What happens after the epic quest/battle? After the heroes are done being …heroic?
The kingdom had been saved, but everything else was falling apart. The anticipated happily ever after fell far short of expectations, and the team of heroes scattered across the land never planning on speaking the any of the others again.

The story opens ten years later -
The queen wants the remaining members to gather to celebrate her upcoming wedding and the anniversary of their epic quest.
Only once they arrive, it turns out their services are required to save the realm.
Again.

The main heart of the story is less about the quests themselves, and more about working through the past hurts and misunderstandings that led to them all separating for that decade. With the help of ye olde tele-therapists and some actual communication there’s so much more hope things will end differently this time and they’ll actually snag those HEAs

I liked the magic system - split into hand, heart, and head magic - and it was super interesting seeing exactly what they could do with each of the abilities.

I got a kick out of seeing modern conveniences reframed for a fantasy world - everything from message forums to pumpkin drinks from a popular chain.
Heroes not only getting songs written about them, but also with trading cards and endorsement deals.

I refuse to be the one to spoil the plot, so here I am again summing things up with a Vibes List -
If you enjoy books like Rainbow Rowell’s Simon Snow series and Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes, and agree the tv series Galavant was over far too soon then you should definitely give this book a try
I like *all* these things, so I enjoyed the book immensely!

It was both humorous and heartfelt, and I feel like it will almost certainly become one of my comfort reread books

Special thanks to the authors for the Instagram giveaway of a physical arc (and also NetGalley and Avon books for the eARC)

Thank you to Avon Books, Harper Voyager US, NetGalley, and the wonderful authors for the ARC!

My Grade: B ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ out of 5.

What I Loved:
-I loved the tongue-in-cheek modern whimsy that's interwoven into the medieval story. The subtle references to streaming, video chat, Uber, and Starbucks was a nice touch.
-The spicy scenes were great! Just the right amount of heat and very sexy. Classy!
-Tropes second chance romance & road trip.
-Claretrice!
-Queer representation done perfectly.
-The grand battle was terrific!
-The gathering of Clares.

What I Didn't Love:
-Without giving away any spoilers, my biggest disappointment in the book was the ending. There was a turning point near the end that it became obvious what was going to happen, and I wish the story had not gone in that direction. Somehow it brought the story down and created some plot holes that just didn't make sense.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

This exceeded all my expectations. I am not a cozy fantasy person, so I didn’t quite know if this would be up my alley, but I ended up loving this.

I loved this cast of characters, we watch people separate on bad terms, and they are all in completely broken parts of life. Each one suffering in silence. But what made this book so powerful, was that each person found a way to help heal themselves using the power of love, and friendship.

This was compared to The Princess Bride, which was why I applied for this ARC in the first place. I completely see that, and agree tenfold.

If you want a meaningful, fun book with Medieval vibes, and an amazing found family, look no further! I loved this book!

4.75 stars.

Unfortunately, this was not fun.

The pacing was slow. It took far too long for the plot to get rolling. I found myself bored by just the fourth chapter. Even the climatic battle chapters lacked engaging tension.

The world of Mythria was absolutely not suited to my taste. It is essentially our world with the veneer of fantasy. They have shipping names for couples, soap operas, and even coffeeshop chains. It read like a Reinassance Faire as opposed to a developed fantasy world.

As for the characters themselves, they just felt typical. Nothing about them was unique or engaging to me. They could very easily be translated to a (boring) contemporary romance novel without the setting change affecting them.

I believe the authors were going for a lighthearted, cozy fantasy tone, but the writing just came across to me as silly and banal.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me the chance to read this ARC through Netgalley.

I really enjoyed the book and the stories. In my head, I pictured a world like in the movie Onward where magic but modern talk/world coexisted. Having a book take place after what would have been a major story plot climax allowed for what could have been but wasn't a happily ever after.

"What was a hero's purpose after the villains were vanquished?"

This Will Be Fun is a delightful, cozy, and definitely fun fantasy about 3 heroes and what has become of them 10 years after they saved their Queendom. When they cannot avoid each other anymore and are tasked for another realm-saving quest, revelations about their shared past will keep you intrigued and engaged in this heart-warming story. It is light on world-building and utilizes a wonderful balance of silliness, adventure, and personal growth and healing for all of the characters.

We get not one, but two, second-chance romance stories but each is unique and stands on their own. I personally enjoyed the angsty, pining, and sometimes painful reunion of Clare and Beatrice. They both hurt the other in different ways 10 years ago, but their love for one another is evident throughout the book. And when they start to be honest with each other there are some stomach-churning, butterfly-inducing confessions that had me rooting for them so hard.

The authors did an exceptional job of writing a triple-pov book while maintaining individual voices for each character. I was worried I would get confused but once they are established it is easy to follow along and lose yourself in the characters themselves.

I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend if you're looking for something fun and adventurous, with a dash of emotion sprinkled in. Nothing about the plot itself is particularly ground-breaking or unsurprising, but it's one of those books that you can return to for a feeling of comfort and pure joy. A special thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC to read and review.

3.5/5 rounding up to 4.

This was a very fun adventure! If you love cozy fantasy with some deeper themes and a fun premise this book is absolutely for you.

There was a lot I loved about this book including the unique premise that looks to focus on "heroes" 10 years after a quest was completed. The scenes, and character antics throughout the book felt very a la "A Princess Bride," while the story still manages to talk about trauma in dealing with the aftermath of the quest. The characters are easy to like and I adored seeing queer representation in a fantasy book! The story of preserving and navigating that trauma was absolutely endearing.

What lowered the rating for me slightly was the overall pacing of the book. It really slaps you right into the throw of things which had me enticed right at the beginning. However, that quickly peters out as you start learning the characters' motivations but without the means to truly care for the characters themselves. This eventually grew on me but took until the last quarter of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyage, and E.B. Asher for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for providing a review copy of this title. This book will definitely appeal to you if you like romantasy or cozy fantasy. The characters are three-dimensional and relatable. The storyline is light-hearted, yet compelling, and contains plenty of comic relief. I would not be surprised if this book turned into a series.

I have read a few stories this year with a similar vibe (that, almost fanfiction-y quality). For the most part, this one pulled it off and pulled it off well. My heartstrings were tugged, I felt for the characters, I tensed up when they squared up the Big Bad. The end felt slightly abrupt and a little bit of a wish fulfillment, but it was a very fun story and I'm not mad at it. I would read more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the e-arc.

I hate to be one of the few to write a negative review, but this book was not very good. The pacing was weird -- It took too many chapters to introduce all the characters before bringing them to the same place, and half the book to reveal why they'd all stopped speaking. When the cause of the rift was revealed, it seemed like not enough to cause them all to stew for ten years. The new quest arose about halfway through and was resolved pretty quickly, after a couple of nights of staying in hotels. The worldbuilding was minimal and unoriginal; it was basically just this world with magic instead of the Internet. The characters' own magical gifts were fairly minor, though of course essential to defeating the bad guy, who by the way was named Myke. The worse name of all was the therapist, Lettice. This book took me longer to finish than it should've because I had to keep pushing myself to keep going.

This is a cozy, sweet, funny fantasy standalone that will please newcomers to the genre or those who like their fantasy light.

The plot of the book surrounds the aftermath of saving the world ten years prior, and the trauma that still haunts the surviving heroes, though the story is far from all doom and gloom. The world is a playful recreation of our modern world, only set in a magical medieval setting; behold references to Starbucks, Las Vegas, etc. The magic is not thoroughly explained, and neither is the world, but it’s not really necessary in this case.

The easiest comparison to make to this book is that it is like a rom-com version Sarah Beth Durst’s "The Bone Maker"; and yes, I would certainly categorize this as a romance, with 3 POVs and 2 couples (1 M/F, 1 F/F).

4/5 stars
The beginning of this book made me think “What happens to the heroes after the quest?”. This rom-quest tackles one take on that.
We follow three of four heroes 10 years after their quest. We see how their regrets and their heartaches. The ensuing shenanigans are
funny and lightly romantic. This story is light on the fantasy magic aspect and does lean into the comedy side of their quest. I wish we could have gotten to know the characters more, especially some of the side characters.

Overall l, I liked it. It was an enjoyable, light read. I was given a copy by the publisher (thank you!) and all opinions are my own.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a nice little cozy fantasy. I thought it started out strong. I found the characters to be likable. My favorite character had to be Clare. I love how he grew throughout the book. Vandra and him gave great comedic relief throughout the book.Even though there were some good parts, I felt like nothing was really happening throughout the book. Just a lot of information, and not a ton of action. By the middle of the book, i was struggling to finish. The fight scene felt rushed to me, and I found the ending to be okay, in my opinion. I kind of expected it to happen. Then it leaves me with a lot of questions. Overall I still really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read more of their work.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins publishing, and E.B. Asher, for this electronic ARC copy.

What a fantastic book! It had the perfect mix of fantasy and romance. The main characters were all so great on their own and together. Such a great debut novel from E.B. Asher!

3 ⭐️

Thank you HarperCollins and NetGalley for my ARC.

This is a very unique medieval meets fantasy style story about a group of friends who reunite to save the realm (again). There are two love storylines and an overarching conflict (hence the realm saving).

If I were to call this fantasy, it would be super light fantasy. Honestly, it was just enough to be a little confusing and in the way of the story — there were fantasy elements that were replacements of normal things (e.g., conjuring instead of baking —> conjuring competition instead of baking competition), which I found distracting and a bit annoying.

The love stories lacked chemistry for me and the saga lacked suspense. I’m not sure why, but I just didn’t feel invested in this.

It’s a fun romp and definitely lighthearted, unlike anything I’ve read before.

What happens to the heroes after the villains are vanquished? In a brief prologue, This Will Be Fun shows how The Four, a team of confident and hopeful new adults prevail against an existential threat to the magical kingdom of Mythria.

The action really takes place ten years later when only three are left. Each of the survivors is struggling with guilt and inadequacy. Beatrice is divorced and drinking too much. Elowen has isolated herself in a remote treehouse. Clare has become a celebrity spokesperson but still doesn't feel like enough. The book is told in alternating perspectives, with each of the 3 main characters voicing different chapters.

When a new threat shadows the realm, they grudgingly unite again and agree to set out on a quest - road trip!

This Will Be Fun is very humorous. While Mythria has medieval vibes, there are lots of comic takes on modern conventions - Wagons-For-You instead of Uber; Harpy & Hind instead of Starbucks; shadow plays instead of streaming.

The people of Mythria also have interesting magical talents using either their heads, hearts or hands.

Each of the characters is likable and you will empathize with their emotional struggles, misunderstandings, and resentments.

My primary concern - and the reason for my 3 star review - about the book was the slow pacing. After a quick introduction, the first half of the book examines the lows that each of the characters has hit. The second half follows the team on the new quest - both to defeat the villains and to gain emotional clarity and self-acceptance. What should have felt action packed still felt a little slow.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this title! I really enjoyed this book. Perfect for people who love cozy fantasy rom-coms with lovable characters & a unique magic system. While all of the characters are incredibly likable, Elowyn was my favorite and I enjoyed her character development. I hope to be able to order this title for my library when it is published :)

4.5 on StoryGraph

After reading the prologue for this book, I was absolutely hooked.

We start with our heroes in their 20s about to fight their big end battle… but the book then launches us into the future where our heroes are now in their 30s and having to deal with the consequences of their previous quest.

I loved the take on traumatized heroes and the “what happens next” take post initial adventure. It was such a refreshing idea and I loved seeing the flawed cast come together and see how they each worked through what happened.

This book was funny, sweet, and heartwarming with the right balance of working through issues and fun plot twists. I do think it lived up to its name!

I would say that this could almost fit the cozy fantasy genre, but our cast is pretty traumatized so it does take some work before settling into the cozier aspects of the story. Princess Bride is a fairly accurate comparison. Go into this one blind with a cup of coffee, you’ll have a blast.

Thank you for the fun!

As the title promises, this is a fun read. It is a little silly and a bit repetitive but very entertaining.

Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen are lauded as heroes but they don’t feel very heroic a decade after their quest to save their realm. They reluctantly reunite to salvage the queen’s wedding and slowly come to terms with how they have all changed and what they want and need from each other. This was funny and adventurous and I was as invested in Clartetrice as their fellow Mytrians. It does take a while for the action to begin as there is a lot of context setting and flashbacks at the start. 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

This book was, as the title suggests, a lot of fun! I liked the take on the chosen hero trope and the internal monologues we get, and I was seriously rooting for each character. The friendships and relationships were so heart warming and full of emotion. I especially loved Elowen and the queer/sapphic rep, and the commentary on being enough and deserving of love as you are. I felt the pacing was a bit off as we don't get introduced to the main quest mentioned in the blurb until almost halfway through which made the book feel drawn out. A lot of the conflict was based on miscommunication, which I personally don't like in books, and it was frustrating to see them continually jump to assumptions and basically self sabotage. These aspects made it harder to root for the characters as the book goes on. Overall, this was a really fun book with touching elements here and there, and a great read for any cozy fantasy lovers.