4 Stars
Sex: yes
Language: yes

These books are just a lot of fun. If you want a gateway book to romantasy, try this. It’s fantasy but in the most unserious way possible. They are all sarcastic and campy and fun, but the characters are very well-written and loveable. The plot, though it never takes itself too seriously, has some depth to it. The best parts of the previous book were out in the wilds on Tanria, and lucky for us this book takes place almost exclusively there. Rosie is so easy to root for, and Adam is a nice calm counterpart to her over-the-top personality. As always, Duckers is a delightful character who never fails to bring the comedic relief. This book was a perfect ending to our time in Eternity and Tanria. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review!

What a delightful return to the magical land of Tanria. Yet again, Bannen mixed her signature humor, heart, and adventure while taking us on a journey with immortal demigod, Rosie. Rosie meets Adam, the prickly inventor behind Tanria’s portals, and so sets off a fabulous opposites attract romance with banter and wit! The forced-proximity setup in the Mist adds a bit of tension and spice to the plot. Overall a lovely addition to this series I adore so much.

Sincere thanks to NetGalley and Orbit Books for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Any book that unapologetically drops you into a world with little to no explanation and understands that the reader is intelligent enough to figure it out is a book I consider aces. Make it a trilogy where the connective tissue is a person named Penrose Duckers and mores the better!!

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is the final in this trilogy and I'm sad to say goodbye to Eternity and Tanria (and Duckers and Saltlicker and nimkilim, and the DRAGONS!). In this outing, Duckers is partnered with Rosie - an immortal who often "dies" due to her adventurist nature - or perhaps the point that she doesn't really care about safety anymore. We find out that she's died over 100 times in 150 years and is maybe floundering a bit. The portals into Tanria are acting up, and the Marshal service has called in Adam Lee (the inventor of the portals) to help fix them. Duckers and Rosie are to escort Adam wherever he needs to go. And they find that there's a shadow plant that only Rosie can see, but not touch, that's invading Tanria.

The Marshal's decide it's time to evacuate Tanria and while they are able to get the majority of the humans out of the mist, our 2 Marshals and 1 inventor get stuck - due to a slow walking Zeddie (Ducker's former flame). Hey, he had a soufflé he was trying to save - priorities. Now the 4 need to figure a way out using the remaining portals. Of course we have a nimkilim mail person - Gobbo - who brings supplies to our stranded team - keeping Zeddie in food and Rosie in clothing that is a bit more her style over the Marshal uniforms, while they try to sort out a way home.

I laughed, I cried, I cheered our hero's on. My only complaint is that it got a bit long when the team was stuck in Tanria, a chapter or 2 less would have done wonders for the pacing, but that wasn't really enough to make me love this series any less. Hart and Mercy will always be my favorite entry, but I am so glad we got more of this work with Frank & Twyla and Rosie & Adam. Now someone get me a Duckers and Zeddie spin-off... PLEASE!

Thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for this book.

Another fantastic continuation of this series. I enjoyed every step of the way. Please keep giving me more, Megan!!!! Your story telling is amazing!

The story centers on Rosie Fox, an immortal demigod weary of her long life, and Adam Lee, the inventor of magical portals that connect to Tanria. When Rosie discovers something ominous (shadowy thorns) inside the portals, which she alone can see, the portals begin to fail. Ultimately, Rosie, Adam, Rosie’s partner Duckers, and his ex‑Zeddie find themselves trapped together inside the Mist, forced to confront peril, gods, and their own feelings.

Pacing and character and world building are done very well! They are relatable characters that help develop a strong world. Rosie’s character development and overall personality is relatable and helps offset the more mystical elements that are embedded into the story.

I love that Bannen brings back returning characters from previous works as it allows for a sense of continuity. I also really enjoyed the themes of found family and exploring what that means for these characters. It was a solid 4 star read!

A bittersweet ending to a fun series. I loved getting to see the various characters from the other books and honestly could have read a whole book on Duckers and Zeddie alone.

I loved this book and I am so sad to see this series end! I just want to hang out with the citizens of Tanria forever. Maybe get a job at the dragon preserve? I could also go for a book 2.5 in which we get Duckers' story? Please?

I was both excited and nervous diving into The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam. Megan Bannen’s The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy set such a high bar with its originality, charm, and emotional depth, while the second book, though enjoyable, didn’t quite capture that same magic for me. So I came into this third installment wondering if it could recapture the spark—or at least bring something fresh to the world of Tanria.

Happily, Rosie and Adam’s story feels like a return to form. Rosie, with her immortal weariness and snarky charm, is the perfect foil for Adam’s buttoned-up, precise demeanor. Their opposites-attract chemistry is undeniable, and Bannen does such a great job balancing the humor, tenderness, and steam that fans of the series will be looking for.

What stood out most for me was the tone: it leans into the quirky, romantic, and heartfelt style that made the first book so special, while still exploring new corners of Tanria. The Mist setting in particular adds a nice sense of mystery and tension, grounding the romance in stakes that feel both real and urgent.

As with any third book, the pressure is real—especially following such a beloved debut. While The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam may not feel as groundbreaking as Hart and Mercy, it manages to strike a strong balance between humor, heart, and worldbuilding, proving that this series still has plenty of life (and love) left in it.

Overall, this is a playful, steamy, and heartfelt addition to the Tanria books. If the second book left you uncertain, I’d encourage you to give this one a try—it’s a satisfying, romantic adventure that shows Megan Bannen still knows how to deliver magic.

Thanks to Orbit and Netgalley for this advance copy!

I went absolutely crazy for the first book in this series, and I am so happy this third book brings it to a satisfying conclusion. Rosie and Adam meet and then it takes some time, and a whole lot of adventure, before they realize that not only are they stuck with each other, they are stuck on each other. Bannen does a great job of weaving past characters into this story, but Rosie and Adam stay front and center. What's so satisfying is not so much Rosie and Adam's love story (it's great) but the way we finally get answers as to who the gods are, what are they doing, and how the whole fantastical world fits together. Satisfying indeed.

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is messy, heartfelt, and completely addictive. Megan Bannen nails that push-and-pull between two people who can’t seem to get it right—but also can’t stay away. It’s sharp, emotional, and surprisingly tender in all the right places. I was hooked from page one and didn’t want to put it down.

I can't believe we're finally at the end of this series and that we won't be seeing Tanria anymore. I truly loved the world that Bannen created, I was still hoping to have that feeling that was captured in book one with Hart and Mercy. But it wasn't quite there for me.

I enjoyed getting to know Rosie more and seeing a lot of our favorites pop up throughout the book. And the biggest thing that brings Rosie and Adam together is what they've dealt with in their lives. I felt for Rosie so much, I can't imagine being immortal and dying all the time, and what may seem like nothing to others, you can tell that it does something to her emotionally, every time.

Farewell to a solid series!

⭐️ 3.25

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam was a super cute book! I've read the first book in the series (I have not read the second because I am notorious for reading interconnected standalones out of order 😅), and I felt like it didn't quite have the same magic as The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy.

With that being said, I absolutely loved the characters. Bannen does a great job at creating characters you connect with immediately and consistently root for. I also love the world she's built in these books. It's magical and cozy and fun, and it's so easy to get lost in.

I don't know what it was about this book that I didn't quite connect with. At times, it did feel a little juvenile. But overall, I enjoyed myself; it's just not one that I'm over the moon about.

I loved the first book in this series, and the second book did not disappoint! The world Bannen builds is amazing and sucks you in right away!

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam was everything I wanted it to be! We get a fun adventure, an introverted inventor (Adam), and an unfiltered Demi-god (Rosie). It has the iconic vibes as the first two books - whimsical and quirky, yet incredibly heartfelt. I loved the complete opposite natures between Rosie and Adam - they really complimented each other nicely. There was such a good adventure plot and we got the dragons again! (I still need some character art!) I think that Megan Bannen brought something incredibly unique with this entire series and this one added another layer to the world of Tanria. This was a fantastic final installment and I love how she wrapped it all up with cameos and updates on alllll our favorite characters!

thank you to netgalley and orbit for an arc!!

really enjoyed this one! i really love this world and found our two main characters so endearing. i also am such a fan of duckers — top tier side character🙂‍↕️

I swear Megan Bannen puts crack in these books every single one in this series has something that I have loved. This one I really loved the callback to characters in all the previous books in the series, like the last 20% I was sobbing, full on ugly crying. Also I loved that there was the dynamic of hot tall lady and a short king. Overall another solid read in this series. I am a little worried there won't be anymore but I am satisfied with where the trilogy went. The writing is sooooo good. Plot is so unique. Pacing phenomenal. Characters are wonderful ughhhh i have nothing but nice things to say about this book and I 100% urge people to check out the entire series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for this eARC!

I loved this book! I loved “The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy” and was lucky enough to receive an eARC of “The Undermining of Twyla and Frank,” which I loved just as much, and this series has become one of my favorites. So, you can imagine my delight at receiving the final installment!

This book gave me everything I loved about the past two and more. I was very happy that I learned so much more about Tanria in this novel. It’s one of the most unique fantasy worlds I’ve ever read (let alone in a romance-heavy fantasy), and spending so much time there was very enjoyable. I'm glad the dragons played as much of a role in it as they did; I really liked them. They're not your typical dragon, but they suit the world really well. The contrast between the roles dragons had played in Rosie's vs. Adam's life was also something I thought was done well.

I really liked Adam and Rosie. I was a big fan of the whole "invisible string" thing they had going on, and I do love a gentle nerd. I felt that they balanced each other really well (something that can be said for all of the relationships in this series; it's something Bannen does splendidly).

I also loved Duckers and Zeddy. I'll admit, I was slightly sad that I didn't get to see their reconciliation; it felt like I had seen all the lead-up, skipped the good part, and then got to the end. That said, their banter and relationship were some of my favorite parts of this book. They are adorable.

This is definitely one of my favorite series, and while I think Twyla and Frank are still my favorites, this is a perfect addition, and I highly, highly recommend it.

*Thank you to Orbit, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for an A(R/L)C in exchange for my honest review*

Is this the end? Because I really think it is, and I'm okay with it.

But for now, we're living in Tanria with the immortal Rosie Fox. And more importantly... DUCKERS! It was clear in Book 2 that Adam and Rosie were endgame, but it took them oh so long to get there. I liked how this book was focused so much on deities and mysteries, as we track down the cause for Tanria's portal problem. It did feel like there was a little less romance than the previous installments, but I did enjoy getting more lore! The audio was great, though I may have blinked and missed the dual narration. (To be fair, this could be because of a delayed review or just having the male narrator for a small portion. Who knows?)

Ultimately, Megan Bannen sticks the landing on a delightfully cozy fantasy series.

I enjoyed this one almost as much as the first one. The world building is fun, and this built on that. The romance and identity of one of the characters was a little too obvious for the reader in my opinion so that took away a lot of the learning along with the main character. The romance arc made sense and didn’t just rely on miscommunication to cause tension. The ending felt a bit rushed in a few places but otherwise, very enjoyable. This also felt like the end of the series with this world, but I look forward to future works by this author. Other bonuses included beloved side characters getting more page time and lots of dragon and critters. I would not suggest starting here without the first two books. Also, I tend not to read fantasy romance that don’t have a plot outside of the romance, which is not the case in this series/trilogy. I would suggest this to readers who like whimsy and fun world building and don’t mind romance being a big part of the plot but there is other things going on (all be it secondary to the romance).

Honestly as soon as Rosie Fox in The Undermining of Twyla and Frank said, "My dude, I literally cannot die," I knew I was in for it and so when I got into her story in The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam, I was DELIGHTED to get a more robust dive into Rosie's personality, especially as someone who also uses a lot of humor to deal with stress (as any true Millennial does).

Ten years after the events of the second book in the series we focus on Rosie Fox, a demigod, immortal marshal for a portal-world that used to hold Old Gods and nowadays holds... some puppy-like dragons? But also, there's something threatening the barrier only Rosie can see, breaking down aforementioned portals.... hence the entrance of the inventor of the portals themselves, a Mr prim and proper and stoically buttoned up Adam Lee.

Now, one thing about me re: romance stories, I loooove one party being Stoic And Buttoned Up so this pairing was really made for me - a tall woman with a gap appeal who's having an existential crisis about her own immortality paired with a short king cordoned off in all his feelings and even his posture like yes, I want you to wreck him (emotionally) (also physically). So basically, I love Adam, I love Rosie a LOT, and I love them getting into each other.

Not only that, but we have LORE! This book is chock-full of lore which, in a story where gods are real and not only literally shaped the world but are also moseying around here and there, lore is imperative. I'm so sad that according to the Acknowledgements this really seems like the last of the series, but what a way to go out - lore drops and just a loving hug of letting us learn more about this place and its history. I had a good time with this series, and this was my fav book of the three.

Thank you to Orbit Books for the eARC - but also I went and bought a copy ASAP :)