A fast read, with wonderful characterization of a character that didn't get enough screen time in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Getting to know the dark underbelly of the galaxy and keeping one's head on straight are key points in this novel. Would definitely recommend to any Star Wars fan.

An exhilarating and remarkably fast-paced interquel to the prologue and main story of Solo: A Star Wars Story, in a similar vein as Beth Revis's Rebel Rising for Rogue One. It also serves as a sequel of sorts to Rae Carson's Solo prequel Most Wanted, though it still functions effectively as a standalone story as long as you've seen Solo. (I also wouldn't say that Most Wanted is required reading for this, as my memory of that book is pretty hazy since I read it five years ago, and I was still able to enjoy this.) On the whole, Crimson Climb is a compelling origin story for Qi'ra, and is simultaneously a satisfyingly complete story while still leaving open the possibility of more to come in this chapter of the character's life.

I’ll admit I was never the biggest fan of the Solo movie. Though the introduction of the character Qi’ra captivated me almost instantly. While we have had some recent comic books about her, it’s been more post-Solo stuff. This book was an intriguing continuation of Qi’ras introduction in Solo. Practically picking up where Han left her and filling in some of those blanks the movie left to the imagination. Only thing I’m upset about is I was at the edge of my seat a wanting more when I finished the book…I need more of this Qi’ra!

Also worth mentioning that since I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Solo movie, I never looked into any of the other material published in that area…this book was the first for me and has changed my stance and I’m definitely going to look into some of those books now.