Most of the plot of the novel centers on ahsokas life as she maintains a. Lack of depth cont for new star wars books i feel like every new canon star wars books minus dark disciple and the tarkin book, which a great lack any really depth. Ahsoka is also the main character of the eponymous novel star wars. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. Ahsoka begins following the adventures of the togrutan force user exactly one year after the establishment of the galactic empire. Small thing ahsoka comments on how her montrals head horns have grown since the end of the clone wars, enough that she has had to get a new hood. Most of the plot of the novel centers on ahsoka s life as she maintains a low profile to avoid attention from the. Parts of the star wars ahsoka book are slightly different than in the siege of mandalore, but this doesnt make the story weaker. Her journey between these series has never been told, and this novel, ahsoka, attempts to bridge the gap. A great treat for youngand notsoyoung star wars fans that provides a thrilling back story for a compelling character. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Ahsoka meets up with them for a chapter or two and then goes on her way doing fulcrum stuff.
A beautifully written novel that gives you genuine star wars feeling and illuminates ahsoka s world of thoughts and feelings. As is with most fans, my two experiences with the character were in the clone wars series and in the current series rebels. Most importantly, ahsoka could help cassian become one of star wars most interesting characters. The book is fantastic, and i read it because it is about a famous character. But when the imperials threaten those around her, ahsoka must take a stand and help those in need. The is about the famous ashoka tano, who is a fictional character from star wars. It is nice to read a novel about a favourite character from the star wars clone wars animated series. Pdf star wars ahsoka download full pdf book download.
Kenobi is a novel written by author john jackson miller. All the star wars secrets hidden in the new novel ahsoka. The book documents the first meeting between anakin and his padawan ahsoka, and their quest alongside obiwan to rescue jabba the hutts missing son. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion. The beloved star wars cgi animated series got 12 new episodes on disney plus. I love star wars and this story does not disappoint as ahsoka goes through her own trials to come to grips with her situation, and define what her new role will be as rebellion grows in the galaxy. All of these reveals come from the new book, ahsoka star wars novel by e. Every thought ahsoka gets in this novel relies to her time during the clone wars where she fought side by side with anakin. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. At a recent stop on their book signing tour, ashley eckstein, the voice of ahsoka tano in the clone wars and rebels, who provides the narration for the ahsoka audiobook, mentioned that r2d2 was her favorite star wars character, and was really excited when artooey and snips reconnect in the book. Most simply, ahsoka tano is a fan favorite both out in the world and behind the scenes. The clone wars 20082020 and star wars rebels 20142018, it is centered on the character ahsoka tano, the former apprentice of anakin skywalker. As the clone wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic jedi knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. The description from disneylucasfilm press is as follows.
Thanks to the ahsokas untold tales panel at star wars celebration europe 2016 and e. Episode viii on december 15, 2017, the han solo star wars anthology film on may 25, 2018, star wars. Lucasfilm come to an end, the clone wars did, on may 4. Ahsokas untold tales team ahsoka a star wars fansite. The latest star wars book is a young adult novel that covers a lot of the period between when we last saw ahsoka tano in clone wars and when she showed up in rebels as fulcrum. While some comics and novels have been released to flesh out the crew since then. She has a small legion of dedicated fans and her story has been fascinating to follow throughout star wars. Apr 08, 2020 ahsoka tano has long been one of the best characters in the star wars canon. Despite the ahsoka novel no longer being canon i think its the first disney star wars content to not be considered canon, i still recommend the book and just wanted to give some thoughts between the novel and the new clone wars episodes. The clone wars has just retconned what we know about how ahsoka tano survives order 66, but its probably for the best. Ahsoka tano is a character in the star wars franchise.
I do not own star wars the following is a fan based parody, all rights go to disney and lucasfilms. Full of action, emotion, and yes, plenty of answers, ahsoka is a mustread for any star wars fan. Episode ix in 2019, and the third star wars anthology film in 2020. Although ahsoka leaves the jedi order at the end of the clone wars fifth season, the storyline initially had her return to the order. At this point in the story 1y after order66, most clone troopers had been phased out of the military, replaced with the newer and much less skilled stormtroopers. Johnston so there are spoilers in this video and youve been warned. Most recently, it was reported the character will finally make her longawaited debut in liveaction in the mandalorian season 2, with rosario dawson a longtime fan pick. The mandalorians were at the center of a complicated plot involving centurieslong holy wars throughout most of the clone wars. Ahsoka and obi wan vs anakin rots plot changed, a star. The plot moves at a slow pace in the first half as ahsoka tries to deal with her emotions and figure things out.
Dark lord of the sith there are plenty of references to ahsokas life as shown in the clone wars, from memories of obiwan and anakins bickering to barriss offees betrayal of the jedi. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi o. It may also be that i find this arc in clone wars to be a poor rehash of the ahsoka novel, which has many of the same plot points complete with orphaned sisters, one tough and protective, the other mechanically inclined but in a context that makes more sense to me. Recommending to read ahsoka novel even if its no longer. Ahsoka is a star wars expanded universe novel by e. The clone wars and star wars rebels, will be the star of her own young adult novel. Ahsoka is a star wars novel from disneylucasfilm press. Apr 11, 2020 tasking cassian and ahsoka to find another valuable asset to the rebel alliance could be a fantastic ongoing plot for the shows first season, as well as a thrilling way to bring ezra back and put a nice bow on his dangling narrative thread.
The novel takes place between the events of star wars. It is set during the early days of obiwans exile on tatooine. It was published on october 11, 2016, by disney lucasfilm press as part of the clone wars. Unfortunately what i got was a plodding paintbynumbers story with underdeveloped characters and very little in the way of plot. Ahsoka tano has long been one of the best characters in the star wars canon. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens the novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars. Kaeden larte walks into ahsokas life in the cutest of meet cutes, and won me over immediately when she told her story about fighting with a thresher. The short story incognito from star wars insider 143 was written as a tiein. Ahsoka overcame a lot following her introduction in the. This young person novel is intended for ages 1218 and also qualities 712. After the republics victory on christophsis, anakin and his new apprentice ahsoka tano must rescue the kidnapped son of jabba the hutt.
Ahsoka is a young adult novel from disneylucasfilm press released on october 11, 2016. Get your child hooked on reading as they meet some of the amazing creatures from the star wars clone wars series, now an ebook star wars the clone wars ahsoka in action. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before she reappeared as the mysterious rebel operative fulcrum in rebels. Johnston for giving us a queer woman of color as a protagonist in a star wars novel.
With the ending of the clone wars cartoon, tano disappeared from our screens only to reappear in a further animated series star wars. Ahsoka is a relatively satisfying characterdriven novel that, for the most part, does justice to this beloved fan favourite and answers some of the pressing questions on fans minds. I think ahsoka s character is a breath of fresh air so i was excited to see what she would get up to in her own novel. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Ahsoka, on sale today, begins following the adventures of the togrutan force user exactly one year after the establishment of the galactic empire. Her established character from clone wars is not distorted and becomes even more interesting through the detailed adventure. Johnston, centers on ahsoka tano in the period of time after she left the jedi order and before she became an operative in the rebellion. Johnson managed to bring me to tears at some points of the novel. Ahsoka tano, fan favorite character from star wars. One of the biggest criticisms of rogue one is the films lack of character development. The clone wars retcons how ahsoka survives order 66.
The clone wars film introduced fans to ahsoka tano, a character who polarized viewers. This young adult novel is intended for ages 1218 and grades 712. The swnu crew unravels all the mysteries and revelations about. The clone wars novelization follows the plot of the film that kicks off the clone wars tv series. The new star wars novel focuses on anakin skywalkers former. Set between the events of the 3d cgi animated television series star wars. Some fans love the idea especially given the majority of ahsoka s favored ships were with girls, other though felt it was a cheap addon that did nothing for the plot or character, and there is some middle ground in those who like that ahsoka may be bisexual, but felt the author didnt do anything with the implication. Johnston, and serves as a prequel to rebels taking place in the aftermath of order 66 and fall of the galactic republic, former padawan ahsoka tano goes into hiding on raada to avoid gaining attention from the galactic empire. The titles audiobook edition was narrated by ashley eckstein, the voice of tano on both star wars. We time travel back to november 2016 and talk about the ashoka novel by e. In addition to her role on clone wars, ahsoka has popped up in canon star wars novels and played a recurring part on the animated star wars rebels tv series set between the events of the prequel and original trilogies. The best revelations come when familiar faces treasured by fans appear from the shadows as ahsoka s allies, as the fight between light and dark continues. Jan 31, 2020 the ahsoka novel picked up where ahsoka herself left off with the mandalorians, but judging from the trailers it seems like season 7 will jump right into where ahsoka first joined them. The main story takes some time to get off the ground and its populated by largely forgettable secondary characters but the.
It would show the true size of the galaxyrebellion if ahsoka wasnt running around with the same group of people for however many years. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. When i first read that there would be an ahsoka novel added to the new wave of star wars canon novels, i had mixed feelings. Ahsoka tano and two people thatll try to kill her very soon. Ahsoka is a character exploration with sides of action, politics, and drama with an emotional center that gives me a greater appreciation for ahsoka s role in the galaxy. It was published on october 11, 2016, by disney lucasfilm press as part of the clone wars legacy. Oct 11, 2016 ahsoka is a star wars expanded universe novel by e. I picked up this book as a fan of the clone wars and a massive star wars fan in general. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Andi gutierrez sits down with lucasfilm employees and star wars michael dailey, ian bucknole, and sammy holland talk about the upcoming ahsoka novel and why they love the character so much. The plot was wellpaced, although the characters all kind of faded into one.
This standalone novel lands on the list for several reasons. The ahsoka novel set between star wars rebels and the clone wars is a fun read but lacks needed scope. This was a great book for those interested in what happened with ahsoka after she left the jedi order. Ahsoka, on sale today, begins following the journeys of the togrutan pressure individual precisely one year after the establishment of the galactic realm. Ahsoka is a canon young adult original novel, set in the prequel era, written by e. By megan crouse october 12, 2016 share on facebook opens in a new tab. Setting takes place on the volcanic planet of mustafar where padme is trying to make anakin come back to the light side. Mar 26, 2017 we time travel back to november 2016 and talk about the ashoka novel by e. I passed my expectations, and i had a lot of fun reading it.
The books seem great for young star wars fans but are missing character development and heavy plots like the thrawn, bane or jedi academy book. Clone wars season 7 spoiler thread page 5 star wars. Ahsoka, weve learnt a little more about those years between ahsoka tanos departure from the jedi order and her longawaited return to our screens in the season one finale of star wars rebels. Plus it will show how isolated she continued to be as a spy. The clone wars season 7, episode 8 together again episode guide you can change who you are, but you cannot run from yourself captured by the pykes once more, ahsoka and the martez sisters are running out of options. Jun 24, 2018 the bleeding of lightsaber crystals was first covered in this novel but has also been shown in the early issues of the comic book star wars. Ahsoka is a character exploration with sides of action, politics, and drama with an emotional center that gives me a greater appreciation for ahsokas role in the galaxy. Oct 12, 2016 the ahsoka novel set between star wars rebels and the clone wars is a fun read but lacks needed scope.
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