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The End of the Blood?

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017

A very solid read. Dante leads the Blood Angels and as many of their successors as possible to save the homeworld of Baal. This is firmly set in the "modern" WH40k, as we get a visit in the end by the VIP of VIP's.

It's a battle against the Tyrannids for the fate of Baal and the Blood Angels. There is a twist in the story, and a lesson is not learned about following plans. There is some really nice moments at the end about change.

If you prefer heavy, heavy fights, you might be disappointed, but not being a huge Blood Angel fan I still fan this to be quite good.

A sizable book at a reasonable price. I think you have to pick it up if you want to follow the meta storyline.

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John Guiney

The audiobook is a big disappointment.

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020

I bought this as an audiobook. It is the only Warhammer story I have come across that I would rate lower than a three star. The written dialogue is terrible, way over the top and super hokey. The the performance of the voices is just ridiculous, again way over the top and completely lacking in any authentic feeling.

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The End of the Blood?

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017

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Andreas Economou

Read it to get an insight of how the change from Space Marines to Primaris is justified in-universe

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021

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Joke aside it was a joyous reading. The story is compelling and engaging and there is a lot of action going on.
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The majority of the Blood Angels space marines chapters are annihilated by Leviathan at Baal while Mephiston is otherwise engaged (conveniently). Just before all seems to be lost, the battle tide changes and the Imperium prevails.
In the end Robute shows up with the promise to help the chapters replenish their ranks with his new and improved breed of warriors. Some of the surviving chapter masters don't seem to like it even though Dante seems to be content with the idea. The implications of these feelings are probably being be explored in follow up titles.

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The Fall and Rise of the Blood Angels

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021

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One of the best of them all. There is nothing this novel does not have for the WH40K fans. Baal on the very edge of falling to their dreaded enemies. Not just the Tryanids but the possible resurgence of a daemon that was their greatest weakness. Thousands upon thousands fall in Baal's last stand. Planets lost as whole Chapters die fighting for just a little more time. Then for them in their final hour, as Dante is struck a mortal blow to see once more on their gene fathers brother walk among them? Like I said it had so much that I felt exhausted at end. Only to want more.

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GlorySponge

For the Blood!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018

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Epic battle against the 'nids, intrigue and answers about the Blood Angel's genetic curse, and some good continuation of the current WH40k lore...it's all in this novel and it was awesome. I don't want to spoil too much but suffice to say that Baal is nearly destroyed along w/ its defenders but if you've been keeping up w/ the WH40K lore since the fall of Cadia and Guilliman's return then you already have a general idea of how the Blood Angels ultimately fare and how it is achieved. A definite 'must-have' for WH40k fans, Blood Angels fans, and those thirsting for more detailed lore on this new WH universe and the events during the Indomitus Crusade.

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Pavel

A cool Blood Angels story.

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022

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This book has a lot of cool details about the Blood Angels and how they operate. Gives some insight on successor chapters as well. You also get some details on the Tyranids and not just *nom nom*, screech and eat everything. A good read.

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Kevin Coulombe

and it was AMAZING! I'm a hardcore Tyranids fan and while some ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018

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First piece of 40k literature I've read, and it was AMAZING! I'm a hardcore Tyranids fan and while some of the more epic beasts were played down a bit, they did a great job at highlighting the ferocity of the hive mind.

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Sergio

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021

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I enjoyed reading it. Its a great story about how the imperium is changing and we are facing the new storylines of 41k I guess.

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Laura

This + Dante = Win

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019

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Very strong pacing and plot. Wonderful follow up to Dante. Dante himself has very good characterization, and one sympathizes with his struggles to fight the genetic curse of the Blood Angels, and the choices he has to make to save Baal.

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Jonas Jonsson

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017

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A must-read for any son of Sanguinius! Its a great continuation from Dante where we follow the gate of the Blood Angels and all its successor chapters in light of the Tyranid threat. I especially enjoy the effort of fleshing out successor chapters in this book.

Highly recommended.

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Haroldwolf

Tyranids, who doesn't like Tyranids

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020

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Great story, lots of tyranids and an amazing ending.

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