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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Most Wanted tells the story of Han and Qi'ra's earlier days as scrumrats on Corellia, leading up to the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Han and Qi'ra are both in the running for a promotion, and their paths cross in a way that leads them to forge an uneasy alliance.
My favourite part of this book, easily, was the dynamic between Han and Qi'ra. We know that they end up romantically connected, and it would have been easy to focus on that aspect of the relationship. But the author chooses instead to let the romance take a backseat and instead develop a genuine friendship between them. This is something that is rarely done in YA (actually, it's rare in all media) and I appreciated it so immensely.
I've procrastinated a bit on writing this review, because I was waiting for the dust to settle so I could say something a little bit more interesting than simply 'I LOVE THIS BOOK!!' I decided to wait until I'd read another book, as a palate cleanser. Well, I've since read three other books, and here we are. And I LOVE THIS BOOK!! This was such a genuinely delightful read. When I'm reading I use page flags, occasionally with little notes scribbled on them, whenever I laugh, tear up, gasp, or otherwise feel strong emotion/attachment. Most of my books have 5-10 flags sticking out of them at odd angles. I just tried to tally up my flags on Most Wanted, and I genuinely keep losing count at around 30, because they begin to overlap too much.
Han is perfect (PERFECT). Qi'ra is perfect. I adore their friend, a new/original Rodian character named Tsuulo. I would happily visit Old Man Pawlo any day of the week.
There isn't a whole lot in this story that adds to the greater Star Wars canon, and it's quite isolated from the rest of the timeline. Fans who are devoted to combing new materials for clues and tidbits won't find many of them here. But I appreciated how self-contained the story was, and in fact am going to use it to try to lure some of my more 'casual' friends down the rabbit hole of the EU.
This book deserves all of the stars (and none of the wars).
My favourite part of this book, easily, was the dynamic between Han and Qi'ra. We know that they end up romantically connected, and it would have been easy to focus on that aspect of the relationship. But the author chooses instead to let the romance take a backseat and instead develop a genuine friendship between them. This is something that is rarely done in YA (actually, it's rare in all media) and I appreciated it so immensely.
I've procrastinated a bit on writing this review, because I was waiting for the dust to settle so I could say something a little bit more interesting than simply 'I LOVE THIS BOOK!!' I decided to wait until I'd read another book, as a palate cleanser. Well, I've since read three other books, and here we are. And I LOVE THIS BOOK!! This was such a genuinely delightful read. When I'm reading I use page flags, occasionally with little notes scribbled on them, whenever I laugh, tear up, gasp, or otherwise feel strong emotion/attachment. Most of my books have 5-10 flags sticking out of them at odd angles. I just tried to tally up my flags on Most Wanted, and I genuinely keep losing count at around 30, because they begin to overlap too much.
Han is perfect (PERFECT). Qi'ra is perfect. I adore their friend, a new/original Rodian character named Tsuulo. I would happily visit Old Man Pawlo any day of the week.
There isn't a whole lot in this story that adds to the greater Star Wars canon, and it's quite isolated from the rest of the timeline. Fans who are devoted to combing new materials for clues and tidbits won't find many of them here. But I appreciated how self-contained the story was, and in fact am going to use it to try to lure some of my more 'casual' friends down the rabbit hole of the EU.
This book deserves all of the stars (and none of the wars).
This is more like 3.5 stars. There's lots of interesting world-building and character work to be found. It's just very hard for a prequel to a prequel to have much in the way of excitement and unpredictability (we know who's in Solo and who is not, and we know what their circumstances are).
Nothing quite like a prequel to a prequel. This is a throwaway title, with little bearing on Solo and none on Star Wars as a whole, but it's a fun peek into Qi'ra's backstory. Tsuulo, a fellow orphan, is particularly endearing. If you liked Solo for the side characters, this may be the book for you. I wouldn't mind reading more about Qi'ra, especially if no more movies about her are made.
The is a prequel to the events in Solo: A Star Wars Story (a film i have not yet seen myself at the time of writing this review).
While this book has Han in it, and he is a major characters in the story, i felt the main focus was with Qi'ra. As i have stated, i have not seen the film so i can only surmise the Han and Qi'ra have a relationship in the film. This must have started with this book, as it throws the two characters together after a 'deal' goes wrong.
The book sees the two bond under these conditions and eventually find respect and admiration for each other. It is suggested that they are about 18 in the book - so you can work out what the admiration is on both side.
The pace of the book was good, with the right amount of action for people that had little life experience. OK, the threat to them was low (as they will appear in a movie), but it was still an enjoyable ride.
Elements of the future Han were here (how he understands Rodians and Wookies, his lack of faith in the force and wanting a good blaster to name a few).
A good story that has set me up to watch the film.
While this book has Han in it, and he is a major characters in the story, i felt the main focus was with Qi'ra. As i have stated, i have not seen the film so i can only surmise the Han and Qi'ra have a relationship in the film. This must have started with this book, as it throws the two characters together after a 'deal' goes wrong.
The book sees the two bond under these conditions and eventually find respect and admiration for each other. It is suggested that they are about 18 in the book - so you can work out what the admiration is on both side.
The pace of the book was good, with the right amount of action for people that had little life experience. OK, the threat to them was low (as they will appear in a movie), but it was still an enjoyable ride.
Elements of the future Han were here (how he understands Rodians and Wookies, his lack of faith in the force and wanting a good blaster to name a few).
A good story that has set me up to watch the film.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Just a fun quick read. The author did a really great job of writing for these characters we know so well through the movies.
Most Wanted was fast-paced, entertaining, and gave great insight to the characters Han and Qi'ra of the new Star Wars movie, Solo. I loved all of the background about their childhood growing up in the slums of Corellia. Han's knack for picking up languages and improvising his way out of sticky situations were prominent in this story, which made him an enjoyable main character. Qi'ra was too cute, although still fierce.
While this story was primarily funny and light-hearted, there were moments that delved into deeper topics like droid rights, viewing the Force as a religion, and what life is like in a crime syndicate, which includes betrayal, death, stealing, and eating dog biscuits for food. Just like the movie, this book did a great job painting a picture of what life was like on Corellia after the Empire moved in. If you liked Solo, you'll love this book! And if you weren't so sure about Qi'ra in the movie, you should read this. It gives details about her thought process and you can understand her actions later in her life after reading.
While this story was primarily funny and light-hearted, there were moments that delved into deeper topics like droid rights, viewing the Force as a religion, and what life is like in a crime syndicate, which includes betrayal, death, stealing, and eating dog biscuits for food. Just like the movie, this book did a great job painting a picture of what life was like on Corellia after the Empire moved in. If you liked Solo, you'll love this book! And if you weren't so sure about Qi'ra in the movie, you should read this. It gives details about her thought process and you can understand her actions later in her life after reading.
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FEATURING⇢
Han & Qi'ra's Story...Prequel to Solo
A Galaxy Far Far Away
My First Star Wars Read!
Droids, Wookies, Storm Troopers and Of Course, Han
Way Cool Sound Effects In The Narration
With Audio Performed by Saskia Maarleveld
Full Disclosure: This is my first ever Star Wars read...but it won't be my last. I've seen all the movies, except Solo. And while I really like the Star Wars movies, I'm not a die-hard fan, like some others out there are...you know those people, they know who every character is, and what planet they came from, and all their stats, basically. I don't follow the stories that well...in fact, when I saw Rogue One in the theatre, I didn't even know that they were all going to die in the end...I was like, what, they just died? My husband rolled his eyes at me. Furthermore, I don't even care that Disney took it all over. It totally works for me.
The sound effects on the narration is phenomenal, I loved it...and Saskia Maarleveld was pretty freaking fantastic...even when she did Han's POV. Anything that the story might have been lacking was more than made up with the audio performance. Not that the story is really lacking either...if you're even a casual fan of Star Wars, I think you'll like this...especially if you're a regular reader of YA space-themed stories. I think Rae Carson did a more than adequate job with the many nuances that make Han Solo the charismatic character that he is. He was just so Han...and he will forever be my favorite character in Star Wars, so it was only fitting that I started my sojourn into Star Wars-themed novels with this book.
Han & Qi'ra's Story...Prequel to Solo
A Galaxy Far Far Away
My First Star Wars Read!
Droids, Wookies, Storm Troopers and Of Course, Han
Way Cool Sound Effects In The Narration
With Audio Performed by Saskia Maarleveld
Full Disclosure: This is my first ever Star Wars read...but it won't be my last. I've seen all the movies, except Solo. And while I really like the Star Wars movies, I'm not a die-hard fan, like some others out there are...you know those people, they know who every character is, and what planet they came from, and all their stats, basically. I don't follow the stories that well...in fact, when I saw Rogue One in the theatre, I didn't even know that they were all going to die in the end...I was like, what, they just died? My husband rolled his eyes at me. Furthermore, I don't even care that Disney took it all over. It totally works for me.
The sound effects on the narration is phenomenal, I loved it...and Saskia Maarleveld was pretty freaking fantastic...even when she did Han's POV. Anything that the story might have been lacking was more than made up with the audio performance. Not that the story is really lacking either...if you're even a casual fan of Star Wars, I think you'll like this...especially if you're a regular reader of YA space-themed stories. I think Rae Carson did a more than adequate job with the many nuances that make Han Solo the charismatic character that he is. He was just so Han...and he will forever be my favorite character in Star Wars, so it was only fitting that I started my sojourn into Star Wars-themed novels with this book.
A surprisingly good addition to the EU. I've been disappointed with most books that accompany the movies but this was a bit different. This novel provided an interesting plot that encompassed many unique characters. There were parts that were pretty predictable, but seeing what happened with Han and Qira before the movie really enhanced my appreciation for both stories. Without the movie though, this books stands strong on its own. Definitely worth the read.
Most Wanted was fast-paced, entertaining, and gave great insight to the characters Han and Qi'ra of the new Star Wars movie, Solo. I loved all of the background about their childhood growing up in the slums of Corellia. Han's knack for picking up languages and improvising his way out of sticky situations were prominent in this story, which made him an enjoyable main character. Qi'ra was too cute, although still fierce.
While this story was primarily funny and light-hearted, there were moments that delved into deeper topics like droid rights, viewing the Force as a religion, and what life is like in a crime syndicate, which includes betrayal, death, stealing, and eating dog biscuits for food. Just like the movie, this book did a great job painting a picture of what life was like on Corellia after the Empire moved in. If you liked Solo, you'll love this book! And if you weren't so sure about Qi'ra in the movie, you should read this. It gives details about her thought process and you can understand her actions later in her life after reading.
While this story was primarily funny and light-hearted, there were moments that delved into deeper topics like droid rights, viewing the Force as a religion, and what life is like in a crime syndicate, which includes betrayal, death, stealing, and eating dog biscuits for food. Just like the movie, this book did a great job painting a picture of what life was like on Corellia after the Empire moved in. If you liked Solo, you'll love this book! And if you weren't so sure about Qi'ra in the movie, you should read this. It gives details about her thought process and you can understand her actions later in her life after reading.