In this fun and unconventional fantasy adventure novel, readers travel to the world of Mythria where Beatrice, Elowen, Clare, and Galwell the Great saved the realm from the darkness -- twenty years ago. Having not seen or spoken to each other for the last decade because of their personal devastations caused by their quest, their invitations to the wedding of the queen of Mythria cannot be refused, setting them up for a reunion full of regret, anger, and isolation. With friends, lovers, and enemies reuniting as dark forces return from their pasts, Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen must embark on a new adventure with a fraught shared past and relationships that must be repaired for a true happy ending. The characters are absolutely the star of this unconventional high fantasy adventure novel where the heroes are more cynical and broken, making this a unique and deeply enjoyable -- for both its complex emotions and hilarious events -- for readers looking for a fun yet unconventional high fantasy novel. The complexities of this fantasy world are detailed and unique, and readers will appreciate the work that Asher has put into this beautiful setting and its magic and political systems which combine to bring this deeply enjoyable and immersive novel to life.

I really enjoyed this book in the beginning, though it slowed down a bit for me. I liked that this story turned the head on the romanticized view of the heroes who save the day and gave us real, beaten down and raw characters. All facades were stripped away. Each character pov felt unique and added depth to the story. As I read, I wanted to know more about what happened and how they got to where they were in the present. There was a lot of depth to their individual stories as we saw the path each of them took 10 years ago. Also the difference between your mindset, physical capabilities, etc. in your 20s vs your 30s felt so relatable! As much as I enjoyed this, I did set it down for sometime and it took me a very long time to pick it back up. I do regret it, because I was having such a fun time with it.

Sweet, funny, definitely sexy (a couple of open door scenes). This fantasy explores what happens after most fantasy stories end--what would happen after you saved the world and had to live with the scars? D&D fans and rom com lovers will both find something to love here.

I loved how cozy this story felt! It's the kind of book you curl up with on a quiet evening, where the world just fades away.
That said, there were moments where I found myself wishing for more—more drama, more action, more something. But in the end, it wrapped up as a cozy, enjoyable read. Sometimes, that’s exactly what we need. 💛
My highlight? Claire and his absolute devotion to Beatrice—it gave the story so much heart. And the ending? I'm not sure like is the right word but it opens up so many questions! Although I don't think this is the book for that.
If you’re in the mood for a light, heartwarming read, This Will Be Fun is worth a spot on your TBR! Especially if you are looking for lovable characters that are 30+ years old.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange of my honest review.

Plot: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Relationships: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Spice: 🌶️ 1
World-building: ⭐ 1
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐ 3

Me encantó lo acogedora que se siente esta historia! Es el tipo de libro con el que te acurrucas en una noche tranquila, donde el mundo simplemente se desvanece.
Dicho esto, hubo momentos en los que me quede deseando más: más drama, más acción, algo, lo que sea. Pero al final, termino siendo una lectura acogedora y agradable. A veces, eso es justo lo que necesitamos. 💛
¿Mi parte favorita? Claire y su absoluta devoción por Beatrice—salvo este libro para mi. ¿Y el final? No estoy segura de que "me gustó", y me dejo con muchas preguntas. Aunque no creo que este sea el libro para eso.
Si estás de humor para una lectura ligera y conmovedora, This Will Be Fun merece un lugar en tu lista. Especialmente si buscas personajes agradables de más de 30 años.

Un enorme agradecimiento a NetGalley por una copia electrónica de este libro a cambio de mi honesta reseña.

Trama: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Personajes: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Relaciones: ⭐⭐⭐ 3
Spice: 🌶️ 1
Construcción del mundo: ⭐ 1
En general: ⭐⭐⭐ 3

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. The writing was hard to follow and a bit clunky. I also didn't like the characters. I just didn't connect with this book but I hope others love it.

This one was really different from the other books I’ve been reading - much more light hearted and fun, which was a welcome change! The characters were interesting and well written, the story was engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it.

Did not enjoy. Title is misleading, this was painful. I’ll continue to get my Princess Bride vibes from the Assistant to the Villian series. It felt like there was no focus on adventure as promised, but on slow burn romances that seemed out of place.

10 years after The Four saved the realm with the ultimate sacrifice, the remaining three heroes have made their lives as separate as possible, not speaking to each other and adamantly claiming that that's how they'd prefer to continue. But the Queen's upcoming wedding forces them to travel together and face new challenges. Will they be able to save the realm once again when old wounds get reopened and truths are revealed?

It's an incredibly fun, creative, and entertaining story that takes a look at what happens to the heroes after the quest has come to an end. It's amusing that they all have individual quirks that make them uniquely entertaining, all while you also get to see the trauma of surviving what they went through without ever getting too dark and ruining the cozy fantasy vibes. Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen are all distinct characters with definitive character growth that really reflects their maturity and acceptance.

I got hooked by the characters and their relationships and the fact that the story somehow manages to be silly despite some dark elements. Kudos to Asher for writing a story where there is so much going on at all times that still manages to be all about the characters.

Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the wonderful read!

Fantasy is not normally my jam but I really liked this book a lot! It was a fantasy adventure with some romance thrown in. The world building was easy to follow - nothing too tedious or over explained. A very character-driven story. Modern and humorous - sort of Princess Bride-y. Three authors wrote this and I felt like sometimes I could tell a little...like it wasn't as smoothly delivered as I would expect. Overall a fun diversion!

This Will Be Fun is a really light-hearted fantasy adventure that also deals with some heavy topics like grief! I think it balances this all really well, for a character-driven novel that had me SO invested. Truly a fun read, with great relationships!

Thanks to E. B. Asher, NetGalley, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!

Fantasy romance. Romantasy. This is a genre I read often enjoy but this was a miss for me. Everyone hated each other and then didn’t. It felt dumb and silly some will look for that in a book.

The plot felt so light in comparison to everything. It really doesn’t start until almost halfway through, and even then, it just fell a bit short. I also found I didn’t really like any of the characters. A big disappointment

I want to introduce this review by stating that I read this entire book during a transatlantic flight. It was either this or staring into nothingness because my screen was not working. This means that I took absolutely no breaks, which could have led to my fatigue over this story.

My favourite part of the story was its setting. The worldbuilding was fun and very reminiscent of Ella Enchanted (movie) with modernity being interwoven with your typical European medieval-inspired world. The characters were also fun and got themselves into hilarious situations, so it was not only easy to connect and relate to them, but it was also very entertaining.

The main problem of this book is how heavy it is on the romance plotlines. I was not aware that this would be mostly focusing on these two couples, which is definitely on me. While we had what I would consider to be high stakes (end of the world and the likes), there was no match in the urgency of these characters to solve these problems and it was definitely on the backseat throughout this quest that was mainly about mending relationships (platonic and amorous).

I did like how the book got resolved though and the ending definitely brought it up for me, but the journey until that moment was definitely underwhelming for me, personally.

The title of this book promises fun, and it definitely delivered.

Exploring the aftermath of a fantasy crew's quest to save their world is a premise I always enjoy, and never see enough. This one dives into the lasting trauma that the members endured, not to mentioned their strained relationships with each other.

This book follows two couples, Elowen & Vandra and Beatrice & Clare, and honestly, I'm not sure which one I loved more. I am such a sucker for a second chance romance, and given that this one delivered me not one, but two relationships that I couldn't help rooting for to reconcile, I was fully immersed, simply dying for it to happen. Beatrice and Clare delivered on all the angst and drama, constantly bickering while also having such fun chemistry. Elowen and Vandra were more of a comfort couple in contrast with Beatrice and Clare's tension. Vandra seems determined to win Elowen back, and I loved how flirtatious she was with her.

I think that this book needs to be listened to on audio for the best experience, because each narrator does a great job at bringing their respective character to life. This is the perfect audiobook to immerse yourself into as well due to the way the story is constantly moving forward. Between the group's journey, the relationships that need to be mended, and the quests that pop up along the way, I was never bored (in fact, I found it hard to do anything else while I was listening to the audiobook).

If you enjoy the fairytale world-building of Shrek and the humor of The Princess Bride, then this is one you need to check out (ON AUDIO).

This book is a sweet mix of comedy and adventure in this cozy romance novel! I have been on a cozy novel kick recently and this book was perfect for that. This book gave me Sherk or Scooby Doo vivbes. Fantasy with a good bit of humor.

While I really tried, I just didn’t find myself engaged in this story. I think it just wasn’t for me, but I think many will enjoy.

A fun, quick read that I thought was fine/ good. I enjoyed it enough to give it a 3 star but didn't love it. I would recommend to my friends as a palate cleaner.

This book was interesting, and I use that supremely vague word on purpose, because I don’t know that this book was certain of what it wanted to be. Part questing epic, part magical fantasy, part romance, part comedy, part ponderance of grief… the list goes on. I think, in most books, that’s a good thing. To be able to achieve so much, to convey so much to a reader and make them feel so many things; that is no small feat, and when done well, should be commended.

The problem is, I am not certain that this book executed all of its desired goals all too well. It comes down to tone, which I think is my biggest gripe with the book. I followed along with the plot well enough, and the characters felt alive and true to me. But as I kept reading, I felt a bit of whiplash as we staggered between utterly comical scenes full of over-the-top banter, to scenes meant to make us feel heartbreak over the immense grief that the main characters suffered with. It made it hard to feel ANY of the desired emotions, because we kept pingponging between the two. Plus, the romance felt very lusty, and while I am a bonafide lover of smut, sometimes the sex scenes felt really…misplaced? Badly timed?

Basically, I wished the authors had chosen a single tonal lens for the book, whether light or dark (or even somewhere in the middle) and stuck with it. As it was, I couldn’t fully invest in the story, because I wasn’t sure how I was supposed to be reading it. Even given all this, some aspects of the story really were enjoyable, and I do not want to discount that, so 3⭐️ for me.

*Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

I have it a try and it seemed interesting, but some aspects fell a little flat for me.

Gave it a try. Not that much fun really. Humorous but genre was not for me. Thanks for the opportunity to review.