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Didn't know about that Ahsoka book

BehrItAll

I am still playing catch up since returning from Chicago but I am an hour away from finishing the audiobook of Bloodline by Claudia Gray.

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Cool

BehrItAll

I’ll have a review up by this weekend.

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Nice

BehrItAll

Star Wars: Bloodline by Claudia Gray, narrated by January LaVoy

Witness the birth of the Resistance

When the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory.

Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy—from both within and without. Underworld kingpins, treacherous politicians, and Imperial loyalists are sowing chaos in the galaxy. Desperate to take action, senators are calling for the election of a First Senator. It is their hope that this influential post will bring strong leadership to a divided galaxy.

As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia faces with distrust the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position—even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job. But a new enemy may make this path Leia’s only option. For at the edges of the galaxy, a mysterious threat is growing.

This is one of the top notch Star Wars novels. It's my first Claudia Gray novel and she is an excellent author. (I plan to read more of her work. My sister is a fan of her Firebird series.)

Leia is so in character and it's fantastic. Gray wrote her perfectly. She really got her intelligence, her heart, her temper and her sass so well.

There is some action and adventure in the story, but it is more political - and not in boring way. The story takes place six years prior to Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. Not an era I care for but after reading this I have more insight into how the First Order came to power.

January LaVoy's narration was great. She sounded similar to older Leia's voice. Her voice for Lady Carise Sindian was spot on because she sounded just like a prissy royal bitch. And I liked what she did for Ransolm Casterfo's voice. It was great for his character development where he starts out as a stuffy ass and then by the end you are sympathizing with him.

I loved the development of the friendship between Leia and Ransolm. The turn around from enemies to friends to enemies to friends again was an emotional rollercoaster.

I can't go further without going into some spoilers:



I am not a great fan of this Sequel era of Star Wars, and it was being a Leia centric story that really pushed me to listen to this audiobook. I am glad I did.

4 out of 5 Senators

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Thanks for sharing

atwoodsmariano

I reserved Master & Apprentice from my library last weekend and I should be getting it soon

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Cool

atwoodsmariano

finally have it in my hands

will share my thoughts later

crash landing

Oh that sounds like it will be hopefully

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Hopefully it's good

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atwoodsmariano

I finally got to starting it today