This was just delightful. It moved SO quickly, the pacing was so good--I read it in just a few days, and couldn't really put it down. It had everything I've come to quickly love about Thrawn, and I will say that Zahn's talented because he made me care about people who work for the Empire. It was nice to see the development of a bunch of characters, like Commodore Fero. I will say that I went in without having seen any of Rebels but still had an amazing time--I might have missed some things, but it didn't impact my enjoyment.

I do want more, like please sir give me 800 stories of Thrawn being a stupid blue man going around the galaxy looking at art. I guess we'll see! But seriously this was a delightful time, and I really liked it. I feel like I'm the last person on earth to get to Thrawn but I've had a great time with this series, and if you want brain candy, you might enjoy it.