Hosted by The Space Between

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Wishlist Wednesday #1: Heir to the Jedi by Kevin Hearne

Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added (it's entirely up to you), that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.

It is hosted by Pen to Paper, just click on the button to the left if you'd like to join us!

I'm excited to join up on this meme, I've been looking for some easy ones to do, and I'm pretty sure that I have enough wishlist material to last several lifetimes, so this is perfect!  Without further ado, here is my first installment!

From Goodreads:

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .

A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view.

Luke Skywalker’s game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he’s a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there’s no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot—and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there’s no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause.

A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire’s purposes. But the prospective spy’s sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she’s willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It’s an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that’s too precious to pass up. It’s also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who’s got a score of her own to settle with the Empire.

Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it’s now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.

So far this has not gotten great reviews.  I really love Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series, and most are saying not to expect that level of greatness.  I'm going into it with an open mind and not many expectations except for a fun Star Wars adventure by an author that I like.  We can't hit home runs all the time and I'm sure even Kevin's worst is better than many other things I've read!  I'm within a few spots on the library audio list, so I should find out soon!

What books are on your wishlist?  

4 comments:

  1. I've not read the Iron Druid series yet, but I have the first book on my shelves waiting for me. I used to love Star Wars, so hopefully he has done a good job of this ... really looking forward to the new movie!

    Thanks for joining in with Wishlist Wednesday for the first time :) I hope to see you again next week!

    Dani
    Pen to Paper

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh, I definitely will! It's going to help me neaten up my wishlist, because it needs to be culled for sure! lol! I'm looking forward to the movie too! Definitely give the Iron Druid series I try, I really enjoy it! Thanks for stopping in!

      Delete
  2. I liked this one a lot, and I don't usually read Star Wars stuff. I've seen lukewarm reviews too, so maybe it was just me. What I liked was that it was from Luke Skywalker's perspective, and his supporting character/ partner in crime was a good character too. I hope you like it!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh good, I'm glad to hear a good opinion! I think people were expecting it to be Iron Druid in Space, but that isn't what you want it to be! I want it to be Luke! And now I see that Chuck Wendig has a Star Wars book too, so that may have to feature soon!

      Delete

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...