Reviews tagging 'War'

So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

9 reviews

fanboyriot's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

🥰 Friends to Lovers

🔮 Fantasy Rom-Com

🧐 Oblivious Mutual Pining 

I’m pretty sure Arek and Matt are the definition of oblivious friends to lovers, throw in some slow burn mutual pining and it’s them. 

I really enjoyed this book, the world-building and setting was written really well.  It almost gave off a contemporary vibe in a fantasy world.  Yes, there was magic and a king but it was easy and fun to read.  These are the kind of fantasy books I want to read more of.

I loved the vibes of this book, the friendships, the chaotic nature of some of the characters, the romance, and the humor.   It was so lovely.  

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

Release Date: 29, March 2022

POV: First Person

Rep:  Pansexual (MC), Bisexual (SC), Asexual (SC), Non-Binary (SC), Polyamorous relationships, Body Positivity, Mental Health, BIPOC characters, LGBTQIA+ characters

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gore, Alcohol, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing

Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, Sexual content, Murder, War, and Confinement

keya_caivalur's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The cutest (and most frustrating) book I've read all year!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Death, Blood, Alcohol, War, Confinement, and Murder

axel_p's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is so cute
I love this group of idiots.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Genocide, War, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

samchase112's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Absolutely delightful, sardonic, queer fun! This silly spoof on classic high fantasy tales came complete with lovable teen characters, hilarious wit, and a swoon-worthy romance. Sure, the pining became a bit repetitive at times, but more often than not the book was simply endearing. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get to another angsty Matt and Arek love pining scene. Great side characters, well-paced plot, adorable romance… what more could you ask for?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Murder, Death, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual content and War

ree_the_owlgirl's review

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, Violence, and War

usually_sleep_deprived's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Violence, Murder, and Death

Minor: War, Blood, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

aexileigh's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Blood, War, Vomit, and Murder

Minor: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Gore

onemamareads's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Read my full review here: https://onemamassummer.weebly.com/book-reviews/so-this-is-ever-after

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Violence

Moderate: War

nutm3g's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

So This Is Ever After was yet another cozy queer fantasy read by F.T. Lukens, this time with a heavy emphasis on DnD/Pathfinder style plot and characters. Arek's misguided and poor attempts at romancing his friends only ending in disasters, while also further proving him a great leader, made this book even more enjoyable. It feels like it was specifically written for queer ttrpg players, which I personally loved. It had so many great tropes: marry or die (the tamed version of a different or die trope), requited unrequited love, best friends to lovers, and much more! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, War, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Vomit