First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines?
- Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the first page
- Copy the first few lines, but don’t give anything else about the book away just yet – you need to hook the reader first
- Finally… reveal the book!
First Lines:
“If I had learned anything in my years of questing, it was that members of the royal court always appreciated a grand entrance.”
Do you recognize the lines?
Here’s a hint:
It’s a new fantasy release.
Still not sure? Here’s another hint:
It’s written by F.T. Lukens.
The First Lines Friday book is:
The Last Best Quest Ever
Title: The Last Best Quest Ever
Author: F.T. Lukens
Pages: 320
Publication Date: May 26, 2026
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Genres: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Ellinore has the best questing record of anyone in the kingdom’s history. She also has a secret: her fame is built entirely on lies. Tired of the charade, she shocks the kingdom by retiring at a royal feast. But her plans for a quiet life are disrupted when her twin brother Zig bets his life that Ellinore can retrieve the horn of the mythical Elder Beast. To save Zig, she reluctantly sets out on one last, perilous quest.
Accompanying her are Zig, determined to help despite his recklessness; Aven, her envious rival eager to prove their superiority; an ambitious bar maiden turned adventurer; and a young, magic-wielding bard. Together, they face an arduous journey fraught with mythical challenges and shifting alliances. As they search for the Elder Beast, Ellinore grapples with her growing feelings for Aven, her fear of losing Zig, and her identity as a reluctant hero.
With time running out, Ellinore must confront not only the legendary creature but also her own truths. Can she save her brother, embrace her potential, and finally decide her path?
LINKS: Goodreads | BookBub | Amazon | Bookshop.org
Do you plan to read The Last Best Quest Ever? What do you think of the first lines? Comment below!
Great opening! Looks like it could be a lot of fun!