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trackofwords's review against another edition
4.0
The first full-length Space Marine Battles book from Black Library since 2015’s Damocles anthology, Phil Kelly’s Blades of Damocles takes us back to before the time of its predecessor to look at the events of the first Damocles Gulf Crusade. Here we see sergeants Numitor and Sicarius of the Ultramarines 8th Company, still young and prior to their ascension to company captaincy, taking the fight to the Tau on the sept world of Dal’yth. As the headstrong assault marine sergeants lead their forces into battle, Commander Farsight leads the Tau defence in the name of the Greater Good.
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dubroq's review against another edition
4.0
This is a pretty straightforward Ultramarine vs Tau story, but we do get a glimpse at Cato Sicarious before he becomes Captain Sicarious! Also we get some very interesting Tau character development with Shadow Sun. Good old fashioned grim dark battle novel, very fun read.
astator's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Liked this book very much. Phil Kelly finds the sweet spot that balances intergalactic warfare with tense politics and ambitious backstabbing. Always love to read more about Commander Farsight.
asukaya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
trackofwords's review
4.0
The first full-length Space Marine Battles book from Black Library since 2015’s Damocles anthology, Phil Kelly’s Blades of Damocles takes us back to before the time of its predecessor to look at the events of the first Damocles Gulf Crusade. Here we see sergeants Numitor and Sicarius of the Ultramarines 8th Company, still young and prior to their ascension to company captaincy, taking the fight to the Tau on the sept world of Dal’yth. As the headstrong assault marine sergeants lead their forces into battle, Commander Farsight leads the Tau defence in the name of the Greater Good.
Read the rest of the review at https://trackofwords.wordpress.com/2016/04/18/blades-of-damocles-phil-kelly/
Read the rest of the review at https://trackofwords.wordpress.com/2016/04/18/blades-of-damocles-phil-kelly/