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cooldudenick's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Torture, Slavery, and Police brutality
Minor: Trafficking
sadie_g's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really enjoyed this book, and I feel like it was an accurate representation of Ashoka’s character. I enjoyed a story line for her between Clone Wars and Rebels, and learning how she got involved in everything after. I felt like the end of the novel was a little rushed, so I would have preferred it to have a bit more writing there but otherwise it was so good! Ahsoka is one of my favourite Star Wars characters and this book did her justice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Torture
Moderate: War, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Slavery and Trafficking
translove's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, War, Torture, Murder, Grief, Genocide, and Confinement
Minor: Slavery and Trafficking
arosereads's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I had high hopes for this book because the Queens Shadow duology was really enjoyable and Ahsoka is one of my favorite characters, so I’m very sad to say I was a little disappointed. While Ahsoka’s reflections about Order 66 and the Jedi are well thought out and following her journey to overcome grief and find her role in a changing galaxy is enjoyable, the plot itself seems a bit contrived. The action sequences felt underwhelming and rushed, which for Star Wars media is a huge disappointment. I understand there is a very specific storyline to be followed between Clone Wars and Rebels and Johnston’s job was to get us from point A to point B, but the story felt unoriginal and dry.
On the other hand, I really enjoyed reading Ahsoka’s thoughts about the events of Clone Wars S6-7 and watching her heal through the associated grief. Johnston still brings life to Ahsoka and captures her character in a way that would appeal to any fan. I also had so much fun reading the inserts between chapters written from different points of view and in different time periods. These short blurbs felt like a nice addition and nod to the Clone Wars anthology series that birthed Ahsoka and set the scene for the novel.
Overall, I would still recommend the book to Star Wars and Ahsoka fans, but not without some caveats. I do not think I will re-read it, but I am glad I did once.
On the other hand, I really enjoyed reading Ahsoka’s thoughts about the events of Clone Wars S6-7 and watching her heal through the associated grief. Johnston still brings life to Ahsoka and captures her character in a way that would appeal to any fan. I also had so much fun reading the inserts between chapters written from different points of view and in different time periods. These short blurbs felt like a nice addition and nod to the Clone Wars anthology series that birthed Ahsoka and set the scene for the novel.
Overall, I would still recommend the book to Star Wars and Ahsoka fans, but not without some caveats. I do not think I will re-read it, but I am glad I did once.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Trafficking
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