A review by wyrmbergmalcolm
Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen
5.0
An exciting continuation of this trilogy. This did feel a little bit of being the middle story of three in that, although interesting, not as much happened in this one compared to the first book. A lot of setting up for book three that, while it was good, had little pay-off within this book.
The characters were great, though and everyone felt authentic and had a right to be there.
Another slight issue is simply the age of this story and knowledge of where certain characters end up (not counting that Disney garbage as cannon). There's supposed to be an increased tension surrounding the loyalties of a specific character who, chronologically, is still very much unknown at this point, but knowing now what happens later, there's no doubt as to their motivations so no tension at all.
Bonus points for including a Previously section at the front of the book.
Bring on book three!
The characters were great, though and everyone felt authentic and had a right to be there.
Another slight issue is simply the age of this story and knowledge of where certain characters end up (not counting that Disney garbage as cannon). There's supposed to be an increased tension surrounding the loyalties of a specific character who, chronologically, is still very much unknown at this point, but knowing now what happens later, there's no doubt as to their motivations so no tension at all.
Bonus points for including a Previously section at the front of the book.
Bring on book three!