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So I've seen 2 or 3 threads on the BL lately and wondering what would people nominate as the worst BL book ever? Or at least the worst BL book you ever read (or tried to read)?

The one by Barrington J Bailey.

On a cheerier note, currently ploughing my way through God King.

It's a bit good! To follow, either Emperor's Finest, or Prospero Burns. Can't decide which to read first!

Which one is that Mr M?

I think it's called Eye of Terror.

Was one of the first BL books produced (well, when it became BL. After the original titles were all removed from sale and the publishing wing was relaunched)

Hmm probably the worst one I ever made the mistake of reading was Warrior Brood by C. S. Goto.

Swiftly followed by Battle for the Abyss and A Thousand Sons.

All the C.S. Goto books?

Grief_Bringer wrote:Hmm probably the worst one I ever made the mistake of reading was Warrior Brood by C. S. Goto.

Swiftly followed by Battle for the Abyss and A Thousand Sons.

+1 on the Warrior Brood

Battle for the Abyss wasn't what I thought it would be, and I've got A Thousand Sons waiting to be read on one of my shelves, is it really that bad?

I actually enjoyed Abyss. Wasn't massively heresy related, but it was a simple story that allowed you to see that not all of the members of the traitor legions were bad.

*Gulp*, I thought Thousand Sons was ok. Worst HH book is Descent of Angels. Every time I read a HH book, it's my standard (At least this wasn't as bad as Descent of Angels). Truly cringe worthy dialogue.

AgeOfEgos wrote:*Gulp*, I thought Thousand Sons was ok. Worst HH book is Descent of Angels. Every time I read a HH book, it's my standard (At least this wasn't as bad as Descent of Angels). Truly cringe worthy dialogue.

I thought DoA was amongst one of my favourites What was so bad about it?

I really liked A Thousand Sons.

I also hate the Grey Knights Omnibus more than anything by CS Goto.


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Forgot about DoA.

That's the worst BL book.

Yeah Eye of Terror was pretty dreadful but Mechanicum caused me physical pain to the point I was scribbling notes in the margin (will anything happen this chapter? nope).

I mean I've heard of Mary Sues but never saw such a blatant one in a book that actual editors and publishers approved.

I quite liked "Eye of Terror"

Planetkill. Waste of money and calories to read it.

The dialogue, the stereotypical character elements, the pacing, the rushed ending, the cover, the price....

Valkyrie wrote:

AgeOfEgos wrote:*Gulp*, I thought Thousand Sons was ok. Worst HH book is Descent of Angels. Every time I read a HH book, it's my standard (At least this wasn't as bad as Descent of Angels). Truly cringe worthy dialogue.

I thought DoA was amongst one of my favourites What was so bad about it?

Any of the books by either C.S. Goto or Lucian Soulban.

I'll go to my grave saying that Ben Counter is worse than C.S. Goto.

I haven't read many...and probably because the last one I read was atrocious. I can't even remember the name of the book or author because I thought it was so bad. It was the first of the Word Bearer series... 'Dark Disciple' maybe?

I only like Daemonworld, the rest of Ben's stuff is rather generic or hyper-boring.

I quite liked Thousand Sons and Descent of Angels - I'd say that the SECOND DA book in the HH series - is it Fallen Angels? - is much much worse.

But the worst HH book has to be Battle for the Abyss.

And the worst of all? Yeah, maybe Warrior Brood. Oh, or Helsreach. The dialogue in that is laughable.

"I am Grimaldus, I'm full of RAGE. But RAGE is good. Or is it? This question fills me with RAGE! I have a nice side really, but nobody likes it. Oh, the RAAAAGGGEE!"

Why the hate for Battle For Abyss? I know it didn't advance the HH plot much (spoiler, Horus turns to chaos!) but it was a fine adventure story.

Redemption corps by rob sanders is one of the worst book i've ever read , and i've read over a broad spectrum it has a wandering plot line , its not cohesively written and the dialogue is naff
I guess i sound really pretentious

'claw

Monster Rain wrote:I'll go to my grave saying that Ben Counter is worse than C.S. Goto.

His short story Daemonblood is one of my favorite pieces from BL. It motivated me to pick up the GK omnibus. Ah well, I still like the short story.

There is only one Bl book I have ever put down (yet) because it was so bad.

Double Eagle. (I think thats the name)

Its all about boring air warfare. And dudes talking about planes. And a crippled chaos dude who flies his own plane.

Aw, bummer. I've always wanted to read that one.

Well, I did read that one when I was much younger. It wasn't actiony enough for me then.
I wonder if I go back if it'll be better.

I did enjoy Double Eagle. It is (understandably) very plane-heavy, so I suppose if you're not a big fan of aerial warfare it might not be your cup of tea. But, if you're like me and enjoy that sort of thing, it's a good read

For me, the worst one was Wolf's Honour. By a long shot.

Flight of the Eisenstein.

I couldn't even finish it it was that tedious.

I was about to mention an old Warhammer Fantasy book I had read, but then I just looked it up and saw it was the first of a trilogy.
I wish I knew that before.


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chromedog wrote:Flight of the Eisenstein.

I couldn't even finish it it was that tedious.

I actually liked that book. And it was at the same age that I disliked Double Eagle.

I also like Eisenstein but dropped the BA books pretty fast.