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jenny_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I’m not sure how to rate this book. It doesn’t change or give much info on the Clone War in general, and even the Padmé/Sabé relationship is pretty dimmed. We get a little Anidala, and a few nice scenes between some of the handmaidens, but the whole thing felt muted. Even for a character-centric novel, it didn’t exactly hit.
However, I’m happy with where the story left Sabé and the other handmaidens. They’re all their own person now and it’s nice to know they’re working toward a common goal each in their own sphere.
I also appreciate the inclusion of Beru and Shmi in the slave freeing business. It feels very much in character for them.
I didn’t love how the Tepoh and Sister were included as diversity points. Tepoh was fine until the discussion about whether or not they could’ve been a handmaiden under Amidala’s reign, but that whole scene felt clumsy and tacked on like an afterthought. And Sister wasn’t much better. She exists in Brotherhood and The Bad Batch too, but here she really feels like the cardboard cutout trans token character one adds to prove they’re inclusive. If you’re gonna be didactic and clumsy when adding diverse characters, just don’t add them. It’s a shame because other queer characters (Saché and Yané, Sabé) are well described and feel complete.
However, I’m happy with where the story left Sabé and the other handmaidens. They’re all their own person now and it’s nice to know they’re working toward a common goal each in their own sphere.
I also appreciate the inclusion of Beru and Shmi in the slave freeing business. It feels very much in character for them.
I didn’t love how the Tepoh and Sister were included as diversity points. Tepoh was fine until the discussion about whether or not they could’ve been a handmaiden under Amidala’s reign, but that whole scene felt clumsy and tacked on like an afterthought. And Sister wasn’t much better. She exists in Brotherhood and The Bad Batch too, but here she really feels like the cardboard cutout trans token character one adds to prove they’re inclusive. If you’re gonna be didactic and clumsy when adding diverse characters, just don’t add them. It’s a shame because other queer characters (Saché and Yané, Sabé) are well described and feel complete.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Slavery
Minor: Murder and War
izzyttt's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
mandkips's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Slavery, Grief, and Torture
Minor: Cursing, Violence, and Drug use
grimdark_dad's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Slavery
katsmedialibrary's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Grief, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
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