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Lost Stars (Star Wars)
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(I'd give this a 4.5 if I could).
Wow. This one kind of came out of nowhere! I was so disappointed and let down with Aftermath that I didn't really think I had it in me to try another new Star Wars books so soon.
Am I ever glad I did.
What can I say? I loved everything about this book!
The story has two points of view. We follow, and skip between, Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree. Both of who, by the end of the book, I adore just as much as any of the classic cast from the movies.
The timeline covers events from, A New Hope up to Return of the Jedi (and afterward as well). It was pretty interesting seeing all those iconic moments that take place in the original trilogy through fresh and different eyes. I absolutely loved how Claudia Gray puts a face to the nameless soldiers, pilots, and Stormtroopers, that fight for the Empire. You really get a feel for how some of them must have felt. They were people. They had lives besides just chasing the Rebels around and looking for them inside trash compactors.
It was a really interesting take.
I'm not much of a 'love story' reader. This one, though, didn't slam me over the head with angsty teenage bullshit. The relationship between Thane and Ciena felt real and plausible - even though they were on different sides of a galactic struggle. I felt for them both and often found myself rooting for them and wishing that they could just...finally...be...together!
This book was a win! It's definitely one of the better Star Wars novels I have read. I love how it's connected to A Force Awakens. I love how, without even seeing the new movie, I know things that other Star Wars fans that have not read this book do not know.
If you are a fan, read this motherfucker! Don't let the YA thing fool you. Don't dismiss it because it's a love story. Read it because it's a damn good romp in a galaxy far, far away.
Anyways, FUCK YEAH!! STAR WARS!!
Wow. This one kind of came out of nowhere! I was so disappointed and let down with Aftermath that I didn't really think I had it in me to try another new Star Wars books so soon.
Am I ever glad I did.
What can I say? I loved everything about this book!
The story has two points of view. We follow, and skip between, Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree. Both of who, by the end of the book, I adore just as much as any of the classic cast from the movies.
The timeline covers events from, A New Hope up to Return of the Jedi (and afterward as well). It was pretty interesting seeing all those iconic moments that take place in the original trilogy through fresh and different eyes. I absolutely loved how Claudia Gray puts a face to the nameless soldiers, pilots, and Stormtroopers, that fight for the Empire. You really get a feel for how some of them must have felt. They were people. They had lives besides just chasing the Rebels around and looking for them inside trash compactors.
It was a really interesting take.
I'm not much of a 'love story' reader. This one, though, didn't slam me over the head with angsty teenage bullshit. The relationship between Thane and Ciena felt real and plausible - even though they were on different sides of a galactic struggle. I felt for them both and often found myself rooting for them and wishing that they could just...finally...be...together!
This book was a win! It's definitely one of the better Star Wars novels I have read. I love how it's connected to A Force Awakens. I love how, without even seeing the new movie, I know things that other Star Wars fans that have not read this book do not know.
If you are a fan, read this motherfucker! Don't let the YA thing fool you. Don't dismiss it because it's a love story. Read it because it's a damn good romp in a galaxy far, far away.
Anyways, FUCK YEAH!! STAR WARS!!
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October 18, 2015
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October 18, 2015
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October 19, 2015
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27.0%
""So where are you posted?"
"A Star Destroyer. The Devastator."
"Whoa. Thats one of the top ships in the fleet. I'm assigned to the defense fleet for a space station."
"Which one?"
"That's the weird part - I don't know. Apparently, this station is brand-new and still 'classified."
"Exciting," she said. "And I bet there's a good chance the Devestator will visit this new station.""
"A Star Destroyer. The Devastator."
"Whoa. Thats one of the top ships in the fleet. I'm assigned to the defense fleet for a space station."
"Which one?"
"That's the weird part - I don't know. Apparently, this station is brand-new and still 'classified."
"Exciting," she said. "And I bet there's a good chance the Devestator will visit this new station.""
October 20, 2015
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57.0%
"Lohgarra told Thane she was very, very proud of him and wrapped her huge furry arms around him in a hug. Then she showed the highest form of praise and affection, for a Wookie: She started grooming him.
Thane sighed as she got to work on his hair in earnest. This wasn't how they did things in the Empire."
Thane sighed as she got to work on his hair in earnest. This wasn't how they did things in the Empire."
October 21, 2015
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sci-fi
October 21, 2015
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star-wars
October 21, 2015
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Finished Reading
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Oct 22, 2015 04:34PM
Cannot agree more. I too almost skipped this one, and what a mistake that would have been! One of the best SW novels I've ever read.
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Mogsy (MMOGC) wrote: "Cannot agree more. I too almost skipped this one, and what a mistake that would have been! One of the best SW novels I've ever read."Yuppers! And what a fantastic way to get that little extra hype in for the movie!!
I am SO ready!
From the moment I first saw this book I knew I had to read it! I don't know what my expectations were to begin with, but let me tell you this book did not disappoint. This is above all else the best Star Wars novel I have ever read, and maybe even the best novel I have read period. It was full of action and suspense that always had you on the edge of your seat. Not to mention how the book gave you the perspective from imperial soldiers and pilots. It showed how they were human too, and that from their perspective the empire was doing good and the rebels were the bad guys. The main characters followed this path till they learned of the imperials cruity and eventually spilt ways due to their differing views. However their love and a special bond they had since childhood continue to bring them together though-out this epic tail. This is a must read for any true Star Wars fans, and as a plus you get some insider knowledge into the new movie!
Thanks! your write up convinced me to read and I am loving it!
That's awesome, Stephanie! I loved this book - glad you are enjoying it too!
Agree on Aftermath. It nearly ruined me from buying this book. Couldn't put it down and kind of sucked when I was done because it is so hard to find books this good...
Aftermath was the third greatest Star Wars book ever, after Empire’s End and this one. The second book in the trilogy was very mediocre, I couldn’t finish it.
Can you read this with out any particular order?
Natazha wrote: "Can you read this with out any particular order?"You bet! Don't need to have read any other books. :)
