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Padawan: A Journey of Growth and Darkness

Kiersten White's "Padawan" plunges us into the tumultuous world of young Jedi training, specifically focusing on the promising but impulsive Jedi Padawan, Dooku. Set in a time before the Clone Wars, it off...

A Tangled Web of Intrigue: A Review of "Cloak of Deception"

James Luceno's "Cloak of Deception" plunges readers into a period of galactic turmoil, where the looming threat of war casts a long shadow over the Republic. The novel follows Jedi Master...

A Togruta's Journey: Reviewing "Ahsoka"

E.K. Johnston's Ahsoka dives deep into the emotional journey of the titular character after her departure from the Jedi Order. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and finding purpose beyond established...

Master & Apprentice: A Glimpse into Qui-Gon Jinn's Youth

Claudia Gray's Master & Apprentice offers a captivating prequel story set decades before the Skywalker saga, focusing on the dynamic between young Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, the hea...

Into the Void: A Journey into Star Wars' Dawn, But With Mixed Results

Tim Lebbon's "Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void" plunges us 25,000 years before the Skywalker saga, introducing a nascent Force Order grappling with its origins and facing a cosmic...

A Galactic Echo: A Review of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition"

Rae Carson's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition" attempts to bridge the gap between the film adaptation and a deeper exploration of the characters an...

A Crash of Fate: A Review

Zoraida Cordova's "A Crash of Fate," the second installment in her "Star Wars: The Fallen Order" series, plunges readers back into the dangerous universe of Jedi Padawans surviving the Clone Wars. Following the thrilling e...

A Rebellious Rise: A Review of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn

Rebecca Roanhorse's "Resistance Reborn," the first novel in the "Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures" series, plunges us back into the hopeful era of the Jedi Order's flourishing and t...

A Journey Through Uncharted Waters: A Review of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition"

Jason Fry's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition" serves as a compelling companion piece to the film, diving deeper into the events surrounding Rey,...

A Rebel's Journey, Not Quite Skywalker-Sized

Elizabeth Wein's "Cobalt Squadron," set between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker," offers a thrilling deep dive into the Resistance's struggle for survival. Weaving a story around a group of y...

A Dive into Batuu: Review of Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire

Delilah S. Dawson's "Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire" offers a captivating glimpse into the bustling world of Batuu, the heart of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. This novel...

A Bridge Between Eras: A Review of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Alan Dean Foster's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is a novelization of the 2015 blockbuster film, bridging the gap between the classic trilogy and the new generation of heroes. It ex...