Star Wars: Lost Stars | Book Review

"See through my eyes."

This book was surprisingly great. I was surprised that it was more a love story told over the events of Stars 4, 5 and 6. But this story was done SO well, mostly thanks to the two main protagonist.

That back story about Ciena's twin is quite beautiful.
Its definitely got interesting perspectives from both main characters.
Thane is from a rich but abusive family who's goal is to become a pilot so he can run and escape from his planet.
Ciena, his opposite in class hierarchy, wants to live extra in remembrance of her twin who died in childbirth, her dream to become a pilot so she can go and explore the galaxy.

I like how later in the story when their perspectives start to diverge, you can really see why.
Thane who grew up under a cruel hypocritical and overbearing father and he wouldn't trade that for his life in the Empire.
And Ciena who would always follow her oaths and honor cant leave the empire. (Not to mention the way she sees it is quite a compelling reason to stay. Without the back story of the Jedis, and Luke/ the rebels that we have, Ciena cant see how horrible the Empire is.)

"The Empire takes us from each other forever."

Its also interesting how Ciena's point of view is always seen in the empire or on a ship. Unlike Thane she didnt travel to see the horror of the Empire.

Its sad as we see the slow degradation of Jelucan, their home planet. Its a perfect way to show the horror of the Empire.

Finally the ending had me on the edge of my seat!!

I definitely recommend the book to stars wars fans just looking for some good characters to fall in love with and a perspective of the original trilogy you havent seen.

Some Spoiler talk for the end:

I didnt like how we didnt get a definitive feel good moment between Thane and Ciena. Its nice that it leaves it open to assuming she will get out and they will be together, I just wish if they did it this way it would have ENDED this way.

I didnt like how it ended with Nash and this cliffhanger considering i doubt we will ever get a sequel for this. Couldnt it have just ended with Thane and Ciena in each others arms on a beautiful beach somewhere, because they damn well deserved it.