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A Rebellious Heart, A Familiar Story: A Review of "The Princess and the Scoundrel"

Beth Revis's "The Princess and the Scoundrel" is a Star Wars novel that dives into Leia Organa's early adventures after her daring escape from the clutches of the Em...

Battlefront: Twilight Company - A Review

Alexander Freed's "Battlefront: Twilight Company" plunges readers into the heart of the Galactic Civil War, focusing on a ragtag group of clone troopers struggling to survive amidst the chaos of Order 66. T...

A Rebellious Romp Through the Galaxy: A Review of Doctor Aphra

Sarah Kuhn's Doctor Aphra offers a delightful romp through the Star Wars universe, introducing readers to the titular archaeologist-turned-rogue, Dr. Chelli Lomee, a cunning and moral...

A Rebellious Heart: A Review of "Leia, Princess of Alderaan"

Claudia Gray's "Leia, Princess of Alderaan" plunges us into a crucial period in Leia Organa's life, exploring her formative years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. Set between Episo...

Heir to the Jedi: A Return to Familiar Ground

Kevin Hearne's "Heir to the Jedi", the first installment in the New Jedi Order series, takes readers on a journey back to familiar ground after years of exploring new eras within the Star Wars univers...

Battlefront II: Inferno Squad - A Review

Christie Golden's "Inferno Squad" offers a compelling glimpse into the tumultuous life of Imperial soldiers during the Galactic Civil War, set amidst the events of Star Wars Battlefront II. The novel focuse...

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - A Review

Alexander Freed's novel "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" attempts to flesh out the events leading up to the iconic film of the same name. While it successfully paints a broader picture of the Rebel Alliance's...

A Calculated Betrayal: Reviewing "Thrawn: Treason"

Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn: Treason," the third installment in his acclaimed Thrawn trilogy, dives deep into the Grand Admiral's cunning mind and explores the complexities of loyalty, manipulation, and...

A Calculated Masterpiece: A Review of "Thrawn: Alliances"

Timothy Zahn, the architect of Grand Admiral Thrawn's original rise to infamy, returns in "Thrawn: Alliances," a captivating prequel exploring the intricate machinations between Thrawn and D...

Lost Stars: A Rebellion Story Told Through Two Hearts

Claudia Gray's Lost Stars offers a compelling journey through the Galactic Civil War, weaving a tale of love, loss, and sacrifice through the intertwined stories of Thane Kyrell and Roan, two...

Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition - A Review

Mur Lafferty's Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition dives deeper into the beloved smuggler Han Solo's origin story, enriching the film with backstory and detail. This novel, while based on...

A New Dawn: A Solid Start to the Star Wars Underworld, but Lacking Spark

John Jackson Miller's "A New Dawn," a prequel set between the events of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" and "Star Wars: A New Hope," offers a fascinating glimpse into the beg...