Rebecca

Glory days gone... here's to the rest.

Revisado: 12-01-21

It reminds me of what it might look like if a DND band got back together for a second campaign after their first, having all retired characters. They are all retired with a story for each end every scar. Their relationships have already been tested and stomped on and mended. There was less DRAMA, and more ENTERTAINMENT. I really enjoyed reading from the perspective of seasoned warriors, albeit old, tired, fat, and sorely lacking in stamina. But what they lacked in youth and speed, they made up for in experience, and knowledge from previous shenanigans. I realized towards the end of the book, that I wasn't even really reading the 'main characters" perspective. Clay Cooper, seemed to be the honest, trustworthy ever humble sidekick, and it felt like it was really Golden Gabe's story. But honestly I'm not sure how to articulate how much I enjoyed that little epiphany.

It's not the rolling on the floor laughing adventure I had assumed it would be going in, after reviews, Instead it was consistently sprinkled with admirable jokes, pleasingly awkward tropes, and thoughtful descriptions. But may the hilarity of the book be rated with this knowledge: I am not the type to laugh out loud in books, movies, stand up comedies ect, More so smile widely or huff out a giggle now and then... which happened often when listening to Kings of the Wyld. But, I did in fact laugh out loud in my car towards the end, as Gabe was giving a glory pitch to mercs, introducing himself and his band, and Ganalon and a wyvern momentarily crash the party, before Ganalon kills it and casually exits, before Gabe continues his pitch as if nothing happened. Damn it all if I'm still not laughing at that scene.

It's rich in lore, and fantastical creatures, flawlessly marring the two so you never question the legitimacy of either. And at the center of it all... a heartfelt story. Hell I even cried in a few parts. When you hear your daughters voice in the heat of battle goin awry... WHEW... cue the tears.

Never was there a dull moment. Incredible characters... and an absolutely satisfying ending. Never re-read a book before. Considering it with this one, just to keep track of all the quotes I want to remember- the funny, the sad, the thoughtful.

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