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
editThe series is published by Orbit Books.[1] The first book was influenced by 60s and 70s rock while Bloody Rose is influenced by 80s rock.[2] The third book will be entitled "Outlaw Empire".[3][4]
Plot
editThe 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
editThe 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]
Awards
edit| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| BookNest Fantasy Award | 2018 | Best Traditionally Published Novel | Won | [11] |
| r/Fantasy Stabby Award | 2018 | Best Novel | Won | [12][13][14] |
References
edit- ^ Casey, Ben (September 19, 2018). ""Bloody Rose" by Nicholas Eames". Papyrus Reviews. Greenville University. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ Zinos-Amaro, Alvaro (January 24, 2018). "Alex Marshall and Nicholas Eames In Conversation". Locus Online. Locus Publications. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ McIvor, Katie (December 22, 2021). Wilson, Aidan (ed.). "Interview with Nicholas Eames". Etherea Magazine. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Tabler, Elizabeth (September 23, 2021). "The Music of The Band by Nicholas Eames". Grimdark Magazine. Acid Media. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Heller, Jason (October 15, 2018). "Getting 'The Band' Together: Questions for Nicholas Eames". NPR. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ Bedford, Rob H. (September 4, 2018). "Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames". SFFWorld. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Josh (November 6, 2018). "The 15 Best Fantasy Novels of 2018". Paste. Paste Media Group. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Review: Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames". Grimdark Magazine. Acid Media. September 3, 2018. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Alexander, Niall (August 30, 2018). "The Sun Always Rises: Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames". Tor.com. Macmillan Publishers. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Fiction Book Review: Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz. July 2, 2018. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "2018 BookNest Fantasy Awards Winners". Locus Online. Locus Publications. November 5, 2018. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Ivins, Jennie (January 9, 2019). "The Best of r/Fantasy Stabby Award 2018 Winners Announced!". Fantasy Faction. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Eames, Nicholas (February 22, 2018). "My Very First Award!". The Heartwyld. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Announcing The 2018 Best of r/Fantasy Stabby Awards!". Reddit. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.