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Violence
A lot
Epic fantasy violence throughout — battles, monster kills, and a high body count delivered with Eames's energetic prose
Language
Some
Adult language in the fantasy adventure register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content; the novel's heart is in the brotherhood of the band
Substance Use
Some
Drinking throughout as part of the rock-and-roll mercenary culture
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the novel's emotional warmth and humor are its defining register — grief is present but the tone is triumphant
What this book is about
Nicholas Eames's debut novel imagines a fantasy world where mercenary companies are treated like rock bands — with managers, groupies, and legions of fans. Clay Cooper is dragged back into action by his former bandmate Gabe, whose daughter is trapped in a city surrounded by a monster horde. Eames writes with tremendous warmth and wit; the violence is epic and frequent, and the humor is broad and genuine. One of the best debut fantasy novels in years, for adult readers who enjoy action-heavy fantasy with heart.
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