Moving Target is another young adult novel in the lead-up to The Force Awakens. Set just prior to Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia and the Rebels have just learned that the Empire's constructing another Death Star. Knowing they must attack that battle station before it's complete, the Alliance uses Leia and a small team to plant diversionary signals across the galaxy, drawing the Empire's attention away from the Rebel's preparations to attack Endor. In the process, though, innocents must be sacrificed. Will it be worth it- or is the cost too great?
Much in keeping with my last review, Moving Target is pretty good. Some more hints herein about the upcoming movie, but not as many as I'd like (there was some back-story for Return of the Jedi, though). Surprisingly, the book touches on some deep themes, looking at sacrifice and good of a cause at the cost of the individual. Again, not bad for a young adult audience.
Rating: B+
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