Changing Of The Guard (Turtleback)

Well with 'The Changing of the Guard' I *have* finally found it.

Though these stories are understandably different because they deal with a different Master/Padawan team...the flare I loved is back. That special kick that leaves you with a smile on your face when you're done reading.

Maybe it's the fact that she brought back several dearly loved characters and one that most of us hoped never to see again. Maybe it's the snappy dialogue and dry humor (I had to put the book down and just laugh more then once). Whatever it is...I feel like the overall quality is back up where it belongs and I couldn't be more pleased.

Now if only we could only do something about her cliffhanger fetish...

I really enjoyed this book. It really left me hanging and wondering about the next book whether it would be as genuine as this book. Quotes such as "It's too late," replied Joylin" left or added a twist into the story. Sentences such as "But Anakin was not listening. Something was wrong," really got me interested and hopeful. Even more exciting, those quotes were at the end of the book as well.

Jude Watson has been one of my most favorite writers of all times. I also recommend other authors such as Lemony Snicket and his series of unfortunate events or J.R.R. Tolkein and his Lord of the Rings. Jude Watson uses lots of fantastic cliff hangers in her writing. I love the cliff hangers! Quotes such as "Omega. He knows we are coming." left me hanging especially that it was the last sentence of the book.

My most favorite part of the book is where Janna Zan Arbor, Teda, and his officers figured out who the Jedi's were. I felt sad for the Jedi's at first, but then I realized that after they lost their fake identity, that this part of the story that had the most fighting scenes and actions besides the raiding of the palace. It was really cool that the Jedi's could finally show off their skills. My least favorite scene is where the people of Romin raided the palace of Teda. I felt it wasn't really an important part of the story. It kind of wasted space, but was really informative to the end of the book. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves a thrilling adventure and great twists to a story.