Through the introduction of an Umbaran, we get a little information to help give the Handmaidens some more distinct personalities as we get to learn at least a minimal amount about Dorm, Eirta, Sach, and Rab. But now that their partnership was successful, what happens to the Handmaidens? Read Full Review

Vader has left some tempting incentives for the Handmaidens to join him. However it is clear that his main goal is to convince Sabe over anyone else. Read Full Review

The series continues to move forward decently but it's also felt like this arc hasn't been as well-defined as it needs to be. I do like seeing how the handmaidens are coming together and presented all these years later though it gets to be a bit much sometimes when you consider their ages since they're supposed to be several years to a decade older than Anakin, if I recall. Regardless, it's good to see more of their story instead of just being forgotten about after the prequels and what we get here highlights their skill set, the traumas of their pasts, and what they are fighting for. I'm interested to see where it's all going to go and what plan Vader really has in mind here. Read Full Review

The book manages to balance action and excitement with exposition and insight into these characters, while also putting Sab in a fascinating position for the narrative going forward, a feat that we wish all Star Wars books could pull off as effectively as this chapter. Read Full Review