Obsessed. I love everything about this and I hope there will be sequels! It is so fun and I did not want to put it down and found myself thinking of it when I wasn't reading.

A cozy romantasy novel co-written by three authors, it read a little like the sum of three parts. It did have its fun moments. Readers looking for cozy romantic fantasy may want to give it a go.

[Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for an opportunity to read an advanced reader copy and share my opinion of this book.]

If you have ever wondered what happens to your favorite heroes after they have saved the realm and gone back home to their "real lives", then this book will in fact be fun.

Set ten years after the infamous Four lose one of their own in the process of saving the realm, the remaining three are no longer on speaking terms and living separate lives. Clare basks in the glory of his youth as a heroic icon while Elowyn is holed up in a tower under self-imposed isolation following the death of her brother and Beatrice is dealing with the aftermath of a messy divorce. They are forced back together when the Queen requests their attendance at her upcoming nuptials and all of them have their own reasons and hidden secrets for acquiescing.

Full of heart, humor, and cozy adventure This Will Be Fun features second chance romances, forged forever friendships, and some old fashioned sword fighting. It is cleverly written and exceptionally cohesive given the fact that it was written by three separate authors. In fact, I was honestly shocked because usually one can tell differences in writing styles with multiple co-authors, but this novel was solid. I look forward to any future books put out by this trio. I honestly could not stop smiling reading this one.

The only thing that slightly bothered me was lots of modern technology in the worldbuilding which threw me at first, but I just accepted as a quirk of the world by the end (similiar to Sarah J. Maas Crescent City series where you have fairies using cellphones).

Perfect feel good standalone fantasy for fans of Travis Baldree and lovers of Dungeons and Dragons.. Geared more toward middle-aged fantasy readers, but is readable for anyone YA and up.

Thank you to NetGalley, E.B. Asher, and Avon for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Princess Bride is my favorite movie so the hype up on this one may have doomed it as it tried to live up to its comparisons.

What happens after you complete the hero quest? A group of has-been heroes is on a new quest years after it their friendship fell apart? Sign me up! This book has such a great premise, but it just didn't work for me on delivery. Every time a modern phrase like "hook ups" was used, it pulled me right out of the story. The story is set in feudal times and I think I was looking for the humor to feel like it fit there. Instead, we've got modern humor shoehorned into the feudual storyline.

I'm not saying it wasn't at all funny, it just didn't fully work for me. I would have enjoyed it more if I was expecting more Monty Python than Princess Bride, I think. If the use of modernisms in historical settings doesn't bother you, I think you'll enjoy this one.


A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

This was an easy five star read for me. It's marketed as a Princess Bride meets People We Meet On Vacation and they aren't wrong. I loved everything about it. The setting, the characters, the witty banter. Legit, the banter was top tier!! Think Princess Bride time period mixed in with very modern language. There was magic, medieval quests with a modern twist, found family, second chance love and it was inclusive with both queer and straight romances. You seriously can't lose with this book. Every page was fun. I seriously picture the authors having a blast while writing this book and it shows!! I will definitely be rereading this book and recommending it to everyone!

This book was so cozy and fun! I loved the friendship dynamics and the romantasy vibes. It was so different from anything I’ve read, but I loved it so much!!!

This Will be Fun Is a fun and funny read and a great break if you are world-weary or looking for a break. The warmth and humor is sure to trigger nostalgia in fans of books like The Princess Bride.

This Will Be Fun
Author(s): E.B. Asher
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a copy of this book to read and review.

To keep this short and sweet- it was cute! A Cozy Fantasy for sure. This book is about a group of friends finding their way back together to save the realm one more time.

I was really drawn to Beatrice’s character, she’s kinda grumpy and kinda funny although each character has their moments to be grumpy and funny. I can’t say this story does anything spectacularly different than any other cozy fantasy I’ve read but this could be a cute read for a rainy weekend.

There were elements of this book that I really enjoyed - at times, I thought it was witty, clever, and charming. Specifically, I loved the humor and the inclusion of modern day elements mashed together with a fantasy/medieval world. I liked the dynamics of some of the characters, especially Clare, and the complexity that was given to popular archetypes in fantasy books. Unfortunately, the main story line of the book lost me somewhere along the way and the time traveling salvation of Gadwall came late and felt rushed so it didn't impact me as much as I would have liked!

This Will Be Fun was kind of fun, but not quite enough to really win me over. The story follows three former heroes who reunite for another quest after a decade of unresolved tension, grief, and unanswered questions. While the premise had potential, the execution didn’t fully land for me.

The mix of modern slang with a medieval-style setting felt jarring and often pulled me out of the story. While I appreciated the emphasis on friendship and personal growth, the romantic subplots overshadowed the actual quest, which left the fantasy elements feeling underdeveloped. It wasn’t a bad read, but it lacked the balance and depth I was hoping for. If you enjoy lighter, quirky fantasy with a focus on relationships, this might be worth picking up, but it wasn’t quite my cup of tea.

This Will Be Fun was quite fun. Maybe a bit too fun for my tastes. It centers around three friends reunited after ten years to go on a quest. They have some unresolved feeling to deal with along the way.

While this book was fun, it didn’t quite work for me. Of our three main characters, I much preferred Beatrice’s chapters. There was also a heavy focus on romance, which makes sense for a romantasy. However, I’m not sure the romcom vibe worked in this book. The dialogue and word choice felt very modern for the time period, which pulled me out of the story at times.

Overall, this was a fun book that you may enjoy if the synopsis appeals to you.

In "This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher, three friends are reunited after 10 years. When they were last together, they saved their kingdom then all went their separate ways. Now, the queen's wedding has forced them back together with a lot of unanswered feelings and questions within the group. There's best friends Beatrice and Elowen who haven't spoken all in 10 years. Then there's Beatrice and Clare, a former celebrity romance for the ages. And the three all keep mourning the death of the group's leader Galwell. Can they push through their grief, anger and misunderstanding to help the queen with yet another quest?

This one just didn't really work for me. It was mostly centered on the "will they or won't they" of Beatrice and Clare and even Elowen's love interest and there wasn't enough of the mythical quest for me, personally. The writing was witty and kept me interested throughout and I really liked how the magic was explained and portrayed. There were some emotional moments that were well written and helped me stay connected to the story, but it didn't give me that fantasy adventure I was looking for. 3.5 stars.

Yes, this was fun. I enjoyed the silliness of the world and the interactions of the characters. I was willing to overlook their... not just ineptitude, but lack of plan. However, the end made no sense, and the denouement negated the emotional impact of the earlier scenes.

The characters were enjoyable enough that I had a good time, and I don't have a problem with cozy fantasy including modern-day references and contemporary allusions. I would like a plot, though, and if I can't have that, I'll settle for internal consistency. I would have given this four stars for being generally amusing and silly if the end hadn't been such a let-down.

Note for NetGalley: I received this book as an eARC, but ended up reading it in its final hardcopy form following publication.

The premise seemed fun and right up my alley. But the story ended up losing me with its inconsistent tone and language. I think I would have enjoyed it more if just one author had written this- but it felt obvious that more were involved and it just didn’t work for me unfortunately.

This Will Be Fun is slotted as a humorous fantasy with cozy elements, and I definitely see those things come through.
When the novel began I was interested to know who all these characters were and what would happen to them.

I think for me I lost interest with this one when it jumped forward and everyone was spread out and kind of in shambles. I wish we could have been given a more in depth introduction to the characters

Another element that was a miss for me personally was the modernity mixed with fantasy. I will give it credit- it was very thorough and funny at times. The inventiveness of the author in taking modern concepts like television and essentially Reddit and make them fit into a fantasy of novel did not lack effort. It just wasn’t something that I found myself enjoying, though I did try.

Overall- I think this novel will be suited for someone who is looking for modern humor in a fantasy setting, a slow burn and found family.

I’ve seen this book in Barnes and Noble recently, which I find really cool. Thank you NetGallery for this ARC! I appreciate the chance to have had to read a few chapters of the book before the archive date was up. A very unique plot that definitely intrigued me, however I think the 3rd person threw me off a little bit

The first book by EB Asher (the pen name for three great authors), gives ELLA ENCHANTED meets PRINCESS BRIDE but for adults and I was here for all of it. So funny, so delightful. Cannot wait for more books from them!

"This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher is an interesting take on a romantasy book. There were a lot of fun elements as we watch the band of characters set out on a quest.

I did enjoy the emphasis that was placed on friendship throughout and the effects of a tragic loss of a friend as well. While I think it had some interesting elements, it was hard for me to really feel invested.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for gifting me this ARC.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC of This Will Be Fun.

Found family, lgbtq rep, romance, fantasy, quests and fun…. If any of those sound good to you then this book is such a great choice!

Follow our main characters, an ex villain and three “hero’s” of the realm…who haven’t spoken or felt much like heroes since the end of their famed quest only brought tragedy to their lives…as they find themselves reunited for another quest, one which brings back memories of years ago, and one in which they feel too many emotions (and a little bit too old) to go on, but for the realm, they must anyways!

A fun read for lovers of romcoms with a vibe similar to Dungeons & Dragons and Shrek! I read this fairly quickly, and I think a lot of people will enjoy this story. I love stories about former friends (and lovers) being forced to spend time together--and this book has it several times over! Some of the language kind of lost me, but keeping in mind that it reminded me of Shrek (mix of fairy tale and random "modern" devices) I was able to mooostly overlook it. I also think the writing itself felt a bit inconsistent, but what else can you expect when there are 3 authors writing one story? Regardless, I was entertained!

Overall, I think this was a solid read that I can recommend to people who love adventure stories and found family dynamics.