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Darth Bane: Rule of Two - A Legacy Forged in Darkness

Drew Karpyshyn's "Darth Bane: Rule of Two" dives deep into the tumultuous history of the Sith, chronicling the rise of Darth Bane, a cunning apprentice who reshaped the order from within. Set th...

Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - A Review

Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane: Path of Destruction plunges us into a pivotal era in Star Wars lore, laying the foundation for the Rule of Two that would define the Sith Order for centuries. This prequel no...

Knight Errant: A Journey of Redemption and Shadows

John Jackson Miller's "Knight Errant" is a compelling addition to the Expanded Universe (now Legends), immersing readers in the adventures of Jedi Knight Kerra Holt during the tumultuous period fol...

The Old Republic: Annihilation - A Review

Drew Karpyshyn's Annihilation is a captivating entry in the vast Star Wars: The Old Republic saga. Set during the Mandalorian Wars, it throws players into a brutal conflict where the fate of the galaxy...

The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance - A Review

Sean Williams' "Fatal Alliance", set within the expansive Star Wars universe during the twilight years of the Old Republic, throws readers into a thrilling political intrigue laced with betrayal, Jedi con...

A Ruthless Hunt: Review of "Red Harvest" by Joe Schreiber

"Red Harvest" by Joe Schreiber plunges us into the dark underbelly of the Outer Rim in a thrilling tale set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope." The story centers on bounty hunter...

A Descent into Deception: A Review of The Old Republic: Deceived

Paul S. Kemp's Deceived, a thrilling installment in the Star Wars: The Old Republic novel series, plunges us back into the chaotic galactic war between the Jedi Order and the Sith...

Revan's Descent into Darkness: A Review of The Old Republic: Revan

Drew Karpyshyn?s The Old Republic: Revan is a thrilling dive into the Star Wars Expanded Universe, focusing on the iconic Jedi Knight turned Sith Lord, Revan. Set thousands of yea...

A Rebellious Run for it - Reviewing "Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure"

Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry's "Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure" takes us on a pulse-pounding chase across the galaxy, following Leia Organa as she navigates...

A Calculated Ascent: A Review of Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil

Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil" plunges us into the formative years of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a beloved Star Wars character, offering a fascinating glimpse into his stra...

Thrawn Ascendance: Greater Good ? A Stellar Start to a New Era, But With Room for Improvement

Timothy Zahn's return to the Star Wars universe with Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good is a welcome reunion. This first installment in a planned trilogy f...

Chaos Rising: A Solid Start to Thrawn's Rise (Review)

Timothy Zahn, the mastermind behind the original Thrawn trilogy, returns to the beloved Chiss Grand Admiral in "Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising," the first book in a new trilogy focusing on Thra...