wynwicket 's review for:

Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed

4.25

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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.