solid 3.75 star read that just could have been great. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I believe this to be very much a character driven story. The main point of it is them and the struggles they face in the beginning and how it affects their relationships.
I had a hard time with the writing style at the beginning of the book. For the first 1/3rd of it I struggled. There isn’t a ton of world building. The magic system seemed like it could be interesting but there wasn’t a ton of development in that area.
The last 2/3rds were really fun and cute. I loved the characters and it ended up with a bit of adventure in the end. Very much a cozy read.

Legends and Lattes meets Chosen Ones in this fun cozy quest romantasy by E.B. Asher, a superstar lineup writing group. This Will Be Fun centers on Beatrice, Elowen, and Clare members of the legendary group of The Four that rescued Mythria from evil ten years ago. But the quest that saved their Queendom was not without its trials and the heroes have dealt with the fallout and fame differently as the years passed. So when they’re drawn to reunite for the Queen’s wedding they must confront their pasts and futures, evaluate their relationships with one another, and decide if they’ll rise to Mythria’s need for another quest. Chalked full of interesting magic, delectable coffee shops and world building (think ala entering Far Far Away montage in Shrek 2) hilarious laughs, romantic tension, and heartfelt moments this book packs it all.

I was in a horrible reading slump and nothing could pull me out of it until this book. I absolutely didn’t want to put this book down. It was fun, funny, full of twists that kept the pacing, had characters (Vandra can do no wrong in my eyes!) and relationships I was routing for, and had emotional development. This Will Be Fun is a master craft in what the subgenre of cozy fantasy can be. Epic series are amazing but sometimes readers need a story like This Will Be Fun. I’ll definitely be purchasing this one to keep on my shelf and reread when I need a ‘palate cleanser’ from weighty epic series but I’m still in a fantasy mood.

First off, thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager publishing as well as NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for a review!

I was so excited to receive an ARC of this particular book because I had read several reviews saying "Its giving Princess Bride!!" As someone who grew up obsessed with that kind of soft fantasy- think Princess Bride, Ella Enchanted, Ever After, Shrek(?!) -- this book had a plot i could not resist.

Instead of dropping readers into the midst of a conflict with a great evil or focusing on the tension leading up to a battle, This Will Be Fun opens with three Heroes of the land who are estranged and at odds with each other, and with themselves. Ten years prior, the trio were close as could be- and in fact they were not a trio, but a group of four. In their battle to save the land, they lost Galwell the Great, a beloved friend and brother to one of their group.

At present, we follow the lives of the remaining three: Beatrice- newly divorced, a mess, and still harboring both love and hate for her ex; Clare- using and abusing his hero status to achieve "playboy" status, also secretly holding on to equal parts affection and anger for his ex (none other than Beatrice); and Elowen- sister to Galwell the Great, she completely withdrew from society after their heroic quest in order to preserve her feelings.

A royal wedding brings them together once more, as the Queen requests their presence and will not be denied. Once reunited, they find themselves once again in a position that they need to save the land. A tale of redemption, friendship and forgiveness shows this trio finding a path forward once more.

This book was a delightful blend of fantasy with a medieval era feel, and modern touches- tapestry smart phones, a ride share carriage service! I think anyone who enjoys a cozy fantasy would devour this!

This was a really cute fantasy romance that highlights two second chance romances. The world was set in a modern world. This reads like a romantic comedy, but there is sort of a quest aspect to it. The world building was strong, but got lost in some places. I had some issues with the magic system, I felt like it wasn't completed and was just missing something.

I was not able to finish this book. It started somewhat interesting with the prologue, but then we spend a next big chunk of the book in relationship issues and learning about the people after all the action has passed. I know it's supposed to pick up at some point, but I found myself dreading having to continue reading to try to get that point. I didn't connect with the characters or the story unfortunately. Probably a good book for some, but not for me.

True to its name, this book was an absolute blast! As someone who loves genre mashups, I found this one to be spot on. It’s a charming romcom with a magical twist and a thrilling quest. It’s not just about romance and humor; it also dives into heartfelt moments, features a great mix of main and side characters, includes a lovable pet, and offers plenty of witty dialogue.

The world-building was impressive, introducing a parallel universe with its own versions of ride-shares, “brew” (coffee) shops, texting, and TV shows. Starting a decade after the group's first adventure, the characters are clearly not at their best. Although the middle portion of the book felt a bit slow, once the story picked up speed, it turned into a gripping read with an ending that left me genuinely touched.

This is just a fun book. Thats what you should go into this expecting. Its full of satire and has a cozy vibe, but it doesn’t have anything solid to really just hold your attention.

I love satire & cozy fantasy -- I do not like a magical "uber" company that transports you in a carriage. Took me right out of the scene immediately and I could not go back.

This was funny and heartwarming all in one. Full of adventure and friendship, I had such a fun time with this. The banter and wit was excellent, and the situations our characters got into were nothing short of fantastical.

I really loved this read! I went in with not too many expectations, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It felt cozy and fun, and full of adventure. I enjoyed how the book set the scene ten years ahead of the full story, I think that added a lot to the book and made the reading experience feel really well rounded. I think the plot in this worked incredibly well, very character driven, with a magic system that made sense and a wonderful sense of whimsy throughout.

I loved the characters in this, they all felt incredibly well rounded and very distinct in their voices. The romances also all felt like they added to the plot and didn't do anything to detract from the importance of the missions and the characters and their growth throughout. I loved seeing the characters learn and grow more into themselves throughout the course of this, and think that was one of my favourite parts.

The writing within felt very cohesive, I had no clue until I searched the author on instagram about halfway through that it was written by three authors. Everything just worked so well together, I really enjoyed the tone of the story and how humorous it was. I also really enjoyed the ending of this, though the thing that happened does niggle at the back of my mind a bit. Overall, I think this was a wonderful read, it felt like the Dungeons and Dragons movie at times which I really loved, and reminded me at times of rounds of the game that I've played. I cannot wait for more people to read this, it was so much fun!

Okay, this was mostly a fun read. Definitely more of a cozy fantasy because all the villains are defeated quite easily even when they have awesome magic like creating magical weapons, or even rewriting reality to whatever they want it to be. Due to the sacrifice of Galwell, it was all undone and the other three go their separate ways until the 10 year anniversary and the wedding of the Queen. Cue the drama of the three getting back together and seeing how long it takes for Beatrice and Clare or Elowen and Vandra to get together again. That is what is most dwelled on in this story, not the new quest to save the bridegroom of the queen or even the reappearance of old enemies. I will say this pretty much follows the rules of a soap opera. Or in this case, the shadow plays that are in that world. The modern conveniences that had a magic twist kind of were wierd and sometimes through me out of the story though the Wagons U Hire were kind of funny. The ending was odd, with a magic power coming out that solved everything. Kind of disappointing for that to come into play.

So, mostly fun with a few issues and don't expect really good flowing or exciting adventures. Just fun.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon and NetGalley for an electronic advanced readers copy of this novel.

Part Romance, part fantasy, part friends on a quest, This Will be Fun is about a group of heroes who were torn apart years ago due to the tragic death of their leader, Galwell, after saving their land. Elowin, Galwell's sister, retreats to a dark forest where she spends her time in isolation. Beatrice, Elowin's childhood friend, ends up marrying for stability and not for love. Newly divorced, she runs into the third member of the group, Clare, who is not over his love for Beatrice. All are summoned to the capital for the wedding of Queen Thessia, the Queen of Myrthia, and the ex-love of the late Galwell.

This Will Be Fun is an unique book, blending fantasy, quests, second chance romance and found family into an entertaining book. It was a little long at times, but I enjoyed it overall. The book jumps through different point of views. It's not very deep, but the characters are fun.

I am not entirely sure if this book was meant as satire for the fantasy trope or not. It often seemed too serious to be satire, yet often it seemed to make fun of itself.

In this story a band of unlikely heroes form to save the future king of Mythria. The problem? They mostly hate each other after the quest they were on 10 years prior ended with the death of their beloved leader. Full of quippy remarks and not so subtle jabs at one another the group find themselves traipsing across the country in similar situations as before.


There are two couples that go form during the trip the first, Beatrice and Clare were rumored to be an item ten years ago(insert Claretrice?), too bad Beatrice hates his guts and Clare is full of unrequited lovey angst. The other is Elowen and Vandra. These two were enemies yet lovers before and now that Vandra has switched to Mythria’s side it should be all rainbows for these two, but our little Elowen has trust issues with her heart and an intense fear of losing loved ones.


When they discover old enemies are behind the kidnapping the group double their efforts to save Sir Hugh in time for his wedding to Queen Thessia. Their travels take them to wonderous crystal caves and a sparkling city of vice where the final show down takes place. It also takes them from enemies to friends to lovers.


This story is every cliche in fantasy with cis and lgbtq representation, But it is all that in a delightful package that doesn’t drag you down, you know plus a zombie so there’s that. In the end, of course its the happiest of endings you can imagine. Even if the final battle seemed a little lack luster it is true to the story.


Whether this was meant as satire or not I find This Will Be Fun was witty and charming in the vein of Men in Tights or The Princess Bride. So if you enjoyed those classic films or stories than chances are you’ll enjoy this story too. I happened to love them so this book was a great read for me. I give This Will Be Fun a 3.75 stars out of 5.

What a fun adventure, though this was just not quite for me. This Will be Fun felt like it was written by fans of Dungeons and Dragons. The characters all went through a pretty tragic quest together and spent the next 10 years completely estranged.

I enjoyed the idea of the nods to modern technology, but while some touches were interesting, some felt like a clumsy way to explain and add aspects that weren't necessary.

I also struggled with how long the build up was to get to the meat of the story. The setup took long enough that I stopped being as invested as I should have been.

All that being said, I think cutting this book in half, I could have loved it. The story had great potential and I enjoyed the premise.

**This is billed as a romantasy. I wouldn’t call the romances central, I feel like they get sort of an equal focus with friendship. So maybe they’re co-central? There are a bit of steamy scenes. I would say on the [romance.io](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) steam rating scale, this is 🔥🔥🔥: open door.**

NetGalley emailed me about *This Will Be Fun* and it sounded like my kind of thing, so I requested it.

## What I loved

E. B. Asher is actually three authors, and they have created a really fun setting in Mythria. This is a magical land that simultaneously feels like every magical land that comes to mind when you try to think of a magical land, while also using magic to cleverly replicate several modern experiences. You can watch a shadow play and then converse with fellow fans via a magical tapestry that displays text chat. You can get a foamy lavender brew. You can conjure a tiny orchestra to play music for you and you can read a magical magazine.

This is billed as a cozy quest romantasy, and there are two couples having second chance romances, but as central to the story as the romances are the friendships and the healing of long-standing emotional wounds between all the friends. There is a lot of introspection and we get chapters from 4 different characters’ point of view, giving us real insight into what is going on with each of them.

I’m not supposed to share direct quotes from an Advance Reading Copy because the final text might change, but there are a lot of really beautiful, straightforward sentiments expressed in the language in this book. I highlighted many of them.

## What I wanted more of

When the friends are reconciled, things get very fun and they work together in battle in delightful ways. The banter is sparkling, the jokes are good, and the book is a very good time. Unfortunately, it takes a long time to get to this point. There’s a lot of everyone feeling sad before we get there. I wish that ratio had been different. I would have liked to spend more time in the fun.

## What I need to warn you about

This book doesn’t follow the standard structure of a romance at all. So go in knowing that it really is more quest than romance. It gets _The Princess Bride_ comparisons, but I find it’s got a different vibe. It’s more magically modern, less medieval. It’s got a lot of wallowing in grief, which I feel like we get a minimum of in _The Princess Bride_. But it is fantasy and funny, so there’s that.

## Who should read this

People looking for a book about grieving, long-divided friends reconnecting. People who like cleverness in their fantasy.

This premise sounded SO good to me, I need way more fantasy/magical realism in my life with more romance trope-y vibes thrown in (trope is not a bad word to me I think a wink to the genre is fun) so when I originally read that this would lean more towards cozy and character driven I was really excited. I even started off on a great foot getting introduced to all the characters.

There was somehow at the same time too much worldbuilding but also not enough?? There would be little winks to magic in this historical feelings fantasy world that would have correlations to modern times. For example a "magic tapestry" that sounded like an iPad or computer. But do I know what that looks like? No, as there were no descriptive words just that it was magic and the character could talk to people on the magical equivalent of the internet on it. I could have used less cheeky/fun items and more page time actually fleshing them out.

I also think this fell victim to too many POVs, some of which by the end I didn't want to read. I think choosing just one second chance romance would have been a benefit.

This was a fun sounding book to try so I'm very grateful to Avon for the eARC. I am a fan of the authors individually but not this specific book together.

This Will Be Fun is a cozy fantasy about a group of four heroes who are on the hunt for two evil doers who have kidnapped the Princess of Queenland.
Ten years later one of our heroes has passed away in the epic quest and the remaining three are living lives of lies and hiding from their pain. They reunite for the wedding of the former Princess now Queen and are forced on another epic quest.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read and review this book which I am giving three stars.
The main issue I had with this book is that it is told with three POV chapters, our three remaining heroes, and that only one of these characters was actually likable. By the time I got to 85% of this book I was ready for it to be done and honestly didn’t care what happened at the end although there is a twist that was so predictable that I guessed it happening at the very beginning of the book.
Another issue I had and this may have been entirely my fault for not researching the author before requesting this book was that at the end the author announced SURPRISE this is the work of three authors collaborating together. Two of these authors are a married couple and I absolutely hated one of their previous books. If I had known that they were involved with this book I would not have requested this at all.
Three stars. This book was fine for a cozy fantasy with sapphic spice but it’s nothing special.

This was a lovely mix of adventure, friendship, romance, and heartfelt moments. This book follows four characters, ten years after a completed quest that changed their lives. I really enjoyed all the characters and their dynamic. It was all written really well and there were lots of moments that made me laugh. If you enjoy questing books, this one is definitely… fun.