This book was a fabulous insight into the relationship between Kenobi and Skywalker. ( )

Once again took me some time to get into. This book would be a lot better without the introduction of the youngling character, in my opinion. I found her character annoying and unnecessary. I would’ve liked a more sole focus on Anakin and Obi Wan ( )

Not too bad. Characterizations where pretty spot on. Story was entertaining. Nice to see how Anikan and Kenobi relationship changes since Anakin becomes a Jedi Knight. ( )

3 1/2 stars: Good

From the back cover: The Clone Wars have begun. Battle lines are being drawn throughout the galaxy. With every world that joins the Separatists, the peace guarded by the Jedi Order is slipping through their fingers.

After an explosion devastates Cato Neimoidia, the jewel of the Trade Federation, the Republic is blamed and the fragile neutrality of the planet is threatened. The Jedi dispatch Obi-Wan Kenobi, one of the Order’s most gifted diplomatic minds, to investigate the crime and maintain the balance that has begun to dangerously shift. As Obi-Wan investigates with the help of a heroic Neimoidian guard, he finds himself working against the Separatists who hope to draw the planet into their conspiracy—and senses the sinister hand of Asajj Ventress in the mists that cloak the planet.

Amid the brewing chaos, Anakin Skywalker rises to the rank of Jedi Knight. Despite the mandate that Obi-Wan travel alone—and his former master’s insistence that he listen this time—Anakin’s headstrong determination means nothing can stop him from crashing the party, and bringing along a promising but conflicted youngling.

Once a Padawan to Obi-Wan, Anakin now finds himself on equal—but uncertain—footing with the man who raised him. The lingering friction between them increases the danger for everyone around them. The two knights must learn a new way to work together—and they must learn quickly, to save Cato Neimoidia and its people from the fires of war. To overcome the threat they face they must grow beyond master and apprentice. They must stand together as brothers

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"That was the difference between someone like her and someone like him: Obi-Wan Kenobi was too good for a galaxy at war."

"Hold on to that. The way you care about others will power you through adversity."

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I enjoyed this book but find that its nearly forgettable months later after I read it. ( )

Fantastic ( )