Took me a while to get into this one, but once the story found its groove, I was hooked. A road trip rom-quest with a group of people with more emotional baggage than they can handle alone. Fortunately, they realize they’re not alone, work better together, and they can change their futures. I’m not sure I’d rush into another book set in this realm, but it was fun.

3.5 stars. This occurs 10 years after four friends save the world. I liked that this explored what happens after which we don't usually get to see. Unfortunately none of the friends have spoken to each other in 10 years and some of them aren't doing that well. There are two simultaneous romances going on. It was cozy but not all that exciting even though there is a lot of personal drama and angst. The world was clever with magical modern conveniences but the second quest felt rushed and like filler.

This book is aptly titles. The banter the shenanigans were laugh out loud funny. I really enjoyed all of the characters and thought that they definitely lent their own special piece of the story. The world building is fun, a weird mix of modern and medieval that actually worked really well for me. Over all this book really won me over and was so much fun. I will definitely be re reading this one in the future!

This Will Be Fun ~was~ fun. Like, SO much fun. It’s medieval meets modern meets magic, and the general vibe through the entire story was raucous and irreverent. All the hilarity was balanced against the darker, internal struggles of the main characters. And in the end, that’s what’s at the heart of the story: three people, coping with varying degrees of success 10 years after an epic quest goes wrong. I love when a book picks up where others typically stop.

This Will Be Fun is a D&D style adventure with second chance romances and self discovery. Overall I enjoyed the book, but I won’t lie I struggled to get through it. It started strong with Beatrice breaking into her old home and running into her ex-quest mate, but slowed down pretty quickly after that. There were definitely parts that I enjoyed (shoutout to the Clares and to fantasy Starbucks and Uber), and would recommend if you like a cozy fantasy adventure, but I would have preferred the action to be more spread out through the book instead of the first and last 20%. 3.5 ⭐️ rounding up

This was such a cute concept! Princess Bride vibes are always a win! Huge thank you to the publishers for sending me an advance copy!

On one hand, I really appreciated that this goes into the "after" of heroes saving the day. In that sense, it reminds me of books like 'Soon I Will be Invincible', but within the context of the fantasy story. On the other, I found a lot of the writing to lack a lot of depth and the plot to be all too convenient. Readers who want a character-driven story will appreciate how Asher delves into each of her heroes, but in the end I was left wanting more!

The synopsis and the cover of this book really appealed to me, but after picking it up and putting it down for weeks, it’s just not going to work out. My main issue is - there’s just too much going on with too many POVs - this book is written by three different authors. Unfortunately it didn’t come together to make a cohesive story.

Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book. I don’t mind a second chance romance (or two of them) but I really struggled to read this book. I believe it was the writing style that I did not enjoy, I felt bored for most of the book.. This is probably the best book for someone else and that’s great for them!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Like anyone else who grew up in the 90's I grew up loving the Princess Bride. So when this book was advertised as The princess bride meets People we Meet on vacation I immediately was ready to read it. Unfortunately I just could not get into this book. I actually ended up DNFing it about 50% into it and just can't start it again. I liked the premise but it was just a miss for me.

Very enjoyable fantasy/slow burn/adventure novel. Love the group dynamics as well as the character building.

I received an ARC of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review.

This Will Be Fun is marketed as "cozy quest romantasy" involving a group of people who saved the realm together 10 years before the book begins. Their leader died in the final battle and all three of the main characters have been dealing with that emotional trauma for the last decace. The story reminded me strongly of what it feels like to play in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. And the setting felt like A Knight's Tale, where historical authenticity was never really attempted. When going into This Will Be Fun, I think you'll enjoy the ride a lot more if you're not expecting a full-throttle action-adventure story or a strong romance. This story excells at being a character study of three different people all dealing with the fallout of a tragedy in their own imperfect ways. Some reviewers has said that this story doesn't have a plot. I disagree, there's a plot but it's just not the focus. It's all about how these characters evolve through the course of the story.

There's also two romantic couples, one of which is a sapphic romance. I think the authors would've been more successful if they'd chosen to focus on one of the two romances instead of both. Because as is, both romances ranked as okay, but neither couple leaves much of an impression. Overall I had fun reading This Will Be Fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously and I love that Dungeons & Dragons feel. Towards the end, as the authors kind of rushed to finish off the adventure plotline, my attention began to wane.

I give This Will Be Fun 3.5 stars rounded down.

I feel like the title is a misnomer. This book was not that much fun. This Will be Fun is written by not one, not two, but three authors and shares three POVs of the heroes in the years after their epic quest saved their kingdom but left their valiant leader dead. I like this idea for a book, but alas, this one needed to be at least 50 pages shorter, maybe even more. The three characters, Elowen, Clare and Beatrice, spend a LOT of time engaged in self-flagellation and recriminations. There is kind of a plot, although it's not really introduced until the middle of the book, and even then it's really more just in service for the three main characters to come back together and work through their problems. And there's definite plot holes. The characters were at least generally likeable (although I would have preferred we spend less time in their heads - listening to them beat themselves up got pretty redundant). The book also has a very modern sensibility, with stand-ins for things like Starbucks, soap operas, and even therapists (heart healers). It was kind of cute.

This book was, indeed, a whole lot of fun. It explores the aftermath of an epic quest - how do they handle everyday life after the fame and tragedy? I loved how it was took place in a typical middle-ages-type setting, but had modern amenities powered by magic, not tech. There was so much pining. So. Much. Pining. And, of course, questers gonna quest. The twist at the end was so perfect. I adored this book, and would happily read more!

3 ⭐️

The book follows 4 friends who are on a quest to save their realm and 1 sacrifices themself. 10 years later and the other 3 haven’t spoken to each other since the funeral of their friend but they are reunited for the wedding of their Queen and asked to go on another quest. It started out really slow but the second half of the book was much better. The ending was surprising. If you like books with magic, quests, friendship and romance, definitely check this out.

Thanks NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this arc!

DNF at 50%

I really wanted to like this book. The premise sounds great and I love a good cozy fantasy. However, I felt like I was reading book 2 in a series and it took until halfway through the book to understand why the characters no longer liked each other. It made it really frustrating to read and feel like you are constantly missing context. Each character is fine but none of them really stood out and grabbed my attention.

I did enjoy how the author took current day concepts (like Uber) and worked it into the story and fit the timeframe. I actually found myself pulled toward Vandra (love interest for one of the main characters) and thought she was pretty interesting.

I think if you enjoy cozy fantasy and have more patience than I do, then you might enjoy this book.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

cozy romantasy perfect for fall. thank you so much avon, haper voyager and netgalley. I think this is going to be a big hit this year

<italic>Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to provide my honest review of this book!</italic>

As someone who has only seen The Princess Bride once, and that was years ago, I can't confirm nor deny the claim that it's similar. What I can say is that if you enjoy, humor, angst, and heavy inclusion of the modern world in an old-world fantasy setting, then this book is for you!

For me, I honestly hoped for a heavier humor aspect versus so much angst. I'm a mood reader and more often than not I need humor and plot to push me through. For this novel, the angst between the characters for 80% of the book was more than I would have liked.

Tropes:
• Forced Proximity
• Found Family & Refound Family
• One Bed & One Horse
• Friends to Lovers

I enjoyed the ending and won't give out spoilers here. Just know that I thought it was a good wrap-up for this standalone novel. At least, I assume it's standalone. It reads as one even though there COULD be the potential for a sequel.

<bold>Technically, I'd rate this a 3.75</bold> due to the sheer amount of angst for the first 80% of the book and the heavy repetition of that throughout. The other thing that pulls my overall rating to 3.75 is that I didn't love that the magic system is fully explained. I kind of got confused but that could also be just a me thing. This novel is highly reliant on the relationships of the characters so I suppose I shouldn't have been so worried about their magic.

Just as the title suggests, this book was fun! A must if you’re a Princess Bride or Monty Python fan. I think it could have used a bit more editing - parts definitely felt choppy. But overall, this was lighthearted and easy and perfect for cozy fantasy fans looking to laugh.

What a lovely book. It's an exploration of what it's like to be a hero but to be haunted by the thing that people consider you a hero for.
Clare, Beatrice, and Elowen saved the princess and the kingdom. In the process, they lost their friend (and arguably the best of them, Galwell the Great. Now, years later, they've been invited to the wedding of the rescued princess but none are particularly pleased to attend.
Beatrice and Elowen have basically hidden themselves away. Clare revels in his fame but his outward levity masks his inner turmoil after having lost the love of his life. But did he ever really have her?
The story does jump back and forth in time which is not one of my favorite plot devices. But we do get to see the characters' growth as well as read through some fun romps. Is the story really completely developed? Maybe not but it's a fun read.

Four stars
This book comes out October 29, 2024
ARC kindly provided by Avon and Harper Voyage, and NetGalley
Opinions are my own