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The Heresy continues its course and Horus began to see the light among the Emperor’s darkness.

I felt a sense of weariness before starting the book because I was not sure if the change of author would be noticeable in this second book, and I’m glad to say that it was not the case and the new author did a great job with this sequel.

False gods has a faster pace than Horus Rising, to the point that I felt the tempo at the end of the book was a bit rushed, but the conclusion still felt believable and all the main characters had enough time in the spotlight to make the world alive.

A lot of character and plot development around Mercy’s world. We’re halfway through the series, and the story still doesn’t feel stale or bland; it’s actually the opposite, as new plot lines are lined out and Mercy continues growing as part of the pack. Definitely my favorite one so far

Crude, but with an unexpected warmth.

As my first jump into Warhammer books, having a group of characters with complex emotions was not what I had in mind when I started reading. Still, this was a great surprise from a book tasked with setting the tone of the most important and famous piece of lore in Warhammer.

I see now why Dan Abnett is so beloved by the fans, his approach to worldbuilding fits the setting and lifts its magic with wonderful descriptions and perfectly timed bits of lore that leave you craving for more.