So This Is Ever After

Reprint, 384 pages

Published April 4, 2023 by Margaret K. McElderry Books.

ISBN:
978-1-5344-9686-6
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Arek hadn’t thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. So now that he’s finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don’t come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for what to do next.

As a temporary safeguard, Arek’s best friend and mage, Matt, convinces him to assume the throne until the true heir can be rescued from her tower. Except that she’s dead. Now Arek is stuck as king, a role that comes with a magical catch: choose a spouse by your eighteenth birthday, or wither away into nothing.

With his eighteenth birthday only three months away, and only Matt in on the secret, Arek embarks on a desperate bid to find …

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Was für ein geiler Plot! Die Story beginnt da, wo alle anderen Fantasygeschichten enden: Mit dem Sieg über den Bösewicht. Gleich zu Beginn wird dem ultimativen Übel der Kopf abgeschlagen, und danach stehen die Helden blutverschmiert und voller Adrenalin im Thronsaal des Schlosses und fragen sich: Joa. Und was jetzt? Hierher geführt hatte sie eine Prophezeiung, aber mit ihrem Sieg endet sie nun mal. Keine Worte über die Zeit danach.

Arek, der Anführer, krönt sich aus Gründen zunächst selbst zum Herrscher des Landes, möchte den Job aber nur für einen Nachmittag machen. Als nächstes wollen sie nämlich die Prinzessin aus ihrem Turm befreien, die dann weiter regieren soll, aber ab da geht alles nur noch bergab.

Nicht nur, dass Arek gezwungen ist, König zu bleiben, er muss auch unbedingt eine Beziehung eingehen, bevor er in drei Wochen Geburtstag hat. Es beginnt die Suche nach geeignetem Heiratsmaterial.

So weit, so unterhaltsam. …

Cozy and fun

This book deals with a scenario that is rarely adressed in the fantasy genre - what happens after the prophecy is fulfilled. Not only does the group of mostly very young people/teenagers have to figure out how to rebuild and govern a kingdom, there's also another magic trope - King Arek has to get married/find his soulmate. Some fun shenanigans and some drama ensue but given the target audience of the book there's also some surprisingly mature discussion of consent and the psychological after-effects of the quest. The characters are interesting, the writing style is generally light-hearted and funny. I also loved how almost everyone in the book is queer. A good choice if you want a diverting read.

Absolutely adorable and amazing

There is quite some humour and sarcasm in this book, I love it. I finished reading it within two days, for I couldn't stop myself. I do not think that I have read anything like this before. If you love Young Adult fantasy books and you want to read something adorable, you should probably check this book out.

Review of 'So This Is Ever After' on 'Storygraph'

There is quite some humour and sarcasm in this book, I love it.
I finished reading it within two days, for I couldn't stop myself.
I do not think that I have read anything like this before.
If you love Young Adult fantasy books and you want to read something adorable, you should probably check this book out.

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