In this smart romantasy, the heroes of their nation, now estranged, are forced together for an event. Sparks fly, as do fists, swords, and much much more. The sardonic tone at the beginning gives way to writing that feels less and less forced as the adventure goes on, and the ending is a sweet HEA with a very surprise twist. This'll appeal to gamers and fantasy fans as well as romance readers. There's excellent queer and disability representation as well as other kinds of diversity depicted in the characters and their world.

3.7
This was mostly fun, but the (and, yes, I can hear myself) wrap up was way too freaking thorough. I don't need a heartfelt explanation of every possible loose end, in fact, it seems a bit of ambiguity would have been helpful.

This was an absolute delight! And a total breath of fresh air! You don't see a lot of fantasy stories that follow 30 year old heroes and their lives after defeating the villain. This fits well within the cozy fantasy genre. But there was still enough character development and stakes for it to not be boring.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a ARC. I was unable to finish the book and DNF'd at 20%. The story attempted to create a cozy and cute atmosphere but felt forced and unnatural. I found the frequent use of modern-day technology disguised as magic in the story to be overwhelming. It detracted from the charm the story was aiming for and made it feel less genuine. The miscommunication tropes were apparent from the start making it difficult to continue reading.

This Will be Fun is a story about what happens after the epic quest is over and the big bad is defeated. The Four, now down to  three, may have saved the realm but it feels like they lost everything along the way. Fractured they have gone their separate ways and have never really recovered from that fateful day. But with the wedding of the queen, they are reluctantly brought together once more unaware that dark forces from the past are also gathering once again.

While the pacing in the beginning suffers and the internal monologues felt a bit repetitive early on it does eventually find its footing and this adventurous lighthearted romquest with lovable characters truly won me over. The world and magic system were easy to jump into and the implementation of the modern in a fanciful way was really cute and fun. Each of the characters and their relationships both romantic and planotic were lovely and the story really began to shine when we see them come together again. In particular I loved the dynamic between Vandra and Elowen. The humor and nods to fandom were also ridiculous and really amusing.

I was quite surprised to find out the “author”, E.B. Asher, was actually three authors collaborating. I wonder if that is why the early parts of the stor felt like it took a bit long to come together. However, because it does eventually come together in a fluid way and was such a good time I’m really curious to see what they will write next and how their writing will progress in the future. 

If you are a fan of cosy fantasies and want a bit more adventure incorporated this is a really fun time. I think readers who liked Legends and Lattes or A rival Most Vial would really enjoy this. It would also appeal to D&D enthusiasts.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher. I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

After ten years, three heros are brought back together reluctantly. They must work through their issues to renew friendships and love. Through multiple POVs this adventure includes quests, fun banter, and a creative twist with magical abilities.
The plot was a little slow to start. It took me a while to get interested, but it starts to pick up the pace and has some good comedic moments sprinkled in with the conflict.

Absolutely ridiculous (in a good way) and a total fantasy but full of heart and warmth and space to think about learning to love and trust yourself...

What happens when the heroes win? This cozy fantasy takes us to the land of Mythria, where we join Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen 10 years after they saved the kingdom from ruin. They've all spent the last 10 years dealing with the trauma of the quest in different ways. Will they be able to come together again or will the pain of the past keep them apart? The style of this book reminded me a bit of the movie A Knight's Tale. The time period and place are fictional, but lots of things feel anachronistic. I enjoyed that and thought this was a fun book.

I really liked the book, it was a bit hard to get into the first chapter and the beginning was a bit slow but then the rest it really fast paced! I liked how the story played out and would totally recommend to others!

amazing world building, medieval elements, fantasy that’s easy to follow and understand, relatable characters, and just an all around fun read! very cozy type fantasy! thank you to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Collins for this arc!

For fans of Legends & Lattes! Long live the Rom-Quest! A delightful romantic comedy that explores broken people dealing with their collective past, a terrible trauma, the truly terrifying realness of getting older and confronting your (sometimes literal?) demons. Heartful, funny, and swoony - I will be recommending this one to everyone who cares to listen to me!

DNF @ 42%

I really wanted to like this book. The premise seemed interesting enough but I just could not get into it. Almost halfway through the book and nothing had happened. We hadn’t gotten to the quest that I was promised and the characters just spent the whole book arguing and hinting at some tragic backstory that wasn’t really explained. The writing felt a little clunky and disjointed and there was no real flow to the story.
If your favorite scene in the Shrek franchise is when they’re in the carriage maybe you’ll like this? It was just a lot of traveling and everyone being in a bad mood with not a lot of action.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC!

This Will Be Fun was a wonderful romp through a fantasy land following long-time quest mates through their trials. The world reminded me of Shrek or Ella Enchanted - a fairy tale world with modern amenities that we all can relate too. That kind of twist is always charming to me. I loved the character growth of all of the characters in this story and I thought it was really cool that the author reveals a fun twist/secret about themselves at the end that immediately made me think of the story in a different light. I thought that was fun! This is a great book to read to get out of a slump or if you're looking for something light and heart-warming. Definitely check this one out!

I was hooked from "The Princess Bride meets People We Meet on Vacation" and I was NOT disappointed!! I will say, I am not usually a big reader of books in the "cozy" genre so at times the pacing was a little slower for me, but that did not deter me from finishing and enjoying this book! As a D&D player I was excited to get my hands on this digital ARC about a group of (former) best friends and adventurers navigating life after saving the realm. As expected, fame turns out to be kind to some and detrimental to others and not everyone is excited to reunite to face the past and potentially have to save Mythria (again).

There wasn't as much magic as I was expecting, but again, I wasn't disappointed. Character relationships are a heavy focus in "This Will Be Fun" and I found that that to be enjoyable, especially because of the humor and light-hearted nature of most of the characters. While it is fantasy, it doesn't read like most of the fantasy novels I've read - I'd put this somewhere closer to cozy fantasy romcom than outright fantasy or romance. If you enjoyed "Legends & Lattes" I think this is definitely the book for you! The characters are likable and even relatable through their thoughts and antics. I appreciate the modern twists on classic medieval times - think the movie, Ella Enchanted. There are references to classic adventuring aspects with fun pop culture elements mixed in.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon/Harper Collins for this digital ARC!

I am such a sucker for found family stories. This one takes a twist on that by breaking the found family apart and forcing them back together. When a wedding brings all the mains back together they end up in peril on another quest. This multi-POV story has some awesome character-building. The world-building was a bit cumbersome for my taste, but Asher makes up for it with Modern tidbits in this medieval world that had me cracking up. There is a bit of romance for the Romantasy crowd and a lot of adventure for the fantasy crowd. It was a good all-around that is safe as a standalone book.

The thing that captured me most about this book was definitely the overarching plot. A group of former heroes (whose last quest 10 years ago, while successful, left one of their own tragically killed), fractured and still grieving, come together for one last quest. I eat stuff like this up: what happens after the quest; how do the characters deal with the aftermath. One of my favorite books also does this.

However, there were a few things that bothered me. The modern-ish quirks (i.e. messaging tapestries and dramas and carriage rideshares) didn't bother me, though I know it's a bit of a divisive addition and is heavily present in this book. No, the first thing that bothered me is that for a book categorized as a romance I didn't quite like the romances in this book. I came around to one of them at the end (I liked the way Elowen and Vandra resolved their tensions towards the end of the book), but the other (Beatrice and Clare) I never really came around to. For starters, these characters are all in their 30s, but by god do Clare and Beatrice act like children around each other. They're like one of those annoying couples that believe fighting = foreplay, but they make everyone around them part of their frustrating sex games. Plus, I never truly believed that the two of them liked each other as people. Oh sure, there was definitely tension there, but the vast majority of Clare's POV was him being excessively horny for Beatrice and thinking about how hot she is, but actually NO, I HATE her.

I definitely wanted more of them all interacted as friends, but the three (technically four) of them spent the majority of the book NOT talking and instead making tiny digs at one another. It's one of those things where if they'd actually bothered being adults and talking to one another, they could've focused on like... more pressing issues.

The second thing is that I feel like the ending (not spoiling anything) kind of negated the entire emotional journey our heroes went through. There was a certain sweet moment or two, sure. I just didn't really think that it fit in the grand scheme of what it seemed like the book was trying to achieve, thematically.

This is a book written by THREE authors and while it definitely wasn't my favorite, I do have another of their books on my TBR that I'll give a shot. This one just, unfortunately, didn't hit the mark for me.

Once upon a time, four friends were on a mission to save the princess and save Mythria. They are now, ten years later, thrust together to attend the wedding of the queen, their former friend. The group is made of four people, ,three of them the heroes famous for saving Mythria, and a former assassin. Not only are they on this journey that two of them don't want to be on, but they are forced to make this journey with people they don't want to be with. Beatrice doesn't want to be with Clare, and Elowen doesn't want to be with Vandra. . . AND former best friends Beatrice and Elowen are forced together against their will.

Wow, that sounds like a lot. It is. Not only are there interpersonal issues, but two of the original four don't see themselves as heroes, one seems to have an overblown ego, and the third has turned away from being an assassin, but is willing to do what she needs to get what she wants accomplished.

I enjoyed the story, it is a comedy of errors in several scenes, it is heartbreaking and soul-searching for several of the characters. I think some of my students will connect with the characters and their relationship with others.

I was given the opportunity to read this by NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really good fantasy romance book. I really liked the main characters and I loved the writing style. I would highly recommend this book!

Even though the quest to save the realm was successful Beatrice and Elowen, Clare, and Galwell the Great haven't spoken in 10 years due to what it cost them. They receive a summons they can't refuse, an invitation to the Queen's wedding. Dark forces of their past have returned and now they are facing a reunion none of them feel ready for. They need to dust off their old weapons and put their past behind them n order to save the realm again....maybe.

The book wasn't quite as much centered around a quest as I was expecting instead it is more centered around the characters and how they interact with each other. This book is filled with second chances in both relationships and friendships. It is also filled with secrets and guilt which add a level of angst to the book. the book had a lot of quirky aspects which I enjoyed such as modern aspects in a medieval setting. There is lots of banter and silliness which make the book enjoyable. this book is definitely more of a cozy fantasy then one filled with action.

Written by three "romance" authors using the pen name, "E.B. Asher", "This Will Be Fun" proved to be anything but fun. When a reader is expecting a tale of heroes' quests and the juxtaposition of good vs. evil characters and then is given more of a psychiatrist's notes on the characters emotional states, it is a real disappointment. The novel dragged on far too long and repeated past events from each character's standpoint without a resolution to the rift that formed between the heroes on their last quest. Readers can basically read just the last 50 pages to get the adventure they were expecting. The villains show up very late in the tale and honestly seem dropped into the story line without any backstory so that readers will struggle to understand their motivation. Too much self-reflection and romantic pining takes place and certainly not enough action as a good "Heroes quest" novel should include.