trackofwords's review
4.0
Returning home after the events on Lautis, Sister Superior Augusta and her squad find their services commandeered by Inquisitor Istrix, who orders them to join her on the ravaged, abandoned forge world of Lycheate. They are to accompany her on a hunt for the dangerous psyker Scafidis Zale, but amongst the rusting steelworks and its shady denizens Augusta finds her trust in the hardline, secretive Inquisitor tested and her faith challenged anew.
It’s a clever continuation of the series and these characters, bringing a different element to the fore without losing the essential sense of fervent faith and utter badassery that Ware captures so well with the Sisters of Battle. Whether you’ve been following Augusta’s adventures through all of Ware’s stories so far, or are picking this up as your first entry point, there’s a lot to enjoy in this depiction of Battle Sisters forced out of their comfort zone and (mostly) holding back their aggression.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/06/wreck-and-ruin-danie-ware/
It’s a clever continuation of the series and these characters, bringing a different element to the fore without losing the essential sense of fervent faith and utter badassery that Ware captures so well with the Sisters of Battle. Whether you’ve been following Augusta’s adventures through all of Ware’s stories so far, or are picking this up as your first entry point, there’s a lot to enjoy in this depiction of Battle Sisters forced out of their comfort zone and (mostly) holding back their aggression.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/06/wreck-and-ruin-danie-ware/
majorrawne's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mal_eficent's review
5.0
Ware has such an excellent grasp on pacing that this felt as engaging as a 300 page novel rather than a novella.
Somehow, in barely over 100 pages, Ware manages to cram in character development, world building, action, and recap events from previous stories without anything feeling rushed or left out. It's suspenseful, with excellent payoff, but succinct.
It's also proving my theory that the best Warhammer 40k books are thrillers. Rather than the heavy hand of the Space Marines crushing everything in sight, we get to see the Inquisition and Adepta Sororitas interact and investigate heresy. There's still the same fanaticism as you standard 40k story, but it's toned down by having actual characters who feel actual emotions other than 'for the Emperor'.
Somehow, in barely over 100 pages, Ware manages to cram in character development, world building, action, and recap events from previous stories without anything feeling rushed or left out. It's suspenseful, with excellent payoff, but succinct.
It's also proving my theory that the best Warhammer 40k books are thrillers. Rather than the heavy hand of the Space Marines crushing everything in sight, we get to see the Inquisition and Adepta Sororitas interact and investigate heresy. There's still the same fanaticism as you standard 40k story, but it's toned down by having actual characters who feel actual emotions other than 'for the Emperor'.
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