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I started off the book expecting something as epic as Kings of the Wyld, hoping to be immediately drawn into the familiar, comforting world of the Heartwyld, bands of monster hunters, and more.
Right off the bat, the character introduction of Tam and her idols, Fable, was excellent, and I fell in love with the story. I had a bit of a harder time a few chapters in, when it felt like the story got bogged down with re-introducing the familiar world (mercs fighting monsters in arenas and partying hard). However, by the time the story got past those repeats, it really settled into its own creation and began to delve into the characters of Fable in the same depth that Kings of the Wyld delved into Saga.
Yet the story quickly set itself apart from the first. Instead of old heroes worn and weary from their past, this was a crew of young, often inexperienced warriors trying to forge their own legend. They each had a great deal of baggage to carry--something Mr. Eames excels at--but in a way, that was what made them so truly great.
Kings of the Wyld was a hell of a story, but Bloody Rose ended up being an emotional journey that I never expected. When I finally closed the book, I had a sense of "Wow, that was spectacular" that the epic fight scenes of Book 1 just couldn't match.
This story is all heart. Get past the slow-paced beginnings of the second act, and you're in for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.


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Bloody Rose The Band Book Two Nicholas Eames author 9780356509044 Books Reviews

If Kings of the Wyld was Saga's Where Are They Now?, then Bloody Rose is Fable's Behind the Music. In this follow-up to Eames' stellar debut, we go on tour with Fable, fronted by Bloody Rose herself.

The point-of-view character, Tam, is a fan that stumbles into being the band's bard, giving us a front row seat to the action and debauchery of a legendary band. It's a dream come true, but tour life is rough and we are often only privy to the epic, larger-than-life masks of a deeply flawed group of talented people. They say "don't meet your idols" and the members of Fable quickly go from the perfect caricatures to real people with real problems; selfishness, fear, addiction, insecurity. They'll have to come together and help each other deal with their demons or be another tragic story of a band that burnt out, or worse, faded away.

While it could be called a sequel, the story revolves around a new set of characters, with a few old favorites joining in for some of the action; like Angus Young joining Guns N Roses on stage for a few songs. The members of Fable, each inspired by a genre of music (simple idea, brilliant idea), are unique and relatable in their own ways. Interpersonal relationships are complex and endearing. It's not often that a story will so effortlessly pinball me between laughing and choking up. Throughout the journey, the monsters are bigger and badder, the conflicts larger in scope, and the action will rock you like a hurricane.

Brush up on your 80's and 90's pop culture references, because they are fast and furious; from animals and ships named after songs to recreation of classic movie gags to robots with a literal heart-light to a mysterious prince who is partial to purple.

Eames has done it again. This is a series that I will undoubtedly read over and over again (and will probably catch new references each time). I've been recommending this to avid fantasy readers and musicians who can barely read (audiobooks, Frank!). I dropped everything to read Bloody Rose and will drop everything again to read the third installment, and anything that Eames writes next, be it Urban Fantasy based on the 90's gangsta rap wars or Sci-fi inspired by Dubstep.
Finally, FINALLY, the lights fade. A surge of excitement electrifies the arena as you become acutely aware of the hairs on the back of your neck. Months of waiting for this moment culminate into a blissful grin as the band finally takes the stage. You catch yourself screaming with the rest of the crowd as the opening riffs pulse through the speakers. It’s a feeling that defies description, shared only with those who are here in this moment with you. Complete strangers are forever bonded by this momentary feeling of transcendence. And although you might attend more concerts during the span of your lifetime, tonight is singular. It is unique. This combination of sounds and sights will never strike this exact chord in your soul again. So, you commit yourself fully to this moment, soaking in every detail, absorbing and filing away each new wave of emotion, to be examined and analyzed and cherished later. It is a rare thing to experience art that can raise you so high, that can bring you elation and honesty and joy, or that leaves a lasting impression carved into your psyche. I’ve been lucky enough to catch a handful of these experiences in my lifetime Daft Punk at Coney Island, Radiohead at MSG Theater, and A Perfect Circle at the Theater of Living Arts. And now my list has grown by one after finishing Nicholas Eames’ brilliant Bloody Rose.

There are so many aspects of this book that appealed to me. What stood out most was the exceptional balance that was struck between humor, action, character growth, and sheer creativity. Nearly every page crackles with something fresh and memorable clever similes, interesting character origins, a rotating menagerie of monsters, conversations of enlightenment and camaraderie, or a sharp commentary comparing this world to our own. Every chapter connected me further with Tam, Roderick, and the rest of Fable. Emotional moments snuck up on me and hit me hard, though I usually found myself bursting with laughter on the very next page. These characters are flawed, haunted by their past, unsure of their future, yet care deeply about each other. The development of this kinship is one of the central and most compelling themes of the book, and it helped to elevate this story into rare territory.

Like in his debut novel Kings of the Wyld, Eames pays clever homage to some of his favorite pop culture and musical references that may have inspired him throughout his life. I admired how these references never felt like they were shoehorned in for the sake of nostalgic appeal. Instead, their appearances felt natural, and added depth and dimension to the setting. I thought about which song lyrics or video game characters were chosen for this story, and these references often had backstories that intersected with the plot of Bloody Rose. These references, combined with the book’s brilliant sense of humor and genuine pathos of its characters’ plights, felt carefully cultivated and richly rewarding. Some characters only spend a paragraph in the spotlight, while others have exceptional arcs with tragic or glorious endings. Yet each character feels alive and familiar; if you don’t know these people, you know people just like them.

Bloody Rose is many things. It is story of inclusion. It is a tale of loyalty, of finding your passion, of playing to your heart’s strengths. It speaks to the successes and pratfalls of persistence, and dances on the fine line that separates bravery and stupidity. But above all, it is a story of family those who you are borne into, and those who you choose along the way. This is a beautiful, funny, exciting, hopeful, devastating, and wondrous book. It is something to savor, like the best pieces of art. Though with Eames only starting his publishing career, I have a feeling that the best has yet to come.

9.5/10
I started off the book expecting something as epic as Kings of the Wyld, hoping to be immediately drawn into the familiar, comforting world of the Heartwyld, bands of monster hunters, and more.
Right off the bat, the character introduction of Tam and her idols, Fable, was excellent, and I fell in love with the story. I had a bit of a harder time a few chapters in, when it felt like the story got bogged down with re-introducing the familiar world (mercs fighting monsters in arenas and partying hard). However, by the time the story got past those repeats, it really settled into its own creation and began to delve into the characters of Fable in the same depth that Kings of the Wyld delved into Saga.
Yet the story quickly set itself apart from the first. Instead of old heroes worn and weary from their past, this was a crew of young, often inexperienced warriors trying to forge their own legend. They each had a great deal of baggage to carry--something Mr. Eames excels at--but in a way, that was what made them so truly great.
Kings of the Wyld was a hell of a story, but Bloody Rose ended up being an emotional journey that I never expected. When I finally closed the book, I had a sense of "Wow, that was spectacular" that the epic fight scenes of Book 1 just couldn't match.
This story is all heart. Get past the slow-paced beginnings of the second act, and you're in for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.