For all those wondering what Jyn Erso was up to before the start of Rogue One, this is the book for you. Covering the time period directly after her mother's death and her subsequent rescue by Saw Gererra, a haunting sadness prevades the story, as young Jyn is raised by Saw, a man who obviously cares about her but is torn in many directions by his beliefs. Told strictly from Jyn's POV, I was definitely left wanting more but as a YA novel I can understand the narrow focus. The inclusion of a bit of romance was completely unnecessary in my opinion, but it at least was handled in a way that made sense.

A fine read for those wanting a bit more of a glimpse into Jyn's character, but don't expect any stunning revelations or inside knowledge.