Here's my money, give me the next in this lovely series. Another cute, cosy and well plotted story to help me smile and feel good
Loved it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is the concluding book in the Hart and Mercy trilogy and a book I had been really looking forward to reading. I read the eARC via NetGalley.
It is / has:
-F/M fantasy romance
-Forced proximity
-Book three of Hart and Mercy - I recommend reading them in order.

Although this was an incredibly fun and enjoyable read one that I would recommend to anyone that has read the rest of the series I did find this my least favourite of the three books. However, there was a lot of things I did enjoy and I did like ⬇️

* We retain the unique fantasy world that is a mix of zany and charming, which also reflects Bannen’s unique style of writing. Plus we still have dragons!
* The characters are brilliant. Rosie is incredibly vibrant, gregarious, and I appreciated her and Duckers friendship.
* It’s great to see non-stereotypical characters in a romance. For example, Rosie is taller and Adam is shorter. Adam didn’t feel like a MMC I had read many times before either.
* I’ve really loved how Duckers has been a central thread through all the stories. This felt to me to be a really good decision as it adds a element of consistency throughout the books and we get to follow Duckers’ story too.

However…
* I did at times find the story to be a little bit slow going.
* I was prepared for the world and its kooky elements, as the story progressed to its conclusion these felt exaggerated.

This, and the rest of the series, would be an excellent read for anyone that enjoys unique fantasy worlds, with fun romance.

Headlines:
Quirky continuation
Joyous characterisation
Bittersweet connections

This series...This series has been joyous and quirky from book one to book three and it has my whole heart. Megan Bannen delivered on a gorgeous characterisation of Rosie and Adam in book three and I am so sad this series is over. It's definitely a series I'll re-read.

Book three centred on an invasive plant in Tanria that was messing with the portals. For lead characters we honed in on Rosie, a demi-god and Dr Adam Lee, the portal inventor. Adam was an uptight, monosyllabic puzzle, smaller guy and extremely tall Rosie, verbally vomitted everything without a filter. What a pair of opposites but with more in common as the plot unfurled.

This was such a rich plot, with slow reveals of Rosie and even more, Adam. The who of Adam was extremely satisfying to read and discover. As a reader, I toured Tanria like I never have before, took a ride on the dragons, and made it through to the world of the gods, so much excitement but a whole lot of tension too. Talking of tension, Rosie and Adam had it in buckets.

I have no idea what Megan Bannen will write next but I am first in line in wanting to read it. Go forth and binge this series!

Thank you to Orbit Books for the eARC.

This was the best of the series. I have read the previous two and highly recommend reading them before getting to this. The primary characters are only fleetingly mentioned earlier, but the world makes better sense if read in the appropriate order.

At the end of the previous book, I guessed who the next would be about because of the way Rosie was mentioned. She’s an immortal offspring of an old God. This sentence would make more sense if one has read the other books. The dynamics of this is something she grapples with every day. She dies regularly just because she loves taking risks.

The gate portals to Tanria seem to be in trouble. Rosie sees something others around her cannot and the portal’s inventory is back on the scene. Rosie was attracted to him when they last met and this time they are forced to spend longer in the other’s company.

The plot spans a lot of events and it brings about more change than previously encountered. The plots in each of the books happen with a long enough interval and each ends with a significant shift in the lifestyle of the people in the world.

I like the camaraderie, the back and forth conversation for the entire cast of characters. The pairing was cute ( even though I guessed the twist) and I enjoyed their romance. The more elaborate scenes were few and far between, the budding relationship made sense ( my use of plant terminology was accidental but works with the bigger picture – not too much of a spoiler).

I highly recommend this series to fans of the fantasy romance combination. I only wish I would have waited and tried in the audio format.

I received an ARC thanks to Netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience of this and the previous works.

"I'm a different person now - a better one, I hope. And Pen has changed, too. It's just that... You never stop being who you were, do you? You may be on page 120 of the novel that is your life, but that doesn't mean that page 37 doesn't exist anymore. Pen and I had a lot of pages together in the early chapters, so it's weird being here with him all of a sudden in the middle of the book."

The cozy and necessary finale to one of my favorite and best starts to a series ever!

My reviews to the rest of the series:
↬ The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 5 shining stars ✨
↬ The Undermining of Twyla and Frank 4 stars ✨

I loved being back in Eternity and Tanria to visit my beloved characters and read about a new challenge and adventure. But I am still sad that Duckers never made it out of being the adorable side kick. I wanted the third book and finale to be about him. I wanted him to be the well deserved center of attention. The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam was entertaining, sometimes flirty but mostly another cozy fantasy like part two already was (The Undermining of Twyla and Frank). Part 1 with Hart and Mercy was simply too amazing and the other two books simply could not even come close to all the things that I felt and that happened in The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy.

✨ 3.5 stars rounded up

"Sometimes, a small kindness can be quite... large... to the recipient."

But I am still super happy to have read the whole series, to see all the storylines woven and come together.

To see the walls, the harsh exterior of Adam, aka Dr. Lee, come slightly askew was adorable and so sweet and heartwarming. To see him blush and get distracted by the talk or sight of the beloved intimates of Rosie was simply chef's kiss.

And to see the friendship between Rosie and Duckers bloom, her heart open up again, and her struggles with immortality and a self-centered god as a father was special and weirdly relatable at times.

"It has been a long time - a long, long time - since I did anything that resembled living. But here... I was alive for a few days. And I find that I don't particularly want to return to the life - no, the nonlife - that is waiting for me in Quindaro."

Oh Adam how you sneaked your way right into my heart, you soft cantaloupe.

I am gonna miss Hart, Mercy, Twyla, Frank, Rosie, Adam, Zeddie and Duckers, and all the Nimkilins and Dragons all around Eternity and Tanria.

"No one is better than you, because no one else is you."

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Little, Brown Book Group UK , and Megan Bannen for the arc in exchange for an honest review. The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is out and available to be read as the finale to the series.

I absolutely loved this series, it's such a shame it has come to an end.

A fantastic light hearted romantasy you won't be able to out down.

I can'r recomment this series more, everyone has to read it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 rounded to 4 ⭐

Once again Megan Bannen delivers a different kinds of cosy romantasy with The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam. We re-enter Tanria this time with our garnet eyed demi-god Rosie (and our favourite Tanrian Marshal Penrose Duckers).
I love the diversity in all of Bannen's books, reading romances about, middle aged friends to lovers, or in this case an Amazonian immortal and a short 'king' is a breath of fresh air. Whilst not as humourous as previous books in this series, the tone suits Undercuttring and it is still charming and cosy to read.

A very cozy, inconsequential read for a rainy day!

I did read book one (The Undertaking of Heart and Mercy)back when it was a pick for Fairyloots adult subscription box. I haven‘t read book two (The Undermining of Frank and Twyla), but had no trouble following this book. It seems book 2 and 3 are what can be called „expandalones“. The characters of book one and two are often mentioned, referenced and even encountered.

The characters we meet are mostly loveable – there is a diverse range of characters, human and ohterwise, with distinct personalities and relations. They are very unique, even if tropey occasionally. A lot of background characteristics are often just superficially teased upon but not mentioned again. These snippets are fine for the characterisation, I just hoped they had been touched upon not just once.

I felt thrown back into the world of Tanria from the first page, and it felt a bit like a comforting coming-home. It’s an easy world to appreciate and to fall back into. Knowledge from the previous books help, but are in my opinion not necessary for enjoyment or understanding. The writing of the book definitely helpd feeling at home instantly. It was pretty whimsical, and cotton-candy sweet occasionally. It was really easy and fun!
I enjoyed the plot and the resolution of it, mostly. It felt rather predictable, which was expected but not unwelcome. The „twist“ with Adam was foreshadowed pretty early on, but I didn‘t see the immortality coming. The progression oft he plot occasionally felt like a computer game / quest based game, but it was fun to follow! The 7 year time jump (so to speak! Ha!) at the end surprised me, but it was something unique that I enjoyed.
I wasnt _that_ happy with the ending, with both Rosie and Adam losing their immortality. I’m never too fond of people losing their powers. But it made sense for Rosie.Concerning Rosies father, Rosie forgiving him at the end, after all that he did (and didnt do), felt a bit off to me. I get it was done for a cheesy family is everything resolution, but it didn‘t do too much for me.
Overall I had a pretty good time and it’s a worthy conclusion to the world of Tanria!
4 Stars!

A really fun and sweet fantasy romance. This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone - I haven’t read any other books in this series before and still really enjoyed this one. The characters were endearing and the plot was fun and fast paced.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette and Megan Bannen for the opportunity to review this e arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pre thoughts
- Part of a series

overall
- As this was my first book to have read in the series, Thankful it can be read as a standalone.
- Rosie is a fantastic FMC
- This novel covers a range of challenged and contains emotionally complex themes
- Very intriguing story line
- Rosie and Adam are a great pairing

Stars 3.75 rounded to 4
spice 1

Tropes
- Witty
- Low stakes
- Cosy romance
- fantasy vibes

I will be reading the other books in the series after this.

The world Megan Bannen created is special. The characters are lovely and the setting is unique. Very much so.
She also doesn't go with stereotypical tropes and characters, quite the opposite actually.

I was very happy to be able to read and review the book before its publishing date so thank you to the publisher for the ARC!

I was also very happy to finally meet Rosie, this badass 6"5 immortal demigod with red eyes and get to know her character more! It was about time ❤️
Duckers was again the gem of the book. He's the glue of the series and I'm almost sad he didn't get his own book.
We also meet a new character, a genius short king. The one and only Dr Lee, inventor of the portals.

The prose is again beautiful, witty and uniquely lovely. So is Bushong and Tanria.
The rhythm and plotting was smart and masterfully curated.

Honestly, this series is a gem. A beautiful (cosy) fantasy romance series that's different than all the romantasies. And deserves more hype!
I'm sad I won't get to go back to this world and follow other characters' love stories. But it was such a great wrap up.

3.5 stars
Content warning: grief from historical losses of loved ones, trauma from parents, death, injury detail, entrapment

I've really enjoyed this series, so it pains me that this third and final installment just didn't hit well. Sure, there were some good moments along the way, with updates on previous characters, and the continuation of Duckers as a core character in every novel was honestly such a pleasant surprise when starting the book. And whilst I have loved the fever-dream setting of Tanria, with glitter-pooping dragons, and the odd landscapes and happenstances in and around Eternity, I have to say that this book fell short because nothing new was delivered.

The humour and character development felt recycled to the point of pulling me out of the book. Even though we followed Rosie and Adam as two new main protagonists, and ended up going to yet another realm, I struggled to find myself entertained. It felt tired and overdone, and sadly, I lost interest in Rosie and Adam along the way. By the time they ended up somewhere else, I was grappling with just how bonkers this world had to go to keep the reader engaged. This wasn't the final installment I had been hoping for. I'm distraught that I didn't love this because books 1 and 2 felt new and refreshing with character and storyline choices, and whilst I appreciated Bannen's attempt to represent tall women finding themselves an amazing short king, I think the stalemate of the storyline and repetition of elements from books 1 and 2 let this pair down. I was more interested in Duckers and Zeddie, and felt somewhat robbed of their story when the main characters went elsewhere, and then everything was rushed towards the end.

Criticism and lack of enjoyment aside, Bannen did remain faithful to her truly unique world-building, and I had some pockets of happiness along the way that made enduring the parts I didn't love as much easier to bear. I am disappointed that this wasn't another five-star read for me in this series, but I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.

Thank you to the author and publisher via NetGalley for a digital copy to review. All thoughts are my own.

Loved it! I cried some tears and felt so emotionally invested! I didn't realise this would be the last book in Tarnia! Now I'm desperate for more in this world! ♥️ Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio and Little, Brown Book Group UK for these eARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

I adored the first two books in this cozy, sweet series, and this final book was no exception. Rosie and Adam’s interactions were so cute, and I loved seeing Zeddie and Duckers again, and how their story ends. The guest appearances from previous characters were so lovely as well.

I tandem read the audiobook and ebook, and enjoyed both. The narration on the audiobook was great - it was easy to tell the difference between different characters, and I loved hearing the different emotions (eg. Rosie and Alma’s snark, Duckers’ earnestness).

I’m sad that this is the last book, and would happily return to Eternity in a heartbeat.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. What a perfect way to say goodbye to this world and these characters.
I loved being back in this world and seeing what everyone was up to from books 1 and 2.
Our FMC is a new favorite character of mine, I loved her struggle with her immortality, and i loved her sass.
The romance was sweet, and the plot went from: Oh, this is nice in the best way; to: Holy Shi*t, what just happened?
Couldn´t put it down. Highly recommend!

Rosie is a fantastic character, she's bold and full of personality, as well as being rounded out with deeper emotional crises. I had a lot of fun with this book and seeing the challenges the characters were facing and the element of mystery and the unknown that was woven through it, as well as a second chance romance on the side with a couple of familiar faces. Adam's character was a great contrast to Rosie, and I loved how flustered he could be and how much he struggled with his own emotions, and opening up as well. But nobody can keep their walls up when Rosie is determined to knock them down. I was on the hook for the little snippets we were given about Adam as the story progressed, as he began to share a few details and show a little more of his character. Plus great representation for the short kings! Their romance did develop really quickly which is too close to insta-love for my comfort, so that was a small downside to the book, as was the fact it seemed to slow down towards the end and I didn't find the final few chapters very engaging. However, those were really my only critiques, as this book has loads to offer. Not only are there dragons, but there's also the top tier friendship between Pen and Rosie. These two are so good together, with their teasing and banter but their really deep connection too. They have loads of fun together but they also stick together through the hard stuff and they're not afraid to call each other out. True besties!

I received a free copy of this book. All views are my own.

4.25⭐️These books have been a real treat and i’m sad to say goodbye to Tanria, a slightly bonkers world, and all it’s quirks however, this was a really lovely and fitting ending that’s left me feeling satisfied! Rosie and Adam come very close to Hart and Mercy as my favourites- I loved them, and I loved their story. It was so nice to have my favourite side character, Duckers, back again for this book and to get some cameos from other characters and an idea of what they’re up to!

What I like about this series is that it feels so unique making it stand out- they are essentially contemporary romance books in a fantasy world and it’s just so refreshing to read! As always, the author managed to put me through a range of emotions and deliver some interesting twists and I’ll definitely be looking out for whatever Megan Bannen writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I absolutely adore this series! It genuinely feels like a warm hug every time I dive into one of these books. Megan Bannen has well and truly become an autobuy author for me; I don’t even need to read the blurb anymore I’m in, no questions asked.

This time around, we’re following a tall, flame-haired, cowgirl who becomes, quite literally, entangled with a short, grumpy inventor determined to sort out some rather questionable magic-science portals. Glittery dragons are everywhere, and while Rosie doesn’t have a whole lot to her name, she does have outstanding underwear and a deadbeat God for a dad. As one does.

You technically don’t need to have read the previous two books to enjoy this one but if you haven’t, you won’t understand why I was an emotional wreck by the end. And I don’t mean a little tear here and there no, I’m talking full-on bawling, red face, nose blowing, the whole shebang.

Does love conquer all? Not always but it puts up one hell of a fight.

Megan Bannen returns to this world in the third installment. I adore wholeheartedly this world she has created, and I loved the first two novels in this series.
The banter, chemistry, mystery and characters' vulnerability and connections with one another was on another level.
This one, about Rosie and Adam, felt a little like a recycled plot. Also, many of the circumstances seemed all too convenient when itgr came to our main characters.
Duckers, is a standout ( and always has been from book 1), and however cliche some of the plot twists were, I adored it when he was on the page.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

A delightful return to the word of Tanria with a new couple and new challenges. I enjoyed Rosies humor and the plot, but I wish we had more time to see the romance develop.