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by E.B. Asher (Oct 29, 2024) Thanks to @harperaudio, @avonbooks, and @librofm for the advanced listening copy of this wildly inventive and unique story!

Ten years ago, four friends—best friends Beatrice and Elowen, former rogue Clare, and noble leader Galwell the Great—set out to save their kingdom and succeeded. But only three returned, and the loss of Galwell cast a shadow over their victory, driving them apart despite their legendary status. Now, after a decade apart, they’re reluctantly reunited at the queen’s wedding—only for the celebration to be interrupted by the groom’s kidnapping. Faced with this new crisis, the friends must team up once more, battling familiar foes, recruiting unlikely allies, and confronting forces that could finally tear the kingdom apart.

This story is an epic, whimsical adventure full of knights, magic, and sword fights, yet set against a modern, fantastical backdrop that includes coffee shops, casinos, elevators, and reality TV. It defies typical fantasy by blending classic quest elements with a contemporary twist, creating a timeless world of its own. While packed with action, it’s also funny, poignant, and, as the title suggests, immensely fun—a story about friendship, love, and loyalty. Fans of Assistant to the Villain, The Princess Bride, and The Lost Story will feel right at home.

The audiobook, masterfully narrated by Alexander Cendese, January LaVoy, and Hope Newhouse, runs 12 hours and 51 minutes at 1x speed. The pacing is flawless, making it easy to lose yourself in the adventure.