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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
The best one in the series, but the series isn’t much to talk about
adventurous
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
After the events depicted in Star Wars: Aftermath, the rag tag team of former Imperials, SpecForces and Rebellion sympathizers have been tasked (by Princess Leia, herself) to find Han Solo. Solo was last seen in a non-rebellion approved mission trying to free Wookies on Kashyyk.
However, in addition to freeing Wookies, including Chewbacca and Han Solo, lots of Imperial prisoners are freed. Among them is Norra Wexley's husband (and Temmin's father), Brentin. That throws a wrench into her burgeoning relationship with Wedge Antilles.
On the other side of the galaxy, Gallius Rax (Palaptine's former advisor) is working with Grand Admiral Rae Sloane to consolidate every remnant of the Empire. While he amasses his Shadow Council, Rae finds herself questioning Rax's endgame. Rax's plans are revealed to be very devious--even for the Empire.
The newly freed prisoners are programmed to kill. Will the Rebellion learn of the plans before it's too late, or will the Empire get one final push at conquering the Rebellion... Time is ticking--will it be too late?
I really loved this novel more than I anticipated. I was so happy that I was able to track the progress of the Empire after Episode VI, in preparation for new Star Wars movies!
However, in addition to freeing Wookies, including Chewbacca and Han Solo, lots of Imperial prisoners are freed. Among them is Norra Wexley's husband (and Temmin's father), Brentin. That throws a wrench into her burgeoning relationship with Wedge Antilles.
On the other side of the galaxy, Gallius Rax (Palaptine's former advisor) is working with Grand Admiral Rae Sloane to consolidate every remnant of the Empire. While he amasses his Shadow Council, Rae finds herself questioning Rax's endgame. Rax's plans are revealed to be very devious--even for the Empire.
The newly freed prisoners are programmed to kill. Will the Rebellion learn of the plans before it's too late, or will the Empire get one final push at conquering the Rebellion... Time is ticking--will it be too late?
I really loved this novel more than I anticipated. I was so happy that I was able to track the progress of the Empire after Episode VI, in preparation for new Star Wars movies!
It was marginally better than the first book, but I still felt a bit disconnected from the original main characters (except for Sinjir, that lovable fellow). The Norra/Temmin drama feels played out, Jas is kind of stereotypical and Jom is just kind of there. But I absolutely loved the interludes and I loved Sloane and her chapters and I liked the extra information we got concerning Jakku and the state of the galaxy.
I really enjoyed this book (a lot better than the first, which wasn't bad, but just okay). The story centers more on Leia (which was good), but of course had the original team. Captivating story. Nice Han Solo story (backstory) and adventure on Kashyk (sp). I am looking forward to the third and final book in the trilogy (Empire's End). I hope it continues the progression in getting better and better. Also, great antagonist and tie-in with Jakku. I am wondering how the story in Lost Stars and Empire's End fit together...since they both have significant stories on Jakku. Cannot wait till February.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Really I would say this is a solid 4.5 stars. I wish it hadn't taken me a full month plus to read it but life has kept me far too busy. This book is fantastic from start to finish. It takes the first Aftermath book which was okay and pushes it way up. Now you see so much of the building that was done in the first book brought to greatness.
Ultimately, I liked Life Debt less than the first Aftermath. While Aftermath had its problems, I mistakenly thought they could be corrected in the second book, but alas, they have not.
The story opens with Norra and company hunting down an ex-Imperial. After their mission, they return to Chandrila, where the rebels/New Republic are operating. They are asked by Princess Leia to find Han Solo, who has gone missing. This leads the group to the Wookie planet of Kashyyyk.
Parallel to these events are the machinations of Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and her increasing friction with Gallius Rax.
The writing style of Life Debt is grating. It's written in mainly in short and simple sentences. I assume it was to get the grade level down to make it more accessible to kids, but it doesn't flow well at all.
I still didn't care for any of Wendig's characters. There wasn't enough character development time for them. Han's character was believable, but Leia's left me wanting more.
There is a sense of aimlessness with the story. It takes awhile for the crew to start on their mission to find Han, and much of the time before that reads like filler. The romances between characters fall flat - it just seems like a case of proximity and then all of a sudden there are couples, rather than any attempt to try to develop the relationships over time.
I though Rae's sections were really boring. It's mostly just her thinking about how much she hates Rax.
I think I was kind in giving the first one three stars, but the writing style is just so annoying, and the characters so flat, that I give it two stars. The action-filled scenes kept me engaged. However, once they ended I was bored.
The story opens with Norra and company hunting down an ex-Imperial. After their mission, they return to Chandrila, where the rebels/New Republic are operating. They are asked by Princess Leia to find Han Solo, who has gone missing. This leads the group to the Wookie planet of Kashyyyk.
Parallel to these events are the machinations of Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and her increasing friction with Gallius Rax.
The writing style of Life Debt is grating. It's written in mainly in short and simple sentences. I assume it was to get the grade level down to make it more accessible to kids, but it doesn't flow well at all.
I still didn't care for any of Wendig's characters. There wasn't enough character development time for them. Han's character was believable, but Leia's left me wanting more.
There is a sense of aimlessness with the story. It takes awhile for the crew to start on their mission to find Han, and much of the time before that reads like filler. The romances between characters fall flat - it just seems like a case of proximity and then all of a sudden there are couples, rather than any attempt to try to develop the relationships over time.
I though Rae's sections were really boring. It's mostly just her thinking about how much she hates Rax.
I think I was kind in giving the first one three stars, but the writing style is just so annoying, and the characters so flat, that I give it two stars. The action-filled scenes kept me engaged. However, once they ended I was bored.