Fantasy · Adventure
Kings of the Wyld
A once-famous band of mercenaries has long since gone their separate ways. When one of them asks for help to rescue his daughter from a besieged city, they get back together for one more dangerous job.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 422
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in The Band
Read this if you like comic fantasy with an aging crew, old rivalries and a warm sense of friendship.
Skip this if you want a serious, slow epic, since this one is playful and sometimes crude.
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Quick answers about Kings of the Wyld
- What is Kings of the Wyld about?
- A once-famous band of mercenaries has long since gone their separate ways. When one of them asks for help to rescue his daughter from a besieged city, they get back together for one more dangerous job.
- Who should read Kings of the Wyld?
- Read it if you like comic fantasy with an aging crew, old rivalries and a warm sense of friendship. Skip it if you want a serious, slow epic, since this one is playful and sometimes crude.
- How long and how fast is Kings of the Wyld?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 422 pages, first published in 2017.
- Does Kings of the Wyld have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Kings of the Wyld for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Kings of the Wyld; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Kings of the Wyld?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Princess Bride, The Hobbit.
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