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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Anakin is my weak spot in everything Star Wars, so of course I was going to read this book. And let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed.
I absolutely love the metaphor of Anakin as the sun-dragon. It represents him so well. He burns bright enough to send the entire galaxy aflame, and this book is a great example.
His quiets moments with Padmé also had me swooning. I love those two together so much and it was very satisfying to have a bit of a window into their secret stolen moments.
I wasn’t sure about the inclusion of Mill, especially since Ahsoka is supposed to be Anakin’s first experience as a big brother/Master, but he felt more like a father figure with Mill. It felt a bit like watching how he would have been with Leia, if he’d had the chance to see her grow up.
The writing isn’t perfect, and there are a few inconsistencies (like Obi-Wan being able to undo his restraint?!) but I really liked it.
I absolutely love the metaphor of Anakin as the sun-dragon. It represents him so well. He burns bright enough to send the entire galaxy aflame, and this book is a great example.
His quiets moments with Padmé also had me swooning. I love those two together so much and it was very satisfying to have a bit of a window into their secret stolen moments.
I wasn’t sure about the inclusion of Mill, especially since Ahsoka is supposed to be Anakin’s first experience as a big brother/Master, but he felt more like a father figure with Mill. It felt a bit like watching how he would have been with Leia, if he’d had the chance to see her grow up.
The writing isn’t perfect, and there are a few inconsistencies (like Obi-Wan being able to undo his restraint?!) but I really liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Slavery