So This Is Ever After by F.T Lukens - Restarting February 10th 2023

[Kay-Mika]

Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it…and to stay alive.

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 a spouse to save his life—starting with his quest companions. But his attempts at wooing his friends go painfully and hilariously wrong…until he discovers that love might have been in front of him all along.

[Kay-Mika]

Hope I did it alright ^^''
The first tag was fantasy

[Kay-Mika]

I'm a little bit afraid. I hope it lives up to my expectations ^^

[stu]

Kay-Mika wrote: "I'm a little bit afraid. I hope it lives up to my expectations ^^"

same it's sounds so good

[Ashley W]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[I absolutely love the whole cast of characters and how diverse they are. Their banter is so funny. I feel bad for Arek and Matt. It's so awkward for them right now and Arek hasn't even said how he feels yet. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)["And you followed it? What the hell? I knew you two had extraordinarily little self-preservation skills, but honestly." "It seemed like a good idea at the time. And hey, it worked out in the end, kind of. Anyway, Matt, did you call him?"

They are the heroes. 🤣 What did you expect? (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 9
(view spoiler)[Awwww Arek knighted Rion ⚔️🛡️ (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ Dating his friends? That is such a bad idea, but it will be hilarious 🤣 (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Also Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ Maybe Arek and Matt just should talk to each other. This talking past each other is kind of annoying.(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ I love how Arek is trying to set himself up with his friends, while his friends try to set him up with Matt. 🤣 (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

@Ashkey W I love the cast. They are so adorable 💕

[stu]

i also agree the cast is really fun and adorable ig :DD

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 31
(view spoiler)[ I liked how Arek's last moments are described. That was really heart wrenching 😢 We'll and then if course the Happy End🤭 (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Final Thoughts
(view spoiler)[I really love the cast. Their banter is just funny, but they also have their serious moments.
I also loved, how PTSD is integrated into this.
Also, also, how T. J. Klune tells three different stories. 1) The story of how Arek finds his soulmate ( the dates were just hilarious 🤣) 2) The story of the Last Princess through her dairy. And 3) How we are being told about their adventures before the actual story starts. What I didn't like was the miscommunication. That really felt forced to me (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 9
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(view spoiler)[ I thought it was so adorable how simple it was, but Rion still got all choked up about it. He's so sweet. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 11
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(view spoiler)[ Arek is so attracted to the whole group though. It does make sense for him to try with one of them. Matt is the obvious choice, but he sounds like he likes all of them. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Also Chapter 11
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(view spoiler)[And the whole soul mate thing is just going to cause miscommunications. Arek won't want to freak Matt out and Matt will think he's just not interested. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 9
(view spoiler)[ It's so clear that Matt is into Arek as much as he likes him. I think his feelings are hurt because Arek is making such a big deal about finding a soulmate. As if he takes it as Arek saying it would be so awful to be his mate. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Also Chapter 11
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(view spoiler)[ That was my thought the whole time. Arek is hinting, but not saying anything and Matt now thinks he's into Sionna so he won't say anything. I do get why they are both uncomfortable. They are young and sound inexperienced, and of course don't want to risk their friendship. But it seems so obvious. (hide spoiler)]

[stu]

chapter 7
(view spoiler)[arek saving Meredith from the arrows could be mis-read as him liking her lmao (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

@stu Yes, it could ^^

[Kay-Mika]

Ashley W wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 11
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Arek is just a bisexual catastrophe.

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 14
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(view spoiler)[ Arek is so oblivious. But this whole story is pretty much about their miscommunication lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ Well, that sounded terrifying and slimy. lol Maybe now they'll have a little faith in them as leaders. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[ Aw, Rion and Lila would be so adorable. (hide spoiler)]

[stu]

i finished :DD
my final thoughts
(view spoiler)[ i loved the cast, im rlly happy fr matt & arek i mean they r so cute togethe 100%. also everyone found romance and i think bethany is kinda player but it's cool. also i really liked how nobody was against lgbt i really liked that :)) (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 22
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Yes, they are so cute ^^

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting February 10th 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Sibil]

chapters 1-7
(view spoiler)[It reads like Carry On by Rainbow Rowell meets The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune, and I am enjoying it a lot. It seems like sometimes it tries too hard, but maybe it's just a feeling and it will pass soon.
I like the writing, it's fresh and funny, and some of the barter there is pretty good.
I don't really understand why Arek decided to not tell his companions about the curse, it is a dumb decision that would just cause problems in the long run so... why?? (hide spoiler)]