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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...

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...

Outbound Flight: A Journey Worth Taking, But Not Without Its Detours

Timothy Zahn's "Outbound Flight," set a full decade before the events of "A New Hope," offers a fresh perspective on the burgeoning galactic empire. The story follows Captain Jav...

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 Smuggler's Gambit: A Review of "Most Wanted" by Rae Carson

Rae Carson's "Most Wanted" is a thrilling space adventure that throws readers into the heart of the Outer Rim, where cunning smugglers and ruthless bounty hunters clash under the looming...

A Cauldron of Chaos, Lacking Depth: A Review of "Maul: Lockdown"

Joe Schreiber's "Maul: Lockdown" plunges us into the shadowy underworld of a galaxy teeming with criminal activity. This book delves into the mind of Darth Maul, following his tumultu...

Trapped in a Sith's Inferno: A Review of "Darth Maul: Lockdown"

Joe Schreiber's "Darth Maul: Lockdown" throws readers into a claustrophobic battleground where the ruthless Sith Lord finds himself incarcerated on a desolate prison moon. While trappe...

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...

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...

A Masterclass in Darkness: A Review of "Lords of the Sith" by Paul S. Kemp

Paul S. Kemp's "Lords of the Sith" plunges readers into a chilling exploration of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine's ruthless rule. Set during the reign of terror between R...

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...

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...