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Knight Errant: A Journey of Redemption and Shadows

John Jackson Miller's "Knight Errant" is a compelling addition to the Expanded Universe (now Legends), immersing readers in the adventures of Jedi Knight Kerra Holt during the tumultuous period fol...

Jedi Trial: A Test of Worthiness, Not Always Successful

David Sherman's "Jedi Trial" plunges us into the heart of Jedi training during the High Republic era, a period brimming with hope and optimism within the galaxy. The story follows a young Pada...

Jedi: Battle Scars Review: A Gritty Look at Trauma and Resilience

Sam Maggs' "Jedi: Battle Scars" offers a compelling look into the psychological toll of war on a Jedi Knight, focusing on Jedi Master Kirak Infil'a. The novel follows Kirak's strugg...

Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade - A Review

Delilah S. Dawson's "Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade" plunges readers into the dark side of the galaxy, focusing on the enigmatic Fifth Brother, a formidable Inquisitor serving Darth Vader. The novel d...

A Padawan's Trials: Reviewing "I, Jedi"

"I, Jedi," the inaugural novel in the New Jedi Order series, attempts to chart a new course for the Star Wars universe following the fall of the Empire. While it introduces exciting characters and intriguing...

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...

A Galactic Renaissance: Reviewing "Heir to the Empire"

Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire is more than just a Star Wars novel; it's a landmark achievement that redefined what Expanded Universe (now Legends) storytelling could be. Set five years afte...

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...

"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...

Dooku: Jedi Lost - A Glimpse into Darkness

Cavan Scott's "Dooku: Jedi Lost" delves into the tragic fall of Count Dooku, weaving a captivating tale that explores the complexities of morality, ambition, and disillusionment within the Star Wars univer...

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...

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...