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jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
That was a pretty good way to tie this trilogy with the Rebels show, but I’m not completely satisfied.
Don’t get me wrong, Treason (which contains that same word way too many times in the text) was miles better than Alliances. The return of our beloved Eli, Ar’alani and the Chiss Defence Fleet, Ronan and his face I would love to punch (I wish Faro had had that moment alone with him to knock some sense into the guy)… but I feel like there are still so many things about the whole Ascendancy that haven’t been explored. Maybe that’s what Filoni’s Thrawn project will delve into. For now, I’m a tad disappointed that this specific part wasn’t tied as well as the Lothal and Stardust things.
I was pretty happy with the Thranto content we got, no matter how short. I cannot believe anyone who doesn’t see how in love those two are because frankly Eli has been waiting this whole book to get his guy alone. Like it’s written on the page that he’s desperately in love. I hope we get them together in love action at one point.
All in all, other than once again leaving me hungry, Zahn did a pretty good job with this trilogy.
Don’t get me wrong, Treason (which contains that same word way too many times in the text) was miles better than Alliances. The return of our beloved Eli, Ar’alani and the Chiss Defence Fleet, Ronan and his face I would love to punch (I wish Faro had had that moment alone with him to knock some sense into the guy)… but I feel like there are still so many things about the whole Ascendancy that haven’t been explored. Maybe that’s what Filoni’s Thrawn project will delve into. For now, I’m a tad disappointed that this specific part wasn’t tied as well as the Lothal and Stardust things.
I was pretty happy with the Thranto content we got, no matter how short. I cannot believe anyone who doesn’t see how in love those two are because frankly Eli has been waiting this whole book to get his guy alone. Like it’s written on the page that he’s desperately in love. I hope we get them together in love action at one point.
All in all, other than once again leaving me hungry, Zahn did a pretty good job with this trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Slavery, and Trafficking
maeverose's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
This one had some boring moments even outside the space battles, but I liked Ronan and how ridiculous he was. And Eli is back!!! He was so sad abt that reunion with Thrawn poor boy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Kidnapping, Animal death, War, Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, and Gun violence
looking4thedr's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book definitely entertained me, though I admit not as much as the previous two. Something that bothered me about the story was the description of when characters were completing actions or even changing facial expressions. I don't think I want to know how many millimetres someone's eyebrows rose or how many seconds it was silent, but that's my personal preference. In addition to this, I strongly disliked the character of Assistant Director Ronan, which was probably the idea, but his constant whining put me off the story for a little while.
However, it is always enjoyable to read about Thrawn's deductive skill and military mind as he fights his enemy, and his interactions with other characters, old and new. I also appreciate the references to the Star Wars: Rebels TV show so that we know at what point in time this story is taking place.
Despite the positive things I have to say about this book, it left me wanting more of something. There was definitely something missing, perhaps more of Thrawn's perspective (and less of Ronan's). I can't quite put my finger on it.
Overall, entertaining with exciting moments, but not particularly noteworthy.
However, it is always enjoyable to read about Thrawn's deductive skill and military mind as he fights his enemy, and his interactions with other characters, old and new. I also appreciate the references to the Star Wars: Rebels TV show so that we know at what point in time this story is taking place.
Despite the positive things I have to say about this book, it left me wanting more of something. There was definitely something missing, perhaps more of Thrawn's perspective (and less of Ronan's). I can't quite put my finger on it.
Overall, entertaining with exciting moments, but not particularly noteworthy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Gore
Minor: Gun violence and Kidnapping
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