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lori85's review
4.0
Robbie MacNiven's stuff has consistently been three stars for me, being rather too action-heavy for my tastes. But I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The mood is appropriately murky and gloomy for a chapter with a shark theme and there is a lot of exploration of the greater setting, including action on a Cemetery World, a type of place I've never visited before in a 40k novel. There was also a fun subplot involving the Ashen Claws, the rare rogue chapter loyal to neither the Imperium or Chaos. I especially liked the follow-up with Rannick and her character development, as well as the establishment of a lurking threat involving Khauri (Mika Doren Skell) and her connection to it.
lexitxx's review against another edition
5.0
This sequel to Red Tithe cemented the Carcharodons as one of my favourite Chapters and novel series. It expands on this mysterious Chapter; how they operate and survive in the Void, we see a Grey Tithe in action and the inclusion of the terrifying Tyberos the Red Wake was very much welcome. As much as we got new information, the author does well to leave many other questions unanswered, especially regarding their origins and founding.
The continuation of Rannick’s story from Red Tithe and her obsessive hunt for the Carcharodons was was well handled and a good change of pace as the story progressed and drew towards its climax.
The Tyranids and Genestealer Cults are perhaps one of the most insidious threats the Imperium faces and they are clearly shown as such. Also very interesting to place the Carcharodons as a buffer in the dark before hive fleets even reach the Imperium’s borders. It makes complete sense and again shows the author’s awareness and focus to detail.
I have reread both books several times and always enjoy them. I can’t wait for a third novel.
The continuation of Rannick’s story from Red Tithe and her obsessive hunt for the Carcharodons was was well handled and a good change of pace as the story progressed and drew towards its climax.
The Tyranids and Genestealer Cults are perhaps one of the most insidious threats the Imperium faces and they are clearly shown as such. Also very interesting to place the Carcharodons as a buffer in the dark before hive fleets even reach the Imperium’s borders. It makes complete sense and again shows the author’s awareness and focus to detail.
I have reread both books several times and always enjoy them. I can’t wait for a third novel.
lelcopter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
nraptor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
badh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
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