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A review by braddington
Victory's Price by Alexander Freed
5.0
Even Victory has it's price...
Alexander Freed perfectly caps off the Alphabet Squadron trilogy with "Victory's Price." This third installment makes clear the a philosophical debate at the heart of these books: how will society judge those who've either directly or indirectly carried out atrocities? We see this throughout the eyes of Yrica Quell as she has continued to struggle with determining her place in the galaxy, but it really comes to the forefront through her interactions with her former master Soran Keize.
Much of Victory's Price focuses on the quieter more intimate moments between the characters we've grown with for two years, all set within a wild space chase that leaves you wanting more with every surprising turn. It all feels deserved with how authentic Alphabet squad has become, thanks to Freed's powerful prose. The book hits an explosive third act, and it's nearly impossible to put it down. Every page keeps you floored leading up to a satisfying and logical conclusion.
The Alphabet Squadron trilogy is Star Wars publishing at its best, and I hope Freed gets more access to the galaxy sandbox in the years to come.
Alexander Freed perfectly caps off the Alphabet Squadron trilogy with "Victory's Price." This third installment makes clear the a philosophical debate at the heart of these books: how will society judge those who've either directly or indirectly carried out atrocities? We see this throughout the eyes of Yrica Quell as she has continued to struggle with determining her place in the galaxy, but it really comes to the forefront through her interactions with her former master Soran Keize.
Much of Victory's Price focuses on the quieter more intimate moments between the characters we've grown with for two years, all set within a wild space chase that leaves you wanting more with every surprising turn. It all feels deserved with how authentic Alphabet squad has become, thanks to Freed's powerful prose. The book hits an explosive third act, and it's nearly impossible to put it down. Every page keeps you floored leading up to a satisfying and logical conclusion.
The Alphabet Squadron trilogy is Star Wars publishing at its best, and I hope Freed gets more access to the galaxy sandbox in the years to come.