A fraudulent teen quester must team up with a brooding, royal rival on a perilous adventure to save her brother’s life in this cozy young adult romantasy full of mythical creatures by the NewYork Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This is Ever After.
The Last Best Quest Ever
By F.T. Lukens
Seventeen-year-old Ellinore has the best questing record in the kingdom. Not even Aven—the infuriatingly charming royal who’s become her fiercest rival—can compete. But every one of Ellinore’s triumphs is a lie. The monsters she’s slain? Staged. The treasures she’s claimed? Planted. Tired of the charade, she shocks the realm by retiring during a royal feast.
Her hopes for a quiet life vanish when her reckless twin brother, Zig, bets his life on her ability to retrieve the horn of the mythical Elder Beast—a creature no one believes is real. To save him, Ellinore must return to the spotlight for one final quest. She’s joined by Zig, eager to prove himself; Aven, determined to finally outshine her; and a ragtag crew of unlikely questers with big dreams, questionable skills, and a knack for trouble.
As the stakes rise, Ellinore must decide who she really wants to be: the fraud the kingdom celebrates, the hero it needs, or someone entirely new.
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★ “Although the tale is fantastical, the teens themselves are remarkably realistic in characterization, action, and dialogue. Similarly, the pressure Ellinore constantly feels to live up to external expectations will be relatable to many readers. The plot itself moves at a rapid clip without feeling rushed, hitting all the expected beats of an epic quest without sacrificing hilarious originality delivered via wry observation in Ellinore's narration. Throughout, the stakes are high, but the tension is low in this wholesome yet engaging tale, making it a perfect fit for the nascent cozy romantasy market in YA spaces.” – Booklist, starred review
“Lukens skillfully blends a cozy adventure with a pensive exploration of perception and heroism in this tender romantasy.” – Publishers Weekly
“A high fantasy romp with delightful characters and a sweetly compelling romance.”– Kirkus Reviews
“Immensely enjoyable, constantly funny, and friendship-filled. A thoroughly entertaining escape that beautifully illustrates the boons of leaning on loved ones.” – Shelf Awareness
“This novel has an ooey-gooey, delectably sweet queer romance, complete with rivals-to-lovers banter that crackles with chemistry.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“A cozy yet meaningful fantasy about found family, questioning destiny, and what happens after the ‘chosen one’ story ends. Soft, adventurous, and heartwarming.” – YA Shelf
“A genuinely enjoyable read. The pacing is quick, the magical creatures are interesting, and the ensemble cast is easy to root for. With magic, danger, and a touch of romance, it hits all the right fantasy notes.” – Youth Services Book Review
“I read this over two nights, and the story’s charismatic chaos and banter truly had me under its spell from page one. I couldn’t help but root for the joyous mayhem and every enchanting beat of this novel, perfect for Dungeons & Dragons fans (who might just get a dragon in this story, too…)”– Pretty Little Memoirs
“Lukens is another auto-buy author for me. The ways they mix modern sensibilities with magic are inspired. And I especially love when they include D&D-like elements.” – Forever Young Adult
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