A review by carlyoc
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston

adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Unlike The Queen's Shadow by  E.K. Johnston, focusing on Padme, I had no trouble immediately connecting to the protagonist in this, perhaps because I am also in the middle of watching Clone Wars in which Ahsoka features heavily. I love that the same voice actress who plays her in Clone Wars narrated this audiobook.  It definitely made this feel like part of the same universe. 
Although I haven't finished Clone Wars and don't know exactly what caused Ahsoka to leave the Jedi order and survive Order 66, I was able to follow and enjoy this story well enough. 
It begins with Ahsoka hiding out in the outer rim after the rise of the Empire. She is moving from a planet to an even smaller and nondescript moon as the empire starts encroaching ever farther. But even the moon Raada is not safe from the empire's greed. Storm troopers arrive to extract the planet of resources and force the locals to help them do it. Ahsoka must decide between laying low and encouraging the locals to rebel. 
We also get some major queer vibes as Ahsoka forms a strong friendship with a local girl named Kaaden who clearly has feelings for her. Ahsoka's feelings are less clear but I do think she liked Kaaden back.
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