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A review by kt6193
Cadian Blood by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
3.0
Cadian Blood is an enjoyable and fairly easy read. If you're new to the Imperial Guard (sometimes called the Astra Militarum) of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this is definitely a good book to start with. It delves into the Cadians' history, tactics, general behaviors, and etc. You also get to see how well they get along with other elements of the Imperium of Man (which is what humanity is called in this universe). The premise of the story is that a horrible plague has enveloped the planet of Kathur (that doesn't sound familiar at all in 2021...) and essentially the Imperium has lost control of the world. The Guard is sent there to reclaim the planet, but things only get worse as they arrive and the sick people who call Kathur home are the least of their worries!
I rate it a 3 out of 5 due in large part to an absolutely horrendous Chapter 9. I won't spoil what's happening story-wise, but this chapter was so confusing and bad that I contemplated calling it quits right there and then. ADB (the author) then seemingly pretends he didn't just write that beginning of the chapter and continues the story like it never happened! If you can push through that rough part, you'll come out the other side having read pretty solid Imperial Guard book. All things considered, I still recommend this to others!
I rate it a 3 out of 5 due in large part to an absolutely horrendous Chapter 9. I won't spoil what's happening story-wise, but this chapter was so confusing and bad that I contemplated calling it quits right there and then. ADB (the author) then seemingly pretends he didn't just write that beginning of the chapter and continues the story like it never happened! If you can push through that rough part, you'll come out the other side having read pretty solid Imperial Guard book. All things considered, I still recommend this to others!