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Well, this book was decidedly better than the first book, though I did think the first one was *okay* -- just nothing special. This book, however, added gravity to the cast of characters in the first book (who I didn't really care for before) and added in the familiar faces of Han Solo, Leia Organa-Solo, Chewie, Mon Mothma, and Wedge Antilles. I felt their characterization was true to what we know from the movies, particularly Leia's navigating politics as well as dealing with her desire to always do what she feels is right for the situation at hand. That sets up some pretty interesting dilemmas for her, while Han is off doing Han things, following his "scoundrel" nature wherever it takes him.
The politics of the book are great, in my opinion, both on the side of the New Republic and also surprisingly in reference to the Empire. I would have read this book anyway, despite not liking the first, because I'm a hopeless completionist - but I'm glad I did because this one was quite enjoyable and I'm ready to jump into the next adventure with this "ragtag" team - Jas, Sinjir, Temmin, Mister Bones, Norra, and whoever decides to follow them.
The politics of the book are great, in my opinion, both on the side of the New Republic and also surprisingly in reference to the Empire. I would have read this book anyway, despite not liking the first, because I'm a hopeless completionist - but I'm glad I did because this one was quite enjoyable and I'm ready to jump into the next adventure with this "ragtag" team - Jas, Sinjir, Temmin, Mister Bones, Norra, and whoever decides to follow them.