Final Fantasy VII Remake: Traces Of Two Pasts Hardcover – 21 Mar. 2023

I’m really glad I read this novel before playing FFVII Rebirth.This novel is split between Tifa and Aerith, effectively following the two (presumably throughout the party’s travels in Rebirth) as they open up to each other about their rather traumatic childhoods in depth. Some key bits from these stories are briefly touched upon and beautifully visualised or referenced in Rebirth (or very briefly in Remake, in Aerith’s case), or set up in a way that you might recognise where your playthrough overlaps with points in the novel, and stays true to the way the novel has portrayed both of these characters and the overarching scenario.As someone who’s incredibly fond of this series and of VII in general, the way this novel has been written is nothing short of beautiful and a really interesting and in-depth character study for both Tifa and Aerith.Having read the novel, this also made some key scenes for these characters even more impactful and heartbreaking in Rebirth, having a deeper knowledge and understanding of their background and their developing relationship. If you really enjoyed FFVII Remake/Rebirth, I’d strongly recommend adding this to your reading collection.

Good read. You get an insight about Tifas and Aerith past.Enjoyed it.. you will too.

Not one for reading really but love the final Fantasy 7 universe and loved the idea of getting more back story on two of main characters.The book is a really nice hard back and of good quality.The stories are brilliant and kept me hooked and had the full book read in a week and I feel I could read it again. Which for me who doesn't read books is amazing.Highly recommend for any final Fantasy 7 fan.

Came quickly, and in good condition, tells the story of Tifa and Aerith's origins without spoiling the games. Definitely recommended for the final fantasy 7 fans

If you're a fan of Final Fantasy VII and it's characters, this is a great read. It's by no means essential, but It provides some interesting insights into Tifa and Aerith's pasts, which helps contextualise some of their attitudes and behaviours in the main games.Personally, I found Tifa's section of the book more enjoyable than Aerith's as Tifa's story felt a lot more grounded and relatable to me, but the whole thing is very enjoyable and a breeze to get through.

Bought as a present for my Sister. She loved it. Well presented and a great addition to any FF fan!

This is better than on the way to a smile in my opinion and helped expand the characters of Tifa and Aerith as well as the support characters. I felt we saw more of Elmyra as a mum in this book too. As I was reading I was wondering how it was going to cover the events from FF7 and Crisis core that are crucial to the plot but it finds a way to skip over them naturally. Ff7 and Crisis Core are not spoiled here. I really enjoyed it and if you are a fan of FF7 and especially these characters then give it a go. My only criticism is that the longer epilogue section follows another character entirely and I felt kind of redundant. I think it would have been better if both women continued to reflect together about their experiences and how they have been brought together as they travel across the world. Maybe see more if their thoughts on Cloud and the others in the present - as they are telling the story after Midgar, but it is vague enough to not reveal or clash with anything coming up with FF7 Rebirth

Tifa story was best then Aeriths. The end story didnt feel needed really. Overall a good read and excited to see of it fits later in rebirth.