kghdodge's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
trackofwords's review against another edition
4.0
Burdened by the loss of Cadia and the disapproval of other Imperial forces, the remnants of the Cadian 101st are posted to Potence, capital world of the Gallows Cluster. As Chaos forces make worrying inroads into the system and peace on Potence is threatened, what should be an easy posting turns into a desperate defence against enemies within and without.
Hill does a great job of building on his work in Cadia Stands, continuing to illustrate the character of the Cadians and demonstrating why they deserve their standing within the Imperium’s military. There’s lots to enjoy for Guard fans here, even if the use of multiple viewpoints means the expected protagonists aren’t quite as well developed as you’d expect, and the pace occasionally slows down while new characters are introduced into the mix. Overall it’s a valuable, engaging addition to the ever-growing body of Imperial Guard stories, with a tone and feel that’s distinct to Hill’s style and sets it nicely apart from the rest.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2019/04/02/cadian-honour-justin-d-hill/
Hill does a great job of building on his work in Cadia Stands, continuing to illustrate the character of the Cadians and demonstrating why they deserve their standing within the Imperium’s military. There’s lots to enjoy for Guard fans here, even if the use of multiple viewpoints means the expected protagonists aren’t quite as well developed as you’d expect, and the pace occasionally slows down while new characters are introduced into the mix. Overall it’s a valuable, engaging addition to the ever-growing body of Imperial Guard stories, with a tone and feel that’s distinct to Hill’s style and sets it nicely apart from the rest.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2019/04/02/cadian-honour-justin-d-hill/
manthespace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
glace's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy stories like this where I get to appreciate the Imperial Guard, but there were several points where I thought the Cadians to be a bit full of themselves. It's almost like they think little of any other guard forces that don't come from Cadia, and that irks me a little. Other forces have lost their worlds. Other forces have accomplished as much as them. I still liked the characters for the most part and how they struggled to get past their nightmarish memories of previous battles to continue their fight against the Archenemy.
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