Reaper of Souls

by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee
Reaper of Souls cover
Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 2991
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • Reviews: 3
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YouTube · 2025-10-16
engaging 4.00

The reviewer found the book to be a solid addition to the series, with Malus returning from a significant event and facing new challenges. They appreciated the continuation of the character's story and the engaging plot.

This review highlights the return of Malus from destroying the Skinrider, which sets the stage for new adventures and challenges. The reviewer found the book to be a solid addition to the series, with a well-developed plot that keeps the reader engaged. They appreciated the continuation of Malus' story and the way the authors have crafted his character arc. The action and intrigue make this a worthwhile read for fans of the series.

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    This is the third novel in the Malus Darkblade series and has him returning from destroying the Skinrider.

    The book is a solid addition to the series with a well-developed plot.

    The action and intrigue make this a worthwhile read for fans of the series.

Track of Words · 2018-03-04
compelling 4.00

The reviewer noted that this book, along with others by the same authors, is part of a weekly feature. They found the book to be a strong entry in the series, with a focus on Malus' legendary cruelty and warrior reputation.

As part of a weekly feature, this review mentions Reaper of Souls alongside other books by Dan Abnett and Mike Lee. The reviewer highlights Malus Darkblade's reputation as a warrior and his legendary cruelty, even by the standards of dark elves. They found the book to be a strong entry in the series, with a focus on the character's brutal and unforgiving nature. The action and character development make it a compelling read for fans of dark fantasy.

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    Reaper of Souls by Dan Abnett & Mike Lee.

    Darkblade's reputation as a warrior is beyond compare and his cruelty is legendary – even by the standards of the dark elves.

    The book is a strong entry in the series with a focus on the character's brutal and unforgiving nature.

HobbyButterfly · 2014-11-15
enjoyable 4.00

The reviewer appreciated that the protagonist spent more time in full armor, reducing the constant bleeding and making the book more enjoyable. They found the character development and action sequences to be engaging.

The reviewer enjoyed this installment of the series, particularly noting that the protagonist, Malus, spent more time in full armor, which they felt was a significant improvement. This change allowed for more intense action sequences without the constant interruptions of the character bleeding out. They also appreciated the character development and the way the story unfolded, making it a more cohesive and enjoyable read compared to previous books in the series.

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    This book was better. For a start Malus spent most of his time in full armour, allowing him to take a beating without bleeding out constantly.

    The action sequences are more intense and the character development is more pronounced.

    The story flows better and feels more cohesive.

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