A review by medievil
Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

 The novel promised to bridge the gap between Fallen Order and Survivor, two of my favorite Star Wars stories and video games in general. However, despite containing interesting elements such as the exploration of the magick of the Nightsisters and the perspective of the Mantis Crew (I particularly liked the portrayal of Greez), it fails to capture the essence of Star Wars in my opinion. The narrative lacks the poetry and magic of the Star Wars universe, and the development of the characters seems superficial, with missed opportunities to dive deeper into the dynamics of the Mantis Crew or to explore Fifth Brother's backstory, which would allow him to be more than just an obstacle and to help understand better his motivations, and it was not the case. Instead, the focus shifts awkwardly to a romance that feels out of place and, to be honest, too spicy for a saga like Star Wars.

Overall, although there were some good moments, the execution of the story leaves a lot to be desired, feeling more like romantic fan fiction than a real addition to the Star Wars universe.