KINGS OF THE WYLD - REVIEW

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

You can get the book here and support the channel: amzn.to/2so7l4A

[@ryanratchford2530]

Daniel Greene this sounds a lot like what I’d want my book to eventually be like. Thanks for reviewing it. I mostly use audible, do you have an amazon link for that that helps you out?

[@rexxxar24]

Thanks! Affiliate links help a lot!

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Ryan Ratchford if you just click over to the audible version on amazing I still get a kick back :)

[@JodieAdam]

You got an Amazon UK link?

[@ryanmeyer9043]

Can you be more specific on how high you would have ranked this book? Like higher or lower than Rage of Dragons?

[@totallysick88able]

I read the first four chapters, set it down for a sec and thought “I might be reading my favorite book for the first time right now. I must cherish this moment”

[@likwidsun2303]

This comment made me so Happy!! I love it!!

[@danielpaul1875]

I burst out laughing in the first four seconds 😂

[@AikiraBeats]

Right now that's called an intro

[@Playatoma]

it threw me off so much lmao

[@naserbader9556]

Lol thats what happened to me 😂

[@Peakperformingladdie]

Yes me too

[@seabird3896]

I'm so broke, can't spend any more money on boo- Daniel: *Stunning review of Kings of the Wyld* Well, there goes the money I don't even have yet.

[@Marie45610]

Library

[@seabird3896]

@@Marie45610 honestly, yes, but it's not the same as if having the book yourself 😂

[@milespardoe5145]

Same. Whenever I see a good to great review I click store on the kindle

[@blackhawksfan2525]

Price of a paperback book is the same as a foofy coffee from B&B or Starbucks. Think of it that way, and you can't ever justify not buying a book you want to read

[@eo6435]

I don't need food, I don't need to pay rent

[@deanie3824]

I'm dead now. I want that intro as a gif. Also, I love Kings of the Wyld! The next book, Bloody Rose is also great but a very different vibe. More serious overall and very different types of characters. Still has those over-the-top parts. Both strongly recommended!

[@bookish_amy9236]

If you find out that some does make that into a gif, send it my way to Twitter, thank you😅😅 @bookish_amy

[@lsauthor]

I found your channel mid 2019 was encouraged to start fantasy Kings of the Wylde was my first fantasy read ever and I absolutely loved it! Perfect gateway into the genre in my opinion.

[@itstrbo]

My audible account is pretty much Daniel Greene's recommendations, this channel has changed my life, didn't even know i was a fantasy fan...now im like a fantasy snob

[@TheRamblingCornishman]

I came across King of the wyld by accident early this year, like you couldn't put it down! Then went straight out and picked up bloody rose! Can't wait to see what else Eames dose next. Great review

[@Scorcher505]

Had not heard of this before, and now I must read this. Thanks for helping me spend money

[@pancaketop]

One of the big things about this book that I feel should be mentioned that you didn't have the chance to in your review is that this is heavily referential to the world of rock and roll (quite intentionally). Each member of the band is a loose analog to a rockstar stereotype and their abilities are a reflection of that. Much of the comedy here is referential in that it's a band who used to be the most popular in the world, who disbanded and is coming back for one last world tour. Even the whole tour vs. colosseum fights is an overt rip on how music performance has changed over the decades. To further this, the sequel novel moves into another genre: punk. It is in the same world with a different, younger protagonist, and everything about it bleeds traditional, old-school punk. Fun read and good review, just wanted to float this aspect out there for anyone who this might be the selling point for.

[@rolanddeschain6089]

That's exactly what I was about to write. There are a lot of Easter Eggs for rock fans during the trip. You can also fully enjoy the book without understanding these references. But if you know that, it’s just a little bit more fun.

[@benjaminabraham8290]

Don't expect someone like Daniel to notice crucial aspects like that

[@TheEmpressEllaseen]

Yeah, I was pretty shocked that he missed the main USP of this book. Especially as the music references are what people talk about, not the D&D styling. I believe this book is 70’s style rock and roll, and the next book is 80’s music - some punk but also the main character is loosely based on Stevie Nicks.

[@foxingfae8172]

Kings and Bloody Rose were my favorite books of 2019!!!

[@Stoneward1]

I find it worth mentioning that Nicholas Eames is a big anime fan.

[@car5522]

Bondsmith : That explains a lot

[@Stoneward1]

But that doesn't say much, Anime is so diverse that two people can be fans and yet still like very very VERY different things.

[@car5522]

@@Stoneward1 That's true, but this book seems the most similar to the way action and adventure animes are, and some of the battle scenes could be reminiscent of anime scenes. I think especially the way characters are introduced as they meet them on their journey and some of the humor in it gives me Shonen anime vibes.

[@kianadresse891]

I’m sold

[@rtatluri01]

im in

[@thejohnsanger]

Yes! Been trying to champion Nicholas' books for a couple years now. He is so easy to ready while also weaving in an insane amount of depth with the characters. Bloody Rose is just as good!

[@slavking2797]

Glad to see more attention brought to Kings of the Wyld! It deserves more!

[@wuzillah]

Dude, I found this book looking for something to fill the void left by my first time reading of the Kingkiller Chronicle and I am so drawn in and attentive, eating up everything thrown at me by this book! I love that you make the D&D comparison, as a DM, It's perfect and was literally what I was saying as I randomly talked to myself while reading this book! The conceit "mercenary bands are rock bands" was just perfect.

[@drlc6051]

This was honestly a book that brightened my days reading it, glad you had fun with it too. I'm interested to see what you think of Bloody Rose

[@starlightjupiter6192]

Bloody Rose is an excellent read : )

[@RD22TT]

1. Stop getting me hyped for books that I'll have trouble finding books in Estonia. 2. This book reminds me of Legend by David Gemmell. So I must read it now.

[@carolinek1818]

I buy them from kriso.ee They have everything and delivery doesn't cost anything 👍

[@RD22TT]

@@carolinek1818 Suur Aitäh!!!!!!

[@ameli950514]

Book depository isn’t available in Estonia?

[@carolinek1818]

@@ameli950514 it is but even though they say that book should arrive in 10-14 days, it sometimes has taken 6 weeks for a book to arrive. I've lost interest in the book I've ordered because the delivery just takes too long

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

Buy a Kindle ez gg

[@MsAniMo22]

Even my 78 year old Mom loved this book,it is just pure excellence

[@Dovahninja]

I just finished reading it tonight. It has become one of my favorite fantasy books of all time. The thing I love the most about though is how simplistic the writing is. It's very easy to digest and understand what is going on. In books like the Witcher, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings, the style that they are written in is... kind of fancy? I guess you could say. Often times whenever I read those books I found myself having to reread the same sentence many times over just to try and figure out what the writer is trying to convey. I don't have that issue with Kings of the Wyld. It reads like it's written by an average person who likes fantasy and isn't trying to sound like an old English professor (Which I guess the generation that wrote those books kind of are). It's easy to read and I love that about it. I also love how the chapters are on the shorter side, most range from 10-12 pages and I am all about that.

[@redforrori]

One of my favorite things about this book is that men were allowed to be emotionally vulnerable-and wrong without being “bad”. Wonderful!!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I just picked it up today. I was browsing the bookstore, saw it, and remembering that I've seen it mentioned a LOT on bookstagrammers channels, picked it up, read the first page, and was immediately hooked. I'm getting older so I know how it feels to no longer be the man, or woman, that you used to be. It checks all the boxes.

[@henry3457]

When Daniel says he doesn't like a book, I probably won't like it. When Daniel says he likes a book with reservations, I may or may not like it. But when Daniel says that he really loved a book, I already know I'm gonna love it. Slamming this onto the TBR right away.

[@Nasser851000]

0:00 that got me XD

[@raymondporter7748]

"I'm getting the band back together..." As a fantasy reader and a Metal Head, this book rife with references to Classic Rock Bands. (I do believe that even the title is a reference to The Who.) It's very subtle and Eames is clever with his story telling. I loved the book so much I purchased several copies and gave them to my friends. I am re-reading this book again just to see what references I might have missed, it's that good. I don't think I have enjoyed a book so much since Harry Potter and Ready Player One.

[@MrTheswayzeexpress]

This is the book I always recommend. Especially as a crossover, it's so fun!

[@JR-eo8cy]

I'd never heard of this book/series until your latest fantasy news video. Thanks to the sweet review., I just used an audible credit and I will be enjoying this soon (right after I finish Children of Ruin). I'm especially excited since I am playing in a D&D campaign where all of our characters are old, recently un-retired adventurers. Should be lots of great inspiration!

[@thesmuli83]

Kings Of The Wyld one of my 2019 favorites. Patience you must have, my young padawan.

[@evanwilliams629]

You finally read it!! I’ve been wanting you to review this book for so long, and it’s definitely one of my favorites

[@zeusdeuce7438]

I have re read this book about 4 times now and wish they would have a true sequel! One set when the band was younger would be incredible

[@MatthewLeLievre]

I got this book because of your reviews, lists and rewards. I am super happy that I watched your interview with the author before completing the book, because knowing that it is based on music of the 70s makes the book 10x better.

[@evanrose96]

My favorite part of the story was how well the musician/band parody was used. From the shifty mercenary agent, to the terminology used for concepts (tours, frontmen etc) the author found a way to cram as much music references without sacrificing plot or a coherent story.

[@atharvadeshpande4749]

Same happened with me When the Kings of the Wyld came Out running, I spit out drinking Water.

[@ile19r94]

Hi Daniel! I read the book almost in its entirety yesterday and I agree with you. It's a super fun and fast read great for anyone really. It was nice to see a protagonist who is not in his prime trying to accomplish something like a rescue when more than once he needed rescue himself. Love the channel, I don't always have the time to write but watch pretty much every video (most of the time doing something else). Keep the great work!

[@yakuzaronin7090]

the audiobook has been extremely well done. to me the wide range of voices are very appropriate to the character i see in my head and adds to the experience. this is a book/audiobook where i'm enjoying it so much i'm dreading finishing and not having something else as good to jump into :/

[@BookInvasion]

I’m not a big Fantasy reader as SciFi is my jam but I dove into this with very scarce preconceived notions and I absolutely loved it. It blew me away and I found that these ‘light hearted’ fantasy really tickled my fancy and I really need more modern stories like this and authors blazing this path. I feel like Fantasy has been bogged down with these serious times of complex magic and political turmoil that I typically steered clear of most of it. Reading this then lead me into Seven Blades in Black which was also phenomenal.

[@ROCKETRAY55]

I’ve had KINGS in my to be read pile for awhile. Bumping it to top now. Thanks for the review.

[@Harldin]

Currently listening to it on Audible, brilliant. Jeff Harding’s narration really adds to it

[@romankotas448]

The audiobook is great

[@MrJordwalk]

This sounds like a Fantasy version of RED (Retired, Extremely Dangerous).

[@tobiasscherer6431]

Finally! Was about to ask if you even heard about that book. Thank you very much! Your channel helped me rediscovering my love for reading. Started the Eye of the world yesterday ;-)

[@HaldenJ]

Excellent review Danielle. The genuine love and support the band has for each other is touching and so well done.

[@tiagopereira3353]

And the musical references 😂😂😂

[@elliottbalding7817]

It feels like D&D? I'm sold.

[@TheRyanryan24]

My mom and I have both started to read this because of your review and it is hilarious. Hoping for a real good ending. Thanks!

[@juliamcdonald3518]

As someone who has never played D&D a day in my life would I still like this book? I love fantasy but don’t know D&D at all...

[@AlwaysTheStoryCollector]

I've never played it in my life and I adored it! In fact I didn't know it had anything to do with D&D.

[@robpaul7544]

Yeah no problem, d&d and fantasy books are in a constant state of transference when it comes to tropes so you'll be fine! Plus, I agreed with Daniel that even people out of fantasy can love this story 👍

[@christianmengel8354]

Never played and it's honestly one of my favorite books of all time. Absolutely worth the read

[@nextpageadventure9160]

I'm in the middle of Kings of the Wyld right now and having a good time!

[@RoBaDoB143]

I'm currently reading it, and I am enjoying the hell out of it. Moos Magical Pgallic Phylactory and the scene that ensue was just downright hilarious

[@CaioKaos]

I'm finishing the lightbringer series this week (picked up by your recommendation) and decided to get to this next! You, Merphy and Elliot Brooks are dictating my TBR for quite some time now hahahhahah

[@mojopie]

I just recently got this book in one of those 'blind date with a book' things in a book shop and i was very happy because I've only heard good things about it! Looking forward to reading it (also, I like the tshirt you're wearing, Daniel)

[@Alihassan9193]

This story helped me get my friend to read fantasy.

[@scottcarpenter3222]

Good review. I picked up this book on a whim. Also couldn't put it down.I recommend this book to everyone who is new to the genre or looking for a fun read.

[@MarcRasp]

Love these two books and can't wait for the third! They're fantastic. Please review Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft if you have not already.

[@paulmorris905]

one thing you did not bring up that i LOVED so much foreshadowing from bards getting killed to the owlbear

[@linbuckfan]

This book was great, thanks Daniel. I laughed so hard at the Wizard. This author can write funny as well as serious.

[@therenegadebard3971]

Nicholas is a great guy too. You should have him on the show.

[@ptsteelers]

I second that. He is great on Twitter as well

[@VoiceNerd]

If that intro doesn't wake you up I don't know what will

[@jbrock7394]

Hahaha... that scream. I love Owl Bears! (1st miniature I painted for D&D.) Thanks for this review... off to purchase.

[@Lazul2099]

Love your reviews brother. Keep up the good work!

[@paulbryden4006]

Just got it on audible. Think I'm gonna enjoy this, your haven't let me down yet. Assassins apprentice, way of kings both insanely good.

[@fingi1]

I really love your reviews and recommendations. I will check out this one. You put a lot of thoughts and effort in it. Keep up your good work and greetings from Austria!

[@epyjacek]

I read it about a year ago and I enjoyed it very much. Very much a fast paced adventure story with a ton of character.

[@ashleysteffy7224]

You convinced me to get this series--really enjoying it so far!

[@JL-ti3us]

Damn, that friendship theme hit me. Left across country to go to university this year and left a group of friends I have had since I was a child behind. Cuts deep.

[@romankotas448]

The part where Matric finds out Moog has the rot was one of the most emotional experiences I’ve had with a fantasy book

[@Grimscribe732]

And here I was, sitting and thinking about what book to pick up and (probably) be my last read of the year. I believe I have found an answer.

[@Drahko12]

Finally finished this book and what a ride. Is simple to read but engaging and fun. Love all the characters and how immersive the world feels at the begging. While is not the deep serious and lasting theme of some modern fantasy books is still fantastic read.

[@rtatluri01]

i love your outro soundtrack

[@lindseyturbyfill6102]

Two minutes into this video I was already sold and putting this on my TBR. Way to sell a book to a major D&D fan who has been looking for a book like this.

[@catex5452]

I chose kings of the wild as the title to get back into reading and as an entrance to the fantasy genre in general. I haven't been reading a book for years and really didn't know if it's worth the try and where to start since I really only read harry potter and cherub when I was younger. Kings of the wild was the PERFECT book for that! It's easy to read, not too serious and "big"/ complex but still extremely exciting and fun to read. Big universes like asoiaf or cosmere etc. (I'm still not that knowledgeable, forgive me :D) were to intimidating and this satisfied my needs perfectly! I don't think any book could have catapulted me back into reading like this did. Now I'm very motivated to try other things and just wonder where to start 🤔 I was thinking about reading powder mage or the witcher next. Any thoughts about that or other recommendations that could be a good start into the genre? to my fellow germans out there: The book is very well translated and the jokes are delivered properly. There were one or two wordplays that got lost but you instantly notice them and translate them in your head without even thinking abou it. I wanted to have as much fun as possible with the first book after all those years, that's why I stuck to german... Glad I did bc I was flyyying through those 600 pages hahah

[@nobodyhome24]

That intro scared the shit out of me, wasn’t expecting it 🤣

[@FistOfFiori]

Yeah I read it towards the end of last year, and the main thing I can say about it is that it is so fun to read and has a nice pace to it, getting to one point to another. Like playing a video game quest - or as you said D&D campaign - moving from point to point but still giving you a nice amount of world and atmosphere as you go. I've been meaning to read the sequel 'Bloody Rose' (the paperback is sitting in my TBR pile), but wanted to start some series in 2019, I'll for sure read Rose early as possible in 2020. Judging by older comments on Goodreads page for Book 3, that's out in 2020, yeahhh!

[@Ghintech]

Daniel don’t you ever stop doing you cause that beginning was great

[@AikiraBeats]

Right we need more of that

[@AshtheViking]

Bloody Rose is even better! Excited for you to read it.

[@nickkimball9751]

One of my all time favorite books and the sequel was even better!

[@wanderingstars4121]

My favorite part about the skit is how it immediately jumpcuts to Serious Daniel with no time to address what just happened. Its so funny

[@aphroditereads]

kings of the wyld has been side eyeing me for a while now because I still haven’t read it. as soon as name of the wind is done IT WILL BE READ !!

[@AlabamaSlamma]

aphroditereads I had major post book depression after finishing name of the wind. Haven’t read this yet but hopefully it’ll keep you from suffering the same fate.

[@aphroditereads]

Jeffery Isaacs fortunately I didn’t get that feeling simply because I was so excited to start another story !! but I definitely felt the drain when I finished

[@AlabamaSlamma]

aphroditereads it seems to take me a while to throw myself into investing into a new world and characters. I just finished wheel of time series a couple weeks ago. Luckily I immediately jumped into the Gentleman Bastards and it’s been great.

[@HappyMooose]

Intro scared the shit out of me... yelled out loud and woke up my parents. No more youtube at 2am i guess!

[@dcamp9817]

That shirt. Where do I find one like it?

[@BingeWatchers]

This book has been sitting on my shelf for a while. By the time I'll get through all of Joe Abercrombie's stuff and the rest of WoT, I'm sure the entire Kings of Wyld series will be out. Oh TBR list, you never get smaller.

[@poezombi2210]

I picked this book up purely based on your review and plan to read it after my immediate reread of way of kings

[@yasiraffan7804]

Those who want Daniel to reach 100k subscribers before 2020, say Aye!

[@ermenher]

I agree with all you said except one thing, I meet the person who could not enjoy 'Kings of the Wyld'. They could not understand why all of them would go to save the grown up daughter. After many of use trying to explain the most basic of human emotions, love (love for ones children, family, friends), we could not get them to understand. They kept on saying, "But she was an adult, they had no reason to go and save her." Never underestimate people.

[@animefreakazoid01]

Hmm was there something different about that opening 🤔 😆 Nice shirt BTW 👍🏼

[@jenniferanderson7010]

I am three years late to the party, but yeah, I feel like I am reading one of my old WFRP or DnD adventures. Makes me miss gaming.

[@robpaul7544]

Been mentioning this book for over a year, absolutely love it! And the sequel Bloody Rose ? Even better. 💜

[@Funilesh]

Man that outro is fire!

[@FettMaster8]

I read 40 pages and put the book down, but your review has encouraged me to try again. Excellent work as always, man.

[@neonkid169]

writing from 2020, we need more intros like this

[@Rhawin]

Since your mentioning of this book more than once made me pick up this book i just want to say thank you :) would not have found it without your channel. Read it in 4 days Want to read Bloody Rose next, or should i go Red Sister..... hmm :)

[@Phicxtion]

The power reader of all power reading champions. I salute you!!!

[@carolinek1818]

I bought this from a Kindle sale recently. Definitely will pick it up after binge reading the Witcher

[@11DaltonB]

I feel like in the near future we might see some fantasy novels inspired by people's favorite D&D campaigns, considering the resurgence of it in the past few years.

[@rosado0169]

I am currently reading Dark Tower: The Gunslinger. I don’t think it’s a bad book but it’s not that great either. Should I continue the series or nah?

[@SamueleOnelia]

Ev Ros I think it’s the worst of the series. The second book is the best, and from there it remains good.

[@rosado0169]

Thanks. I’ll give the second book a go after I finish 11/22/63.

[@HoldenJohnson]

Just chiming in with a comment that this random 30 year old dad watches your content daily and really appreciates all of the work you do and the way you do it.

[@KerstinMamma]

You fucking failed taping it to your face so you are holding it with your hand this Intro is life and I love it.

[@garysoulliere1323]

Loved this book. Probably the only book in history with a chapter called "The ------ King" Chapter 11. I would have loved to read a battle between the band and an owlbear.

[@epiphoney]

I really liked it, but I thought the end with Lastleaf, Larkspur, and Ganelon was confusing. It's nice to read something with one pov and a linear plot and tons of magic and humor. If it ever gets adapted, they can add the real music in.

[@mrgodliak]

I had a hard time with the first 100 pages, but after that I could barely put it down.

[@unseenlibrary2845]

Im so stuck on Pratchett, I need to read another fantasy series!

[@paulmorris905]

by far one of my favoutie thing i have read in a long time and as a D&D nerd it hit sooooooooooooo good

[@musicfreak115]

You sir have sold me. I’m getting it now

[@lillythai7939]

Omg that intro 👏👌