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Kings of the Wyld (The Band, #1)

Nicholas Eames

Start date: May 1, 2023

Finish date: May 31, 2023

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May 16, 2019 Carrie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, humor, wizards, adventure, warrior

That was a fantastic journey.

It's made me wish for the good ol'days of my old World of Warcraft guild.

I don't think I can say anything bad about this book, it has humor, adventure, and most importantly heart. ...more

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Feb 02, 2021 Beth Tabler rated it it was amazing

Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames is Legend...wait for it...dary. So legendary, in fact, that The Boys are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy was on constant repeat in my head while reading it. Hell, I even thought about just reprinting the lyrics to the song and forgoing a proper review altogether. But cooler heads prevailed, and here I am sharing what is one of my favorite books now and is one of the most enjoyable experiences I had reading something in a long time.

Let me tell you about a little ba ...more

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Jan 22, 2024 Beth rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, sword-and-laser, feminist-book-club

A DnD based fantasy that runs with the concept that all the party-types running around on campaigns are like old bands, and the music and fantasy references come fast and furious. It’s a bit long for the joke (especially as I probably missed most of the references).

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May 28, 2023 Catsalive rated it liked it

Shelves: 2023

When I started this for a challenge, I thought it was going to be a bit of a slog, however, it turned out to be quite an easy read. Certainly more of a Boys'-Own adventure than I'd usually choose, but it was entertaining, amusing & fast-paced once I got into it (about a third of the way in). I enjoyed the conflation of the musical & the fighting bands, the nods towards many musicians, & Pterry.

The characters are interesting & likable despite their myriad faults, particularly Clay Cooper whose th ...more

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Mar 21, 2021 Logan rated it really liked it

Shelves: borrowed-library, borrowed-ebook, fantasy

This somehow managed to be a sometimes bleak dark fantasy but also hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. The world is full of unspeakably scary things yet never takes itself too seriously. The action takes a while to get going, but once the band is reunited and the quest starts in earnest things pick up. I especially enjoyed that family was at the heart of this story. It had some fantastic laugh out loud moments and some beautiful lines that will stay with me for a long time.

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Feb 15, 2019 Jenn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, 2019-finished

Wonderful read.

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Apr 30, 2019 Brenda rated it did not like it

Shelves: did-not-finish

I just really don't like this, and despite having started it days ago, I'm never motivated to pick it up and read. It's so boring, and isn't my type of fantasy. I'm giving up on this one. ...more

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