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June 2021 Pick: Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
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I’m up for that! Can’t wait for June to roll around now.
Hey cool Bobbie! I saw it in a video of your and it sounded cool! Looking forward to June!
Just downloaded Kings of the Wyld to my Kindle. Can’t wait for June.
For June I have picked Kings of the Wyld!! Vicky has always told me that she has wanted to get in to fantasy but she has been too intimidated. Now normally I would just recommend some fantasy romance to help someone dip their toe in, but we all know Vicky doesn't like much romance in her books so that was a no go. So I perused my shelves and it hit me. Kings of the Wyld was one of my favorite books in 2019. I could not stop gushing about it. So much so, even Vicky took notice. There is no other book more perfect to get your start in to fantasy.
Kings is a book where the world is expansive yes, but not so confusing to where you feel lost. The characters are grouchy, older men, just beyond their prime. They are all retired mercenaries trying to adjust to life after fame. The story is full of humor. I found myself shaking my head and laughing out loud multiple times, because even though this is a fantasy story the humor and what these men go through is relatable to someone close to middle age. You can tell the story is based on the concept of an old rock band that had broken up and is trying to get back together, only this is mercenaries in a fantasy world. It is full of hysterical stories from the character's pasts as they travel through the world and learn how to be a band again. There are tons of mythical creatures, a gladiator style fight, flying ships with sails, a haunted and dangerous forest, magical weapons, a gay wizard, and more. It is the perfect blend of medieval fantasy and modern fantasy.
I really hope you all join us in June for this fun ride! While it is a reread for me, I am still excited to jump back in with Clay and the Band! Here is the official synopsis:
Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best -- the meanest, dirtiest, most feared crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.
Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk - or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help. His daughter Rose is trapped in a city besieged by an enemy one hundred thousand strong and hungry for blood. Rescuing Rose is the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for.
It's time to get the band back together for one last tour across the Wyld.
Kings of the Wyld