When Qui-Gon Jinn is told to take a new padawan, the Force pushes him towards a certain initiate - but when Qui-Gon is told that Obi-Wan cannot speak, he hesitates. And all the while, Palpatine moves in the shadows... Angst, fluff, adventure, humour. AU JA era. Featuring Mace Windu, Dooku, Tahl, Kit Fisto, and others! Now into Arc 4 - Obi-Wan comes face-to-face with his father...
Alright everyone, strap yourself in because this is a very emotional ride!
This elegantly written story takes place during Jedi Apprentice, a series of books written by Judy Blundell and Dave Wolverton that take place before The Phantom Menace. These books, which follow Obi-Wan Kenobi's apprenticeship to maverick Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, deviate from this alternate universe fiction early on, however, as Obi-Wan cannot speak. You read that right, the famed Negotiator and sass master, is completely mute for reasons currently unknown.
This elegantly written story takes place during Jedi Apprentice, a series of books written by Judy Blundell and Dave Wolverton that take place before The Phantom Menace. These books, which follow Obi-Wan Kenobi's apprenticeship to maverick Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, deviate from this alternate universe fiction early on, however, as Obi-Wan cannot speak. You read that right, the famed Negotiator and sass master, is completely mute for reasons currently unknown.
I will admit, I was hesitant to read this story at first, knowing this piece of information. My fears were unfounded, however, and I was hooked to the story from the very first sentence. The mature diction, irony, and vivid descriptions enthrall the reader from start to finish (although this story is not yet complete). The author manages to capture each characterization with impressive accuracy, making it obvious how well-researched the story is, all the while introducing new characters into her alternate universe that are just as iconic as the original characters we all know and love in Star Wars.
Now, please allow me to gush. I have always adored Obi-Wan, and seeing a young boy in place of a Jedi Master was immensely refreshing, and the fan girl within me bawled from pure joy. From the fluff to the angst and everything in between, I more than got my fill of baby Obi-Wan. Reading the author's vision of him growing up has been an absolute treat. Then, we have Qui-Gon, one of the most underused characters of he prequels. Besides Darth Maul, of course. The author stays true to his maverick personality, while capturing the civility and elegance of his character, while keeping him human and able to be at fault. Let's not even begin on Master Tahl. In he words of fan girls everywhere, "I can't even."
This story is easily one worthy of 5/5 stars. The perfect mix of action and fluff, diction and tone, and every part of this story is superb with little to no room for improvement. You can read more of the authors work here at https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3455012/Eirian-Erisdar. Let us know what you think, or comment on the story with your own review!
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