Kings of the WyldKings of the Wyld
Score Modern
What it's about
Clay Cooper and his band were once the best mercenaries in the land, the most feared crew this side of the Heartwyld. Now they're retired and getting old. But when their old frontman's daughter is trapped in a besieged city, Clay must get the band back together for one last tour.
Why it's worth reading
It's a fan-favorite fantasy that turns old adventurers into a rock band, funny and full of heart.
You'll love it if you liked
The Blade Itself
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Good OmensGood to know
It's the first of the Band trilogy and stands alone. It's full of rock-and-roll jokes.
By the numbers
- Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #147 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #510 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #981 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Adventurous, Funny, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Kings of the Wyld worth reading?
Yes. It's a fan-favorite fantasy that turns old adventurers into a rock band, funny and full of heart. It ranks #981 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Kings of the Wyld about?
Clay Cooper and his band were once the best mercenaries in the land, the most feared crew this side of the Heartwyld. Now they're retired and getting old. But when their old frontman's daughter is trapped in a besieged city, Clay must get the band back together for one last tour.
How long does it take to read Kings of the Wyld?
About 11 hours (422 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Kings of the Wyld?
If you liked it, try The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch or Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.