This Will be Fun Is a fun and funny read and a great break if you are world-weary or looking for a break. The warmth and humor is sure to trigger nostalgia in fans of books like The Princess Bride.

This Will Be Fun
Author(s): E.B. Asher
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a copy of this book to read and review.

To keep this short and sweet- it was cute! A Cozy Fantasy for sure. This book is about a group of friends finding their way back together to save the realm one more time.

I was really drawn to Beatrice’s character, she’s kinda grumpy and kinda funny although each character has their moments to be grumpy and funny. I can’t say this story does anything spectacularly different than any other cozy fantasy I’ve read but this could be a cute read for a rainy weekend.

There were elements of this book that I really enjoyed - at times, I thought it was witty, clever, and charming. Specifically, I loved the humor and the inclusion of modern day elements mashed together with a fantasy/medieval world. I liked the dynamics of some of the characters, especially Clare, and the complexity that was given to popular archetypes in fantasy books. Unfortunately, the main story line of the book lost me somewhere along the way and the time traveling salvation of Gadwall came late and felt rushed so it didn't impact me as much as I would have liked!

This Will Be Fun was kind of fun, but not quite enough to really win me over. The story follows three former heroes who reunite for another quest after a decade of unresolved tension, grief, and unanswered questions. While the premise had potential, the execution didn’t fully land for me.

The mix of modern slang with a medieval-style setting felt jarring and often pulled me out of the story. While I appreciated the emphasis on friendship and personal growth, the romantic subplots overshadowed the actual quest, which left the fantasy elements feeling underdeveloped. It wasn’t a bad read, but it lacked the balance and depth I was hoping for. If you enjoy lighter, quirky fantasy with a focus on relationships, this might be worth picking up, but it wasn’t quite my cup of tea.

This Will Be Fun was quite fun. Maybe a bit too fun for my tastes. It centers around three friends reunited after ten years to go on a quest. They have some unresolved feeling to deal with along the way.

While this book was fun, it didn’t quite work for me. Of our three main characters, I much preferred Beatrice’s chapters. There was also a heavy focus on romance, which makes sense for a romantasy. However, I’m not sure the romcom vibe worked in this book. The dialogue and word choice felt very modern for the time period, which pulled me out of the story at times.

Overall, this was a fun book that you may enjoy if the synopsis appeals to you.

In "This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher, three friends are reunited after 10 years. When they were last together, they saved their kingdom then all went their separate ways. Now, the queen's wedding has forced them back together with a lot of unanswered feelings and questions within the group. There's best friends Beatrice and Elowen who haven't spoken all in 10 years. Then there's Beatrice and Clare, a former celebrity romance for the ages. And the three all keep mourning the death of the group's leader Galwell. Can they push through their grief, anger and misunderstanding to help the queen with yet another quest?

This one just didn't really work for me. It was mostly centered on the "will they or won't they" of Beatrice and Clare and even Elowen's love interest and there wasn't enough of the mythical quest for me, personally. The writing was witty and kept me interested throughout and I really liked how the magic was explained and portrayed. There were some emotional moments that were well written and helped me stay connected to the story, but it didn't give me that fantasy adventure I was looking for. 3.5 stars.

Yes, this was fun. I enjoyed the silliness of the world and the interactions of the characters. I was willing to overlook their... not just ineptitude, but lack of plan. However, the end made no sense, and the denouement negated the emotional impact of the earlier scenes.

The characters were enjoyable enough that I had a good time, and I don't have a problem with cozy fantasy including modern-day references and contemporary allusions. I would like a plot, though, and if I can't have that, I'll settle for internal consistency. I would have given this four stars for being generally amusing and silly if the end hadn't been such a let-down.

Note for NetGalley: I received this book as an eARC, but ended up reading it in its final hardcopy form following publication.

The premise seemed fun and right up my alley. But the story ended up losing me with its inconsistent tone and language. I think I would have enjoyed it more if just one author had written this- but it felt obvious that more were involved and it just didn’t work for me unfortunately.

This Will Be Fun is slotted as a humorous fantasy with cozy elements, and I definitely see those things come through.
When the novel began I was interested to know who all these characters were and what would happen to them.

I think for me I lost interest with this one when it jumped forward and everyone was spread out and kind of in shambles. I wish we could have been given a more in depth introduction to the characters

Another element that was a miss for me personally was the modernity mixed with fantasy. I will give it credit- it was very thorough and funny at times. The inventiveness of the author in taking modern concepts like television and essentially Reddit and make them fit into a fantasy of novel did not lack effort. It just wasn’t something that I found myself enjoying, though I did try.

Overall- I think this novel will be suited for someone who is looking for modern humor in a fantasy setting, a slow burn and found family.

I’ve seen this book in Barnes and Noble recently, which I find really cool. Thank you NetGallery for this ARC! I appreciate the chance to have had to read a few chapters of the book before the archive date was up. A very unique plot that definitely intrigued me, however I think the 3rd person threw me off a little bit

The first book by EB Asher (the pen name for three great authors), gives ELLA ENCHANTED meets PRINCESS BRIDE but for adults and I was here for all of it. So funny, so delightful. Cannot wait for more books from them!

"This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher is an interesting take on a romantasy book. There were a lot of fun elements as we watch the band of characters set out on a quest.

I did enjoy the emphasis that was placed on friendship throughout and the effects of a tragic loss of a friend as well. While I think it had some interesting elements, it was hard for me to really feel invested.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for gifting me this ARC.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC of This Will Be Fun.

Found family, lgbtq rep, romance, fantasy, quests and fun…. If any of those sound good to you then this book is such a great choice!

Follow our main characters, an ex villain and three “hero’s” of the realm…who haven’t spoken or felt much like heroes since the end of their famed quest only brought tragedy to their lives…as they find themselves reunited for another quest, one which brings back memories of years ago, and one in which they feel too many emotions (and a little bit too old) to go on, but for the realm, they must anyways!

A fun read for lovers of romcoms with a vibe similar to Dungeons & Dragons and Shrek! I read this fairly quickly, and I think a lot of people will enjoy this story. I love stories about former friends (and lovers) being forced to spend time together--and this book has it several times over! Some of the language kind of lost me, but keeping in mind that it reminded me of Shrek (mix of fairy tale and random "modern" devices) I was able to mooostly overlook it. I also think the writing itself felt a bit inconsistent, but what else can you expect when there are 3 authors writing one story? Regardless, I was entertained!

Overall, I think this was a solid read that I can recommend to people who love adventure stories and found family dynamics.

This Will Be Fun opens at the end of a quest to save the kingdom of Mythria with the Four sitting around the campfire before the final confrontation. The opening chapter is set 10 years later with the Four split asunder over the death of Galwell the Great. Beatrice, Clare Grandhart, and Galwell's sister Elowen have all gone their own ways until recalled to the capital for the Queen's wedding. But when the groom is kidnapped, the Three need to come back together somehow to save the day again, but this time with the aid of Vandra who had played her own part in the previous quest. This is a tale of who do you get past the hurt to find what is needed now. An interesting quest where the journey is just as important as the goal.

Thanks Netgalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for the chance to read this title!

Have you ever wondered what happens after the heroes save the world?

Big thank you to Harper Collins for sending me this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Let’s get into it! This book was a fun wild romp from start to finish. Reminiscent of Princess Bride, Ella Enchanted, and the D&D movie, this eclectic cast of characters quickly won my heart. Even amongst the humour there was a beautiful examination of how grief changes you, and finding your place in the world. I honestly had the biggest smile on my face the entire book. With so much dark and heavy material, especially in the fantasy realm, this book was a breath of fresh air!

The only reason it’s not a 5 star read is that I felt the pov chapters jumped around a bit too much and I would have loved to sit and marinate in each individual story a bit longer. But otherwise this was definitely a new favourite!

Do yourself a favour and preorder immediately!

This book was fun but I personally had issues with it, as evidenced by the fact that it took me nearly two months to finish it.

First, the writing style is a bit all over the place. The modern slang doesn’t mesh well. This is a fantasy realm where the characters say “I care not” and reference medieval weapons in the same chapter as they mention getting a rideshare, which doesn’t work for me. It makes for a very odd tone. After learning the author is actually three people, I’m wondering if that’s the reason for such odd jumps in style.

Second, I personally felt the pacing was off. All the major events seemed to happen in a matter of pages, whereas the pining and arguing was drawn out over chapters. I understand this was a different take on a fantasy quest, but as a reader it left me reeling and feeling like we’d collectively taken the easy way out of several roadblocks for our heroes. Not a great feeling.

If this had been marketed purely as a “retired heroes come together to repair relationships and there happens to be a quest” book I probably would have been better prepared to receive it. But given that it was also marketed as heroes facing all sorts of challenges and dark adversaries (that were then each resolved in just a few pages), I was left disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!

This Will Be Fun follows three country heroes and an additional character as they come out of retirement to once again save the day. This was an enjoyable read for the most part. Some of the references, such as the wagon rideshare, pulled me out of the story at times, but at its heart, there is a really good story contained within its pages. Each character is struggling with their actions of the past as well as trying to discover who they are in the present. As they fight battles with themselves and external forces, they must come together to be a force to reckon with.

Also, the audio book narration is done very well. (I read the digital copy and later listened to the audio after requesting it for our college library)


Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the dARC of this work in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to love this, and there were times where I thought maybe I could, but the writing style was very incohesive and all over the place. The language used was also kind of weirdly modern, like there was a mention of a "hook-up" that sorta threw me out of the time period because even in other romantasies I've read, the language is more akin to the time setting of the story. If you're going to be swinging swords around, maybe don't use 21st century slang.

This absolutely delivered! This Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure picks up 10 years after a group of heroes saved their realm. Unfortunately, that victory came at a cost—it ruined their lives and sent them on separate paths. Now, they’re reuniting for a wedding... and, oh, by the way, there’s a new quest waiting for them.

This book dives deeper emotionally than some fantasy adventures. The characters are still grappling with the trauma and grief of their past, and trust doesn’t come easily. While the story is fun, it’s not entirely lighthearted—it balances humor and action with raw, emotional moments.

The characters were so had real struggles, and there is a lot more romance in this book than the others I've read recently (with a little spice thrown in). It’s an exciting, heartfelt adventure with plenty of substance.

The resolution left me very happy , and I can see this being a fantastic pick for book clubs—there’s so much to unpack and discuss. Highly recommend!