Obi-Wan has always been one of my favorite characters, especially in Master and Apprentice. But this novel brought something both old and new to the character. As a fan of the High Republic there are wonderful callbacks and references, but it ties him to THR thematically as well. It has interesting new characters, and genuine humor, and a piece of queer representation I will never stop thinking about. It also has such an incredibly good mystery, and a wonderful and important wider message. I came into this novel thinking I’d enjoy it just because I like Obi-Wan, and now I would recommend it to anyone, even those who don’t care about him that much. It captures the spirit of Star Wars, of the Jedi, of his character, so well. I had the privilege of reading this early, while the Kenobi show was airing, and there are allusions and references to his time without the Jedi that genuinely made me cry. Thank you for this novel. It reminded me how much I love Star Wars.

Obi-wan has always been my favorite Jedi, so I have been in heaven this summer between the Disney+ series and this book. In Padawan, a more risk-prone Obi-Wan is feeling uncertain about his new pairing with his new mentor and his place in the Jedi Order. When he travels alone to a far off planet on a mission even he doesn't understand, he gets more than he bargained for.

I absolutely loved this teenaged version of Obi-Wan. The characters were well fleshed out and I could almost see the action. This one is great for Star Wars fans, especially those who love Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Let me go ahead and preface this review by establishing that, while I don’t hold a Ph.D. in Star Wars-ology, I’m definitely a nerd and a fan of it. Especially the first two sets of movies. That’s right. I like the prequels. I also like Obi-Wan Kenobi. A lot.

Padawan falls short for me. Obi-Wan is whiny from the start. Like the Disney show, Obi-Wan is portrayed here as less than his ideal reality from the prequels and A New Hope. Originally, he was the Jedi to rival Vader’s power. In the prequels, Obi-Wan, even at a young age, was wise beyond his years and skilled at fighting. 16 is very close to the age we see him in The Phantom Menage, where he is supposedly 25. Considering he’s been trained as a Jedi since before he can even remember his mother or father very well, I’d say this is not good for character development. But hey, it’s a Disney book. Not a Lucas book.

Obi-Wan begins the narrative complaining about his master Qui-Gon’s tendency to always meditate and never act. He desperately wishes to be one of the cool padawans who have already gone off on missions and come back with something to brag about to the others. On a casual wander about around the vacant mess hall of the temple, Obi-Wan finds something interesting about a planet in a far-away system—which he then lies to Qui-Gon about in order to be able to finally go off on a mission.

From there, the story devolves into a basic, generic sci-fi plot of a caper with alien life forms with mysterious powers and what they’re doing with them and how they got them. Without the signature aspects of the Star Wars franchise, such as Jedi and droids, it’s a generic science fiction caper. If you put in the Federation, it could be Star Trek. If you put in mysterious gates, it could be Stargate. Or even Sliders. And the cookie cutter plot makes it horrendously boring.

I had hopes for this novel. Not high hopes. Just hopes. They were dashed, as minuscule as they were. Like the Netflix Witcher series, this book and the new show it promotes in tandem, takes a fantastic cannon character and turns him into something he’s not. It was not to my taste, and now I’ll have to rewatch the old movies to wash it out.

My thanks to NetGalley for the ALC, for which I willingly give my own, honest opinion.

The best Star Wars books are the ones where you read them and think "this author gets it," and that's exactly what happened here. Kiersten White's understanding of Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Jedi Order really shines through in this book, and you can tell how much thought and care was put into it. It's hands down one of my favorite Star Wars books I've read.
Aside from Obi-Wan himself, the supporting characters in this book are all so complex, and I found myself caring about every single one of them and their individual stories. The group of teenagers that this novel follows are all realistic and have their own flaws, strengths, and personalities.
As for Obi-Wan himself, the mental journey he goes on in this book is deeply relatable and the exact experience that a 16 year old in his situation would be having. For me personally, this was one of my favorite perspectives on his character that we've gotten to this point.
Finally, this book had a lot of quality queer representation that completely surpassed any expectations I had in that area. I thought it was handled beautifully, and it is going to be very meaningful to a lot of people, myself include.
I truly can't recommend this book enough.

Padawan has so many of the things that I love about Star Wars Republic Era stories.

Obi Wan, newly apprenticed to Qui-Gon Ginn, struggles with finding his purpose as a Jedi. When an opportunity comes up to leave the Jedi temple on a mission to a mysterious planet, he jumps at the chance. There he encounters what appear to Force-users, but things are not all as they seem, and Obi Wan will have to learn to trust himself and the Force.

The good: I loved the vivid settings, the variety of people Obi Wan meets, and glimpses of familiar places and characters. I thought the plot was well done, and I'm curious to see whether Padawan will have any kind of sequel because there still are some unanswered questions.

The bad: Obi Wan spends so much time doubting himself. It really does get annoying because of how overdone it is. BUT as you go on, this improves as characters grow. It is definitely YA, almost bordering on middle grade feeling at times, but that did not prevent me from enjoying and I think the characters were well developed for the most part.

Overall, I enjoyed Padawan and would definitely recommend it for people who enjoy high republic stories and don't mind a younger feeling book.

I listened to the eAudioARC narrated by Gary Furlong, whose narration was great. The audio sounded a bit echo-y/computer-y and I couldn't tell if that was intentional or not or a side effect of listening at 2x speed.

Thanks to Disney Audiobooks and Netgalley for an eAudioARC in exchange for an honest review.

Star Wars Padawan is an amazing story that develops a beloved character and makes him so relatable. We learn about Obi Wan’s insecurities and desperation to prove himself to his Master (did I mention Suuuppperrr relatable?) and his struggle with the force. His adventure is steeped in valuable lessons that encourages anyone who reads it to trust yourself, trust the force, and maybe not try so hard?

I 100% recommend the audiobook version. The audio was phenomenally well done by Gary Furlong with recognizable impersonations and sound effects. There was a moment in time where Obi Wan does not know the man that is speaking, but as soon as I heard his voice I was so giddy because I KNEW who that was.

There are also a few moments that, if you’re like me, you get absolutely giddy because now we’re connecting stories, eras, and characters of the past.

Padawan was such a fun and easy read that kept me engaged the whole story and when it was over, left me wanting more!

When I tell you that I squealed with delight the morning I woke up to the email from NetGalley stating that my request to listen to the advanced listener's copy of Kiersten White's "Padawan," I'm not joking! I had been waiting for this novel for quite some time and to have had this opportunity to listen to it's audiobook was nothing short of a dream.

Kiersten White clearly did her research! Her take on teenaged Padawan Learner, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his relationship with Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn was so well done. It seemed as if she had read and taken notes from Claudia Gray's "Master & Apprentice" and the dissonance between both Master and Apprentice/Padawan. The narrator chosen for the audiobook was superb and brought the characters and the story to life. The background special affects also brought much to the story.

This YA novel was nothing short of amazing and I am grateful to NetGalley and Disney Audiobooks for the opportunity to listen and review this audiobook.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a padawan under Qui-Gon Jinn and he feels lost and unconnected to his Jedi master. Obi-Wan feels more and more like an outcast among padawans as he sees the bonds his peers are forming with their respective masters. He feels even more depressed when he finds out that Qui-Gon Jinn didn't choose him, he was assigned to him per master Yoda. All Qui-Gon ever wants to do is meditate and Obi-Wan craves adventure and to help others. One day, Obi-Wan gets his chance. In an act of rebellion, he flies off in response to a distress call and finds a hostile planet who is doing all it can to protect itself against the group of unsupervised teenagers who have banded together to survive their abandonment. Will Obi-Wan finally get the rescue mission of his dreams? Will he be able to connect to the force to save his new-found friends? Or will the planet will and devour them all? Read on to find out!

What I loved:
A whole new, never been charted before planet!
This planet is alive! I love the balance of the ecosystem.
Obi-Wan's coming of age story - he's not the Jedi we know and love from the Star Wars sagas yet.
The bit of rebel streak seen in the Jedi.
New creatures!
All the bells and whistles as with any Star Wars novels - always pick the audiobooks!!!

Young Obi-Wan is just trying to be the best Padawan he can be. But with a rebellious master and word of Dooku leaving the order entirely, Kenobi isn’t sure he’ll ever become a Jedi. With no one to turn to, Obi-Wan finds a mission of his own to prove himself and see once and for all, if the Jedi path is where destiny will take him.

Kiersten White introduces us to one of our most familiar Jedi in his early Padawan days. Teenage Kenobi is a very young, self-doubting, scared boy who is working his hardest to become the Jedi hero he knows he’s expected to be. Along the way, Kenobi finds out what it’s like outside of the Jedi Order, and what family means to others. The story is interesting and mysterious and lets us get to know the insecure boy who will eventually become one of the greatest Jedi Masters ever.

The audiobook production is top quality and Gary Furlong does an excellent job narrating. love listening to audiobooks throughout my day!

This is a must-read for Kenobi fans and anyone who wants to see what it’s like for a self-critical young man to find a way to rise to his expectations, hopes, and dreams.

“The right way isn’t always easy.”
- Obi-Wan Kenobi

This is indeed the year of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Fans have now fully experienced the titular limited series on Disney+ while reading Mike Chen's Brotherhood and comic book miniseries. All these various types of medium have explored different moments in Obi-Wan's life—from newly appointed member of the Jedi Council to confronting his painful past after the Jedi Purge. However, a story about teenager Obi-Wan was yet to be told, until now. Author Kiersten White brought a compelling origin story about the turning point of the Padawan's life in a YA novel that is meaningful to the character while also being fun at the same time.

Just like Brotherhood, Padawan serves the readers with an incredible amount of character development, digging into Obi-Wan's young mind as he struggles through his insecurities and fears. This is an incredible insight that doesn't just add to the already established character—it makes the readers understand why Obi-Wan was destined to be Qui-Gon's apprentice and consequently the master of Anakin Skywalker. The similarities between Obi-Wan and Anakin are evident in the book, especially the fact that both characters really care for being their best selves and to protect others. This side of Obi-Wan is so refreshing, and perfectly ties to the character we've known over the last forty five years.

Although Padawan's point of view is predominantly that of Obi-Wan, the planet itself (and its power source) takes center stage of the story. Its natural beauty and symbiotic nature make it an actual, living character that will challenge and inspire the Padawan and the planet's inhabitants. And speaking of the youngsters living the land, White did a marvelous job at creating supporting characters that have a balanced variety of personalities that truly drive Obi-Wan's thoughts and decisions. The book also has a main villain (which makes an official appearance in the third act of the story), but his presence is merely a story device more than a full fledged, fascinating foe. Overall, the author's main inspiration for the tale seems to come from Peter Pan—the peculiarity of the planet, its young residents, and the evil adult very similar to the timeless fairy tale.

Besides being a standalone story, Padawan does make some unexpected connections to the ever expanding timeline, especially with The High Republic in a meaningful way. Obi-Wan's decision to discover the uncharted planet is motivated by a very well known character from the all-new era of Star Wars, which is not just a clever story driver, but also forever shapes the characterization of Obi-Wan. Padawan is also home to an iconic introduction between Obi-Wan and one of his best friends. Their accidental acquaintance fits nicely into the main plot, further developing their relationship from Attack of the Clones and Brotherhood.

Arguably, Padawan hits the spot for young adult readers, but adults will also appreciate the character development for Obi-Wan Kenobi and his fascinating journey to the hidden planet (and let's not forget the gorgeous cover art by Charlie Bowater). Are you ready to journey into an uncharted planet alongside young Obi-Wan? Then make sure to grab a copy of this must read book (also available in audiobook format, narrated by the energetic Gary Furlong) and let us know your thoughts on our social media channels.

Felt very much like it fit into the Star Wars universe which was very nice. Hearing the thoughts and doubts of young Obi-Won added to his character and showed the human side of a character that sometimes seems one dimensional. I loved the other younglings and the family they created together. It has it's sorrowful moments but overall was very sweet and hopeful.

In Padawan van auteur Kiersten White gaan we met een zestienjarige Obi-Wan Kenobi op avontuur. Obi-Wan is nog niet zo heel lang de Padawan van Qui-Gon Jinn, maar hij kan niet zeggen dat hij heel erg tevreden is met de situatie. Terwijl al zijn vrienden gekoppeld zijn aan meesters waar ze het goed mee kunnen vinden en die ze allerlei nieuwe dingen leren waar ze in geïnteresseerd zijn, zit hij vast aan Qui-Gon en bestaat Obi-Wans leven nu vooral uit meditatie. Geen excursies naar exotische planeten, maar stil zitten in een kamer in de Jedi Temple. Maar wanneer Obi-Wan notities van een oude Jedi Wayseeker ontdekt, die wijzen naar een onbekende planeet stelt Obi-Wan aan Qui-Gon voor om op onderzoek uit te gaan. Qui-Gon stemt in, maar komt vervolgens niet opdagen wanneer ze zouden vertrekken. Uit frustratie besluit Obi-Wan vervolgens om er maar in zijn eentje op uit te gaan!
Eenmaal op de mysterieuze planeet, Lenahra, aangekomen ontmoet Obi-Wan een groep tieners en kinderen die, door gebruik te maken van ”the power,” als ware Jedi door de bossen rennen en springen. Wat ook hard nodig is omdat de flora en fauna van deze planeet – en zelfs de planeet zelf – constant proberen om de groep te doden. Obi-Wan ziet in deze groep een nieuwe manier van leven, en begint zich af te vragen of hij wel thuis hoort in de Jedi Order, of dat hij het op Lenahra – ondanks de moordlustige instelling van de planeet! – beter naar zijn zin zou hebben.
White geeft ons een diepe blik in de geest van de jonge Obi-Wan, ze beschrijft uitstekend hoe het voor een jong persoon voelt om in een nieuwe situatie terecht te komen waar je zelf niet helemaal tevreden over bent. We spenderen heel wat tijd in Obi-Wans hoofd, wat erg interessant is, maar wat ook ietwat eentonig kan worden. Vooral in de eerste helft van het boek veranderd Obi-Wans instelling niet en vallen zijn gedachte vooral in herhaling. Maar aan de andere kant is dit wel weer heel realistisch voor hoe een persoon in een dergelijke situatie denkt. Het is heel makkelijk om te zien hoe Obi-Wans ervaringen in dit boek hem op weg helpen om de persoon te worden die we kennen uit de films.
White zet een prima representatie van Obi-Wan neer, je twijfelt geen seconden dat dit hetzelfde personage is als we in The Phantom Menace leren kennen, zijn manier van spreken en doen is heel erg in lijn met de Obi-Wan die we in de prequels zien, alleen dan in een jongere vorm. Ook de manier waarop Qui-Gon neergezet wordt voelt heel trouw aan het personage dat we in The Phantom Menace zien. Verder zien we een vrij grote groep nieuwe personages – de inwoners van Lenahra – welke in verschillende mate uitgediept worden. Omdat de groep zo groot is zijn er een aantal personages die weinig aandacht krijgen, maar de belangrijkste personages voelen allemaal als volwaardige personen, met een eigen persoonlijkheid, gedachtengang en onderlinge relaties. De uiteindelijke vijand is naar mijn idee wat magertjes uitgewerkt, maar het boek richt zich dan ook meer op Obi-Wans interne strijd dan de fysieke vijand waar hij het met zijn nieuwe vrienden tegen op moet nemen.
Hoewel het leeuwendeel van het boek draait om Obi-Wan en zijn nieuwe vrienden, komen we her en der wel een flink aantal oude bekenden tegen. Zo heeft Padawan Siri Tachi een rol in dit verhaal en komen we er in Padawan achter hoe Dexter Jettster en Obi-Wan elkaar ontmoet hebben!
Het zeven en een half uur durende audioboek is ingesproken door Star Wars nieuwkomer Gary Furlong. Furlong heeft een prettige voorleesstem maar is vooral ontzettend goed in het imiteren van Ewan McGregor. Niet dat zijn stem identiek klinkt, maar de manier waarop hij spreekt, zijn intonaties en dergelijke zijn nagenoeg perfect. De manier waarop hij Obi-Wan vertolkt is een genot om naar te luisteren. Ook zijn Qui-Gon komt ontzettend natuurgetrouw over.
Zoals met alle audioproducties van Disney-Lucasfilm Press wordt er weer schaars gebruik gemaakt van geluidseffecten en muziek. Geluidseffecten zoals droid en lightsaber geluiden worden gebruikt waar nodig maar er zijn maar weinig extra geluiden te horen, ook muziek is her en der aanwezig voor extra sfeer, maar zeker niet constant, en al helemaal niet afleidend luid. Al met al is het een prettig boek om naar te luisteren, en Furlongs stemkunsten maken het wat mij betreft zeker de moeite waard.
Het boek heeft her en der wat trage stukjes, maar de meeste lezers zullen met een flink tempo door de 410 pagina’s heen vliegen. Het verhaal is pakkend – ook los van Star Wars zou het een uitstekend science fiction verhaal zijn – we leren een hoop over Obi-Wan en Qui-Gon, en na het lezen van Padawan zullen een hoop mensen denk ik ook weer zin krijgen om Master and Apprentice nog eens op te pakken om nog even verder te borduren op de interacties tussen Obi-Wan en Qui-Gon. White heeft wat mij betreft een uitstekend boek geproduceerd en ik zou het niet erg vinden als ze met een volgend Star Wars boek de tijd zou verkennen die Obi-Wan en Qui-Gon op Mandalore doorgebracht hebben. De relatie tussen Obi-Wan en Satine zie ik graag door Kiersten White verteld worden.

This will be a a great book for Star Wars fans of a certain age. The action itself felt like an extended episode of the Clone Wars which was a fun aspect. To me it read like Obi-Wan and the Order of the Phoenix, lots of teenage angst of no one understands me. As an adult reader it wasn't my favorite but I could see teens and preteens absolutely loving this journey for Obi-Wan.
Thank you NetGalley and Disney Audiobooks for the advanced audiobook copy.

I think what I’ve enjoyed most about Kiersten White’s STAR WARS: PADAWAN is getting to see a younger, far less confident Obi-Wan Kenobi than what we’re used to seeing. Instead of the self-assured, surefooted character we see in the films, here he is insecure and full of doubt about his place with the Jedi. This portrayal actually works very well when you mirror it against the recent @disneyplus OBI-WAN KENOBI series, where we again see Obi-Wan doubting his place in the galaxy and his connection with the Force, but finding his way back to believing in himself again.

There are nods to the High Republic books, which I appreciated. I know people have had their issues with the way Disney has dealt with the old Expanded Universe books, but for me, I like this tighter continuity in the publishing branch of the Star Wars universe.

I definitely think that this is a solid read if you are a hardcore SW fan and reader, and this would work for even the casual SW fan.

Gary Furlong’s narration of the audiobook is great. His narration is easy to understand and clear & precise.

Plus, check out that cover by Charlie Bowater. I love how Obi-Wan is portrayed here.

A huge thanks to @disneybooks and @netgalley for providing an early audio download of #StarWarsPadawan in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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What an absolute treat of a Star Wars book.

Padawan gives us a 16 year old Obi-Wan Kenobi. New to the Padawan life, after being with the Younglings for as long as he can remember. Unsure of his new master, Qui-Gon Jinn, and often teased by other Padawan who knew that Obi-Wan was more talented than them, but a bit of an outsider.

At the start of our book, Obi-Wan finds himself floundering, unsure of his place within the force, and unsure of his future as a Padawan, hoping to become a Jedi Knight one day. While wandering the temple, lost in his concerns, he finds a hidden carving that leads him on a solo-adventure on a far off, mysterious planet. He finds a planet abandoned, save a handful of teens and younglings, fending for themselves, with unusual force-like powers. Obi-Wan is intrigued by their independence, and compelled to help them. The book follows Obi-Wan as he finds his footing as a Padawan, and finds himself in the force.

This is a perfect book for lovers of Star Wars. It’s a perfect companion for the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show, as many of his struggles in the show, as an older man, mirror the struggles he was having as a young Padawan. The Young Adult Star Wars novels are typically my favorite, with stand alone stories of adventure about our favorite characters. This had very similar vibes as Ahsoka by EK Johnston.

Our “lost boy” characters that Obi-Wan discovers are as delightful as they are diverse. This beautiful story of misfits forced to rely on each other included a non-binary Changeling who uses They/Them pronouns, as well as a male character who flirts with Obi-Wan a couple of times. I genuinely appreciate and love when diverse and queer characters are introduced without fanfare or explanation, but instead, they simply “are”.

The narrator of this audiobook absolutely nailed both Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon’s voices and accents. It was easy to get lost in the story with his narration. This is a great book for anyone, whether you’ve seen just one or two Star Wars films, or your the biggest fan, you’ll find something familiar and satisfying about this story.

Padawan is a YA-Star Wars novel by beloved author Kiersten White. Yes, it is canon and to put it in timeline order, this falls after Dooku: Jedi Lost and prior to Master and Apprentice. I have really been looking forward to this release and for one main reason: MORE OBI-WAN!!!

At the time this story begins, Obi-Wan and his new master, Qui-Gon Jinn, are residing in Coruscant, the home of the Jedi Temple and the Galactic Senate. Obi-Wan is becoming increasing frustrated with his position. He longs to be a great Padawan to Qui-Gon, but Qui-Gon is so distracted, he's not making it easy for young Obi-Wan to feel confident in his training.

Most frustrating to Obi-Wan is how powerless he feels. While his contemporaries are all out on missions throughout the galaxy with their Masters, gaining experience and first-hand knowledge, he is stuck in the capital endlessly studying and meditating. Something has to give. He wants so much more than this. What is the point otherwise?

Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon weren't paired up in the usual way. They were actually brought together by Master Yoda. Perhaps it was a mistake. After Qui-Gon's own Master, Dooku, leaves the Jedi Order rumors begin to fly that Qui-Gon may be considering the same move himself. This obviously causes great concern for Obi-Wan. What will happen to him if his Master leaves the Order?

In spite of all of the concerns, Obi-Wan is still desperate to make it work with his Master and he eventually gets Qui-Gon to agree to go on a mission to a remote planet. On the morning they are set to depart, however, Qui-Gon doesn't show. Obi-Wan, young, impulsive and fed-up, decides to go on the mission solo. He is getting out of Coruscant one way or the other.

Along with a droid, A6, Obi-Wan sets out to find the distant planet once explored by Orla Jareni. Yep, you read that right, we are now getting connections to the High Republic-era.

I really enjoyed this story. Getting to spend this much time deep-diving into the growth and development of one of my all-time favorite characters was an absolute treat. This is definitely a coming-of-age story and I thought it was really well done. Obi-Wan is questioning everything about his commitment to the Jedi, his connection to the Force and the workings of the galaxy in general.

The experience he gains on this mission is crucial to his development as a Jedi. Obi-Wan questioned himself a lot and having the freedom to explore by himself really helped to build future success for his character. He couldn't have become who he does without this experience.

I'm really glad that we had the opportunity to get this additional content involving Obi-Wan's development and his relationship with Qui-Gon. White did a great job with this. A must read for fans of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon!

Thank you so much to the publishers, Disney LucasFilms Press and Disney Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review. I did listen to the audiobook for this one and as always, Star Wars audiobooks are listening gold. There are so many great sound effects and narration. Highly recommend!!

Pretty easy read, and an interesting story. i read it right after I read master and apprentice and felt like it was a little much obi-wan and qui-gon. But it is very Obi centered and fun to read! The narrator did a really good job!

Star Wars: Padawan by Kiersten White is a stand-alone novel in the expanded Star Wars universe. Obi-Wan has just been apprenticed to Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. As his fellow Padawan friends leave on missions and go on adventures, Obi-Wan feels left out and frustrated with his master's teaching methods. When Qui-Gon finally sanctions a mission Obi-Wan is ecstatic, but his master doesn't show up. Impulsively, Obi-Wan leaves on the mission alone soon finding himself on a faraway planet surrounded by force sensitive kids. But young Obi-Wan feels that something is not right on this planet. His will and connection to the force will be tested and only time will tell if Obi-Wan will come out a Padawan when all is said and done.

I have grown up completely in love with Star Wars and with Obi-Wan Kenobi. This novel was a refreshing read about a youthful Obi-Wan and showed that he wasn't always the patient and wise Jedi Master he is known to be. This book had the magic of Star Wars while adding something new to the story.


The only negative thing I can say about the audiobook specifically is the background music. I love the Star Wars soundtrack but at times the music and sound effects were distracting and I missed words. The music also sounds odd when listening to the audiobook at anything other than 1x speed. I normally listen at 3x but had to turn it down to 2-2.5x because of the sound effects.

I think the narrator of this audiobook really captured the essence of Obi-Wan. There were a couple times throughout listening to this that I though "oh that is actually Ewan McGregor."

All that being said, I would recommend this book and audiobook to anyone who is a fan of Star Wars and Obi-Wan Kenobi.


Thank you to Disney and Netgalley for a review copy of this audiobook. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This book was a lot of fun! It was really cool to see Obi Wan as a Padawan and seeing him struggle with the force, feeling inadequate, and not knowing how to meditate, while knowing the powerful Jedi he would become. I loved that it handled things like a teenager thinking about kissing even knowing attachment is forbidden and how it’s not something that is just blocked out. It’s definitely YA but, I think it makes sense for this stage of Obi’s life. It’s fun to see little nods to other Star Wars stories and seeing a peek of other characters. The only critique would be that there is a lag between chapters/sections of the book. I’m sure that will be polished for the final release, but that’s my only complaint.

4.5 rounded up
Great addition to the Star Wars universe
Flows nicely. Grabbed me early and didn't let up.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook