Although I liked the style of writing in the book it felt a bit long. I’m not usually a fan of books where the main conflict can be resolved in one conversation. I was also underwhelmed by the quest. It felt goofy and made it hard to believe they were superheroes. It was an interesting idea that sort of fell flat in execution.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

This Will Be Fun is such an amazing cozy fantasy! The book started off a little slow for me, but once the story picked up it was impossible to put down. Reading about what happens to heroes 10 years after their quest was a unique idea to me and I loved it. The banter, magic, chemistry and quest was so perfect that I will definitely be re-reading this book.
Thank you Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyage for the ARC!

As far as cozy romantasies go, This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher is pretty middle-of-the-road. The characters are fun enough and the story certainly is cozy, but it doesn't quite live up to expectations.

This was sooo good! I wasn't sure to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely one to add to your TBR.

DNF at 20% -- when I found out that this was a combo of three authors, the disjointed feeling I was getting from the text made more sense. I just wasn't jiving with this like I was hoping I would.

A group of ex-friends, who saved the realm ten years prior, reluctantly reunite for the Queen’s upcoming nuptials only to find themselves thrust into a new quest that will require them to save the kingdom once more.

My goodness, I could not have loved this book more! This Will Be Fun echos cheeky, imaginative adventure tales like The Princess Bride, Ella Enchanted, and Galavant. The world building is full of spunky details that make the setting truly shine. In the Kingdom of Mythria, you will find fantastical versions of Starbucks in the form of a ye olde brew hut and Uber, aka wagon cart ride shares. There are magical soap operas, therapy sessions, and even the term “questmates with benefits.” These types of details endear modern readers to this non contemporary tale, reminding me of Far Far Away from the Shrek universe. Mythria was so deliciously concocted that I could imagine the story playing out cinematically. Now, I NEED someone to make this into a TV show or movie because this type of whimsical fantasy adventure is my obsession!

At the heart of this novel, are the three surviving members of the valiant team that saved the kingdom prior to the novel’s start. Clare, Beatrice, and Elowen all receive POV chapters which was incredibly important to the story's advancement. Deep and desperate emotions drive each of these characters and it was imperative that readers understood their inner workings when they begrudgingly reunited. Friendship is one of the main themes of this book which may be attributed to the fact that E.B. Asher is a pen name for three co-authors. There is pure glee exuding from the trio’s writing and the joy they must have felt while working on this project together is apparent. It is a love letter to forging and maintaining friendships and these characters have imprinted on my heart.

Thank you Avon Books and NetGalley for providing me with an 
ARC in exchange for my honest review!

5⭐️

*ARC Review*

Loved loved absolutely loved. This book surpassed any and all expectations I had for it. The characters felt so real and they had such complex life’s and emotions I couldn’t help but instantly relate to pieces of them and just love them.
I think the whole concept of this book sounded very intriguing and it did not disappoint. Seeing these four characters ten years after the biggest high (saving the realm) and the biggest low (losing one of their own) was truly so interesting and even a little heartbreaking. Understanding how they all went down such different paths and as you got to know the characters more you realize why they reacted the way that they did made them feel so real and authentic. Watching them come together again was so cathartic especially because these are very stubborn, flawed characters but that didn’t mean that they didn’t deserve to heal and be happy. I struggled with not wanting this book to end because I really loved and cared for the characters and I didn’t want to put them down but ultimately the ending was beautiful and like I’ve said I loved it. It was also shocking to learn that this book was written by three different people because it didn’t feel like it at all, it was very cohesive and I was impressed.
“This will be fun” was epic, fun, cozy, heartwarming, vulnerable and so beautifully creative I didn’t want to say goodbye to the characters at the end.

As promoted, this book is indeed VERY Princess Bride meets People We Meet on Vacation- but not as promoted is that it's also very Ella Enchanted (with a certain hero giving very Prince Char)!

This fun adventurous, cozy fantasy is a twist on the genre. Rather than following our heroes as they pick up their quest, we're joining them 10 years later, after the fallout of a not entirely successful quest- and one man down. They may be reluctant heroes, but they are exactly what the realm needs. Clare (surprising, a man- our Prince Char) has lived off the success of being a hero, heart hurting after losing the one woman he would have seen for a second time. Elowen has hidden away, refusing to be seen, living out her best Rapunzel vibes in a tree in a cursed forest, mourning her brother. Beatrice, newly divorced, threw herself into an unhappy life and marriage in the hopes of feeling something different. The three haven't talked in 10 years, but when they come back together, all gloves are off and all the conversations they've been avoiding for a decade are coming back to get them.

I thought this was a very fun, whimsical little adventure. My favorite POV was Clare's, my favorite story was Elowen's, but my favorite character vibes were Beatrice. Each segment of the story was so well-crafted and individual (assuming its because EB Asher is in fact 3 people)- and overall just FUN!!

Thank you so much to EB Asher and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

I was so excited for this book, but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. I came for what I thought was a quest & adventure storyline with a bit of romance, but got a double slow burn romance with a hint of fantasy.

The world building in This Will Be Fun was cute, but it fell short in some areas for me. I love when cozy fantasies give a little tongue-in-cheek nod to pop culture, but this one went over the top. It was our modern world comically set in a fantasy realm, complete with Uber ride share (aka “Wagons-For-You”). It gave off Shrek vibes, and don’t get me wrong, I love Shrek! But the issue is that a big part of why Shrek was so good is because of the awesome quest the characters were on, and that wasn’t present for me in this book.

All of that aside, I really enjoyed getting to know each quirky character, anxiously awaited the slow burn to finally BURN, and cheered at the ending! I think readers who are looking for a book that’s heavier on cozy romance vs fantasy will really enjoy this one.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Publishing for the gifted copy!

It took a while to get into this book, especially with a slow beginning, but it picked up more toward the middle/end of the book.

All of the characters have gone through so much, and it affects their relationships as adults. It was nice to see their growth and acceptance.

This book kind of gave me Shrek vibes. I loved the magic and the modern technology influenced by magic that existed in this world.

Overall, it was a fun read, if a bit slow at times.

This book was adorable, I’m not even gonna lie. Reminiscent of an old time quest, like Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but lighter. A fun, cutesy romance without too many romance scenes to detract from what’s really going on.

These characters. First of all, I love every single one of them. They all have some serious unresolved trauma at the beginning of this tale, and watching them be forced to reconcile their pasts while being forced together is a hoot. And despite all the trauma these characters clearly display, the subject never becomes too heavy or drawn out.

I also love the representation on how every person handles trauma differently. They all experienced the same situation, but how they handled it varied so greatly. And I think it helped develop the story a lot.

Definitely a cozy fantasy read. What else could you want? Huge thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was adorable! I didn’t go in with super high expectations, this just sounded like a fun time, and that’s exactly what it was. Think rom-com meets fantasy (but not romantasy!). Imagine Narnia without the lion, bandits instead of witches, and a storyline full of quests, rescuing princes and princesses, evil-doers, fallen heroes, and a couple sweet romances. It’s cozy fantasy and a true feel-good story. Cheesy? Absolutely. But that only makes it more endearing! Perfect as a palate cleanser.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books, I’m so glad to have received an ARC of This Will Be Fun! And…it’s out today!

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, action-packed, steamy and interesting. I enjoyed this book and will look for more books by this author.

This Will Be Fun has such a great premise because it takes the core principle of fantasy, the quest, and turns it on its head: what happens when the quest is done? In this case, it’s been ten years since Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen saved the realm of Mythria. But it came at a great cost, and none of them have truly dealt with the resulting issues. But when their queen commands them to attend not only her wedding but also the anniversary celebration of their great triumph, they have no choice but to obey—and to confront what they’ve been ignoring for a decade.

I flat-out loved this premise, and I loved seeing how each of these characters had dealt with their quest, whether it was going for fame and adulation or completely withdrawing from the world. All these characters have connections with one another—from friendship to romantic—that suffered in the aftermath of their quest. This Will Be Fun is the story not only of what this group does in the present time, but how they address their past.

So the characters are great, the story is great—but the worldbuilding could have been more. Mythria is predicated on magic, but I never quite understood how that magic system worked. Things seemed to happen when they were convenient for the plot rather than as part of a structured system—and that left me confused. Some of the secondary characters were barely sketched out. The book also drags in the middle when the protagonists spend a bit too much time circling around in their heads.

Overall, This Will Be Fun is aptly titled. I loved the twists it took on fantasy tropes, and the attention to character and character evolution made this a truly fun read.

I have to say this cozy fantasy was fun. Four heroes on a quest that saves a kingdom but not without a tragedy that dismembers the friendships and parts them for ten years. Yet the kingdom of Mythria is not done with them and they must unite once more to save a prince. Nothing transpires that is unexpected but what I found “fun” was the use of modern conventions in medieval times.
An example of “wagons-for-you “ an Uber convenience for those carriageless, was clever and quite funny. There was frequent satire along with some magic and romance. This story was not for the serious and I think once you knew what to expect here you could sit back and enjoy. Thank you Netgalley and Avon press.

After a quest that saved their kingdom and catapulted them into legendary fame and prestige, a group of estranged friends come back together and reunite for a royal wedding, only to find themselves embarking on another adventure.

I loved the cozy fantasy element of this novel! That aspect, paired with the cast of characters, made this a light, fun read reminiscent of Shrek, Ella Enchanted, and The Princess Bride. It was such a cool twist to the classic, nostalgic quest tale.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

"Ten years ago, they saved the realm. It ruined their lives.

Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and Elowen, handsome ex-bandit Clare, and valiant leader Galwell the Great defended the realm from darkness. It's a tale beloved by all - except the heroes. They haven't spoken in a decade, devastated by what their quest cost them.

But when they all receive an invitation to the queen of Mythria's wedding, it's a summons they can't refuse...and a reunion for the ages - with Clare secretly not over his long-ago fling with Beatrice, Beatrice fighting the guilt she feels over how everything ended, Elowen unprepared for the return of her ex-love (the cunning Vandra), and all of them lost without Galwell. And if reuniting with former friends and lovers wasn't perilous enough, dark forces from their past have also returned.

Dusting off old weapons and old instincts, Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen will face undead nemeses, crystal caves, enchanted swords, coffee shops, games of magical Truth or Dare, and, hardest of all, their past - rife with wounds never healed and romances never forgotten.

This time around, will their story end in happily ever after?"

If Lev Grossman and Travis Baldree wrote a book together.

DNF @ 45%
I think when I requested this book I was still interested in reading fantasy/romantasy books and for some reason lately I'm having such a hard time staying interested in anything that isn't a rom com/contemporary romance.
TBF, this is more like a modern/urban Arthurian type? Like the world building includes coffee shops and a messaging system (through tapestries?) but it's still fantasy enough that no matter how hard I try I can't get into it. I even tried skimming. It's not the book, it's me for sure.
Maybe one day I will come back and finish this book but right now I don't know when I'll be able to get in the right frame of mind.

Billed as "The Princess Bride" meets "The People We Meet of Vacation," "This Will Be Fun" by E. B. Asher a nom de plume for authors Bridget Morrissey, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegmund-Broka, also reminded me somewhat of last summer's "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" film.

The story revolves around the three remaining heroes who saved the kingdom of Mythria, reuniting ten years later. Sadly, the group of legendary questmates, Beatrice, Elowen and Clare, split up and went their separate ways to lick their respective wounds after suffering a tragic loss in their final showdown against evildoers. The trauma of what they endured and what they lost has driven Beatrice, Elowen, and handsome rogue, Clare Grandheart to different extremes to deal with their losses. Beatrice seeks solace in marriage to a wealthy lord, while Elowen has become a recluse living in a treehouse in the Forbidden Forest. Clare has stepped up to fill the void left by the others' retreat from society to be the hero he feels the country needs as Mythria rebuilds, becoming the face of the legendary crew by making public appearances and accepting sponsorships for various sale products, much to the disgust of Beatrice and to some degree, Elowen. Now, Queen Thessia, who they saved years ago has summoned them all to attend her royal wedding. Reluctantly, they agree, but upon arriving for the festivities soon learn that the evildoers they thought they'd defeated for good have reemerged and it is up to them to once more save the kingdom.

While I did think the novel was reminiscent of "The Princess Bride" in tone and humor, I also found some references to modern society with a medieval twist to be similar in nature to last summer's D & D movie. References are made to ride sharing and soap opera dramas only with medieval or medieval and magical elements. Additionally, though there is adventure and questing in "This Will Be Fun," the first half of the novel deals more with the individual traumas of the characters and how they interact when they are forced to come together once again to celebrate the nuptials of their queen. It isn't until they arrive at the palace that the real quest begins. Once the adventure gets underway, I loved how it starts off as you'd expect, but then the authors have the final showdown take place in a funny and totally unexpected location. I don't want to give away too much, though. You'll have to read it for yourself to see how they change things up.

Along with the very real struggles the characters must overcome to move forward and be the heroes Mythria needs once more, there is also plenty of spicy romance of the slow build variety. All in all, I really did enjoy this fantasy adventure. The only thing that kept it from being 5 out of 5 stars for me was the fact that it took longer than I would have liked to get to the actual quest. While I do think the authors did a good job of portraying the very real scars that can result from battle and loss with these characters, I thought they dwelt on that aspect of the story a bit longer than I'd have liked. But I sort of felt that way with Emily Henry's "The People We Meet on Vacation" as well, which this book has been compared to. So, as a medieval fantasy version of that, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised by the slight issues with pacing I had with this tale. But if you love romantasy quests in the same vein as William Goldstein's "The Princess Bride," or even Travis Baldree's more recent cozy romantasy "Legends and Lattes" series, you will thoroughly enjoy "This Will Be Fun" by E. B. Asher.