I know the bare minimum about the Star Wars universe. It’s something I’ve always been interested in, but the whole timeline of things really throws me off so I’ve never really been able to fully get into it.

This book was very well written. Good descriptions and fast paced, it is a great fit for young readers. Wrede doesn’t bog down the narration with descriptions of scenery and characters. She gives basic characteristics, then carries on with the plot. This worked wonderfully.

I also really liked how Wrede shifted the focus of the narration between characters. By writing the novel in this way, she really expanded on the movie. It was great being able to get inside each character’s head and see how they perceived the world.

This is a fantastic book, especially for young readers interested in Star Wars.

Great read.