Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) (Star Wars: Reign of the Empire Book 1)
Alexander Freed
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Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) (Star Wars: Reign of the Empire Book 1)
Alexander Freed
Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera. “In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!” With one speech and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end of war—and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead, the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor’s rule. During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come unless they act.
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"Bravery's more common than we often believe."
Thank you to NetGalley, Alexander Freed, and Del Rey for the E-ARC!
I'm a latecomer to the Star Wars franchise, only starting to really dive into it within the last year, so please be aware that my review is from a more casual side. Nevertheless, I've been really enjoying jumping into all of it's different types of media and series, and I found this book a nice addition!
This is a Star Wars story that focuses on the politics. Instead of epic battles and fights, this is the aftermath of the war that made the Republic the Empire. Through characters such as Mon Mothma, Bail Organa and Saw Gerrera, we get to see the immediate aftermath of Palpatine taking control and what that means for the universe. It's filled with truths to be found and secrets to unfold, creating a riveting story.
Rogue One and Andor are two of my favourite Star Wars projects, so I really enjoyed that I got to learn more about Mon Mothma in this book! Again, as a casual enjoyer of Star Wars, this story gave me so many more insights on her as a character, her motives, and just generally the way she goes about things. I'm excited to find out more about her in the next books in this trilogy, as well as to go back and watch other Star Wars stories with her in them with newfound knowledge.
I had a great time reading this story and learning more about the Star Wars universe and some of it's large characters. I urge fans of the series to pick it up for themselves!
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