Bloody Rose
Fantasy novel by Nicholas Eames
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Bloody Rose is the second book in The Band trilogy, a fantasy series written by Nicholas Eames. The book is the sequel to Kings of the Wyld.
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| Author | Nicholas Eames |
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| Cover artist | Richard Anderson |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Band |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Published | August 28, 2018 |
| Publisher | Orbit |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 560 |
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| ISBN | 0-356-50904-4 |
| OCLC | 989026564 |
| Preceded by | Kings of the Wyld |
| Followed by | Outlaw Empire |
| Website | nicholaseames |
Background
Plot
The story begins six years after the end of Kings of the Wyld.[5][6] The story is told from the perspective of a bard named Tam who joins the band called Fable, which is led by Bloody Rose.[7] Mercenary bands have taken to fighting monsters in arenas for money rather than adventure into the Heartwyld to obtain a bounty.[8] Tam Hashford auditions for her role as the bard by singing a song called "Together", which was written by her mother.[9]
Reception
The Publishers Weekly review praises the book saying "This is a messy, glorious romp worthy of multiple encores."[10] Jason Heller wrote at NPR that "[h]umorous 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."[5]