the mystery and all the suspense from the unknown debt

loved the pacing in the second half first was a bit slow but it realy hooks you in and wont let you go

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The story laid some good foundations for the next installment.

The narrator is awful, this women has never known happiness or excitement. Everything is read in one tone, you would hardly know an thrilling battle it's taking place with it being described so blandly.

You're better off saving your credit or money and go buy the book

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A really in depth read of the Kin

Everything was really interesting in this book, the story was great, the characters were all unique and it gives you a great idea of how ironkin and the other types of kin function with each other.

You’ll also see the Kin face off against a surprising variety of enemy factions throughout the story which was a great change from many Black Library reads.


The biggest downside is that the ending seemed really rushed. It was the midsts of the most chaotic and dramatic moment of the story and then it just said “Epilogue” when I was expecting a lot more still to come..

The reader was okay though lacked the variety in her voice to separate the characters well and it became easy to mix them up at times. And occasionally she will read something quite confidently only to follow up with “they wheezed quietly” which just felt like it was wrong. But that was only a few times through the book

Definitely recommended this story if you’re in any way interested in the Leagues of Votann

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A Gripping Introduction to a Fascinating World

I picked up The High Kahl's Oath on Audible out of pure curiosity, wanting to see what this new race and setting were all about—and I’m thrilled to say I wasn’t disappointed!

This book serves as an incredible introduction to a rich and immersive world, with characters and cultures that feel both fresh and deeply intriguing. The Iron Kin, in particular, captured my imagination; their role in this society is fascinating, and I found myself craving more details about their history and significance.

The story itself follows a straightforward yet compelling arc: one character stepping into leadership, taking on immense responsibility, and setting off on a quest for powerful artifacts, all while clashing with some formidable foes—including the ever-intimidating Orks. While the plot may not be overly complex, it’s the emotional weight of the protagonist’s journey and their desire to balance duty with adventure that truly drew me in.

The pacing is tight, the action is thrilling, and the worldbuilding is top-notch. If you’re a fan of high-stakes fantasy where the culture and characters truly shine, this is a must-read. I’m already invested in this world, and I can’t wait to see where the story leads next!

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A great start that quickly fizzles out.

The first few chapters about raiding a tyranid bioship are a treat, but after that the story slows to a crawl and any real tension evaporates. The story suffers from having no real antagonist; none of the opposing factions receive any characterisation and all the Votann are just too reasonable in their dealings with each other. The book splits its attention between two seperate plot threads around halfway through and robs either of any sense of gravity. The narration is quite flat too, which sucks the energy out of what excitement there is to be found.

There's a lot of cool lore about the Votann in here, and seeing their interactions with the Imperium was fun, but it's not enough to really recommend the whole book. Those opening chapters really were a fantastic bit of space adventuring though.

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Okay First book but a bit bland.

Felt like the narrator didn't fit the characters and very samey most way through out, also thought the Londoner accent didn't fit the characters.
Writing: It felt like several hours in before anything happened with very little pause to differentiate a change in location or time.

I just hope it goes better than Path of The Eldar in the future.

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great first insight into Votann

it was a fun Votann book. the lore, diplomacy and the kind of way they live. the narration was ok, not the best but it wasnt the worst i've heard either.

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Bad choice of Narrator.

Unfortunately everything about this story was overshadowed buy the narrator. She couldn't make the male characters masculine enough and the feel of grim dark was lost as she couldn't create the atmosphere I love. If I had listened to the excerpt I would have realised and wouldnt have wasted a credit on it. Truly disappointed as I will have to buy a hard copy just to enjoy the story. Mistake made and I will now ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE EXAMPLES!

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Good Story, bland narrator

I hate to say it but this narrator just doesn't fit for a novel about what are essentially space dwarfs. Comes across dull, bland and uninterested in what she is reading, shame as story seems very engaging.

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Promising story let down by bland performance.

I really wanted to enjoy this book after waiting so long for the first book about the Leagues, but the narration was underwhelming and a poor choice for the setting with little energy or focus on making the characters stand out.

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