Brotherhood by Mike Chen covers the early days of the Clone Wars and that “business on Cato Neimoidia” mentioned in revenge of the Sith. It also covers the first meeting between Obi-Wan/Anakin and Asajj Ventress. The main focus of the book is the new relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. They are no longer Master and apprentice, but peers, and its interesting to see how they became the brothers we saw in the Clone Wars TV series and Revenge of the Sith.

Obi-Wan and Anakin’s relationship is brilliantly written. They are learning a new dynamic. Obi-Wan isn’t responsible for Anakin and Anakin doesn’t have to answer to Obi-Wan. I liked how Anakin finds himself using Obi-Wan’s teachings whilst Obi-Wan is using Anakin’s improvising, while both are on their separate missions. Obi-Wan observes the new relationship between Padme and Anakin and debates on scolding Anakin. This seems to set up Obi-Wan eventually knowing about the secret relationship. 

I really enjoyed the new character, Initiate Mill. She was very interesting, and her relationship with anakin was enjoyable to read. It seemed to give reason to the Council to give Anakin a Padawan (Ahsoka). Mill was a good character with a unique Force ability. I hope she survived Order 66.

Any Star Wars fan will live this book, mainly Prequel fans. This is definitely a love letter to the Prequels. There are so many Easter eggs from a variety of Star Wars media and even a Doctor Who reference. 

My Rating: 5 stars

Started Reading: 26/06/2022

Finished Reading: 29/06/2022