I was provided with an advance electronic copy by NetGalley and the publisher.

Other reviewers have provided synopses, and I will not duplicate their efforts here.

A heads-up to those who would rather not read explicit romantic encounters, both man/woman and woman/woman. Also a heads-up to those who do not care for salty language (mostly in the form of rather a lot of f-bombs). In my opinion the story could have done without these elements and lost nothing in the process. But others' mileage can and will vary.

Ten years earlier, a small band of heroes known as The Four saved the magical kingdom from being taken over by the evil order, but one of them lost his life in the process.

Ten years after, danger looms again, and the surviving Three reunite to go on another quest. This time, all three of them (a) are famous, and (b) have serious cases of PTSD.

The story gives a nod to our world's sci-fi and fantasy conventions, including fans who dress up like their heroes. Having attended some such gatherings in the past, I found this somewhat amusing.

This Will Be Fun is described as a cozy romantasy novel and that couldn’t be more correct! This story follows heroes navigating grief and trauma after the loss of a friend. It has real life feelings and tragedies, but it also has humor, romance, LGBTQ rep, spice, and adventure! This story is not high fantasy by any means. I felt like I was reading a cutesy romance novel, but with swords and magic. It was a delight to read and I really enjoyed it! I’ve already preordered a hard copy to add to my collection.

I hope the author(s) continue writing together!

This was a delightful read. I loved the whole getting the crew back together aspect and the romance was done well. I enjoyed the characters and the plot was solid.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

For a premise that had me giddy with excitement, this was in fact not fun.

There was nothing in this book that I didn’t see coming a mile away. Okay, but maybe the journey of getting to the predictable plot points was fun? Nope, not really. It’s not surprising to me that this book had 3 authors. It felt disjointed and like it didn’t really know what it was trying to be. It ended up not doing anything particularly well. Not the setting, not the magic system, not the villains or the threat.

As far as positives, again I will say the premise was a genuinely cool idea and I did care about the main characters.

Super fun! Entertaining major princes bride vibes. I honestly do prefer less povs. But this was a fun romantic fantasy/ rom com.
Light, fluffy, slow burn, spicy. Fun!

This was a cute read that I think will be enjoyed by those who like light fantasy novels a la The Princess Bride or Rainbow Rowell’s Simon Snow series’. That said, I had a hard time connecting with the writing like I wanted to. I found myself skimming to the relatively predictable conclusion, and I worried the ending was a bit of a cop out. But— still enjoyable!

This book has 3 different point of views recounting lives after their big adventure. I did appreciate how this story reflects and follows what happens AFTER these great tales you usually read about. That was a touch I enjoyed and I hope is brought out more in other works.

I will be looking into this author’s future works and recommending! I will say personally I wish the book was written in their first POV for each character rather than 3rd POV, personal preference of mine. The book and characters was still interesting and fun enough to continue reading!

I will say this does have some darker and heavier moments as well which I didn’t initially expect off the cover and description but it all made sense as they deal with the fall outs and life a decade after.

The cover is also beautifully done and makes me want to buy a copy for my shelf!

Thank you to E.B. Asher, HarperCollins, and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest book review.

I will definitely be rereading this book in the near future, and will definitely be buying a copy once it comes out in September.

This book was magical, whimsical, and put simply: a fairytale.

I loved this book very much, I finished it in 2 days and could not put it down. It’s a cozy romantasy about how 4 individuals who grew apart 10 years ago learn to love each other, both in friendship and in love.

I simply loved the plot of this book. As for the title, I’ve been walking around my house saying “This will be fun” every time someone tries to do something that may not turn out well.

This book was very fun. It had valiant characters, hilarious banter, and a fairytale setting. It had 4 characters who go on a quest, relive their glory, and reclaim their selves. There were so many confessions, both of love and regret.

I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who grew up loving fairytales or epics. This is a read I’ll be thinking about for a while. This book is also perfect for anyone trying to get into fantasy!

This Will Be Fun releases September 10th, 2024!! Put this on your TBR’s! This will not be a book you regret reading.

I think my problems with this book can be best summarized through a specific example: the messaging tapestry. Early on, there are two important scenes where Elowen has to communicate through a "messaging tapestry," which is, presumably, supposed to fulfill the function of a computer or phone. Except, it is barely described. We don't know what it looks like, how big it is, how it functions. Is it floppy and woven like a real tapestry? If so, how do you send messages on it? Do you type them or write them or think thoughts in its direction? I couldn't picture how this world worked, and it was frustrating me. However, suddenly, a quarter of the way through the book, the messaging tapestry disappears and is never mentioned again, since it is no longer relevant to the plot.

The world, the story, and its stakes all seemed, to me, to lack cohesion. If we exist in a lighthearted, cozy world, why did the villain just kill an entire village of people? Once you introduce this type of violence, why do we then immediately return to wacky Fantasy Vegas antics? The book could have still had a satisfying narrative arc if the characters needed to process their grief to move forward, but, instead, this pivotal character is brought back to life, seemingly fine with it, and everyone can instead continue to employ their questionable coping mechanisms. It did not help that the writing was, at points, incomprehensible. "Beatrice, who'd done exactly what he wished he could not have predicted." Excuse me??? What on earth are you talking about?

I can see how someone would enjoy this book if they loved the characters since their interactions are at the heart of the story. I loved Vandra and ended up liking Clare. However, if you strongly dislike at least one of the protagonists, it can result in a pretty insufferable reading experience. They all have pretty self-serving motives, which isn't helped by the tendency to "tell" rather than "show." What do you MEAN Beatrice is selfless? You can't just tell me that, a third of the chapters are from her perspective and she is obsessed with herself!

I'm mad because the premise sounded interesting, Vandra deserved better, and the ending made everything feel pointless.

Book Stats:

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️(2/5)

Tropes: Second Chance, HAE, found family

Publisher: Avon Books

*Thank you so much to Avon Books for sending me a copy of this book early in exchange for a honest review-it means alot that you trust little old me!*

Summary:

Ever wonder what happens AFTER the heroes win? After the happily ever after? after the curtains close on a quest? Well, after the death of Galwell the leader of the group passes away, Clare, Beatrice and Elowen have retreated to different parts of society. But when the queen's wedding forces them and their past relationship's together, the great heroes must figure out have to save the queen's fiancée, while also having to confront the past.

Review:

Where to even begin? If you like any type of fantasy, I think you will enjoy this book. It's lighthearted, hilariously funny, and have some great character growth. Even if you don't like fantasy but like romance, you may also want to check this book out. I would call it fantasy, but with some major realism.

This is such a interesting concept for a book. What truly happens to the heroes after they finish this epic journey that 90% of the true fantasy book takes place? Where else have you heard of a book picking up 10 years after these heroes complete their great quest?

The worldbuilding in this book was great. The authors pull the reader in and explain exactly where the characters are and why. The authors also do a amazing job of bringing modern technology into this fantasy world. Seriously, they way they handle that stuff is quite literally freaking genius. It didn't break the immersion but pulled me harder into the book.

The character growth in this book is written really well. All 3 of our main characters go thru some real hardships that they still have to face/come to terms with in order to move on. It nice to see those struggles presented especially in the fantasy novel(I feel like we don't always see that).

This book also has great LGBTQ Rep.

The banter and the chemistry these characters have is so good. Like, had me kicking and screaming like the teenage girl I am and throwing my kindle across the room. The found family trope is also so so cute!

This book gives me 80's fantasy movie vibes. It's just a really fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins, and E. B. Asher for this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“This Will Be Fun” is quite the appropriate title. This was indeed a fun romp, discovering what happens AFTER the heroes slay the villain and restore order to the realm. What’s life like when you’re, well a bit washed up?

This book moves slowwwww for a quest - not a whole lot of excitement happens, but we get to see our main characters reconnect ten years later and discover who they are outside of their identities from the past.

The climax was a bit, well, anticlimactic, but I loved the redemption of Beatrice in the end, and how they all got to share in the glory equally, without any of the hurt and resentment of the past.

This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher (who consists of three authors) is a cozy, yet adventurous, fantasy following The Four: a group of four friends who are designated as heroes after saving the realm of Mythria 10 years ago. The book is set 10 years after that and follows the three surviving heroes as they reunite to complete one more quest. Readers get a deep look at the lives of the heroes, including how their previous quest has impacted them over the years, and follow them as they work towards saving the kingdom again.

When I saw this on NetGalley I was immediately interested. It is an adventurous cozy fantasy with the main focus being on the characters and their development. This results in some of the resolution of adventure/quest-related conflicts being quiet brief in length (I would have preferred it to be a bit longer). Also of note, the book had some spicy moments and there was LGBTQIA+ rep, which I appreciated. Overall a fun read that I think many will enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and authors for granting me an eBook ARC. This Will Be Fun is expected to be published on September 10, 2024.

I was given an advanced copy in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion I am giving voluntarily. I actually loved this, romcom fantasy with quest is all I can give you if the blurb doesn’t make sense. Sometimes it goes off on a tangent about a past event but it’s necessary since there isn’t a book about before this is strictly about what happens to hero’s after. It is a sslllooowwww burn so be warned, also there is spice but it wasn’t good. If you want to read this based on the vibes, you’re gonna love this. If you’re expecting fantasy with high stakes action you will be disappointed. I was a little disappointed it had three pov’s but in some cases it’s necessary since it’s about individual experiences with grief and dealing with fame.

A true "rom-quest" to adventure into. The characters are delightful and have enough depth to pull you in . The premise of the book is a quest completed but gone horribly wrong by losing a loved member of their team. We then come back to the story 10 years later to venture on the journey of healing. And of course a new quest! Can the team forgive themselves and each other and find a way back together? The second half of the book is where it picked up for me and more of the action ensued. It was the ending that I loved the best! Just when you thought it was a happy ever after the writers put the cherry on top! Pick this book up, it will be fun!

In "This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher, the once-renowned heroes of the realm (Mythria)—Beatrice, Elowen, and Clare—are summoned to the queen's wedding after a decade of estrangement, each bearing the scars of their past adventures. After arrival at their destination, they are asked to go together on a quest, despite their well-known avoidance of each other. While grappling with unresolved romantic tensions and the lingering guilt from their last quest, they must confront returning dark forces threatening the peace of the realm.
I found this story delightful. It pulled me right in and while it slowed a bit in the middle of the book, it ended in a way I enjoyed. It answers the question of what happens after the heroes save the world. Hint: It’s not all happy ever after.
The characters were each very interesting and funny, and I enjoyed the multi-POV storytelling so I could understand each of their motivations. I would absolutely read a sequel to this book and would hope to see the heroes on a quest again, though I would hate to see the realm threatened for a 3rd time in their lifetimes.

Big thanks to E.B. Asher, Avon, and Netgalley for the chance to read this book ahead of publication!

Can confirm, this was indeed fun. I saw some people compare this to Shrek, and I was like “say less, I’m in!” And I can see where they’re coming from in terms of the world building — it felt satirical in the way that Shrek is by including period-appropriate versions of things like Discord and Uber. But that’s where the similarities end, I think. I enjoyed the second-chance romances and friendships; however I think there was too large a focus on Clare and Beatrice hooking up again. Their romance overshadowed the quest, which I was hoping would be the bigger emphasis as the story progressed. In fact, I think the first half of the book was paced extremely slowly and I even struggled a bit to get past the 30-40% mark. Once the quest began, I was golden. Up until then, I was fighting for my life.
That said, Clare’s character development was top tier and I really enjoyed seeing how he grew as a person over the course of the story and found his way back to being himself. This was a character-driven story, and I think I was maybe expecting it to be more plot-driven, which is where the disconnect is happening for me.
Overall, I enjoyed this silly, cozy fantasy and will be recommending!

What a cool book. If I hadn’t read the description, I would’ve picked it up anyways because look how awesome the cover is.

A whimsical and witty take on a cozy fantasy, with two second-chance romances, reminiscent of The Princess Bride, Shrek, with a touch of Ella Enchanted. I would put this story as more romantic comedy forward with fantasy elements and plenty of yearning. The world is a feudal system with modern convivences, slang, and uncomplicated light magic. In concept, this story was fun and humorous, but at times the plot was repetitive and seemed to have an identity crisis- building up a quest but focusing on the relationships instead. The ending felt like a rush to resolve some plot points that were never actual fleshed-out in the first place.
I loved the quirkiness of modern elements reframed for a fantasy world and the characters are likable, but I struggled with the circular nature of their development and interactions. The lack of a decisive plot to move the story forward resulted in me taking much longer than normal to read this one. There is a group of people that will absolutely love this book, and I see a potential for a cult following, but I am unsure if it will appeal to the fantasy genre at large.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for giving me early access to this book! All opinions are my own.

This was a fun, lighthearted read that personifies the genre of cozy romantasy. I enjoyed the light romance, the character growth, and the overall setting. But, the anachronisms were a bit much. By the time I got to elevators powered by runes I was rolling my eyes. I think there were better ways to introduce modern concepts without it being tongue-in-cheek. That being said, I did still enjoy the rest of the story, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy romantasy! 3.5 ⭐️