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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #10
Star Wars: The Shattered Peace
For generations, the firstborn children of the rulers of the planets Rutan and Senali have been exchanged at the age of seven. This was meant to promote peace and understanding between the societies. Now it has led them to the brink of war.
Leed, the heir to the Rutan throne, does not want to return to his home planet. His father will stop at nothing to get him back. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must prevent this rift from turning to bloodshed.
It is their hardest challenge yet.
Leed, the heir to the Rutan throne, does not want to return to his home planet. His father will stop at nothing to get him back. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must prevent this rift from turning to bloodshed.
It is their hardest challenge yet.
144 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2000
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June 24, 2018
Just like its prequel, The Shattered Peace is a juvenile Star Wars novel that is also enjoyable for adult space opera fans because of its themes. Anyone, young or old, who has enjoyed the series up to this point should definitely keep reading.
December 11, 2022
It was ok.
Nothing to get too excited about, nor a must read story.
Nothing to get too excited about, nor a must read story.
March 21, 2014
"Words do not always echo what is in the heart. And things are rarely as simple as they appear."
For countless years, the firstborn children of the leaders of two planets, Senali and Rutan, are exchanged at a young age and allowed to grow up on the opposite planet they were born on, to help promote understanding, civility, and peace between the two groups of people. That peace is about to end. Leed, who is the prince of Rutan, does not want to leave the planet that he has grown up on. Yet his father the king refuses to let him stay. If Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan cannot work things out peacefully between the two planets, the only concrete outcome is war.
This is a fresh new story in this series, which was full of excitement and political intrigue. More excellent character development and growth in the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. I love all the political drama that this series brings into play, and it is nice to see stories that focus on the way Jedi are used to mediate in situations like this, rather than just cut things apart with their lightsabers. It really demonstrates how malleable the Jedi in the Old Republic had to be. Love it! :)
For countless years, the firstborn children of the leaders of two planets, Senali and Rutan, are exchanged at a young age and allowed to grow up on the opposite planet they were born on, to help promote understanding, civility, and peace between the two groups of people. That peace is about to end. Leed, who is the prince of Rutan, does not want to leave the planet that he has grown up on. Yet his father the king refuses to let him stay. If Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan cannot work things out peacefully between the two planets, the only concrete outcome is war.
This is a fresh new story in this series, which was full of excitement and political intrigue. More excellent character development and growth in the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. I love all the political drama that this series brings into play, and it is nice to see stories that focus on the way Jedi are used to mediate in situations like this, rather than just cut things apart with their lightsabers. It really demonstrates how malleable the Jedi in the Old Republic had to be. Love it! :)
November 11, 2019
Sweet, stupid Obi-Wan.
December 18, 2018
Actual rating is 2.5 stars.
This adventure has Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan visiting a planet that has a peace treaty with another planet. To ensure that this peace stays intact, the rulers swap children until a certain age. The problem arises when one of the children does not want to return home. The Jedi are trying to resolve the situation.
This can be read as a stand alone entry and this could be said for most of the books in this series. I have enjoyed this series but this one was lacking something. I think the problem was there was nothing original here. I am not saying I have seen it in this universe but other universes. Rulers swapping children and one not wanting to go home. I have seen this numerous times. The ruler jumping into war as a solution. Check. A forbidden attraction. Once again, nothing new. This is not a knock against the author as she was fine with the material. I was just hoping for a twist or a variation on these tropes.
These books are meant for young audience and this is the first one I truly sensed that. I am hoping this is just a misstep and not the case of that there might be too many books in this series and it is getting redundant. I will find out in the next entry.
This adventure has Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan visiting a planet that has a peace treaty with another planet. To ensure that this peace stays intact, the rulers swap children until a certain age. The problem arises when one of the children does not want to return home. The Jedi are trying to resolve the situation.
This can be read as a stand alone entry and this could be said for most of the books in this series. I have enjoyed this series but this one was lacking something. I think the problem was there was nothing original here. I am not saying I have seen it in this universe but other universes. Rulers swapping children and one not wanting to go home. I have seen this numerous times. The ruler jumping into war as a solution. Check. A forbidden attraction. Once again, nothing new. This is not a knock against the author as she was fine with the material. I was just hoping for a twist or a variation on these tropes.
These books are meant for young audience and this is the first one I truly sensed that. I am hoping this is just a misstep and not the case of that there might be too many books in this series and it is getting redundant. I will find out in the next entry.
July 8, 2020
Now that Xanatos is MIA, and Obi Wan and Qui Gon are back together as master and apprentice, this series has started to slip...again.
To date, Shattered Peace is easily the weakest story of the Apprentice series. There’s little in the way of plot or action. Qui Gon and Obi Wan just muddle around and, shocker!, discover things just in time to prevent yet another war between competing planets.
Watson does manage to throw in a fairly decent (though cliched) twist at the penultimate moment, but it’s nothing spectacular and it isn’t quite enough to save this one.
To date, Shattered Peace is easily the weakest story of the Apprentice series. There’s little in the way of plot or action. Qui Gon and Obi Wan just muddle around and, shocker!, discover things just in time to prevent yet another war between competing planets.
Watson does manage to throw in a fairly decent (though cliched) twist at the penultimate moment, but it’s nothing spectacular and it isn’t quite enough to save this one.
April 5, 2023
There's really nothing of note in this instalment, which is more filler than anything else. Neither Obi-Wan or Qui-Gon enjoy any character development and the story just wasn't that interesting. If I didn't know what was coming, I'd think that the series was on its last legs - frankly, how can it possibly recover from losing its main villain? Standalone stories don't fare well in this series.
The Shattered Peace is best left unread. I hope I remember that the next time I decide to revisit my Legends books!
The Shattered Peace is best left unread. I hope I remember that the next time I decide to revisit my Legends books!
March 9, 2023
It was pretty good. I don’t have much to say about it since I don’t have a copy of the 9th book in the Jedi Apprentice series.
November 27, 2023
Enjoyable book . 2.9 I liked the political intrigue but could be better.
January 2, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Fast, Enjoyable Read Focused on Relationships
Jedi Apprentice #10: The Shattered Peace was a fast and enjoyable story that I finished in a single day. The plot was easy to follow and well-paced, making it one of the more accessible entries in the series. What stood out most was how much it focused on relationships rather than just Jedi action. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon seem to come closer in this story, and their partnership feels more natural.
I also appreciated that this book showed the Jedi more as mediators than warriors. The emphasis on diplomacy and connection with the locals made it different from earlier installments. While it didn’t have the depth or intensity of some of the best books in the series, it felt like a solid improvement over the last few.
Overall, it’s a good, quick read that reminds you why the series is so easy to enjoy.
Jedi Apprentice #10: The Shattered Peace was a fast and enjoyable story that I finished in a single day. The plot was easy to follow and well-paced, making it one of the more accessible entries in the series. What stood out most was how much it focused on relationships rather than just Jedi action. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon seem to come closer in this story, and their partnership feels more natural.
I also appreciated that this book showed the Jedi more as mediators than warriors. The emphasis on diplomacy and connection with the locals made it different from earlier installments. While it didn’t have the depth or intensity of some of the best books in the series, it felt like a solid improvement over the last few.
Overall, it’s a good, quick read that reminds you why the series is so easy to enjoy.
June 3, 2015
When the first born dares to go against tradition and decides to stay with the ruling family from Senali instead of returning to Rutan and his father the king,(I believe Jude drew inspiration for the King's behavior From England's King Henry the 8th) Obi Wan and Qui Gon are sent to prevent war from breaking out again between these two planets.
June 13, 2020
Me gustaría visitar Senali... Me he reído con el rey de Rutan y su personalidad tant cavernícola paródica. No ha habido tanto desarrollo Jedi como en anteriores, el pobre Obi-Wan se ha pasado media aventura confundido como un Pokemon.
October 12, 2020
I loved the quotes Qui-Gon tells Obi-Wan on the last bit.
December 24, 2022
‘The Shattered Peace’ is the tenth novel in the Jedi Apprentice series. It begins with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan off on a mission to two new planets: Rutan and Senali, whose royal families trade their first-born children in an attempt to better understand each other in the aftermath of a massive war. It was nice to see the Jedi be the mediators they’re meant to be, rather than fighting a war.
This was a good book showing all the learning Obi-Wan is getting from Qui-Gon. Since his debacle with Melida/Daan, he’s more aware of the fact that he doesn’t know everything and he doesn’t want to rush into anything without more facts. However, I wish there had been more interaction between the two. Often it felt like they were outside observers, watching things take its course.
‘The Shattered Peace’ was the weakest of the series so far but it wasn’t without its merits. It just felt that everything happened faster than it needed to. If the book could have had another couple chapters then perhaps it could have fleshed out the characters and the situation on Rutan and Senali better.
But now on to the first Special Edition, which is slightly thicker than these have been and I can’t wait to see what it holds!!
This was a good book showing all the learning Obi-Wan is getting from Qui-Gon. Since his debacle with Melida/Daan, he’s more aware of the fact that he doesn’t know everything and he doesn’t want to rush into anything without more facts. However, I wish there had been more interaction between the two. Often it felt like they were outside observers, watching things take its course.
‘The Shattered Peace’ was the weakest of the series so far but it wasn’t without its merits. It just felt that everything happened faster than it needed to. If the book could have had another couple chapters then perhaps it could have fleshed out the characters and the situation on Rutan and Senali better.
But now on to the first Special Edition, which is slightly thicker than these have been and I can’t wait to see what it holds!!
February 7, 2024
The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson
Adventurous, challenging, funny, hopeful,
inspiring, mysterious reflective, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25 Stars
Another quick adventure with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
I enjoyed this story slightly better than the previous one, but it is starting to feel repitious. I mean, it really HAS to be....for us to see some kind of growth and learning in a Master and Padawan relationship, BUT (again, sorry)...it's not always that fun to read.
Power dynamics on other planets within the Republic. Tensions between two of them...and how to de-escalate tensions and save as many people (and animals) as possible....to consider the trip a success or a failure. Also, how did Obi-Wan do in each situation? and how is Qui-Gon doing in handling his padawan (for we all know of his internal struggles).
This seemed like a Clone Wars - 22 minute episode. Quick and to the point.
I hope the next TEN novellas do NOT follow this formula to T, for it is becoming boring. Sorry.
Adventurous, challenging, funny, hopeful,
inspiring, mysterious reflective, and tense.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25 Stars
Another quick adventure with Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
I enjoyed this story slightly better than the previous one, but it is starting to feel repitious. I mean, it really HAS to be....for us to see some kind of growth and learning in a Master and Padawan relationship, BUT (again, sorry)...it's not always that fun to read.
Power dynamics on other planets within the Republic. Tensions between two of them...and how to de-escalate tensions and save as many people (and animals) as possible....to consider the trip a success or a failure. Also, how did Obi-Wan do in each situation? and how is Qui-Gon doing in handling his padawan (for we all know of his internal struggles).
This seemed like a Clone Wars - 22 minute episode. Quick and to the point.
I hope the next TEN novellas do NOT follow this formula to T, for it is becoming boring. Sorry.
June 11, 2023
I love this series-- read it as a child and am rereading it as an adult-- but I've got to say that this is the weakest entry so far (besides the first truly terrible one which was written by another author). Everything came together far too conveniently and the plot resolved much like watching the unmasking of a Scooby Doo villain.
I wish that this series wasn't written for children, as I think the author has great ideas (overall for the series) that could have been fleshed out in a much deeper way, but it is what it is. The glimmer of worldbuilding on Senali in this book almost pushed the rating to a 3, but the generally weak characters and lack of tension whatsoever in the plot made me leave a 2 instead.
I wish that this series wasn't written for children, as I think the author has great ideas (overall for the series) that could have been fleshed out in a much deeper way, but it is what it is. The glimmer of worldbuilding on Senali in this book almost pushed the rating to a 3, but the generally weak characters and lack of tension whatsoever in the plot made me leave a 2 instead.
June 19, 2024
This one was my least favorite in the series so far. It wasn’t bad, but I liked all the broad ongoing plot lines going on in the background before with Xanatos and then the conflict of trust between Obi Wan and Qui Gon, and it seemed like none of that was all that present in this one. Of course there were brief mentions, but it wasn’t enough in my opinion. I think most of those problems from before have been resolved, and now they need more things going on in the background to keep being as engaging.
January 4, 2019
For generations, the firstborn children of the rulers of the planets Rutan and Senali have been exchanged at the age of seven. This was meant to promote peace and understanding between the societies. Now it has led them to the brink of war.
Leed, the heir to the Rutan throne, does not want to return to his home planet. His father will stop at nothing to get him back. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must prevent this rift from turning to bloodshed.
It is their hardest challenge yet.
Leed, the heir to the Rutan throne, does not want to return to his home planet. His father will stop at nothing to get him back. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must prevent this rift from turning to bloodshed.
It is their hardest challenge yet.
November 13, 2024
The Shattered Peace might just have the best single-book plot so far in the series. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are still our POV characters, but they mostly take a backseat to the true protagonists of this story: the conflicting royal family members of rival worlds Rutan and Senali. I won't get too deep into the plot here, but it works well as a standalone adventure as well as part of the overarching Jedi Apprentice narrative.
Looking forward to the next book!
Looking forward to the next book!
May 5, 2019
Jak wszystkie pozycje tej serii, książkę czyta się szybko. To zdecydowanie krótka i lekka pozycja na wieczór lub dwa. Nadal zapoznajemy się z relacjami między młodym Kenobim a jego mistrzem. Pozycja nie jest obowiązkowa, ale jeśli szukasz się czegoś krótkiego i lekkiego do poczytania i do tego lubi się Gwiezdne Wojny, to będzie to coś w sam raz.
October 17, 2022
Ahhh... Supe que este libro iba a ser caótico en el momento en el que empezaron ha hacer listas de personajes: fue tan confuso que entendí en seguida la dinámica del libro.
Quiere ser un montón de Lore de golpe pero hay un problema: estos son unos libros que no necesitan caos porque en seguida se pierden.
Quiere ser un montón de Lore de golpe pero hay un problema: estos son unos libros que no necesitan caos porque en seguida se pierden.
July 28, 2024
It wasn't bad exactly, but I found myself bored. Probably because there were no interesting Jedi interpersonal relationships (Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are all settled now) and the characters from the planet didn't have enough space to be fleshed out (again, these books are short) so they didn't interest me either. The topic had GoT-like potential, but didn't really deliver.
March 23, 2025
Enjoyable but full of tropes and clichés.
This story could have been based on anyone, at any time, in any galaxy (far, far away or just around the corner).
So I guess that I would say that it was OK. Not bad enough to skip if you are reading the whole series but not good enough to worry about ensuring that you do not miss it.
This story could have been based on anyone, at any time, in any galaxy (far, far away or just around the corner).
So I guess that I would say that it was OK. Not bad enough to skip if you are reading the whole series but not good enough to worry about ensuring that you do not miss it.
June 15, 2017
Maybe I have read too many of these books, but this one was mundane. I fell asleep reading it in several places. Obi-Wan and Qui-gon travel to some warring planets that have a ruler who is at war with his sons. Yada yada yada father and sons talk honestly, and problem solved.
March 3, 2020
I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as the last one (probably because no Siri), but I still really enjoyed it. Typical Jedi Apprentice fare. I don’t know how Jude Watson comes up with so many unique cultures, but I’m impressed.
June 2, 2020
Can't say the story was very exciting, but I liked the parallels to Obi-Wan's earlier Melida/Daan drama. But the true star of this book is King Frane. I basically just imagined Brian Blessed from Blackadder s1 XDDD That accounts for the third star. That, and the pretty ocean planet.
November 25, 2020
クワイガンがオビワンに対して心広くなってるのが、少しこそばゆくもあり、嬉しくもあり。オビワンがジェダイオーダーに逆らってでもクワイガンの遺志に強固に従ったわけもほんのりわかったような。
"Life is both learning and relearning.You can confront the same issue over and over,and find a deeper meaning each time."
"Life is both learning and relearning.You can confront the same issue over and over,and find a deeper meaning each time."
May 31, 2024
A quick read. The plot was fun in the beginning with the two worlds fighting but the ending kind of made no sense. Wasn’t the best little short story compared to the last one which was a little more gut punching at the end. Felt very side quest story in the clone wars show.
March 19, 2025
«Aprender a no enseñar debes, le había dicho Yoda. En la misma medida en la que seas cuidado guiar debes.»
Aunque estas historias no sean canon de vez en cuando me gusta leerlas. Cortitas, sencillas, pero Qui-Gon y Obi como maestro y aprendiz siempre me dejan el corazón calentito.
Aunque estas historias no sean canon de vez en cuando me gusta leerlas. Cortitas, sencillas, pero Qui-Gon y Obi como maestro y aprendiz siempre me dejan el corazón calentito.
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