The Desperate Mission

Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi #1

by Jude Watson, John Van Fleet (Illustrator)

The Empire has risen. The Jedi Order has been destroyed. As far as the Emperor is concerned, the Jedi are all but extinct.

But on the remote planet of Tatooine, one Jedi Master remains: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Devastated by the loss of his fellow Jedi—and the betrayal of his former apprentice Anakin—Obi-Wan has been left with one last task: to watch over and protect a young child named Luke.

When Obi-Wan finds out that a former Jedi apprentice has survived, he must make a painful decision: whether to stay on Tatooine or go on one last, desperate mission—right into the heart of the Empire.

The thrilling new series from The New York Times bestselling author of Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest.

Genres: Star Wars, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Childrens, Fantasy, Ebooks

168 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2005

Reviews

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great start to yet another series by prolific author Jude Watson.

[Abigail McKenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was awesome. And also painful. But mostly awesome.

I've been wanting to read this series for a long time now, and so when it was free on Prime Reading I snatched it up so fast. I love Obi-Wan and I just. love Star Wars so much and I had read a couple of Jude Watson's Star Wars books and I really enjoyed them.

This book was half pain, half awesome kick-butt Jedi-ness. It was fascinating to see other planet's responses to the Clone Wars and the events of Revenge of the Sith.

I will definitely be continuing the series. I can't wait to see where Ferrus ends up. (but also, I'm already in pain. because I know he can't be around forever. and it causes me pain. ahh.)

[Bailey Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Muffled sobbing*

This series that starts out with Obi-Wan happens around 5-10 years after RotS. He's dealing with the guilt/grief of Anakin when Someone (If you've read any novelization of RotS, you know who it is) makes contact and tells Obi-Wan to find a former Jedi Apprentice who left before RotS.

It's a great series; Obi-Wan is in character and the new guy is awesome. Obi-Wan deals with his grief in a real way, but it's not pulling the book down or too heavy for kids to enjoy.

Recommended 9+ for Star Wars violence.

[Lexu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Come to this having read Jude Watson's "Jedi Apprentice" and "Jedi Quest" series and from there go straight into this series. Right from the start there are characters named that I don't remember very well or at all since I read those series as a kid and I'm starting this series as an adult. This is my problem though and I do appreciate the clean continuity Watson has with her characters.
I also read John Jackson Miller's "Kenobi" before this book, which was written well after this series but taking place before it. It's a pretty self contained book so nothing is technically clashing continuity wise here with this book but it's very evident that Miller's Kenobi is starting to identify as "Ben" and his mind seems set on staying on Tatooine. Well, Watson's Kenobi has had a change of heart. Seems rather reckless and out of character but he justifies it so I guess I do too. There seems to be a greater vision he has that he wants to cultivate. Thus, we have the plot of this series. To fan the flames of rebellion. Starting with one cell of rebels on some random planet. Maybe they will grow and join others throughout the galaxy to make an alliance. We shall see.
Then we namedrop a villain that shows up and starts working against our protagonists. It's understandable that Obi-Wan will want to keep a low profile and not reveal that he is a Jedi. Well, here's a better idea: why not isolate that villain and kill him/her instead of running around? No can do. This villain makes appearances further in the timeline in major SW works.

[Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Good to see Obi-wan get his own story. Nice to see that one of the former Jedi apprentices was still alive. Also nice to see the start of the Rebellion.

Can't wait to read Star Wars: LOTJ: Dark Warning!!!!

[Jessica McKendry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars Legends universe, and this one did not disappoint. I loved the story line and the characters, and I’m very excited to start the next one in the series!

While this series is technically junior fiction/middle grade, I love how it talks about violence and other complex issues without getting too graphic or complicated for middle grade readers. As an adult reading it, I can see the depth of the topics discussed and I love how the author works these in.

[Matthew Goode Ⓥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very easy read, and enjoyable enough. Not much to say about the storyline, it is straightforward enough, and seems to be setting out how the Rebel Alliance forms. The female characters were a little side-lined, and typical female rolls (eg, nurturing/mother ones); it would've been better if the "urchin" Trever was a girl as that would've balanced things out better. The best part of the book was the apparent same-sex relationship between two important male characters, though it is never directly stated (though seemingly implied, with double meanings). For a Star Wars book for young adults that is quite refreshing, though hopefully it won't be long until it is common and more openly expressed. (Of course, it may just be my reading of things, so I'll have to read the later books to find out for sure).

[Collin · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you ever want a quick, middle-grade read that still scans like an emotional kick in the face (if you love Obi-Wan Kenobi as much as I do, anyway), read this.

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this a very long time ago. I honestly completely forgot about this series. It was massively underrated.

[Graff Fuller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Star Wars: Legends: The Last of the Jedi 01 The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense

Medium-paced

Plot or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters are a main focus? Yes

3.75 Stars

This is a story about the time after Obi-Wan Kenobi delivers infant Luke Skywalker to Lars and Beru on Tatooine, and then sets to keeping his eye on this child.

The thought of Obi-Wan JUST staying there (within arm's reach) of Luke his entire life...is truly unrealistic.

This is ONE of those moments that Obi-Wan finds himself...having to leave the planet to help another Jedi...to find a safe place to go, since the Inquisitors and Darth Vader are out to find him, and kill him.

I enjoyed the idea of Obi-Wan trying to be LESS Jedi-like, even though it's hard to see him in that role.

The Jedi (or former Jedi) that he seeking is a great character, and a person that has history with Obi-Wan.

Also, the characters that orbit this former Jedi...has gained a young person's admiration...and devotion (though he's a character, in an of himself).

There are numbers of memorable characters within this story...and those we will see again...in other stories of this time period.

I had a lot of fun reading this book. Onward to the next book in this series.

[Cameron]

Personal Response: I liked the book Star Wars, The Last Of The Jedi: The Desperate Mission because it started with an interesting intro to the story. I thought that some parts of the book could have been explained better, rather than just setting it inside. The book tends to have many parts that switch the point of view from characters that confused me at times.

Plot Summary: This book starts with a character known as Obi-Wan. He lives on the planet Tatooine, and watches over a little boy known as Luke Skywalker. Obi-Wan is closely watching him, and after he is done checking up on him he heads to a local bar. There he overhears about a pilot talking about a Jedi that escaped a prison which Obi-Wan thought was dead. He sets off to the planet in where he would be. He meets a boy at the planet that knows about where he is and Obi-Wan pays him to tell him locations where he could get information of where he is. He meets a doctor at the prison that leads him to a hideout in which were rebelling against the Empire. Obi-Wan joins them to look for Revus as later they are found by the Empire and surrendered.

Characterization: Obi-Wan grows as a protagonist throughout the book by his wisdom of becoming a Jedi. He becomes more understanding of how the world is not completely taken over. He grows from watching a little boy and ensuring safety to looking for a Jedi companion.

Recommendation: I recommend that the person who reads this book is interested in science fiction. I think that the reader should be able to understand the vocabulary that is not normally used. I think that the reader should watch the movie to get a better idea of how the book seems.

[rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4✰

Ferus hesitated. “Maybe. But If I can’t, you’ll be caught. I’m still rusty, and if I fail, we both fail. You go, Obi-Wan. I’ll find another way.

Obi-Wan held his gaze. “You can do it. I’ve felt it. I know you can do it. I know you can be a Jedi again.”

Jude Watson and her characterization of Obi-Wan ‪‪<3‬ And a more tolerable Ferus. Lowkey couldn’t stand bro in the Jedi Apprentice series. So whiny and always had a stick up his ass.

On the shorter end, but I didn’t mind. I planned on only reading this book because I thought it was the only one of the series Obi-Wan is in, but I think he’s in the next. Gonna read it for him.

This was good in the way that it shows Empire hold from an almost never-covered spot in the timeline. Also had Boba Fett pulling up cause why not.

Tbf I don’t have many other thoughts. A happy 4 stars.

[Daniel Kukwa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let's call this a strong 3.5 stars. It's not up there with Jude Watson's best, but it's a solid introduction to a post-Episode III series. Although more recent continuity has superseded much of what happens here, it's surprising just how much of it seems to have resonated with the creators of the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" mini-series. Certainly more than enough here to have kept the 12 year old fans wanting more.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s always wonderful when a book from your childhood holds up just as well as an adult. I loved diving back into the adventures of Ferus Olin and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series! (Also better than the actual plot of the Kenobi series, I said what I said 🤷🏻‍♀️)

[Masharrat Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It IS NOT THE END . IT IS NOT THE START .

[Trekscribbler · Rating 4 out of 5]

When was the last time you enjoyed a trip to the galaxy far, far away? There are – literally – thousands of tales told in the Star Wars universe. Beyond the movies, you’ve got an incredible TV series running right now (STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS), not to mention the seemingly endless run of comic books (thank you Marvel and Dark Horse!) and hundreds of paperbacks. Now, the novels are well on their way toward being converted into the digital format, which only means you’ve no longer any excuse to delay a return to a time long ago. And there’s something for everyone – young and old alike – that’s waiting to be discovered. All you have to do is crack open a book and read the first page to start your journey, so I ask you: has there been a better time to be a Star Wars fan?

(NOTE: The following review will contain minor spoilers necessary solely for the discussion of character and plot. If you’re the kind of reader who prefers a review entirely spoiler-free, then I’d encourage you to skip down to the last paragraph for my final assessment. If, however, you’re accepting of a few hints at ‘things to come,’ then read on …)

Life as he knew it has changed for Obi-wan Kenobi. The Jedi Knights have been destroyed – the inevitable outcome of Emperor Palpatine’s Order 66 – and the worlds of the Republic have fallen into chaos. All that holds the fragile union together is the might of the galactic Empire, and the ruling Sith Lords of Palpatine and Darth Vader indeed rule using their greatest strength: fear.

THE DESPERATE MISSION opens a few years after the events depicted in the motion picture, RISE OF THE SITH, with Obi-wan now living in exile on the planet Tatooine under the name of ‘Ben Kenobi.’ As he faithfully promised Yoda, Ben now spends his days watching a young Luke Skywalker grow up on the homestead belonging to his aunt and uncle, Owen and Beru Lars. However, Ben senses a disturbance in the Force when, on a chance trip to Mos Eisley for supplies, he learns that a former/fallen Jedi named Ferus Olin is still alive but appears to be in great danger. After some debate, Kenobi decides it’s time for him to take one last desperate mission on behalf of his Order; he leaves his duties on Tatooine in Qui-Gon’s hands, and he spirits off to the world of Bellassa to help his friend-in-need.

Scholastic readers have plenty to delight over in MISSION. It’s a noble entry into the worlds created by George Lucas, and author Jude Watson certainly delves deeply into the mind of Kenobi (his thoughts on the state of the Empire, his fears of what happened and what might lie ahead, etc.). The man has had to come to grips personally with whatever role he may’ve played in Anakin Skywalker’s downfall, and his meditation on the subject has left him feeling somewhat flawed. He’s gotten over questioning why he didn’t see the event coming, and, instead, he’s set himself on a course to achieve a new balance to the Force that Yoda believed could and would transpire some day (once Luke and Leia come of age). In fact, I think Watson has done a stellar job showing how Kenobi probably evolved from the events of the Prequel Trilogy and set the character well on course for the man he’d become in the Original Trilogy.

I find it no surprise – after doing some research – that many adult fans of Star Wars have ventured into these books and found some welcome enjoyment. Watson gets terrific mileage out of the existing Star Wars history – there are plenty of references to characters and events of the Prequel Trilogy, and there are cameos by even some folks who’ve not yet matured into the prominence they’ll have in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. It’s easy to see (under Watson’s influence) how Kenobi accepted this challenge and made it a personal quest to help put the galaxy back on the road toward healing. No doubt, the last of the Jedi saw this as ‘his destiny.’

Plus, MISSION comes to an end with a smashing theatrical cliffhanger – just like the best Star Wars movies did – so major kudos are awarded for knowing exactly what the audience wants and delivering a grand set-up for things-to-come in the next installment.

STAR WARS: THE LAST OF THE JEDI #1: THE DESPERATE MISSION is published by Scholastic Paperbacks. While it’s intended for young readers (probably fifth grade and up, though I could be wrong on the age specifics), it’s still readable for teens, adults, or the Star Wars fan of any age.

RECOMMENDED. It’s nothing all that fancy, but STAR WARS: THE LAST OF THE JEDI #1: THE DESPERATE MISSION is a good read – a solid entry by author Jude Watson for young readers into the Star Wars universe. The galaxy far, far away is a much different place for Obi-wan Kenobi than it has been for years. The Jedi are all but gone, but, as he carries on waiting for ‘a new hope,’ he’s given a mission by his mentor from the beyond – Qui-Gon Jinn – that just might prepare him for events to come.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great start to the series!! It was painful but also wonderful to see how Obi-Wan & Ferus are doing post Order 66, and I'm very glad that they've reconnected! I'm looking forward to spending more time with the side characters that were introduced, but I am also very scared for all of them since none of them are in the Original Trilogy 🥲

[Alix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked “Star Wars, The Last of the Jedi” by Jude Watson, because of how in depth the details are. In this book there’s something always happening that catches your attention. Obi-Wan had to sneak around to the different planets because Anakin knows that there are still Jedi left in the galaxy. Obi-Wan talks about how Anakin is the choose one. The prophecy of the Chosen One is an ancient Jedi legend that foretold the coming of a being; who restore balance to the Force.
This book is told through a lot of different people’s point of view. Obi-Wan went into hiding after most of the Jedi were killed; he also had to keep watch over Luke. Obi- Wan knew that Anakin son Luke was the last hope of restoring the Jedi to power and defeating the Sith when Obi-Wan left. He left Tatoonie to go look for one last Jedi that was still alive on planet of Ussa in the city of Bellassa. Obi-Wan went to Ussa where Ferus used to own a shop before the Clone Wars started and the hunt for all the remaining Jedi’s were. He got there and the shop was empty. He thought that Trevor was living in the shop, but he was not there.
“Star Wars, The Last of the Jedi” takes place on the planets Tatoonie, Ussa and the Jocasta Nu temple Obi-Wan traveled to. The time period is significant because it takes place in the future. A lot of stuff has yet to be invented. It is a science fiction story.

The theme is to never give up hope. Like when Obi-Wan wanted to give up because of the all the Jedi that were being killed by Anakin and the storm troopers. At the end all the Jedi’s were not killed.

I would recommend the book “Star Wars, The Last of Jedi” for anyone who likes the movies or likes science fiction books. This book would be good for middle school and up. There are not very many pages and the book gets really in depth with the details.

[Jason Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having never read any of the Star Wars books before, I was at quite a loss as to which one would be good to start with. Well to make a long story short, I decided to give this one a try and I am very happy with my decision. I had always wondered about how Obi-Wan spent his days before Luke was of age and this book answered it brilliantly! Any readers that have prior knowledge of Star Wars should have no problem understanding whom is who and whats going on, as the book, despite being relatively short, does an excellent job of describing past events and the various characters. In short, this book is an excellent read for anyone whom enjoys Star Wars.

[Luke Ewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obi Wan has to find a Jedi Padawan who quit before the Clone Wars and leave Luke Skywalker behind. I liked it a lot.

[Sam Vadasy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read but an enjoyable one. I’ve had this series since 4th grade and only read it once so it is pretty worth picking it up again.

[Jay DeMoir · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed this one!!! It made me nostalgic for the Expanded Universe.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's strange reading this Legends book with the hindsight of the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, and being able to compare and contrast. Taking place a year after Revenge of the Sith, it appears that this actually released a month and a half before that film, on the same day that the Revenge of the Sith novelization was released. Pretty bold to release this for kids who might not have known yet the stuff that happened at Polis Massa, which gets brought up here.

While Obi-Wan is a featured character here, I get the vibe that he was brought into this mainly to draw readers in so they'd hopefully get interested in this non-film character Ferus Olin, a former Jedi featured all throughout the Jedi Quest series, which itself spoiled plot points from the Jedi Apprentice series. So this is definitely Jude Watson continuing her corner of the Star Wars universe, but Obi-Wan appears to be used as a springboard for possible newcomers to come into this without knowledge of the prior books. I feel pretty sure that Obi-Wan is in only a couple of these The Last of the Jedi books, with Ferus being pushed to become the focal point.

Like the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series that would come later, this book posits the idea that Obi-Wan DID leave Tatooine, temporarily setting aside his mission to protect Luke so he can go offworld and help someone else. Here, it is Ferus. In the TV show, it is Leia, who is a much more believable reason for him to go offworld, since the twins are everything. To be fair, this book is not without its attempted reasoning. Obi-Wan is told that Ferus will be key to the seeds of a future rebellion against the Empire, and is assured (perhaps too conveniently, as this removes some tension) that Luke will not be in harm's way while Obi-Wan is offworld. He is told all this by Qui-Gon.

Obi-Wan communicates with the spirit of Qui-Gon. Interestingly, this book says it took months for Obi-Wan to finally hear Qui-Gon. Months after The Desperate Mission's release, James Luceno's Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, which picks up a month after Revenge of the Sith and I guess you could argue could get stretched to two months after, shows that first time Obi-Wan hears Qui-Gon at the end. The later Kenobi novel written by John Jackson Miller, which takes place in Obi-Wan's first days on Tatooine, would abide by this, having Obi-Wan unable to hear Qui-Gon at first. That book is definitely a much better Kenobi-centric book.

Like the TV series, there is an Inquisitor featured. This one is named Malorum, which feels really unimaginative when you've got Chancellor Valorum in The Phantom Menace. I feel like I get a bit more out of the Inquisitors of the TV series, even though certain things weren't executed very well. But another villain who gets featured - and this really made me want to roll my eyes - is Boba Fett. To be fair, had I read this book upon release when I was ten years old, I would have felt excited seeing Boba Fett. But he's really just another familiar name thrown in just for the heck of it.

When it comes to Ferus, however, we get a good sense of the history between him and Obi-Wan. And there are memories of Anakin and certain things from the Jedi Quest series, which are very painful. I do like the reflective dialogue that they get to have outside of the action. But when all is said and done, I'm not quite convinced that this story created a good enough reason for Obi-Wan to go offworld when he's supposed to be watching over Luke. I am curious about what'll happen in subsequent books, but my expectations are definitely in check. Maybe I'll even enjoy the series better once Obi-Wan is no longer in the picture and Ferus gets to take full focus. I just think that maybe it would have been better to start off with just Ferus' world, making him feel more isolated without the company of someone like Kenobi and a firm grasp on the potential hope that will eventually come.

[Savannah Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emoji rating: 🥰 *happiness*

I love this series SO MUCH so I might be a little biased. 😂 This book is the start of an amazing journey that absolutely PULLS you in and makes you connect and grow attached to the STELLAR cast of characters!!

Now this first book itself has a bit of a slow start, but the chapters are relatively short, So I breezed through it pretty quick. (I am also a very fast reader so there is that 😅)

We are reunited with some great characters of the Star Wars, originally canon (now de-canonized) books. The main focus being placed on Ferus Olin, a Jedi padawan from the “Jedi Quest” series. (This series focuses on Anakin as a padawan being trained under Obi-Wan. Ferus, training under Master Siri, is a frequently reoccurring character in those books.)
Throughout the series, more familiar character are introduced, but we won’t mention them here.

All in all, I think even non Star Wars fans and people who have never read any of the other Star Wars series, would enjoy this book and the ones that follow. Engaging sci-fi at its best!! Jude Watson is careful to explain enough of the world and its people so that everyone can understand, but doesn’t over explain it, making for too much expository and description passages.

Obviously, I get that these books probably aren’t for everyone. They are a middle grade level, and I easily read the first one in an afternoon. (Again a disclaimer: I’m a fast reader). So if you’re looking for a more mature science fiction series, this might not be the one for you.

Then again, it might! I’m rereading these as an older teen and I find that I love the characters and their banter just as much as I did when I was younger. It really just depends on your preferences! It’s a great, quick, and light read and I enjoyed it 🙂‍↕️

(Personal opinion: I love the relationship and comraderie between Roan and Ferus!! (Friends and business partners). With so much of the LGBTQ+ agenda going around, it’s very refreshing to see a well written BROTHERLY friendship between two guys that the author doesn’t take to places it shouldn’t go. And yes, readers will misconstrue and twist what the author wrote, to—in their own minds—try to find something that isn’t and was never there. So, I just ignore the theories that the series itself eventually prove to be completely ungrounded. And I just enjoy the hilarious and caring friendship that they share, where they tease without mercy but would each die for the other. (Reminiscent of a certain western duo: Slim and Jess 😉🤠👏🏼. They call each other “pard”, R and F call each other “partner”. See the similarities?)

And that is the end of my review-turned-rant 🤭.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dangit, its a series book. I looked that up and knew I was going to get sucked into reading every one that had Obi-Wan in it and here we go. "The Desperate Mission" is basically a reason to get Obi-Wan and Ferus moving again, they were sitting on their collective butts not fighting and getting into trouble so someone somewhere said "I think I'll write books about Obi-Wan secretly being a pain in the Empire's butt and them not even knowing it".

While I'm excited that Obi-Wan didn't actually sit on Tattoine being a space bum the whole 20 years it took Luke to become a young adult I wouldn't trust with a house plant, I also didn't see him running around the galaxy helping start the freaking Rebellion that would kick the Empire's butt someday. You just want to look at him and say "Why is it when something world ending and catastrophically crazy happens its always you?". Answer: because this is the same monkey who trained Anakin and where do you think that drama queen got his sass from?.

So Obi-Wan goes to this planet where surprise surprise Ferus Olin, the little snot who left the Jedi Order a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, has been living and becoming a pain in the Empire's butt (what a shock). He helps him out and gets the Rebellion moving in baby steps and of course the book ends on a cliffhanger, because why the hell not? I liked the idea behind it, I liked the writing style, I just couldn't get into it though. Idk if its because I split it up, it was written for younger people, or I'm too freaking stoked to see the next Star Wars movie coming out in less than 2 weeks, but this kind of hit nothing for me. I knew Obi-Wan would be fine, I knew he wouldn't get outed, and I knew Luke was safe gumming up the sand floor being watched by Qui-Gon back on Space Nevada (that planet will forever be called that from now on).

[Lady Earth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Szuper könyv!
Y.e.18-ban járunk, „Ben” Kenobi már letelepedett a Tatuinon, elérte, hogy mindenki békén hagyja, s kicsit őrültnek gondolják. Ami annyira nem is jár messze az igazságtól, lévén szinte beleőrül a helyzetébe. Ami nemcsoda, elvégre nem egyvalamit veszített el, hanem MINDENT!
Éjszakánként ébren fekszik,sorba veszi a hallottakat, és a végén mindig Anakinhoz lyukad ki. Itt ugye már értesült róla, hogy Anakin=Darth Vader, de így csak még fájóbb neki az egész.
Minden nap ugyanolyan, és senkivel sincs kapcsolata – ez még egy jedit is kikészit. Larsék sem akarnak tudni róla, bár az a jelenet cuki, mikor meglesi a picur Luke-ot, és azt találgatja, vajon használja-e már az Erőt?
Qui-gon Jinn sem akarja tanítani, talán pont az érzelmi kontrollálatlansága miatt…
Mígnem egy nap meghallja egy volt jedi növendék nevét a kocsmában, aki a Birodalom ellen lázadozik, és éppen bajba került…több se kell Obi-vannak, némi Qui-gonnal való vita után, felpattan az első hajóra, hogy segíteni menjen. Jót tesz neki, hogy kimozdul a nihilből. Habár a szokásos utánpótlás és fedezet nélkül, de újra küldetésen találja magát!

Lassan visszatalál a saját jedis stilusához, amivel halálra őrjiti Ferust, akit megment, ès aki tud vmit Anakinròl. Ezenkívül találkozunk még a történetben az ifjú Boba Fettel, aki rájuk vadászik, és Malorum inkvizitorral (amely àltal kapcsolòdik a Star Wars Rebels sorozathoz is!).

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following the events of Revenge of the Sith, we find Obi-Wan Kenobi living on Tatooine watching over the infant Luke Skywalker. He’s also processing everything that’s happened and mourning the loss of the Jedi and all that they stood for. While at a cantina, desperate to overhear some news about what’s happening, he hears a rumor that a former Jedi padawan, Feris Olin, is on the planet Bellassa where he’s stirring up trouble and the Empire is determined to hunt him down.

Obi-Wan is tempted to go help him, but his duties lie on Tatooine and protecting you Luke Skywalker. He communes with the force-ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn, he follows his conscience and gets a ride to Bellassa. There, he finds himself mixed up in the planetary politics of Bellassa, while trying to remain out of sight of the Empire. He is determined to find the former Padawan and possibly sow the seeds of rebellion.

Along the way, he meets a young boy named Trever Flume. He’s an orphan whose entire family was wiped out by the Empire. He leads Obi-Wan to Feris. Together, they must free another member of the group of rebels on Bellassa known as “The Eleven” and get away from the Empire.

To read my full review, please go to: https://thoughtsfromthemountaintop.co...

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been wanting to read this series for a while, but I was reading the Legends comics up to that point (I'd already read the Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest series, plus Secrets of the Jedi and Legacy of the Jedi) so I held out til I got there chronologically.

I reaaaally liked what Jude Watson did with this book. It's much more about Obi-Wan and his struggle to adapt to the loss of the Jedi Order than it is about Ferus, so far. I haven't read John Jackson Miller's Kenobi novel yet, but I imagine much of that ground is traveled there, too. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Ferus (and Roan?? Definitely getting the romance vibes there, guys) and I'm intrigued by how much he's changed since leaving the restrictive environment of the Jedi Order. In general I wouldn't have said the Order repressed the personalities of its members to such an extent, but it seems it worked out that way with Ferus.

Definitely excited to keep going with this series!

[Jordan Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a book that is easily geared towards younger readers, I gotta say that Watson’s Desperate Mission is actually pretty good. It’s short enough to not get bogged down in pointless description, light enough to not feel like a chore to read, and fast enough to finish in a single day. Plus, there’s plenty of great Easter eggs (D’harhan anyone?) and some lore added in to give the prequel films some much needed depth and deserved history.

I didn’t expect a lot from this book (it was free through Amazon Prime), but I’m glad I got ahold of it, especially considering just how bummed I’ve been with the more modern canon crap and many of the Star Wars graphic novels I’ve been reading. Once again, the women have a firm and very capable grasp on the Star Wars franchise.

[Leia Skywalker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking forward to read this . The Rebel forces series was what got me in Star wars novels so I have a bad feeling they will be bunch of deaths in the end of the series . For now ,I will cling to my optimism and believe it all turns out well . I liked Ferus and enjoyed seeing this new era of his personality beyond the depressed old man I met in rebel forces / the stuffy padawan in Jedi quest . Obi wan is being secretive about vader ,padme's death , and Luke &Leia . I wonder when Ferus is going to find out about it because one of my biggest question when starting the Watsonverse backwards ( Accidently of course) was how the hell did this random guy know everything . Also Roan and Ferus are clearly in a relationship .