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A review by bookstarbri
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've been unbelievably excited for this book since I first saw the cover and read the description and I am beyond happy that it gave EVERYTHING it was supposed to give and more. One word to describe this experience: YEARNING. The angst and yearning of this spoke to my soul.
What happens after a hero goes on their quests and defeats their monsters? That's what this story is about. It's also focused heavily on friendship, which I loved. This book has one of my favorite found families I've ever experienced. This book doesn't technically *need* sequel, but I'd want one just so I could be with these characters again. In fact, this is my formal request at a second adventure with this group. They were all great and had their distinct personalities that was palpable from the first chapter. They're weird and funny and complement each other the way a friendship should. Their bond is phenomenal.
The plot of this book is simple. The main character has become king and needs to marry or suffer the life-ending consequences. Of course, the circumstances of the book (brought on by the MC being both dramatic and terrible at communication) make things anything but simple. The MC (and whose POV we're in for the whole book) is Arek. He's a fantastic reluctant hero whose character growth is wonderful to read. And, though he and Matt are total idiots (who I adore so much), their relationship in particular felt so genuine and natural. It's hard to pick a favorite character from this book because they're all so wonderful. Even the side characters have their roles that just feel right. F.T. Lukens has written a masterpiece and they are for sure an auto-buy author for me from here on out.
Thank you to F.T. Lukens, Margaret K. Elderberry Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of this wonderful book in exchange for a review!
What happens after a hero goes on their quests and defeats their monsters? That's what this story is about. It's also focused heavily on friendship, which I loved. This book has one of my favorite found families I've ever experienced. This book doesn't technically *need* sequel, but I'd want one just so I could be with these characters again. In fact, this is my formal request at a second adventure with this group. They were all great and had their distinct personalities that was palpable from the first chapter. They're weird and funny and complement each other the way a friendship should. Their bond is phenomenal.
The plot of this book is simple. The main character has become king and needs to marry or suffer the life-ending consequences. Of course, the circumstances of the book (brought on by the MC being both dramatic and terrible at communication) make things anything but simple. The MC (and whose POV we're in for the whole book) is Arek. He's a fantastic reluctant hero whose character growth is wonderful to read. And, though he and Matt are total idiots (who I adore so much), their relationship in particular felt so genuine and natural. It's hard to pick a favorite character from this book because they're all so wonderful. Even the side characters have their roles that just feel right. F.T. Lukens has written a masterpiece and they are for sure an auto-buy author for me from here on out.
Thank you to F.T. Lukens, Margaret K. Elderberry Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of this wonderful book in exchange for a review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol