Bloody Rose

Name: Bloody Rose
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Nicholas Eames
ISBN: 9781549168178

Author: Nicholas Eames

Series: Band #2

Narrator: Katherine Fenton

Unabridged: 18 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 08/28/2018

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Dragons, Humorous Fiction

Synopsis

A band of fabled mercenaries tour a wild fantasy landscape, battling monsters in arenas in front of thousands of adoring fans. But, a secret and dangerous gig ushers them to the frozen north, and the band is never one to waste a shot at glory.

Live fast, die young.

Tam Hashford is tired of working at her local pub, slinging drinks for world-famous mercenaries and listening to the bards sing of adventure and glory in the world beyond her sleepy hometown.

When the biggest mercenary band of all, led by the infamous Bloody Rose, rolls into town, Tam jumps at the chance to sign on as their bard. It's adventure she wants -- and adventure she gets as the crew embark on a quest that will end in one of two ways: glory or death.

It's time to take a walk on the wyld side.

"Humorous twists and pulse-ratcheting action abound in Bloody Rose, but its Eames' knack for heart-wrenching poignancy that makes his warm, wonderful fantasy so harmonious." -- NPR

For more from Nicholas Eames, check out:
Kings of the Wyld

About Nicholas Eames

Nicholas Eames was born to parents of infinite patience and unstinting support in Wingham, Ontario. Though he attended college for theatre arts, he gave up acting to pursue the infinitely more attainable profession of 'epic fantasy novelist'. Nicholas loves black coffee, neat whiskey, the month of October and video games. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada, and is probably writing at this very moment.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on April 06, 2022

I have a Booktube channel now! Subscribe here: [URL not allowed] ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. Attention avid fantasy readers; it’s time for me to ask for your consideration once again. Nicholas Eames did it again. As of now, I’m calling Bloody R......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on December 16, 2018

ARC provided by Orbit in exchange for an honest review. 1.) Kings of the Wyld ★★★★★ First and foremost: Hi Terry! Your son is so talented and I’m so proud of him! 💗 Next, friends, I loved Bloody Rose even more than Kings of the Wyld! This book feels like stepping into a fresh Dungeons and Dragons campa......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on October 22, 2022

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions upon finishing reading fantasy books. 5 stars. A sensational book that is every bit as good as the first book, yet also significantly different. This sequel to Kings of the Wyld has been highly anticipated by me ever since finishing th......more

Goodreads review by Baba on October 28, 2022

This follow up of the Kings of the Wyld is mostly told from the viewpoint of aspiring bard, teenager Tam Hatherford who looking to emulate her mother, joins a Band (mercenary monster killing squad) led by the living legend that is Bloody Rose. A lot like the first book, we follow the band's adventur......more

Goodreads review by James on August 05, 2018

I received an advanced review copy of the well sought after Bloody Rose from Orbit Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Nicholas Eames and the awesome Nazia. Even Eames himself said that the success of Kings of the Wyld was like a guillotine to his neck. Metaphorically of course. Wit......more

Quotes

"Bloody Rose solidifies what Kings of the Wyld proved. Eames writes like a hurricane and has a voice like no one else in this genre."—Sam Sykes

"I laughed, and wept, and worried a lot, and had the most tremendous time reading Bloody Rose. Eames is a gifted and entertaining storyteller."—Kevin Hearne

"Humorous twists and pulse-ratcheting action abound in Bloody Rose, but its Eames' knack for heart-wrenching poignancy that makes his warm, wonderful fantasy so harmonious."—NPR

"Kings of the Wyld is gritty but not grim. It was a blast to read, from start to finish. The boys are getting the band back together, and woe be to anyone who stands in their way. Magic swords, broken promises, and some of the craziest action you're likely to read this side of the Wyld. Reading this book made me want to grab a sword and set off on an epic quest."
—Christopher Paolini on Kings of the Wyld

"I was a big fan of Kings of the Wyld, but I think Bloody Rose has actually topped it. Eames once again hits the perfect balance of humor and heart, irreverent references and real emotion. The characters are great, the adventure is epic, and he's slowly deepening the worldbuilding in a way that has me eager for more."—Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names

"The equivalent of a 500-page heavy metal guitar solo: loud, frenetic, unpredictable, and gripping. . . . This is a messy, glorious romp worthy of multiple encores."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"High-octane thrill ride, with one splashy action battle sequence after another, with the stakes ever-rising, until the final countdown."—B&N SF & Fantasy Blog

"George R. R. Martin meets Terry Pratchett."—Buzzfeed Books on Kings of the Wyld

"A fantastic read, a rollicking, page-turning, edge-of-your-seat road-trip of a book. Great characters, loveable rogues that I genuinely cared about and all manner of fantastical monsters. All spiced with a sly sense of humour that had me smiling throughout. Wonderful."—John Gwynne on Kings of the Wyld

"Brilliant debut novel... Eames has cranked the thrills of epic fantasy up to 11... Moreover, the plot is emotionally rewarding, original, and hilarious. Eames clearly set out to write something fun to read, and he has succeeded spectacularly."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Kings of the Wyld