The Rose at War

Warhammer 40,000

By: Danie Ware

Narrated by: Emma Gregory

Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

An Adepta Sororitas Audiobook Anthology.

Follow a Sister Superior around the galaxy as she leads her troops against all the horrors the galaxy has to offer.

Listen to it because....

Danie Ware explores the complexity and depth of the Sisters of Battle like few others, and this series gives the listener an interesting perspective on the long-term career of an average Sororitas soldier.

Description:

This series of eight stories relates the tale of Sister Superior Augusta Santorus of the Order of the Bloody Rose as she battles against the horrors of the galaxy. She’ll encounter heretics, xenos, and everything in between. This collection includes five short stories and three novellas, one of which is available for the first time in this audiobook.

Contents:

'Forsaken'

'The Crystal Cathedral'

'Mercy'

'The Bloodied Rose'

'Wreck and Ruin'

'The Rose in Anger'

'Da Big Mouf'

'The Sisters of Death'

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Beautifully done and executed.

I loved it everything in this audio book! Emma Gregory's VA skills are on full display here.

More than serviceable stories of the Sisters… with a few editing errors

There are too few stories of the Sisters of Battle, and this one is certainly welcome. While at times the plot is brisk and a little predictable, the strength of the stories within lie in its characters and it’s realization of a fan-favorite faction in the 40K universe, with hymns and prayers intermingling into the dialogue as seamlessly as normal speech. I only encountered one significant plot hole in the final story [[SKIP TO THE NEXT PARAGRAPH TO DODGE SPOILERS]]. The cause of the deaths of all the sisters at the convent is implied to be heart failure, despite their younger ages due to the use of a poisonous herb. This fact does not come up as suspicious by the Canoness of the order, despite its highly unusual nature, nor does it come up as a clue at all. It seems to be there to explain how the cultists were able to covertly murder the sisters without detection, but it causes a problem of its own that, with more time, may have been ironed out.

The only major criticism I have if this production are a few errors in the editing. I counted no fewer than five false-starts to sentences that should have been picked out in editing, with most of them coming at the end of the book. This could have been due to a rushed production, but it’s hard to say with any certainty. The sound quality is what you would expect: no complaints there.

Emma Gregory once again shines as the voices of the fierce and reverent Sisters, and even some very entertaining Ork voices in the penultimate story. I very much appreciate the subtlety she brings to the stern command of Sister Augusta (the protagonist).

Overall, it’s another great entry into the Black Library catalog.

Great anthology

Great anthology, all written by one author and following the start and promotion of an Adeptus Sororitas. The secondary characters were well rounded, the villains were fascinating. Give this one a go, it’s just about 15 hours and felt too short! I want to follow more of Augusta!

Outstanding

The stories were great to listen to. The main character is different enough from other Sisters of Battle books to be intriguing. I hope Emma Gregory isn’t just relegated to female protagonist/ Sisters of Battle books because she is soooooo good! The story with the orcs was really fun to hear.

A whole lot of fun

Solid series of short stories tied together by Augusta's crew. More action than character development but it knows what it does well and sticks to its guns. Emma Gregory's narration is fantastic and a highlight of the book.

Favorite Sisters of Battle stories

I know there are fans of the James Swallow Sisters of Battle books, but I've always love Danie Ware's take on them. She makes them feel like people who just happen to be Battle Nuns. The stories are entertaining as heck and while there is little plot, the characters and their dynamics make it work. Highly recommended.

Heading

A few spots where the recording skipped backwards a couple seconds. Otherwise, fantastic.

filler

Had me at the edge of my seat😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

I like how flushed out the characters were. Had my heart pounding with anxiousness when I thought my favorite hotheaded character, Viola Tenaris, was a ended by some heretek Magos. It’s one hell of a book and I’m looking forward to more from Danie Ware🙏🙏🙏⚜️⚜️⚜️

Enjoyed

Good stories, good narrator, all are enjoyed listening. Gotta love the Sisters of Battle.

Buy this. Just buy it.

So good! Emma Gregory is so much fun. Danie Ware is awesome. No Background sounds or music and you won’t need it.