Too many main characters for me complaining over love and etc. The quest didn't seem well plotted out. I DNF around 50%

This Will Be Fun follows a group of four friends on an epic journey. When the main hero dies at the end of their quest a decade earlier, the story then focuses on the remaining friends, who must deal with the loss and move forward. As they continue the quest, their friendships are tested, and they each experience personal growth.

The book is a simple, heartfelt exploration of how relationships evolve through challenges and grief. It’s a story about learning, changing, and the strength of friendship.

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

I have to be honest, I had quite a few problems with this book. The biggest issue was the inconsistent language—characters in a medieval-style setting casually drop terms like “magazines,” “stag parties,” and “hookups.” It felt completely out of place and really took me out of the experience. It seemed like the authors didn’t make much of an effort to match the dialogue to the world they were trying to create. After seeing that THREE people were credited with working on the book, it made sense. When so many people are involved, the result can often feel disjointed and like the story went through a ton of rewrites, and that's exactly how this one came across.

As for the plot, it didn’t fare much better. The supposed "quest" was buried beneath endless drama surrounding Beatrice and Clare’s on-again, off-again romance. The story focused so much on whether or not they’d hook up again, it was hard to care about anything else. The plot took a backseat to their relationship, which honestly wasn’t even that compelling. The ending didn’t make any sense either and completely undermined the rest of the story. It felt like the authors were aiming for the same quirky, offbeat humor as Shrek, but forgot the one crucial thing: a coherent plot.

While there were a few nice touches, like the emphasis on friendship that added a cozy vibe to the “romantasy” genre, it ultimately didn’t come together for me. If you’re into offbeat, character-driven stories that don’t rely heavily on plot, this might appeal to you more. But for me, the tone felt inconsistent, and the execution just didn’t land. The two romance arcs didn’t add much either, as neither couple was developed enough to make me care. The random Vegas trip and the muddled magic tech were also never properly explained, and by the time the climax hit, it all felt like a rushed plot device to wrap things up. In the end, I wasn’t angry, just… bored.

A fun romp that thankfully doesn't take itself too seriously. I really enjoyed this new book from some of my long time favorite authors, I thought the book was fun, sincere, and very sweet. While overall I really liked the book, there were a few things that I didn't love- namely, the ending. I felt like the ending undid a lot of the growth we saw in the characters throughout the book. I wish the authors had allowed the characters to grow into their grief and continue their lives rather than give a traditional happy ending. The final few chapters unfortunately read as very YA, which wasn't really what I was looking for, especially as the characters are adults. In terms of overall plot and hijinks, the story was really solid and the writing was witty without being too cloying. I would compare this to books by Lex Croucher, Magia Doocy, Meg Shaffer, and Rebecca Thorne. I have no idea what time period this is supposed to be from, or if it is supposed to be in any specific time period- but it was thoroughly enjoyable.

I really really liked this one. The whole premise is so smart and unique. I loved the characters and their histories and backstories. The magic system was also so fun, clever, and original. It slowed down a bit for me in the middle and then all seemed to be resolved rather quickly, but it was pretty cool how they did it. I also loved the conclusion so much, I just wish it was a little longer!!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Dnf’d at 20%. I’m sure this is great for someone, but it’s not for me. The premise is really cute though and the writing seems good!

This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher started off fairly quick, but I quickly became confused. The world building was not nearly as robust as a Sarah J. Maas book (the other Romantasy I'm familiar with). Ultimately, I was lost in the weeds and did not finish this book. Perhaps it would be better suited for someone else.

This book is already a bestseller at our store!

The story of aging heroes, coming back from a huge loss, is such amazing representation for the burned out millennials of this world! I'm recommending it to every D&D nerd in my circle!

Ummm...what was this story about? I have no idea but I just LOVED it!!!

So I had this in my kindle and honestly just forgot about it and then read the prologue [which I usually hate those but this one was good] and then I didn't stop reading it until the next morning when it was done. I still no clue what genre this was but I loved the 4 heroes, the romance, the realm, the world - all of it.

The Three (who used to be the Four until Galwell the Great died in their semi-successful quest 10 years ago) come back together for the wedding of their queen... which results in a new quest that will either result in more death or bring them back together. Can they save the realm and their relationships?

If you've ever played Dungeons and Dragons and wished that the journey and tavern stops would go faster so that you could get to the meat of the quest.... that's what the first half of this book felt like. I wanted the DM, er, authors, to get to the action! I did enjoy the characters, which were well-defined in their personalities, if not their magic specialties, but the plot and pacing left much to be desired. I appreciate that the two relationships were presented with the same tone and gravity--having the straight and gay romances have equal weight, struggles, and love was a definite plus. The plot and stakes of the quest were thin--knowing more about the "bad guys" (past and present) would have raised my engagement as well. Overall, I don't think I would have finished the book if I weren't reviewing it. But thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the chance to read it.

This is a charming blend of romance and cozy adventure with introspective friendship dynamics that are so entertaining. But I do feel like you can tell multiple authors worked on this book. It lost me a bit at times. But, I think a lot of people will enjoy this one.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make myself finish this book. I got about 1/3 in and felt stuck in the narrative. After learning that this book had three authors a lot of my issues with it made more sense. The characters and narrative felt disjointed and I found it hard to connect with them. The setting felt similarly disjointed to me. The authors infused the modern era into a medieval/feudal civilization and it just did not click. While I have seen this fusion work well in other properties (Shrek comes to mind) something about the setting in this novel felt forced.

I've enjoyed other standalone books from the authors previously so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on their solo projects and who knows maybe one day I'll come back to finish this 🤷🏻‍♀️

DNF

Thank you to Netgalley, E.B. Asher, as well as Avon and Harper Voyager for providing me with an eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review 🥰

In a year where there were few fun offerings to keep my mind off the state of the world, E.B. Asher's This Will Be Fun was a delightful romp that kept me turning pages.

You've seen the movie: the band of characters who seem to have been thrown together at random but are now inextricably part of each other find some hard won success. What now? How do these characters who have nothing in common besides a goal, stay together?

With lots of fun, frivolity, and some heartfelt moments, E.B. Asher considers this question.

A perfect gift for the world-weary person in your life.

I love the premise of what happens after the quest is complete. What happens once the heroes return? Does the band stay together? Unfortunately the writing was the issue for me here. The prose felt disjointed and there’s nothing I dislike more than trying to use ye olde medieval terms one moment and turning around two sentences later and having our characters using modern lingo. A DNF for me although I’d maybe revisit it in the future.

**Book Review: *This Will Be Fun* by E.B. Asher**

If you're craving a story that's equal parts whimsy, mischief, and laugh-out-loud silliness, *This Will Be Fun* by E.B. Asher is your next must-read! This delightful romp feels like stepping into a magical kaleidoscope of mayhem, with a sprinkle of heartwarming charm that reminded me so much of the beloved movie *Ella Enchanted*.

The story bursts to life with an awkwardly endearing heros, a set of hilariously over-the-top challenges, and a world where even the quirkiest details feel enchanting. The humor is sharp yet lighthearted, making it impossible not to grin as the protagonists bumbles their way through situations that seem to grow zanier by the second.

Asher’s novel blends fantasy and comedy seamlessly, delivering a plot brimming with quirky twists and lovable oddballs. From a string of unpredictable magical mishaps, it’s impossible to predict where the story will take you—but you’ll enjoy every second of the ride.

The best part? Underneath all the playful antics lies a heartfelt story about self-discovery, courage, and learning to embrace one’s quirks. Whether you’re in the mood for laugh-out-loud fun or a dash of fairytale nostalgia, *This Will Be Fun* is an absolute joy from start to finish.

Highly recommended for fans of magical adventures and lighthearted laughs. This book truly *is* fun—just as the title promises!

I'm torn on the rating for this one. I wanted to love it because I thought the premise was so interesting: what happens to our group of young heroes after they finish their quest? Will a found family stay together when their driving force is gone? But something just felt missing to me unfortunately. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was a bit shorter; that would have helped with the flow of the story and kept me more engaged. Some scenes, esp. in the first 50% felt very repetitive. Bit I did enjoy the humor and that this was a story that did not take itself too seriously. I liked the anachronistic references to things in our own world. So this ended up a bit middle of the road for me, I did not hate it but I was not itching to pick it back up either.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Avon and Harper Voyager for providing an eARC of this book!

DNF @ 10%

This is on me -- I don't love books by 2/3 of this author trio, so it shouldn't be a surprise that I didn't enjoy this one. I was hooked by the plot/premise, but the writing just doesn't work for me. I do think this will work for fantasy lovers or those new to the genre.

Thank you to Avon, Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this e-arc. I received this book for free and all opinions of this review are my own.

I picked up this book because the premise intrigued me- what happened to the heroes after their epic quest that saved the realm? The answer it turns out is very human with miscommunications and missteps after a very traumatic experience. This book occurs 10 years after the conclusion of a successful quest and the story is told through the different heroes perspectives giving insight to what happened during the quest and the events right after it.

I will say that I enjoyed the characters and their arcs as they transformed after such a traumatic experience. Also the world building was interesting with a mix of modern day conveniences in a magical medieval setting. That being said I do believe the book had some flow problems and it was jarring sometimes going from one environment/situation/conversation and then moving in a new direction. I also struggled a little with the pacing as the book is very slow in building up to the climax, but it still had interesting spots that convinced me to keep going.

Overall This Will be fun was in fact a fun read.

I hate to DNF a book but I made it just under 40% in and I was bored. Thats it really. Just bored. The concept sounds fun but in execution I just was not feeling it. Perhaps that was a bit of the mood reader curse striking though.

For the story that was told, this book was entirely too long. The book is not about a quest that the main characters go to, that is only the background. The story is much more about if the 2 couples are going to get together. That's it. And the whole kingdom is extremely invested if Clare and Beatrice are going to be together.

The whole evil that is rising storyline is just so flimsy and badly plotted. I just didn't care at all about it, and to be honest, neither did the authors; they were much more interested in trying to create tension between the characters to keep them apart and fighting, which doesn't work either. I felt the whle in-fighting was just so contrived. And Clare, Elowen, and Beatrice aren't engaging enough for a 400 hundred page book that is focused solely on them. The magic is just thrown out there, anything could happen when it was convenient. SPOILER AHEAD The whole deus ex machina with Beatrice at the end being able to go into the past and change the fight with Myke and after when she goes back again to retrieve Galwell irritated me so much. It seemed that the authors couldn't figure out how to solve the problem. so they just created that out of the blue so that there could be a happy ending. But now, nothing matters and there are no risks. Beatrice can go back and make everything as she wants it. END OF SPOILERS

It just became a really boring book focused on two uninteresting characters maybe getting together or not.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and publisher for the ARC.