Book Review: This Will Be Fun

This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher (a pen name for two authors who write together) was on sale at a local indie book store, so I decided to grab it. I'd read the premise before and liked several aspects and who can say no to a book sale?

This Will Be Fun follows three former heroes ten years after they saved the kingdom from an evil army. Now in their thirties and all struggling to cope with the sacrifices they made ten years ago, they haven't spoken since their fateful victory. However, with the princess they saved now being queen and about to marry, all three are expected at the wedding. Think high school reunion with higher stakes. However, each of the three has reasons not to go, and reasons they must. If only they could get to the wedding without unexpected adventure.

I liked the premise of the book. Dealing with the aftermath of victory in a fantasy war has been a concept I've liked for a while. As a person in my thirties, I appreciated the characters' ages, and I liked the character growth and internal vs external pressures each character felt.

On the downside, this book wasn't very fun. I know the title was being sarcastic, but I was expecting a few more antics, a little more kicking my feet with glee over the romance. It was actually a bit painful, but perhaps that's because I get really bad second hand embarrassment from books and TV shows.


This book is for you if you like character-forward (vs plot forward) fantasies, if you want older-than-20-something protagonists, and if you're seeking a second chance sapphic romance subplot. It's not for you if you're looking for more satirical or epic style fantasy, if you're prone to second hand embarrassment, or if you are not in the headspace to read about healing after a friend or brother's death.

Have you read This Will Be Fun? What did you think of THAT ending? Let's discuss in the comments!