Resistance Reborn (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) by Rebecca Roanhorse

Resistance Reborn (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) by Rebecca Roanhorse-295 pages

I started reading this before seeing The Rise of Skywalker (Episode IX) in theaters. Obviously, I didn't finish it before going to the film, but I wanted to finish Resistance Reborn anyway. It gives some much needed story about what happened between The Last Jedi (Episode VIII) and The Rise of Skywalker. I enjoyed the fleshing out of some secondary characters, especially ones that are from video games and tv shows or are related to those characters (Zay Versio is one that comes to mind). I also enjoyed the locations visited, such as Bracca, which are from recent Star Wars video games, movies, and other media. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book (as much or more as the movie...). I would recommend reading this to anyone who is an avid Star Wars fan. On a side note, I simply enjoy anything Star Wars, if you haven't noticed by my blog posts.

Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse

Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse
(Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Series)
295 pages

"The Resistance is in ruins. In the wake of their harrowing escape from Crait, what was once an army has been reduced to a handful of wounded heroes. Finn, Poe, Rey, Rose, Chewbacca, Leia Organa -- their names are famous among the oppressed worlds they fight to liberate. But names can only get you so far, and Leia's last desperate call for aid has gone unanswered.

"From jungles of Ryloth to the shipyards of Corellia, the shadow of the First Order looms large, and those with the bravery to face the darkness are scattered and isolated. If hope is to survive, the Resistance must journey throughout the galaxy, seeking out more leaders - including those who, in days gone by, helped a nascent rebellion cripple an empire. Battles will be fought, alliances will be forged, and the Resistance will be reborn."  --from the publisher

I thought the book was just okay, although I'm glad I read it since episode IX is premiering in eleven days. I would much rather watch a Star Wars tale than read one.  I gave it three out of five stars.