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

 “Do you think I don’t know what kind of men this world has wrought? Every woman knows. And these men existed before everything fell apart.”

A deadly disease has wiped out most of Earth’s population. Instead of going to a quarantine camp, Red travels through the woods for months to get to her grandmothers house. But in the post apocalyptic world, the woods are very dangerous.

This book kept the mystery going until the very end. It also discussed important topics about todays society. Red was a good main character and she kept me invested in her journey. I love retellings, and this one had to be the most unique Little Red Riding Hood retelling I’ve red. Red isn’t just Red Riding Hood, she is also the Huntsman. The story keeps you guessing as it jumps back and forth between before and after the crisis. 

However, the book left many questions unanswered. You could fill in the gaps, but its just left up too your imagination. I also found that the action scenes didn’t really leave you on the edge of your seat.

Although this is a fairy tale retelling, I wouldn’t call it a fantasy book. It felt more like a dystopian with hints of science fiction. If you enjoyed The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken then you would probably enjoy this book too. 

My Rating: 4.5 stars