This Will Be Fun opens at the end of a quest to save the kingdom of Mythria with the Four sitting around the campfire before the final confrontation. The opening chapter is set 10 years later with the Four split asunder over the death of Galwell the Great. Beatrice, Clare Grandhart, and Galwell's sister Elowen have all gone their own ways until recalled to the capital for the Queen's wedding. But when the groom is kidnapped, the Three need to come back together somehow to save the day again, but this time with the aid of Vandra who had played her own part in the previous quest. This is a tale of who do you get past the hurt to find what is needed now. An interesting quest where the journey is just as important as the goal.

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Have you ever wondered what happens after the heroes save the world?

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Let’s get into it! This book was a fun wild romp from start to finish. Reminiscent of Princess Bride, Ella Enchanted, and the D&D movie, this eclectic cast of characters quickly won my heart. Even amongst the humour there was a beautiful examination of how grief changes you, and finding your place in the world. I honestly had the biggest smile on my face the entire book. With so much dark and heavy material, especially in the fantasy realm, this book was a breath of fresh air!

The only reason it’s not a 5 star read is that I felt the pov chapters jumped around a bit too much and I would have loved to sit and marinate in each individual story a bit longer. But otherwise this was definitely a new favourite!

Do yourself a favour and preorder immediately!

This book was fun but I personally had issues with it, as evidenced by the fact that it took me nearly two months to finish it.

First, the writing style is a bit all over the place. The modern slang doesn’t mesh well. This is a fantasy realm where the characters say “I care not” and reference medieval weapons in the same chapter as they mention getting a rideshare, which doesn’t work for me. It makes for a very odd tone. After learning the author is actually three people, I’m wondering if that’s the reason for such odd jumps in style.

Second, I personally felt the pacing was off. All the major events seemed to happen in a matter of pages, whereas the pining and arguing was drawn out over chapters. I understand this was a different take on a fantasy quest, but as a reader it left me reeling and feeling like we’d collectively taken the easy way out of several roadblocks for our heroes. Not a great feeling.

If this had been marketed purely as a “retired heroes come together to repair relationships and there happens to be a quest” book I probably would have been better prepared to receive it. But given that it was also marketed as heroes facing all sorts of challenges and dark adversaries (that were then each resolved in just a few pages), I was left disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!

This Will Be Fun follows three country heroes and an additional character as they come out of retirement to once again save the day. This was an enjoyable read for the most part. Some of the references, such as the wagon rideshare, pulled me out of the story at times, but at its heart, there is a really good story contained within its pages. Each character is struggling with their actions of the past as well as trying to discover who they are in the present. As they fight battles with themselves and external forces, they must come together to be a force to reckon with.

Also, the audio book narration is done very well. (I read the digital copy and later listened to the audio after requesting it for our college library)


Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the dARC of this work in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to love this, and there were times where I thought maybe I could, but the writing style was very incohesive and all over the place. The language used was also kind of weirdly modern, like there was a mention of a "hook-up" that sorta threw me out of the time period because even in other romantasies I've read, the language is more akin to the time setting of the story. If you're going to be swinging swords around, maybe don't use 21st century slang.

This absolutely delivered! This Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure picks up 10 years after a group of heroes saved their realm. Unfortunately, that victory came at a cost—it ruined their lives and sent them on separate paths. Now, they’re reuniting for a wedding... and, oh, by the way, there’s a new quest waiting for them.

This book dives deeper emotionally than some fantasy adventures. The characters are still grappling with the trauma and grief of their past, and trust doesn’t come easily. While the story is fun, it’s not entirely lighthearted—it balances humor and action with raw, emotional moments.

The characters were so had real struggles, and there is a lot more romance in this book than the others I've read recently (with a little spice thrown in). It’s an exciting, heartfelt adventure with plenty of substance.

The resolution left me very happy , and I can see this being a fantastic pick for book clubs—there’s so much to unpack and discuss. Highly recommend!

Too many main characters for me complaining over love and etc. The quest didn't seem well plotted out. I DNF around 50%

This Will Be Fun follows a group of four friends on an epic journey. When the main hero dies at the end of their quest a decade earlier, the story then focuses on the remaining friends, who must deal with the loss and move forward. As they continue the quest, their friendships are tested, and they each experience personal growth.

The book is a simple, heartfelt exploration of how relationships evolve through challenges and grief. It’s a story about learning, changing, and the strength of friendship.

Thank you to EB Fisher and to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

I have to be honest, I had quite a few problems with this book. The biggest issue was the inconsistent language—characters in a medieval-style setting casually drop terms like “magazines,” “stag parties,” and “hookups.” It felt completely out of place and really took me out of the experience. It seemed like the authors didn’t make much of an effort to match the dialogue to the world they were trying to create. After seeing that THREE people were credited with working on the book, it made sense. When so many people are involved, the result can often feel disjointed and like the story went through a ton of rewrites, and that's exactly how this one came across.

As for the plot, it didn’t fare much better. The supposed "quest" was buried beneath endless drama surrounding Beatrice and Clare’s on-again, off-again romance. The story focused so much on whether or not they’d hook up again, it was hard to care about anything else. The plot took a backseat to their relationship, which honestly wasn’t even that compelling. The ending didn’t make any sense either and completely undermined the rest of the story. It felt like the authors were aiming for the same quirky, offbeat humor as Shrek, but forgot the one crucial thing: a coherent plot.

While there were a few nice touches, like the emphasis on friendship that added a cozy vibe to the “romantasy” genre, it ultimately didn’t come together for me. If you’re into offbeat, character-driven stories that don’t rely heavily on plot, this might appeal to you more. But for me, the tone felt inconsistent, and the execution just didn’t land. The two romance arcs didn’t add much either, as neither couple was developed enough to make me care. The random Vegas trip and the muddled magic tech were also never properly explained, and by the time the climax hit, it all felt like a rushed plot device to wrap things up. In the end, I wasn’t angry, just… bored.

A fun romp that thankfully doesn't take itself too seriously. I really enjoyed this new book from some of my long time favorite authors, I thought the book was fun, sincere, and very sweet. While overall I really liked the book, there were a few things that I didn't love- namely, the ending. I felt like the ending undid a lot of the growth we saw in the characters throughout the book. I wish the authors had allowed the characters to grow into their grief and continue their lives rather than give a traditional happy ending. The final few chapters unfortunately read as very YA, which wasn't really what I was looking for, especially as the characters are adults. In terms of overall plot and hijinks, the story was really solid and the writing was witty without being too cloying. I would compare this to books by Lex Croucher, Magia Doocy, Meg Shaffer, and Rebecca Thorne. I have no idea what time period this is supposed to be from, or if it is supposed to be in any specific time period- but it was thoroughly enjoyable.

I really really liked this one. The whole premise is so smart and unique. I loved the characters and their histories and backstories. The magic system was also so fun, clever, and original. It slowed down a bit for me in the middle and then all seemed to be resolved rather quickly, but it was pretty cool how they did it. I also loved the conclusion so much, I just wish it was a little longer!!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Dnf’d at 20%. I’m sure this is great for someone, but it’s not for me. The premise is really cute though and the writing seems good!

This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher started off fairly quick, but I quickly became confused. The world building was not nearly as robust as a Sarah J. Maas book (the other Romantasy I'm familiar with). Ultimately, I was lost in the weeds and did not finish this book. Perhaps it would be better suited for someone else.

This book is already a bestseller at our store!

The story of aging heroes, coming back from a huge loss, is such amazing representation for the burned out millennials of this world! I'm recommending it to every D&D nerd in my circle!

Ummm...what was this story about? I have no idea but I just LOVED it!!!

So I had this in my kindle and honestly just forgot about it and then read the prologue [which I usually hate those but this one was good] and then I didn't stop reading it until the next morning when it was done. I still no clue what genre this was but I loved the 4 heroes, the romance, the realm, the world - all of it.

The Three (who used to be the Four until Galwell the Great died in their semi-successful quest 10 years ago) come back together for the wedding of their queen... which results in a new quest that will either result in more death or bring them back together. Can they save the realm and their relationships?

If you've ever played Dungeons and Dragons and wished that the journey and tavern stops would go faster so that you could get to the meat of the quest.... that's what the first half of this book felt like. I wanted the DM, er, authors, to get to the action! I did enjoy the characters, which were well-defined in their personalities, if not their magic specialties, but the plot and pacing left much to be desired. I appreciate that the two relationships were presented with the same tone and gravity--having the straight and gay romances have equal weight, struggles, and love was a definite plus. The plot and stakes of the quest were thin--knowing more about the "bad guys" (past and present) would have raised my engagement as well. Overall, I don't think I would have finished the book if I weren't reviewing it. But thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the chance to read it.

This is a charming blend of romance and cozy adventure with introspective friendship dynamics that are so entertaining. But I do feel like you can tell multiple authors worked on this book. It lost me a bit at times. But, I think a lot of people will enjoy this one.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make myself finish this book. I got about 1/3 in and felt stuck in the narrative. After learning that this book had three authors a lot of my issues with it made more sense. The characters and narrative felt disjointed and I found it hard to connect with them. The setting felt similarly disjointed to me. The authors infused the modern era into a medieval/feudal civilization and it just did not click. While I have seen this fusion work well in other properties (Shrek comes to mind) something about the setting in this novel felt forced.

I've enjoyed other standalone books from the authors previously so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on their solo projects and who knows maybe one day I'll come back to finish this 🤷🏻‍♀️

DNF

Thank you to Netgalley, E.B. Asher, as well as Avon and Harper Voyager for providing me with an eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review 🥰

In a year where there were few fun offerings to keep my mind off the state of the world, E.B. Asher's This Will Be Fun was a delightful romp that kept me turning pages.

You've seen the movie: the band of characters who seem to have been thrown together at random but are now inextricably part of each other find some hard won success. What now? How do these characters who have nothing in common besides a goal, stay together?

With lots of fun, frivolity, and some heartfelt moments, E.B. Asher considers this question.

A perfect gift for the world-weary person in your life.

I love the premise of what happens after the quest is complete. What happens once the heroes return? Does the band stay together? Unfortunately the writing was the issue for me here. The prose felt disjointed and there’s nothing I dislike more than trying to use ye olde medieval terms one moment and turning around two sentences later and having our characters using modern lingo. A DNF for me although I’d maybe revisit it in the future.