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adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
I don’t know why I can never warm up to Kiersten White’s version of my favourite universes. I didn’t love her Slayer book and I’m not a huge fan of this either.
I love Obi-Wan. He’s one of my all time favourite characters in Star Wars. And this book isn’t bad. But it just… doesn’t feel like him? I know it’s YA and he’s younger, but even the YA version of Leia felt like her. This version of Obi-Wan feels very much like a 13 year old having an existential crisis, interspersed with details that remind you who he is.
I didn’t hate it. There were even moments when I strongly related to Obi-Wan’s thoughts and feelings. And I love that we get a semi-confirmation that he’s bi ( 😏 ). But I guess I wanted more. This actually feels like a younger version of Master and Apprentice, without Qui-Gon. And I liked M&A a lot more.
I love Obi-Wan. He’s one of my all time favourite characters in Star Wars. And this book isn’t bad. But it just… doesn’t feel like him? I know it’s YA and he’s younger, but even the YA version of Leia felt like her. This version of Obi-Wan feels very much like a 13 year old having an existential crisis, interspersed with details that remind you who he is.
I didn’t hate it. There were even moments when I strongly related to Obi-Wan’s thoughts and feelings. And I love that we get a semi-confirmation that he’s bi ( 😏 ). But I guess I wanted more. This actually feels like a younger version of Master and Apprentice, without Qui-Gon. And I liked M&A a lot more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
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