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eddasm's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
4.0
orasmis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
valthebrave's review against another edition
5.0
Contains general spoilers for the whole series.
The last volume managed to still bring out some beautiful artwork. A bit morbid that in each volume one of the most impactful panels involved the demise of a planet/planet-like structure. First seeing Alderaans destruction from an Alderaani perspective, then the wreckage of the first Death Star hovering in space and now here, Ciena, thinking of somewhat retiring, unexpectedly being engulfed in the light of the exploding second Death Star.
What I wish the story entailed more of is Ciena having more admirable reasons to remain with the empire. While this is the story of Ciena and Thane, Thane tends to get the spotlight. It's Thanes' story of becoming a good guy rebel and the switch to Ciena happens to show us what the empire is plotting. Thane gets to grow and evolve during the story. We do get a look into Ciena's thoughts but as previously mentioned they rarely show positive sides of her. Ciena witnesses the empire's manipulation and evilness again and again and again. It destroyed her friendship with Thane and later on Thane himself. Her mother was put on trial and convicted. Her home planet seems to be polluted and devoid of its previous liveliness. When Thane explained that he left due to seeing how people fear the Empire and witnessing it enslaving people she wasn't able to counter it. Her conviction being based on wanting revenge for her friend who perished with the Death Star seems rather one-dimensional and downright naive considering she said herself that the empire sent her to the wreckage on purpose to inflict hate in her. I really wish there was better reasoning. Like considering Ciena used to be a second-class citizen on her planet and she believes the empire brings a certain equalness and opportunities with it. Or she deeply believes the corruption is from singular individuals who need to be weeded out and that people like her can improve the empire. Feelings of responsibility for the people she works with and those who work under her.
I do appreciate that Ciena ended up in prison and didn't get a standard happy end. And Thane and her did at least have a heart-to-heart and we do love some communication.
Only thing I outright disliked is the ending since it reminded me of the existence os the sequels.
The last volume managed to still bring out some beautiful artwork. A bit morbid that in each volume one of the most impactful panels involved the demise of a planet/planet-like structure. First seeing Alderaans destruction from an Alderaani perspective, then the wreckage of the first Death Star hovering in space and now here, Ciena, thinking of somewhat retiring, unexpectedly being engulfed in the light of the exploding second Death Star.
What I wish the story entailed more of is Ciena having more admirable reasons to remain with the empire. While this is the story of Ciena and Thane, Thane tends to get the spotlight. It's Thanes' story of becoming a good guy rebel and the switch to Ciena happens to show us what the empire is plotting. Thane gets to grow and evolve during the story. We do get a look into Ciena's thoughts but as previously mentioned they rarely show positive sides of her. Ciena witnesses the empire's manipulation and evilness again and again and again. It destroyed her friendship with Thane and later on Thane himself. Her mother was put on trial and convicted. Her home planet seems to be polluted and devoid of its previous liveliness. When Thane explained that he left due to seeing how people fear the Empire and witnessing it enslaving people she wasn't able to counter it. Her conviction being based on wanting revenge for her friend who perished with the Death Star seems rather one-dimensional and downright naive considering she said herself that the empire sent her to the wreckage on purpose to inflict hate in her. I really wish there was better reasoning. Like considering Ciena used to be a second-class citizen on her planet and she believes the empire brings a certain equalness and opportunities with it. Or she deeply believes the corruption is from singular individuals who need to be weeded out and that people like her can improve the empire. Feelings of responsibility for the people she works with and those who work under her.
I do appreciate that Ciena ended up in prison and didn't get a standard happy end. And Thane and her did at least have a heart-to-heart and we do love some communication.
Only thing I outright disliked is the ending since it reminded me of the existence os the sequels.
rainsage's review
3.5
I didn't realize this manga was an adaptation of a novel. Knowing that now, the gaps in the plot and development make sense, but the ending felt very weird, like they were setting it up for a sequel... beautiful art, but the story could have used some help.
isciane's review against another edition
4.0
J’ai le cœur brisé, j’ai fini tous les livres en rapport avec l’histoire de Ciena et Thane…
jdalton's review against another edition
5.0
Breezed through this last volume. Yet again I’m reminded how much I want Lost Stars to have a sequel. I need to know what happens next! (You hear me Claudia and LFL?)
But in all seriousness this manga series was done so well!
But in all seriousness this manga series was done so well!
heatherbermingham's review against another edition
3.0
This volume felt a little more rushed than the others - I think it just had too much emotional ground to cover in such a short period of time - but overall, I loved the story and will probably read the actual novel. It was definitely an interesting topic for a Star Wars story.
hensoava's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75