Resistance Reborn did a great job connecting TLJ with TROS and showing some of the events that occurred between movies. I found Roanhorse's writing style to be accessible and engaging, and I had no trouble being pulled into the book immediately. The main POVs come from Poe, Leia, Wedge, and a First Order officer whose name I have already erased from my memory—not because he wasn’t well written, it’s because I hate his guts. One of the most exciting things about this novel was the way that it connected the movies with the Extended Universe. I admit, my main motivation for starting this novel is because I heard that Ransolm Casterfo made an appearance and it was nice to finally get closure even though I needed more. Although I wasn’t familiar with most of the other EU characters who made an appearance, it makes me want to continue to explore the EU.

This is a dark time for the rebellion and Leia’s chapters are emotional, but I loved seeing from her perspective and watching her relationship with Rey develop. I don’t think Roanhorse managed to capture Rey’s character, but there was nothing that annoyed me about the portrayal either, so I didn’t mind. Poe’s character lacked the humor that I’m used to, but that mainly results from his character arc and him trying to find his place in leadership after the events of TLJ. Wedge’s POV was my favorite to read and I loved learning more about him and seeing his personality.

Resistance Reborn did a great job capturing the time right after TLJ and I really think there is potential to explore more of the rebellion during this time. I’d love to see more books like this one in the EU in the future as well as more Star Wars books by this author.
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hoo boy this book was a hot mess ( )

Bacaninha! ( )

I don't entirely love the writing of this book, or what feels like a deep (and far too specific) marginalization of Rose & Rey, but that is absolutely made up for by having so much Leia and THE BIG REVEAL. I'm copy-pasting my live plurk for the whole read below. Spoilers definitely existing inside it.




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‘Balked, but eventually bent’
Great phrasing.

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This harrowing background music. Forever I will own all the hardcovers, but listen to these amazing audio plays of the new books.

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LEIA.
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”It was the nature of war, to put its children through Hell.”

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Guuuuhhh. This piece about not judging because of the size of the demons in her own closet.

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I feel like forgiveness of Black Squadron scene was sssoo too easily wavable not a problem. I really hope some part of this book has repercussions that aren’t just self-imposed narrative man pain guilt n’ anguish.

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I agree with Maz. He is too arrogant and remorse isn’t realistic in him yet.

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The First Order is stealing children?????? (MAGISTERIUM CROSSOVER.)

ko♏ix
of course they Are

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OMG OMG OMG OMG.
WEDGE REACTING TO BEING TOLD ABOUT LUKE.

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bbaaabbbbyyyy

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I have so many more feelings about this than every chapter before that except for Leia's.

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OMG RANSOLM SHOUT OUT.

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Iiiii love that I read the right Leia before that. It makes me super feel like the universe was looking out for me. I love all of Leon’s chapters the best so far. She’s so amazing.

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This not revealing of who this person, even though you totally know who it is if you've read the clues coming up on them finally saying the name at the very end of this chapter.

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"I'm just a junker."

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I have a lot of feelings about what we're seeing with Rey and where I think it is going. Especially because of a pop release, too.

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Poe has a lot of excuses in this book.

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Rey seems pretty ignored through like the middle of this novel.

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RANSOLM!!!

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Everyone sweats a lot on this book.

CodeNinja
Is this worth getting. I'm liking what I've been setting around but I'm still on the fence.

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Like a lot. It’s their go-to reaction. It’s kind bothersome how often it happens.

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CodeNinja: I am rating it sort of a 7 out of 10 for prep for the movie/it’s writing but like 9 out 10 for being an unexpected but sure 100% direct follow-up to Leia’s Bloodline Book.

CodeNinja
Okay cool I liked Bloodline, so I most likely will like this too,

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The Rey-in-the-Corner of this so far is really constant.

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Also, this Finn is “just friends” things feels a lot more like Rose Erasure everywhere. I don’t even have huge feelings about this ship. But it being an important movie moment, then the clothes thing this year, and now this, too? Yeah. No. That’s too on party.

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nods I like the book, but yes, scoring about the same for the same reasons

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The train fight scene has such great music and radio play sounds added. I never stop loving the background pieces of these recordings.

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Please don’t let this gift be as predictable as it seems so far.

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Oh, hey, look, Rose has been here the whole time without scenes, background mentions, or dialogue, too?
Rrriiiggghhhttt.

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I love Leia, Poe, and Finn, but there are more people in these groups now. Who feel really semi-non-existent in this book.

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Also, that semi-hint about Leia knowing Rey needs someone more than Luke or her for her power. And. Oh gee. I wonder if you mean your son.

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RANSOLM IS REAL AND ALIVE AND IF HE MAKES IT ANOTHER HOUR, HE COULD BE IN MY MOVIE.

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Also. I'm down to one hour.

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oh oh oh oh oh I'm not ready for this.

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This is the last 20 minutes.

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LAST CHAPTER STARTING NOW.

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askjdhakljhflksdjhfg

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leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm
leia and ransolm

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MY. SOUL.
MY. HEART.
I'M SO SO SO SO GLAD I READ BLOODLINES AT THE RIGHT TIME, WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING I WAS GOING TO NEED IT FOR THIS. ( )

Don't bother unless - well .... ( )