A review by betweentheshelves
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

adventurous funny 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

4.0

 Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an advanced copy of this to review! FT Lukens' In Deeper Waters was such a fun book, I couldn't wait to read this one. And I'm happy to say it's just as entertaining and fun as In Deeper Waters!

So This Is Ever After takes a lot of the fantasy tropes you might know and love and turns them into an absolutely fun and entertaining story. Where most fantasy novels end after the great evil is defeated, we get to see Arek and his friends struggling with what to do now that the king is dead. None of them are from royal backgrounds, so seeing them try to figure out how to rule a kingdom was definitely a riot.

While a lot of the plot elements are a bit predictable, the characters make up for it. Their interactions and just general meandering in the world makes for fun reading. I loved the way things developed between Arek and Matt, because you are absolutely rooting for them throughout the entire novel. Arek's escapades in finding someone to be his soulmate are endearing and funny. And the whole group's interactions with the people of the kingdom add a little breath of fresh air to what you normally might think about fantasy royalty.

All in all, if you're a fan of D&D and love quest novels with a great cast of characters, this book is definitely for you! 
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