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.

The first half of this book was extremely slow for me, but once we got onto the new quest of the story I couldn’t put this book down!

I loved seeing each of our characters grow into themselves and learn how to forgive and above all learn how to let love in and become the heroes they were meant to be!

The twist at the end with Beatrice’s powers caught me so off guard, I absolutely loved it and it’s what bumped this up to a 4 star for me. This twist gave me the ending to this quest that I didn’t know I even wanted until I saw it unfolding before me!

I very much was disappointed in myself for dragging my feet reading this when the second half really stole the show!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a bit of a modern twist on a whimsy medieval quest with tropes such as “only one bed” “enemies to lovers” “second chance romance” along with some amazing queer representation as well. You won’t be disappointed to watch these “quest mates with benefits” as they journey to unknown dangers together to save the realm.. again!

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher Avon via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fun premise but this book felt a bit disjointed and clunky to me. When I found out that E.B. Asher is actually three authors, it made sense. I have actually read some of Emily and Austin’s work before and really enjoyed it, but maybe adding another author into the mix was just too much.

This was a fun and witty book. I liked how they took modern elements and twisted them to fit the medival theme. That’s exactly my style. I do think it was a little too long and I was rushing to pick it back up. This cover is amazing!!

while the concept was great, i found the actual story and characters to be shallow. perhaps because of the three authors, the prose and story often felt disconnected and inconsistent.

This Will Be Fun by E B Asher
Fantasy romance. Romantasy.
A destined hero has his day. Now what?
Ten years ago, they saved the realm. It ruined their lives. They went their separate ways. Now they must all attend a royal wedding. Mandatory appearance. None are ready. Clare still longs for Beatrice. She feels guilty for how their story ended. Elowen doesn’t know how to face Vandra. Galwell was their glue and he’s not at the wedding. Everyone knows them. Everyone calls them hero. When dark forces return to Mythria, will they again fight to save the kingdom or is their time past? If they battle again, will they get a better ending this time?
Read their second adventure, this book, and find out

I put off reading this book for some reason. Maybe the cover. Maybe the first page didn’t grab me as usual. Maybe it was just a mood the day I tried. So it sat, unread, as a NetGalley book, which is stressful for me, especially after release date.
Then I heard more and more how good it was. Hmmm. Ok, more interested now. I still delayed another week and then tried again.
And I really enjoyed it. Humor, yearning, honor, and righteousness.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley

This book was a mixed bag for me. I loved the premise, and there was a nice level of whimsy and creativity throughout, perfect for a fantasy read. The first half was a bit slow for me, but the action really picked up in the second half. However, I didn’t like the ending much. It felt very much like they just magic-ed the problems away without a real resolution.

3.5 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Perfect for both cozy fantasy and romance readers alike! This sweet and whimsical, yet angst-filled story explores the all too relatable themes of second chances, self-discovery, reconciling your past, old wounds, love, and friendship wrapped up in a witty and fun read.

I really wanted to love this book. At first, the grandiose fairy tale vibe in the writing style reminded me of The Princess Bride, and it had such a fun premise: a group of former heroes reuniting 10 years after saving the realm. But after a while, the style started to feel tedious and exhausting, making it harder for me to stay engaged.

The structure also made it tough to get into. The first chapter sets up their heroics from 10 years ago, and then the next three chapters catch us up on where each main character is now—essentially repeating key parts of the setup three different times from different perspectives. It felt like the story didn’t really start until chapter five, and even then, it moved slowly as the characters worked through their reasons for answering the queen’s summons, three times.

That said, once the story finally got going, I found the overall plot pretty interesting. The dynamics between the characters, their unresolved relationships, and the looming threat from their past had enough pull to keep me reading, even if I wasn’t always excited to pick the book back up.

If you enjoy slow-burn romantasy and don’t mind a meandering pace with intricate setups, this might be your cup of tea. It wasn’t quite for me, but I can see how the Shrek and Princess Bride vibes could charm the right reader.