there were too many cooks in this kitchen.
this book is mostly about beatrice and clare hooking up and when they can hook up again.
the ending made no sense. there’s modern technology in a feudal society.
it’s just not very cohesive.

Solid "what happens after the quest ends" that blends some interesting commentary about the celebrity machine with that feeling of "oh fuck I have to go to this wedding where I will know too many people and it's going to be Awkward". Was surprised when this turned out to be three separate writers writing under one penname, but at least theyre honest about it. Also takes place in this weird setting where you're not entirely sure why there's modern aspects to the fantasy world but meh, just go with it. Still had a fun time with it.

I really enjoyed this one. I saw a blurb about it which compared it to Legends and Lattes and to The Princess Bride. Both of those comparisons are right on point. It it set in a very Princess Bride type universe where magic is real, and so are heroes. After defeating a villain and saving the world ten years prior, you'd think that the heroes would get their happily ever after, but that is where you would be wrong. First they must go on another high stakes quest, and learn and grow about themselves along the way.

Thanks to Avon & Harper Voyager for the digital advance reader’s copy of This Will Be Fun. It took me absolutely forever to read this book, which is no fault at all of the book itself. Sometimes I get in a place with my anxiety where I can't concentrate enough to read, but this book was interesting enough that I kept coming back to it over and over, knowing the payoff would be worth it. I was right. The romance in This Will Be Fun is absolutely lovely. There are two main couples that we are rooting for from the beginning. The friendships, though, are also in need of repair, and reading that journey was so enjoyable. The plot points here are novel, and the world building is really neat. Other than the evil villains, their world seems like it would be a great place to live.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy romance fantasy. It turns out that this book, will in fact, be fun. (Even though I'm probably the 154th person to put that comment in my review).

I am not usually a fantasy reader, but the concept of this book seemed so clever and interesting I wanted to try it. This ended up being a bad call on my part. I got bogged down immediately in the fantasy stuff and couldn't very far into the book at all. The writing seems great, and I love the cover, but my non-fantasy brain just couldn't connect with even this low level of fantastical content.

The book follows 3/4 of the team of heroes who saved the realm 10 years ago except, after their fourth died in the final confrontation, none of their lives have turned out quite how they expected.
A decade on, the Queen is getting married and has insisted that the realm’s heroes attend, much to most of their chagrin, but when they arrive her fiancé has been kidnapped. The three must once again team up for another quest, and along the way they encounter old friends, enemies, and are forced to confront each other and their feelings around the original quest.

I really loved the characters, and the multiple POVs gave a variety of perspectives which I always enjoy. The characters all have their own hang ups and impressions of how the quest, and the intervening years, went, and it adds interest to get to see them balanced against each other as well as how much they differ. The writing was very readable and enjoyable, there’s a strong vein of humour, despite the sometimes serious topics, which is great fun.

I thoroughly enjoyed This Will Be Fun and would recommend it for anyone looking for a lighter fantasy read!

What happens after you save the realm, are lauded as heroes but don't feel like them? This story follows our heroes 10 years after they saved the world from evil, but destroyed themselves and each other in the process. Can they come together for one more quest and salvage their friendships?
This was a sweet story that shows many ways that we deal with grief and how we can let ourselves stand in the way of our own happiness. I needed something lighthearted and this was a great book!

I really wanted to like this book - it had so much potential and pulled together a lot of the things I find appealing in books. But, I honestly couldn't get into this book at all and it just fell flat for me. I think that the issue was the "voice" or tone of the book which just didn't gel together very well. I ended up DNF-ing and won't be doing a public review on Goodreads as a result.

That said, I sincerely appreciate the ARC and hope that others enjoyed themselves and the story.

A cute cozy fantasy. The characters weren't always likeable, but maybe that's realistic. Three stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC!

I thought that the concept of this book was interesting, but something about the execution didn’t really do it for me. I liked getting to see how Galwell’s death affected the other members of the Four and their relationships with each other. I also appreciated how this focused more on the relationships between Clare, Beatrice, and Elowen.

An issue I had was with the writing. This book is set in your typical fantasy world, but there were instances where something that wouldn’t exist in that type of world would get mentioned and it would pull me right out of the story. I also thought that the story was a little bit predictable.

Overall, I enjoyed it. I think it’s definitely worth checking out if the synopsis interests you.

this book was so much fun. i loved the fun elements in it and especially appreciated the emphasis on friendship to make this romantasy more cozy. 3/5 stars!!!

The Romantasy trend manifests in E. B. Asher's This Will Be Fun. Ten years ago four brave individuals saved their land from dark forces. The survivors are invited to the queen's wedding and their reunion is not an easy one. Asher (a pen name for a trio of authors) creates an enticing world without laborious detail. The reader will root for a happy ever after for all! I will be lookin into the authors to see what else they have published.

What happens to the party after the grand adventure and big bad has been defeated?

Well, the same things that happen in everyone's life. It goes on. Sometimes it goes up, but it mostly goes down.

This book is a fun mix of contemporary mixed with fantasy elements, sort of a what if legendary heroes existed and had to deal with today's mental issues.

We have a shut-in addicted to a soap opera with a magical tapestry message board, a divorcee who is perpetually locked into the past via memory magic, and a rogue turned sell0ut.

These are your legendary heroes.

The quest this time? Pull themselves together and go to a wedding.

I found myself devouring this book as quickly as I could (and maybe snuck a couple of minutes reading it while at work, don't tell my boss!), each little magical modern day equivalent cracking me up. There are paparazzi obsessed with the legendary 4's love lives, autograph sessions, and even therapy, though I think the whole party could benefit from some more.

All and all, a fun quirky read that was a nice pallet cleanser between all the life and death of most fantasy novels today, would highly recommend for something to read between long sweeping series.

Thank you Netgalley for the digital arc to read.

I really wanted to like this book. It has all of the fun things that I really like...mystery, fantasy, romance..... but it just felt very disjointed and choppy. I think having 3 authors lead to a lack of fluidity in the writing. There was a lot of angst that became very boring very quickly. This book just did not keep my interest and in the end I had to wave the flag and DNF.

I appreciate the ARC and will not be reviewing on Goodreads due to the DNF

This was an adorable book and I really enjoyed reading it! I loved the way this book was like a roadtrip and how all the characters were going through their own things in life. I found the plot and characters to be super engaging and I was rooting for happy endings for all throughout this book. A great concept, and a great execution!

I had a great time getting lost in Mythria with these three characters. The voices were each so unique and I was laughing out loud at times with Beatrice and Clare. The situations these heroes found themselves in were at times so ridiculous (a Clare impersonation competition was genius) that you couldn't help but smile as you were diving into them saving the world yet again. It has all the hallmarks of a great roadtrip story mixed with epic tales of heroism and a fantastic story of friends finding their way back to each other. I had so much fun reading this one and I know other readers will as well.

This Will Be Fun by EB Asher is a raw, emotionally charged journey that blends humor and heartbreak in equal measure. Asher’s writing is sharp and unflinching, capturing the highs and lows of love, loss, and the messiness of being human. The characters are vividly drawn, their flaws making them feel all the more real. While some moments feel slightly rushed, the story’s impact lingers, leaving readers with a bittersweet sense of hope. Perfect for those who enjoy stories that cut deep and make you laugh through the tears.

3.8/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for providing me with an e-ARC!

If you're someone who loves D&D and found family, I think this would be perfect book for you!

Definitely a cozy romantasy, it doesn't take too much brain power to read this book and thats what I enjoyed about it personally. It kind of gave me Ella Enchated vibes - medieval fantasy but with modern feeling in a way. I do think that some of the worldbuilding and story elements didn't mesh as well as they could together, but I didn't go into this book expecting super solid worldbuilding.

Definitely a fun book, but more for the vibes in my opinion!

Hmm. A real case of "two many cooks spoil the broth." Three separate people worked on this, and it shows - this is a very disjointed take on multiple other, better pieces of fiction (Shrek, Princess Bride, or, even, Dungeons and Dragons). I like a good lighthearted fantasy romp, but please, I beg: when did we decide to sacrifice earnestness on the altar of irony?

What happens after you save the world? Heroes are reignited for one final quest. While the book was fun, the magic and overall storyline fell short for me. It was slow to get into and the world-building felt underdeveloped. The banter and spirit of the characters kept me reading. It was cute but not necessarily memorable for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

this was just kind of forgettable, plot-wise, and the character chemistry and interactions didn't keep me interested enough to invest in their mission or fates.