This was a very fun addition to the Hart & Mercy series. I appreciate the continued expansion of Tanria and Tanrian lore. Duckers (the real main character) is still providing comedic relief, and there are cameos by most every other character we’ve come to know and love by this point in the series. I listened to the audiobook, and found that the narrators brought the characters to life in new ways—even implying diversity that’s not written on-page by using accents and affectations. I thought Duckers really came to life in this audiobook, more so than the last two.

Rosie and Adam is a sloowwww burn with even less spice than the first two books, which isn’t a bad thing, just different. I did love the goofy, puppy dog love that Rosie had going on before they finally kissed, it was adorable. While I found the romances in the previous books to be more enjoyable, this book held its own with an interesting story, an evolving world, and a deeply annoying father figure.

Rosie is a very memorable FMC: 6’5”, red hair and red eyes, obsessed with high quality lingerie… oh, and she’s 157-year-old, red-eyed immortal whose dad just so happens the Trickster God. Next to no-nonsense, tight-lipped Adam who is 5’5” in shoes, Rosie kind of steals the show. There’s nothing wrong with that, we love a confident king who can let his queen reign—but Adam seemed more pivotal to the plot than to the passion.

I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoyed the previous books in this series by Megan Bannen, and also those who enjoyed The Spellshop. This story is lighthearted, set in a unique and immersive magical world, and with a touch of small-town charm.
Tropes: Lighthearted, cozy romantasy, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, taller FMC/short king, height difference, forced proximity, fated mates, lingerie.


Thank you to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview this audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a beautiful addition to the Hart and Mercy world. I just love all of these characters, and I love how Megan Bannen writes them. Great plot, great banter, great book.

This was absolutely my favorite book in this series. I loved the other two books as well, but this one just hit differently. Rosie and Adam are adorable and weird. Duckers and Zeddy were so sweet. I just love them. This book was filled with heart and adventure.

The world building in this series is good. I just want more and more.

Rosie Fox can't die, or rather she can but she doesn't stay dead. She knows this is because of her divine parentage, as the daughter of the trickster.
When the portals that allow passage into Tanria begin to fail, Rosie sees something unusual within the machine.
They call in Adam Lee, the creator of the portals, to help solve the problem. But, this is no easy fix and soon Rosie and Adam are trapped inside Tanria with Rosie's partner, Penrose Duckers, and his exboyfriend Zeddie.
As they work to try to save themselves and Tanria, Rosie and Adam, two very different people, find themselves feeling more and more drawn together.
Kacie Rogers brought so much life to these characters: the exuberance and warmth of Rosie, the staid and careful manner of Adam, the heart and soul of Duckers, and the bratty but lovable Zeddie. Through Rogers the story takes on weight and personality. She is joined at times by Jim Frangione who comes in to tell stories and assist in building this beautiful world.
I loved the two previous books in this series and this book felt like the cherry on top of the series. Rosie is delightfully wild and pairing her with the calm and stoic Adam works better than it seems like it should. The story took twists and turns I did not expect and ended in a way I would have to call perfect. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was such a fun book to wrap up this romantasy series. Rosie, a Demi-god, keeps dying and coming back to life and this time she breaks down a portal and needs to work it Adam the inventor. They are total opposites and love them together.

They travel through four different places and we see their friends from the series in this book. I love Rosie's character and her sense of humor so much.

Jim Frangione and Kacie Rogers brought both of these characters to life through their narration.

Thank you @orbitbooks_us @hachetteaudio for the audiobook.

10/5 Stars 🌟
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
(Audiobook ARC via Hachette Audio & NetGalley)

This book completely stole my heart. From the very first chapter, I was hooked—and by the end, I was laughing, crying, and cheering for Rosie and Adam like they were old friends. Even though I haven’t read the first two books in the series, I had no trouble following along. In fact, I loved this one so much that I’m planning to go back and buy all three to start from the beginning!

Rosie Fox is one of the most brilliantly chaotic, funny, and emotionally grounded heroines I’ve ever come across in fantasy. Her existential dread, sharp wit, and deep longing made her unforgettable. And Adam Lee? His quiet brilliance, thoughtfulness, and absolutely mind-blowing backstory have made him one of my favorite fantasy love interests ever.

The grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Rosie and Adam is pure perfection—set in a world that’s wildly inventive yet weirdly cozy. And don’t get me started on the dragons—adorable, friendly creatures who cough up glitter and chirrup “meep meep” in the most delightful way!

Penny D (Duckers) and Zeti are the kind of friends every protagonist—and reader—should have. Loyal, fierce, hilarious, and full of heart, they added so much depth and warmth to Rosie’s journey.

The ending? Satisfying beyond words. Rosie and Adam finally get the closure and peace they deserve, and it left me with the happiest book hangover.

Huge shoutout to the audiobook narrator—who absolutely nailed the tone of this story. Their raspy impression of Adam was a standout performance that brought so much texture and charm to the listening experience.

Endless thanks to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and Megan Bannen for the ARC. I’ll be leaving reviews on every platform I can and recommending this fantasy gem to everyone who will listen.

The third in this fun, magical romcom series, we’re now getting Rosie’s story (with appearances from series’ past faves). Rosie is a 6’5” immortal demigod in Tanria but is in desperate need of change. When she dies again in a portal and is brought back, she meets the portal’s inventor (and her opposite), Dr. Adam. As the portals begin to shut down, they’re stuck as the community evacuates, having to leave them behind. In their quest to escape the “Mist”, they start to fall for each other and the stakes are higher than ever.
I enjoyed the opposites attract style of this book and loved the reappearances of past favorites, but also didn’t connect quite as well with this novel as I did with Hart and Mercy. Still really enjoyed reading and am curious if we will get a book 4! I also really liked the narrators and they did a great job at bringing this story to life.
Thank you to Hachette Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fantastic end to a stellar cozy romantasy series. I really liked this a lot and didn’t want it to end. Both Rosie and Adam were such endearing characters, and all of the other characters were as well. I loved our quirky demigod Rosie, and our quiet short king Adam. I enjoyed how much we got of Duckers in this one and getting to know Zeddie a bit more. The pacing was a little slow to start, but once it got going, I was fully invested and it was hard to put down! I loved the additional fairytale aspect of this one, and the role Rosie’s god dad plays in it. This really was such a wonderful blend of fantasy, humour and the macabre, that you won’t want to put it down. I love the way that it ended, and I definitely shed tears, which is just another sign that I loved it!
Last but not least, I listened to an audio version and the performance of the audiobook was marvelous. All in all a very satisfactory reading experience! HUGE Recommend.

3.5⭐️
Overall this was an enjoyable read but I did have a few issues with it! We follow Rose Fox, a demigod, who is kind of in a rut living the same life over and over again. When Rosie accidentally messes up the portal and dies (she’s immortal she comes back) she has to team up with Adam, the inventor of the portals, and her partner Duckers to fix the portals. While I liked Rosie and Adam working together throughout the book, it felt like their relationship progressed very quickly. I liked them as individual characters but wasn’t really sold on them as a couple as I was the previous couples in books 1 and 2. I really loved Zeddie and Duckers as side characters in this and found that I was more invested in them than the main couple. I loved the cameos from Hart and Mercy in this, they are my favorites!! Jim Frangione and Kacie Rogers do a fantastic job narrating this audiobook! This was my first time listening to them and definitely will not be the last! Overall, this was such a bittersweet ending to this series.

Thank you so much to Hachette Audio and Netgalley for the ALC!

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen was such a lovely surprise and an absolute joy to listen to. I gave it four stars, and honestly, it was so close to being a five — the story just hit all the right notes for me.

The romance between Rosie and Adam was beautiful — sweet, tender, and completely heartfelt. I adored their dynamic: the age gap was such a fun element (yes, I’m a fan, LOL), and the way she was bold and confident while he was shy and quietly charming made every scene between them feel so genuine and emotionally charged.

The side characters were just as delightful, and I really enjoyed their own little love story woven into the background. And that mystery element? Totally unexpected and yet so well done — it kept me engaged and added just the right amount of intrigue to the romance.

The humor in this book was another highlight. Megan Bannen has a gift for writing with warmth and wit, and I found myself smiling and laughing out loud more than once.

And I have to mention the narrators — they were fantastic! Their performances brought the characters to life so well, capturing all the emotion, awkwardness, and sweetness that made this story so special. The chemistry between the voices added even more depth to an already heartfelt story.

If you’re looking for a romance with charm, heart, a dash of mystery, and truly lovable characters, this audiobook is absolutely worth your time.

This latest installment of the Hart and Mercy series was a delightful return to Tanria. I appreciate the time jumps between books, which let us revisit favorite characters from prior installments as cameos while advancing the overall world of Tanria. Rosie and Adam’s story provides a deep dive into the religion of Tanria, and I really loved the exploration of the gods and their interactions with mortals. While Rosie and Adam weren’t quite as compelling as a couple as their predecessors, this book maintains the same emotional depth and humor. The ending is a perfect epilogue to not only Rosie & Adam’s story, but to the entire cast of characters Bannen has built over three books. For all things Tanria and Eternity related, this was a wonderful read.

2.5/5

I was a little disappointed by this installment. (spoilers for the first two books in this series included)

After meeting Rosie in the previous book, I was very excited to see the sassy demi-god cause some hijinks in this third book. Especially since Duckers became her partner and we ended with a the breakup of him and Zeddie. But unfortunately, the subplot of Zeddie's and Pen's romance was to the detriment to the story as a whole. Our attentions were split pretty evenly between the two couples when Rosie and Adam should have been shining. This was more evident due to the lack of any real plot throughout the book. Because it was so low stakes, I was pulled out of the story quite a few times because I was, frankly, bored.

I appreciated the perspective of a true immortal demi-god which kept me on my toes wondering about Adam's mortality and how they would make it work in the end if he was just a human. <spoiler>I didn't like that they ended up mortal at the end though. And honestly I don't know how I feel about another merciful god father redemption arc since we saw with Hart's God father already.</spoiler>

Adam and Rosie's romance was more upfront than past couples of this series which I liked, but overall it felt surface level. I liked Adam and Rosie individually but didn't connect to them as a couple. The story of the Briar Thief was fun but felt told/resolved at the end so quickly that I wasn't able to enjoy it properly.

This book, of the three, is my least favorite but I would still recommend this series as a whole. This last book provided closure to the entirety of the world and characters we've grown to love.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ALC. All thoughts are my own.

This book. Ugh.
I loved it so much. We get to see and spend time with characters we love, as well as fall in love with new ones. And this book is now the gold standard for “wild unhinged FMC”+”stoic buttoned-up MMC” love stories. I loved how Rosie has a thought once that “Sometimes the broody/standoffish types are just shy” and I feel like the world needs more of this benefit of the doubt. Also, the audio. Adam’s voice is 10/10 worth it for the audio. Rosie is an absolute queen.
I absolutely adore this series and this world is so precious! I will take 10 more books.

I loved this book, it was such a blast! I haven't read the first two in this series but it was still so enjoyable as a standalone. I'll definitely be going back to read them!

The narrators were fantastic, they brought Adam and Rosie to life in such a fun way! I listened in one sitting, it was too good to stop!

This was a fantasy rom-com set in the magical world of Tanria, home to dragons that are as docile as golden retrievers!

The immortal demigod Rosie and inventor Adam are forced into close quarters inside the Mist when the portals begin to fail. Their chemistry is palpable from the get-go!

This was a perfect blend of high-stakes adventure with humour, and a cozy, heartwarming romance!

Megan Bannen created something really special with this series. Every book has made me cry in the best way possible. The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is a satisfying conclusion to the series and makes me love this found family even more.

Probably my least favorite in the series. Mostly because Rosie and Adam very quickly go from cute flirting to "I love you and can't live without you." I was more into the Zeddy and Duckers romance. Honestly, I'm struggling to write anything about this because I disliked the ending so much.

On a positive note, the narrator was fantastic.

This was a great end to the Tanrian Marshals trilogy. I was a big fan of Hart and Mercy and love the interaction with the pervious characters. The audiobook narrator, Kacie Rogers, had a great personality and spunk that made the character Rosie come to life.

I enjoyed learning Adam's backstory but I couldn't quite get attached to his and Rosie's relationship with the story laid out from their past interactions. I felt more invested in Duckers and Zeddie rekindling their relationship.

This was another fun installment in the series. I really liked Rosie and Adam, and it was great to see glimpses of past couples throughout. I’m not sure if there will be more stories set in this world, but I’m definitely looking forward to whatever the author does next.

This was another fun installment in the series. I really liked Rosie and Adam, and it was great to see glimpses of past couples throughout. I’m not sure if there will be more stories set in this world, but I’m definitely looking forward to whatever the author does next.

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam
Megan Bannen
3.5 stars

“If there is a smidgeon of like or love there, you may as well go for it. Those smidgeons can be hard to come by.”

✨️Cozy Romantasy
✨️3rd in a series
✨️Age gap
✨️Forced Proximity
✨️The best side characters.

Rosie Fox, demigod, is having a bit of a life slump. Everything is just the same. The portals the people depend on to travel to Tanira go out. Rosie shorted out the wires and died, but she's immortal and alive again, so it's okay. Uptight Adam, inventor of the portals, Rosie and her work partner, Duckers, go into the portals to try to fix them from the other side. Rosie can't keep her eyes to herself and is infatuated with Adam. On the other side, they run into Duckers, ex, Zeddie, and the four of them must now survive until the portals get fixed. The vines keeping them there are growing just as fast as Rosies and Adams' feelings for each other.

This is the conclusion of the standalone interconnected trilogy

I did enjoy this book, but I really wish it was about Zeddie and Duckers😔. They were such important side characters throughout the series, and they could have had a whole book for them. That being said, I did like Rosie and Adam. It was a much more insta-lust feeling that I would have preferred. It was a lot of Rosie checking Adam out and making comments about his body every chapter. There weren't many feelings coming from Adam until after the 60% mark, and they got together officially. I didn’t feel like they had enough built up to the relationship since there were so many other things going on in the story. There was a bit of open-door relation scenes, fairly mild in descriptions.
I do love the world that has been built up throughout these books.

There were a few cameos from Hart and Mercy (heart eyes). They are still my favorite story. It was a bittersweet ending to the series. I had the audiobook, and it was absolutely fantastic! The narrator did such a good job at bringing each character to life.

I was provided an early copy to read and honestly review. Thank you to Hachette Audio and Netgalley.