The Star Wars movies are more well known than the books. Though the Star Wars movies cover the basic storyline they leave a lot of questions, most of which can be answered through the books. The book I am reviewing today is called Star Wars Before the Awakening. It highlights the backstory of Poe Dameron, Finn, and Rey. The book is split into 3 parts, one for each character. For Finn’s part it gives us insight on Finn’s inner battle (whether he likes being a storm topper or not.) Finn is the best trooper in his squadron so much so that he doesn’t have a nickname like the others. Eventually when he gets deployed he feels left out from the group, a defect. He feels like he is not like the others, he’s too scared to ask for help because he is afraid that no one else feels the same way. Rey’s part highlights her scavenging through the desert, and also finding the Millennium Falcon. Her part shines a light on her bravery and independence even before she joined the resistance. Poe’s part shows us a little bit more about his childhood, his parents, and how he joined the resistance. Poe’s parents fought in the battle of Endor against the empire. His mother died when Poe became older. That left him and his dad alone on their farm. He joined the New republic army, who didn’t believe that the First order was a threat. Poe disobeys orders and light cruises right into a First order space settlement. He is then recruited by Leia to join the resistance as a Captain. Instead of just one squadron under his control he has 2. He is given a special mission from leia to abduct a senator’s ship because he is suspected of working with the first order. The book ends when Leia asks Poe to help find her brother, Luke Skywalker. I would definitely recommend this read if you like Star Wars like me!
Everyday... 