#19 in Adventure
Kings of the Wyld
- 554
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Kings of the Wyld is a 2017 fantasy novel by Nicholas Eames. It is the first in the trilogy, The Band. The book is about a retired band of mercenaries that come out of retirement to save the daughter of one member.
Reading order · The Band
- Kings of the WyldThis book
8.38.3 / 10 - Bloody Rose
8.08.0 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 682 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 79% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Adventure average of 8.0. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 20 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 662 | 97% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Wyld adventure Old fashioned fantasy with legends about giants, necromancers and, of course, dragons. The writing style is great especially for a debut—the dialogues feel pretty similar to how real people talk, smooth transitions from one event to another and really interesting legends. Also there are really well made descriptions, which I usually don't like in books, with awesome, funny comparisons. A lot of very epic battles against very dangerous and awesome monsters. Cool bounty hunters and new bands. Some heartbreaking moments. And the infamous Horde—and the forest where it came from—i…”
“What a wild ride! It's been a long time since I have laughed out loud reading a book, can't wait for the sequel!”
Frequently asked
What is Kings of the Wyld rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 682 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Kings of the Wyld worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 682 ratings, which puts it ahead of 85 % of the Adventure shelf.
How long does it take to read Kings of the Wyld?
About 10 hours at an average reading pace — 554 pages.
Where does Kings of the Wyld rank?
#19 in Adventure on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is Kings of the Wyld?
Volume 1 of 2 in The Band. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is Kings of the Wyld?
It has 554 pages — longer than 61% of the ranked books in Adventure.
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