A review by wynwicket
Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.25

I enjoy Star Wars the most when it doesn't rely too much on pre-existing characters but instead explores places in the universe or types of characters that are new or not widely-used.  The creation of an entirely new fighter squadron with a diverse group of pilots--including former Imperials, pirate-types, and those who are rebellious even for rebels--was a treat.  It took a while to get to know the new cast, and I found it a bit tricky to keep their back stories straight, but I came to really like these guys.  A dark read, and a good one.  I look forward to continuing the trilogy.