I used to love reading Star Wars books, they were what got me excited about reading in middle school, and with a whole new canon to explore I was eager to learn more. Unfortunately this was just the poorly written uninspired work to discourage me from even thinking about another Star Wars book. The characters were bland, the story was cringeworthy and the only thing a middle schooler would find interesting is how beneath their level of writing it is.

It takes hundreds of pages to make a plot point. I find myself dreading this book trying to power through it. Not much new lore after character introductions. Go read the Thrawn novels

Easily one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Awful prose and characterization. Don’t waste your time.

The book starts slow, speeds up, then falls off a cliff. I almost didn’t finish it. Mr. Wendig has a mediocrity of style that left me wanting more Zahn, less social justice poppycock. I never cared to have Star Wars involve overt sexuality, but now Kathleen Kennedy and Mr. Wendig have not only thrust sexuality into the franchise, they’ve decided to make a statement with it. Stop prostituting the Star Wars franchise like this. I don’t need men kissing women or men kissing men or women kissing women. What I want is a solid, engaging story without a bunch of thinly veiled political and social commentary. This book has earned a place on the literary dung heap. May it compost well and thoroughly.

Nelson

It was a pretty good book. I enjoyed it

Great job destroying the story line and turning it into a political statement. Instead of it being something everyone can enjoy, it’s now full of one sides political views and hate.

Was alright, Norra coming back at the end felt kinda rushed. Was cool to see them all come together though. Can’t wait to read the next two.

The characters are about as interesting as a wet piece of cardboard and certain characters seem to have forced interactions for the sake of checking boxes on their list. Did not enjoy this one hopefully the next is better but I’m not holding my breath.

Okay the book is okay,but I feel like they should make a book about the acolytes.Of course we see..one..chapter about them.ugggjhh