Crossfire (Star Wars: Boba Fett, #2) by Terry Bisson

Crossfire (Star Wars: Boba Fett, #2) Reviews

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  Jim C

  This is the second book of a series that tells the story of a young Boba Fett. In this one, Boba is living with Count Dooku after the death of Jango Fett. Will this arrangement work or does a young Boba decide to give it a go on his own?
  
  If you take this series for what it is meant it is a likeable series. I am enjoying the look into a young Boba and seeing how he handles the death of his father. After all, in the movies all we see is him as a young boy and then the fearless bounty hunter. There is a lot of room to tell stories. The aspect I like is that this series is having Boba make mistakes as he wouldn't be in top form right out of the gates. It is also showing a human side to him and not the ruthless character we know form the original trilogy.
  
  This series is meant for the younger audience and it shows. That being said I am liking it and it what it is. It is meant as light entertainment that also provides background for one of the more famous minor characters from this universe.
  
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  Mandy

  Max (6): I liked it because Boba Fett got away from
  Count Dooku and Boba Fett got friends with the other guy. My favorite part was when he made friends.
  
  Mandy: Actually, not a terrible book as far as books that Max has picked out go. I'd give it 3 stars and one thumbs up. I didn't dread reading it to him before bed, and Max would get really engrossed in the story. I loved to watch his face as things happened. Not a lot of depth, but pretty fast paced.
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  Kristin

  I really, really love my son.
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  Lisa

  I have been reading this to my son before bed and last night it was so good we just couldn't stop! Even I was impatient to find out what happened next! So needless to say, until we are done with all six books of this series there will be a lot of getting to bed late on school nights for me and my son. =)
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  Duane

  This is the second in the series of the Boba Fett chronicles. This book focuses on Boba right after he loses Slave 1 and finds himself staying with Dooku. It's action packed and it really keeps a young reader engrossed. I don't think this one is as good as the first, but it's still enjoyable. Great for Star Wars fans of any age!
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  Christian Smith

  Story: 6/10
  
  "Boba meets friends, allies, and enemies"
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  Angela

  Suitable for children aged 8 and those who have seen the films.
  A big improvement on the previous book in this series. Boba is looked after by Count Dooku, but gets bored and is involved in a Republic invasion. There's some nice touches, and Boba finds a friend for the first time in his life. A good read.
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  Christina

  Daniel: It was really good. It was better than the first one in this series. It was awesome.
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  Ursula Johnson

  Some Unbelievable Adventures in Chapter 2
  
  This is the second book in a series about young Boba Fett and his adventures.
  Note: Spoilers below
  Young Boba is held captive by Count Dooku when he attempts to find the credits his father left for him. He is rescued by his enemy the Jedi and clone troopers and meets a new friend while traveling to a new planet. While this chapter has action and some thrills, some of the scenarios are implausible in my opinion. This book is aimed at younger readers and this edition confirms that focus. Having read many of the legends and canon books, some events are contradictory. I hardly doubt a 10 year old boy would escape the clutches of a Sith, let alone go joyriding out of an airlock on a starship. The description of the Clones' behavior is also completely off. Clones were indeed individuals with different personalities, there were several series of adult novels about their lives-notably the Clone Wars books and Republic Commando series. It seems like the author wrote without much research into other book series. Author Jude Watson does a much better job with the Jedi Quest and Last of the Jedi series.
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  J.B. Mathias

  These books so far have felt like they should be one book. It feels like a part one and a part two, with cliff hangers and nothing really resolved in between. So if you were thinking of reading them out of order or reading just this one don't bother, read the whole series or don't read any.
  
  The book is short and not much has been happening, I thought it could have used more Aurra Sing and less Garr. I didn't like the subplot of him making a friend, speaking of the friend.
  
  I wasn't expecting to find gender politics in a childrens star wars boba fett book. There was a very preachy out of place moment where Boba Fett goes from being the ambitious and determined son of a killer who hates Jedi into a gender studies professor from 2022 discussing nonbinary gender identity talking points and using science fiction as a vehicle to make a real world political statement. Which is annoying.
  
  All in all it was okay.
  
  
  
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  Roz

  First off, I absolutely Do Not believe that any clone soldier wouldn't immediately know who Boba is as soon as they see him. Even if they don't know he's Boba, they'd know he's a clone because he looks exactly like every other trooper at age 5/10. He would Never fly under the radar on a ship crewed totally by fucking clone troopers.
  
  Secondly, it's immediately apparent that this book is one of the first books written after the release of AotC because it really portrays all of the other clones as just thoughtless flesh droids without a single original thought in their heads. I'm now really interested to see who the first author/creator that treats them as distinct individuals was.
  
  Third, always love to see some nonbinary characters who complain about unnecessary gendering because that's just a whole ass mood.
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  Arezou

  Crossfire sees Boba now living with Count Dooku after Aurra Sing drops him off and leaves, taking Boba's ship with her.
  
  Truly alone for the first time in his life, little Boba has to try and make his way in a galaxy now at war, surrounded by thousands of men who share his face. Crossfire gives us little hints about how Boba becomes the closed off bounty hunter we see later on, but is also a fun, surprisingly tense adventure for young readers.
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  Alexandr Iscenco

  A good continuation of the 'Boba Fett' line of novels. Compared to the first novel, which was based largely on Episode II events, this one brings more character depth to the main protagonist, young Boba Fett. It is interesting and captivating to observe how the personality of the infamous bounty hunter is developing with each event.
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  Ricky

  I don't really have too much to say about this. After the first few chapters, this really hits a lull that doesn't lift until the last few chapters.
  
  That being said... I'm also nearly 20 years older than the target demographic for this, so... fine enough! A very quick read so I can't be too upset.
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  Christin Ford

  First of all: I love Boba Fett. I tried to get my hamds on everything to do with the galaxoes most notorious and best bounty hunter. The bokks are for a younger group but I really loved it. The writing is exciting and I got hooked so bad I read them all in 3 days.
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  Chloe

  Wasn't sure if I had read this book before, and I hadn't. But now that I have, I know it's better than the first since I didn't know what would happen next. Excited to finally finish this series since I've owned 1, 2, 3, and 5 for years.
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  Caleb

  A much improved sequel to the first book, Boba is on his own and becoming the legend of the future bounty he'll grow to be. Phenomenal tie in to the GameCube game "Clone Wars", and fun way to bring Boba and Aura together. A really enjoyable quick read.
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  Kat V

  Not the best written children’s books but now at least we’ve started a new story and we’re not just rereading Episode II. I’m starting to like Boba as a kid even though the book isn’t written that well. At least the adventures are fun. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.
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  Candace Ryan

  Well that certainly took my last review and my hopes for this book out the nearest airlock. I was almost hoping I wasn't remembering this book right but although it's been years since I read this one I secretly knew. It's a gripping story and I can't recommend it enough
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  Kieran McAndrew

  Having found his way to the court of Count Dooku, Boba Fett swears to avenge his father's death at the hands of the Jedi.
  
  Another chapter book adventure from Terry Bisson, which helps to evolve one of the most enigmatic characters in the 'Star Wars' story.
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  Melissa Namba

  honestly, pretty boring. it's felt like sorting around in a waiting room for most of the book. you meet new characters, but nothing much happens and when it does, you don't care.
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  Old Ben

  I loved it. Sure it isn’t cannon anymore(at least I don’t believe I️t is) but it’s still worth reading.
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  Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind)

  The second in the Legends Boba Fett series. In this volume Boba Fett escapes from Count Dooku and escapes on a transport to Bespin.
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  NATHANIEL MASON

  Like the first book, I really enjoyed it, but the beginning again dragged it down.