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ebmoger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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
4.0
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Even without having read Phasma, I absolutely loved this book! Vi is a great character, and Archex is so complex! Both were incredibly interesting to follow through this little adventure to establish the Resistance hideout on Batuu.
I loved the way the author explored the trauma of both main characters and how they made peace with it. For all its traumatic events, Star Wars rarely explores the after effects on characters. It’s gotten better in written material over the years (THR doesn’t shy away from it), but it’s still marginal from what I’ve seen in both visual and written canon material. So to have not one, but both MCs learn to live with their trauma at each other’s hand is just *chef kiss*
All the characters were interesting, and – as a Disney World fan – I love learning more about the lore of Galaxy’s Edge. But Vi and Archex are definitely my favourite here. And Vi being ace and Archex being autistic-coded are just the cherry on top.
I shall now go back and read Phasma. I need to know how things happened for them to get there.
I loved the way the author explored the trauma of both main characters and how they made peace with it. For all its traumatic events, Star Wars rarely explores the after effects on characters. It’s gotten better in written material over the years (THR doesn’t shy away from it), but it’s still marginal from what I’ve seen in both visual and written canon material. So to have not one, but both MCs learn to live with their trauma at each other’s hand is just *chef kiss*
All the characters were interesting, and – as a Disney World fan – I love learning more about the lore of Galaxy’s Edge. But Vi and Archex are definitely my favourite here. And Vi being ace and Archex being autistic-coded are just the cherry on top.
I shall now go back and read Phasma. I need to know how things happened for them to get there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Murder, Bullying, Torture, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, War, and Xenophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Child abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Slavery
segue's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
mistyd's review against another edition
5.0
Dawson's characters are real and raw. The most incredible thing about the book is her female characters. Often in the sci fi world, there is one token woman trope. In Dawson's book there are many women and they are not tropes. They are real, messy, and fabulous. The story was captivating, but the characters are what sold the book for me. I have not read Phasma, but I went out and bought it and plan to start it very soon. The book ends with making us believe there will be a third book, and I hope that is the case. I will go out and get it as soon as it is released.
cleverbaggins's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
rebecanunez's review against another edition
3.0
Amplia el universo, y nos muestra que pasa con los seres de la galaxia, más allá de Leia y el resto de los personajes principales, los que son explorados en las películas. El comienzo me costo, pero me termino resultando mas dinámico, de la mitad en adelante, más o menos. Voy a seguir explorando el universo expandido! Y ya quiero saber que pasa después!!!
silverfeather's review against another edition
3.0
no one, and i repeat ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, is doing it like vi moradi
becbec624's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. I love how well it mixes with Galaxy's Edge in Disney World and having the experiences actually being in the places mentioned in this story. This book feels very Star Wars and fits really well into the rest of canon material. The moments that involve Leia were amazing and sounded perfect. This book had a lot going on but not too much to be overwhelming. There was a lot of relationship development in this story which I found charming and really nice. I think the ending was good and left just enough ends open to keep batuu relevent but not leave too much open.
psyco12_2000's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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