He really should be on the Star Wars equivalent of anti-depressants. Kes sees a lot of Shara in Poe, and it hurts him, so he pushes Poe away. This is again, very similar to Luke Skywalker with his Uncle Owen BUT Poe is a lot angrier than Luke and acts out more. Poe certainly remembers his mother Shara, and because of her death Poe’s father Kes had spiraled into sadness and didn’t want Poe to leave. Of course, Luke did lose his mother as well, but it was when he was an infant and he doesn’t remember. However, unlike Luke, Poe lost his mother and only lives with his father.

Poe is like the next generation Luke Skywalker in his desire to leave his boring world, become a pilot, and see the stars. The book opens right into the action, with Poe flying his deceased mother’s A-wing on Yavin 4 after having a huge fight with his father.

Poe Dameron: Free Fall was honestly one of the best YA Star Wars books, and YA books in general! Alex Segura is a newcomer to Star Wars writing, and he has hit the ground running weaving a tale that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. Poe Dameron: Free Fall | By Alex Segura Max checks out Alex Segura’s hotly-anticipated Poe Dameron adventure

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