![]() ![]() What each book does incredibly well, and what sets these stories in my mind apart from the myriad of other fantasy novels, is the big, climactic fight scenes. ![]() I was emotionally invested in the fate of these characters. The central narratives of these books are interesting, but I don’t think I would have cared if the people inside weren’t so compelling. I’d argue that Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose succeed based on these characters more than the big plot points. ![]() Not everyone is as nice of a person as Cooper (who appears in both books), but every character readers meet feels fully realized and realistic. ![]() Clay Cooper, the protagonist of Kings of the Wyld, is big-hearted, a little sarcastic, and genuinely wants to do the right thing whenever he can. While the concepts of adventuring bands is interesting enough on its own, Eames populates the pages of his books with well-written, complex characters. Just like in the real world, some bands are more popular than others, and those who have retired often want to relive their glory days. In Eames’ creation, adventurers form “Bands” (with obvious parallels to musicians) to slay monsters, save people, or perform any other heroic deeds. Before getting to the big scenes that are so compelling, it’s worth spending a few sentences on the world that both books operate in. ![]()
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