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Phasma: A Polished Chrome Reflection of a Complex Character

Delilah S. Dawson's "Phasma" delves into the life of Captain Phasma, the imposing chrome-clad First Order officer who captivated audiences with her silent menace in the sequel trilogy. Whi...

"Force Collector": A Galactic Puzzle Box with Mixed Results

Kevin Shinick's "Force Collector" throws readers into a Star Wars story brimming with intriguing mysteries and action-packed sequences. Following the enigmatic Force-sensitive figure known...

Bloodline: A Legacy Tarnished - A Review

Claudia Gray's Bloodline plunges into the political landscape of the Star Wars galaxy decades before The Force Awakens, focusing on Leia Organa?s struggle against a rising tide of extremism. While the bo...

A Force to Be Reckoned With: A Review of "Shadow of the Sith"

Adam Christopher's "Shadow of the Sith" throws readers into a thrilling adventure set shortly after the Clone Wars, offering a fresh perspective on the tumultuous times between Order 66...

Poe Dameron: Free Fall - A High-Octane Dive into Rebellion

Alex Segura's "Poe Dameron: Free Fall" plunges readers headfirst into the heart of the Resistance's desperate struggle against the First Order. The story follows Poe Dameron, beloved pilot...

Last Shot: A Rebellious Ride Through the Galaxy's Underbelly

Daniel Jos? Older's "Last Shot" is a thrilling, action-packed Star Wars novel set between Episodes VI and VII. It follows the paths of two main characters: Qi?ra, the cunning smuggler wi...

A Triumphant Ending Marred by Overwrought Prose: A Review of Aftermath: Empire's End

Chuck Wendig?s "Aftermath: Empire's End" is a compelling, if uneven, conclusion to the "Aftermath" trilogy. Set immediately after the events of "Return of the Jedi...

Victory's Price: A Review

Alexander Freed's "Victory's Price," the fifth installment in the popular Star Wars: Aftermath series, dives headfirst into the turbulent early years of the New Republic. Set immediately after the events of "Leia, Prince...

Aftermath: Life Debt - A Review

Chuck Wendig's "Aftermath: Life Debt," the second installment in his trilogy exploring the tumultuous period following the Battle of Endor, offers a compelling dive into the complexities of the post-Empire galaxy. Wh...

Shadow Fall: A Review

Alexander Freed's Shadow Fall, the second installment in his Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy, continues the story of its plucky band of pilots struggling to survive against a resurgent Imperial threat. The novel delv...

Aftermath: A Glimpse into a Shattered Galaxy

Chuck Wendig's "Aftermath" plunges readers headfirst into the tumultuous years immediately following the fall of the Galactic Empire, a period often overshadowed by the iconic heroes of the Rebellion. T...

A New Hope for Squadron-Based Action: A Review of "Alphabet Squadron"

Alexander Freed's "Alphabet Squadron" plunges readers into the tumultuous years following the Galactic Civil War, a time where the New Republic struggles to solidify its hold on...