The Anti-Heroes by Jen Lancaster is a cute and very light read.
The characters are quirky, humorous and fun.
I thought the writing was done very well here and I was engaged throughout it all.
This was a funny and entertaining read.

Thank You NetGalley and Little A for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This book did not appeal to me. It seems written for a younger generation. I have a grown daughter. I think this book would fit her much better. I had trouble understanding some of the dialogue. I did admire that the author used this book as a gentle platform for climate change, energy use. Thank you to NetGalley and Little A for the complimentary ARC. This review is in my own words.

Emily and Liv set out to change their lives when they join Fearless. They do but they also find an unusual group of friends, This has many many Taylor Swift references (even the title!) which becomes a tad annoying and it's got a snarky tone in spots. That said, it was a quick read that kept me turning the pages. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC.

I’ve been writing more book reviews than normal this year and I have come to realize that when a book does a “found family” storyline well, I absolutely love it. And that is the main reason I loved this book: a group of mismatched strangers come together after a scary encounter to learn to conquer their fears and change their lives. The cast of characters in this one is absolutely fantastic.

The main characters, Liv and Emily, have such a great friendship and I loved both of their transformations in this book. Both of these characters annoyed me a little bit in the beginning and then had totally grown on me by the end of the book.

There are a few things about this book that I wish had been slightly more fleshed out. I never understood Zeus’ backstory and the epilogue actually confused me a little bit. I also wish we had seen the interaction between Liv and her sister at the end. We are provided a tiny update, but it is not satisfying, in my opinion.

Overall, this book worked really well for me. I laughed out loud in so many parts and that makes sense given that the author, Jen Lancaster, is known for her humorous memoirs. However, Lancaster writes fiction really well and after reading this one, I’ll definitely be seeking out more of her work.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Little A for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. This book releases on 1 October 2024 and I highly recommend it!

Another laugh out loud read by Jen Lancaster! I enjoyed the characters and storyline. It is a quick and easy read and hard to put down! Thank you to NetGalley and Little A for the ARC!!

It was an easy read and the humorous banter between characters was good. If you're looking for a light plot, this book may be right for you to pass the time. It wasn't my cup of tea.

TBH, this book is kind of ridiculous. But it still manages to be a hilarious read and a fun homage for Swifties.

Best friends Emily and Liv are stalled and dissatisfied in their lives, and after experiencing a harrowing attempted robbery, they decide to change their lives and embrace fearlessness. Literally. They join a mysterious group called Fearless, Inc. and begin engaging in training that helps them — and their new ragtag group — overcome their fears, one thrilling (and unconventional) self-help lesson at a time.

Emily and Liv must embrace the passionately unconventional methods of the leader to harness their powers, gain a bracing new perspective on life, act on their impulses, and be the no-holds-barred anti-heroes of their dreams.

THE ANTI-HEROES is a fast read, and really kind of silly. But I did LOVE this cast of characters, and found myself gleefully laughing through the whole thing. It was also a touching reminder to embrace courage and honor your true self. It’s not too late. <3

On the other hand, I’m a huge Swiftie, but the overt references were a little too much for me. It got cringey. It also lacks a certain emotional depth, but overall, a quick, heartwarming and funny read.

Thanks to Little A and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. THE ANTI-HEROES is out 10/1/24.

I am usually a huge fan of Jen Lancaster’s work but this book is absolutely awful. I would give it zero stars if that were an option.

I loved this one! Who doesn't love a book about someone finally becoming who they were meant to be and the people they were meant to be surrounded with.

A group of random people, sitting in the worst coffee shop are held up at gunpoint and realize that they need to find or regain their courage. Enter Zeus and Fearless Inc, whose weekly lessons are a delight to read. Along the way, they find not only strength, but also friendships.

A fun and uplifting story!

This was a cute book…easy to read, lots of feel good moments. Liv and Emily were both quite annoying in their own ways, but it was nice to see their growth by the end.

Thank you, Net Galley and Little A for giving me the chance to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

While it’s a good story about overcoming fear, I found it to be mostly average. The characters are decent, with a few humorous moments sprinkled throughout, but nothing really stood out to me—except for the ending.

The mysterious character Zeus is the one who truly piqued my interest. I found myself wanting to know more about him, and I’m hoping there might be a follow-up book focused just on Zeus. That would definitely make for an intriguing read!

Overall, while the story itself isn’t extraordinary, it’s a solid read with some good lessons on facing your fears. But if you're like me, you’ll finish the book wanting more about Zeus.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Little A and NetGalley for their generosity in allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

"How did I get here?" A question that both Emily and her best friend, Liv, have each asked themselves a lot lately. Neither of them seem to be living the life they had planned, and wonder how they could have strayed so far from the path they thought they'd be on at this point in their lives. While having coffee one afternoon, they witness an attempted robbery at their local coffee shop. Frozen in fear, they don't know what to do, but the robber is foiled by a yoga mom wielding a baby stroller. Their hero attributes her bravery to a mysterious class called Fearless, Inc. The complex and mysterious instructor, Zeus, is now fully committed to helping Emily and Liv overcome their fears, too―one thrilling self-help lesson at a time.

Along with a ragtag group of other wimps, Emily and Liv must embrace the passionately unconventional methods of the leader to harness their powers, gain a bracing new perspective on life, act on their impulses, and be the no-holds-barred anti-heroes of their dreams.

I thought this book was wonderful! Definitely one that I'd recommend - the blend of humor, positivity, and you-go-girl attitude was a breath of fresh air and I flew through the pages. I loved hearing the perspectives of both women, and I could relate with some of their issues in their lives as I saw them in my own world too. Much easier to diagnose what they 'should' do than to tell myself, but it was a great opportunity to make those connections!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this Advance Copy in consideration for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

 “The Anti-Heroes” by Jen Lancaster.

Once upon a time, Dr. Emily Nichols—the academic kind, not the physician kind—was an eco-crusader who faced water cannons, poachers, and bulldozers. But now? Emily lives in a bland condo with gray walls, teaching disengaged students alongside her risk-allergic boyfriend. She asks herself daily "How did I get here?

Enter Liv Bennett, Emily’s best friend and a people-pleasing real estate agent. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they witness an attempted robbery at their local coffee shop. A yoga mom wielding a baby stroller stops the robbery, attributing her bravery to a mysterious class called Fearless, Inc. The enigmatic instructor, Zeus, is committed to helping Emily and Liv overcome their fears—one thrilling self-help lesson at a time.

Joined by a ragtag group of other wimps, Emily and Liv embrace unconventional methods, gain new perspectives, and become the no-holds-barred anti-heroes of their dreams. Jen Lancaster’s wildly funny novel explores facing fears to the extreme, blending humor, adventure, and self-discovery.

Jen Lancaster, known for her clever and hilarious writing, delivers a fresh take on self-improvement and friendship. With quirky characters and unexpected twists, this novel invites readers to laugh, reflect, and cheer for the underdogs. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join Emily and Liv on their fearless journey! 📚✨

2 best friends are in a coffee shop and are brought together with three others by an incident. With a nod to Taylor Swift, they meet up for a course Fearless with a mysterious leader called Zeus. A fun romp of bonding and facing your fears be it clowns or bugs or saying no. The story is told through the two best friends in alternating chapters. A fast and amusing read with plenty of current day references. Likable characters who you will root for while they find themselves.

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Lowkey this book was just really boring. I don't have a ton else to say. I don't know what exactly fell flat for me, but it just felt like the story was made out of cardboard rather than three dimensional. Wasted potential.

I loved this quirky and funny story about a group of people trying to get their lives together. It’s light-hearted, a bit absurd, and full of heartfelt moments. Following Emily and Liv’s journey to rediscover their fearless selves, this book is a hilarious and entertaining read you won’t regret.

This is a well written book, with some fine lines and a few well-conceived set pieces. That said, try as I might I found neither the characters, nor their situations, nor the overall narrative engaging enough to arouse or hold my curiosity and attention. As a consequence, it doesn't seem fair to write much more of a review, apart from encouraging inquisitive readers to give the book a try.

A zany story about two best friends stuck in respective ruts. After witnessing an attempted robbery, Emily and Liv sign up for a class promising to help them become their best selves. The premise intrigued me and the opening chapters were funny and promising but, overall, I found the story and characterizations to be a bit too quirky and I wasn't sure what to make of the ending. I think readers up for a quick, cheeky read about self-discovery and learning to stand up for yourself will enjoy.

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

Emily and Liv are best friends from college who are stuck in their lives as as adults. Emily, a college professor, is living a boring life compared to her former life as an environmental activist. Liv is a realtor who lets her clients walk all over her. They go to a coffee shop, where they are talking about how they used to live fearlessly, when suddenly the shop is robbed. Everyone in the coffee shop are thrown together in this life or death situation and become fast friends. Through this they learn what they’re made of and how they can get back to being the fearless people they used to be.

Who doesn’t love reading about best friends? Jen Lancaster introduces us to Liv and Emily, two best friends who live in Chicago, both of whom are lost in one way or another. Liv lacks the ability to say “no,” while Emily’s fight for all things environmentalist has dimmed. Enter Zeus, the leader of Fearless Inc., who leads them back to who they are, or could be, through a course of unconventional methods. Along the way, they meet a cast of characters who turn out to be more important than they initially thought. Told in alternating perspectives, Lancaster provides the space for you to question you own choices and relationships while simultaneously building you up.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.