Brady

This book feels like setup in retrospect. Lyria in particular is not a super interesting character. Probably the weakest book in the series, but I do appreciate the bigger scope and the Rim characterization in relation to the core.

Interesting book but seems to repeat itself/ ramble a bit

This book could have been a tweet. The message (always have a reason for doing something and learn to communicate the reason) is important to warrant an essay even. But halfway through the author literally starts repeating himself. I also found the Apple worship off putting. The author also reuses too many of the same examples throughout the book and presents absolutely zero evidence for any of his claims.

Meh, read 30% and abandoned. Too slow, nothing new.

I cried. Cancer sucks

Best of the series. No Anakin and Padme to distract from Thrawn's character, plenty of battle action, Vanto, the Chiss. Great addition to Thrawn's story

I feel like the writing and plotlines are sloppy but overall I still enjoyed it. He cleans up trying to make Lyria more interesting than she is by getting rid of Figment, doesn't mention the Abomination, and doesn't rely on Quicksilver as a deus ex, which is good, but he also introduces a lazy plot device (the bioweapon that can kill any color). Fuck Lysander.

Downgraded to 4 post reading Treason. Treason was a step above this book.