So after 2 years of off and on reading I’ve finally finished Battlefront: Twilight Company! Light Spoilers

For a video game tie-in, it really does stand on its own with brand new characters and situations. Because of this, the story is actually able to delve into these character’s lives, their relationships and dynamics with each other, and isn’t reliant on any big named characters. If you liked Andor and season one of Mando, you may want to check this novel out.

Namir is not your typical Rebel soldier. He doesn’t fully believe in the cause, but war is all he’s ever known so he fights anyway. He has to learn what it takes to be a leader and a rebel. Chalis is a senior Imperial logistics officer who wants to prove herself to others, particularly her former colleagues in the Imperial ruling class. She helps the Rebellion not for their cause, but for her own goals.

The story feels out there. Most of the book takes place on planets we’ve never heard of, and it really throws you into the mess that is ground combat.

I did not read this in one go for numerous reasons and I came back to it several times over the past few years. I wanted to say the book’s pacing is pretty slow, but I can’t accurately judge that factor because of how I read it. It’s also important to note that this is Alexander Freed’s first full length novel, so I do cut him some slack.

That being said, I thought it was good and worth a read. (7/10 - 10 being the best SW book ever)