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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...

A Wild Ride on Rogue Planet: A Review

Greg Bear's "Rogue Planet" is a thrilling installment in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, plunging readers into a complex narrative entangled with political intrigue, ancient mysteries, and the ever-present thr...

Rogue Planet: A Journey to the Unknown with Familiar Faces (Review)

Greg Bear's Rogue Planet is a compelling addition to the Star Wars expanded universe, offering a unique blend of classic adventure and philosophical exploration. The novel center...

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 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 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...

Queen's Shadow: A Glimpse into a Complex Character

E.K. Johnston?s Queen's Shadow offers a compelling prequel to the well-loved Star Wars saga, delving into the formative years of Queen Amidala before her fateful journey with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon...

A Spark Ignites: Reviewing "Rebel Dawn"

A.C. Crispin's Rebel Dawn plunges readers into the heart of the burgeoning Rebel Alliance, chronicling the early stages of their fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. It’s a thrilling story that captu...

Rebel Rising: A Glimpse into Leia's Past

Beth Revis' Rebel Rising offers a captivating prequel to the original Star Wars trilogy, focusing on Leia Organa's formative years during her rebellious awakening. The story delves into her early training...

A Queen Under Siege: Review of Star Wars: Queen's Peril

E.K. Johnston's "Queen's Peril," the second installment in her trilogy chronicling Queen Padm? Amidala's reign, is a gripping tale woven into the fabric of prequel-era Star Wars. It delves dee...

Queen's Hope: A Review

E.K. Johnston's "Queen's Hope," the second installment in her Star Wars: The Aftermath trilogy, delves deeper into the tumultuous world of Padm? Amidala following the Clone Wars. With a focus on diplomacy and internal conf...

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...