3.64 AVERAGE


What a fantastic addition to the series. The despair, sadness, frustration and loss, well anchored in the experiences of those who were and those who merely want to survive. The complexity of choice and loyalty in an uncertain reality is competently described and woven into the narrative. The uncertain brotherhood and sacrifice of the Outcast Dead really puts another perspective on what we have come to expect given their allegiance. 
adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The first half of the book is a bit of a slow burn, however once it gets rolling it truly is hard to put down.
The standout for me is the limbo of loyalty the outcast dead find themselves in, as well as the interactions Kai has with the Emperor playing regicide in his dreamscape
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mrbleistift's review

4.5
tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

jmh123's review

1.75
adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It is a books I did not understand back in the day. Especially since the HH timely seemed confused. Bit now that I renlistened to it with more bckground, I must say it is a decent addition to the series and that it is worth a read. Once you have the HH more clear. I still wonder what happened to the Thunder Warrior, though.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

One of my favorite Warhammer 40,000 novels so far.
adventurous dark mysterious tense
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated