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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5 stars (5 reviews)

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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4 stars

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.

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

5 stars

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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