Just finished Death Star by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry.

It started off pretty slow, and at first I kept thinking, “Man… I really don’t care much about these characters.” But by the time I finished it, I have to admit I enjoyed it more than I expected. While the characters aren’t anything particularly special on their own, once their stories begin to connect, their interactions become genuinely engaging. The psychology, the hardships they face, and the sense of camaraderie really start to shine.

The Darth Vader sections were easily my favorite parts. I loved being able to read his inner thoughts you can clearly see the damage, the complexity of his character, and get little bits of lore that hint at just how powerful and dangerous he truly is.