A review by dreamreader
Star Wars: Kanan, Vol. 2: First Blood by Greg Weisman

adventurous dark emotional fast-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? No

5.0

I loved literally everything about this, including the frame narrative that shifts between a Rebels-era timeline and a Cone Wars-era timeline. I loved getting to see more of Caleb as a Padawan, and I loved getting to see more of Depa Billaba as a Jedi Master. She's such a great character. I've seen that some other readers didn't love that this volume doesn't pick up where the first one leaves off, but honestly isn't that what New Dawn and Rebels do (sort of)? It really worked for me that this volume actually takes us back to pre-Order 66 Caleb. Getting to know him as a Padawan really informs who he becomes as Kanan. I love that.