jarichan's review against another edition
3.0
"Cobalt Squadron" ist zwar nicht das stärkste Star Wars-Buch, aber dennoch eine unterhaltsame Lektüre. Ich mag Rose eigentlich ganz gerne und sie mit ihrer Schwester gemeinsam zu erleben, geht sehr ans Herz.
Wein entwickelt die Figuren, trotz der Kürze des Textes, gut weiter, sodass man doch das Gefühl hat, ein paar neue Details aus der offiziellen Star Wars-Welt aus diesem Buch mitgenommen zu haben.
Wein entwickelt die Figuren, trotz der Kürze des Textes, gut weiter, sodass man doch das Gefühl hat, ein paar neue Details aus der offiziellen Star Wars-Welt aus diesem Buch mitgenommen zu haben.
ginnikin's review against another edition
Bittersweet. It's nice to see the Tico sisters getting shit done together, but it's hard knowing what happens. That also reduced some of the tension. We know Paige and Rose get out okay, so some of the tension is undermined. That ending is a little heartbreaking.
thedayoflight's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A nice little star wars story.
tehani's review against another edition
4.0
Kelly Marie Tran's narration is unsurprisingly fantastic and it's a nice little story that, while a bit lacking in tension (as a prequel to the film) still manages to surprise in places. Lost a star because it's overproduced - I'm not a fan of a bunch of noise, sound effects and voice effects in my audiobooks - in my opinion, they aren't necessary, especially for a good story.
lovuelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
I'm sorry but I was not having it with this book. I get the idea of delving to rose and paiges relationship and squad prior to the last jedi. But I just did not give a sh*t. I guess maybe it's my fault for picking up a book from the "juvenile" section at the library, about a rebellion team when I'm a dark side lover, and knowing the last jedi is my least favourite of the star wars cinematic universe... but wow this is not it. I could have gone my whole life without this book. The only reason I didn't dnf it or give it 1 star is because star wars is an insanely cool universe and I do understand the reasoning behind the story and even why the book was written. So boring and so monotonous and so unnecessary though.
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
4.0
I like Rose Tico a lot, and enjoyed spending some more time with her and Paige. Kelly Marie Tran reads the audio book, which makes it even better. The book takes place before The Last Jedi (obviously), and follows the Tico sisters on a mission to bring relief to a planet suffering under a First Order blockade. We also learn more about their past and the bomber squadron (which is kind of sad since they all die in TLJ). This is a middle grade book, so it's short and sweet.
david_agranoff's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this novel that leads right up to the first moments of Last Jedi. It is fun but had a few moments that made me groan. the worst was Rose saying "it's all good." Did really add weight and depth to Rose as a character and her sister's sacrifice. Full review coming.
ericabo_louise's review against another edition
3.0
Kelly Marie Tran reading Elizabeth Wein writing a story about the intense bond between two sisters who only have each other to depend on in the whole galaxy from the perspective of the younger, who idolizes and depends on the elder for confidence and validation and a sense of identity and being known affected me in no way whatsoever except that it made me feel a lot of feelings about myself and my sister and now I need hugs.
ghostmuppet's review against another edition
2.0
This is a short YA book focusing on the Tico sisters, and linking directly into the Last Jedi. It provides some background to Rose (and Paige, but we never really saw that much of Paige) and explains their close sisterly bond.
However, the story and writing style were a little dull, and i often drifted and wanted to read something else. The pace was alright, but the subject matter...
I have read a number of Star Wars books recently, and the plot for them all seem to be to help other worlds out with supplies. Yes, i get the fact that this can be a harsh environment, but surely these authors can come up with something a little different.
Anyhow, this is another crossed off my list of New Canon books to read.
However, the story and writing style were a little dull, and i often drifted and wanted to read something else. The pace was alright, but the subject matter...
I have read a number of Star Wars books recently, and the plot for them all seem to be to help other worlds out with supplies. Yes, i get the fact that this can be a harsh environment, but surely these authors can come up with something a little different.
Anyhow, this is another crossed off my list of New Canon books to read.