This was a super fun read with just the right balance of adventure, humor, and romance. I liked the twists the author put on the chosen one trope, as well as many other tropes common for the fantasy genre. It wasn't anything completely novel and expectations-defying, but there were plenty of little worldbuilding moments that stood out to me, and overall, the story felt fresh and quirky.

Kell was a great character to embark on this journey with. Maybe he lingered a little too long on the 'it must be a dream' explanation, but hey, it's not every day you find yourself in a trope-y fantasy world, so I'll cut him so slack. It was interesting to follow his struggle against destiny and his attempts to figure out how to go about his future. I also really loved how genre-savvy he was and his insistence on keeping his own story on appropriate narrative tracks. :D I'm not sure I completely bought the greysexual rep here, but hey, I exist under a different part of the asexual umbrella, so don't take me on my word. 

The romantic storyline consisted mainly of cuteness, mutual pining, and dramatic misunderstandings that were reasonably well-rooted in the characters' respective backgrounds. There was also a great supporting cast with a team dynamic gradually developing some nice fantasy vibes. 

Al in all, while this isn't going on the list of the most memorable books I've ever read, the story is highly enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something quick and fun to relax with. Fair warning: it doesn't really start that way, since Kell is in a pretty dreary place before he gets transported into the fantasy world, but just wait until he steps into that first dungeon!