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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...

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...

A Grand Admiral Rises: A Review of "Thrawn" by Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn's Thrawn introduces readers to one of Star Wars' most iconic villains, Grand Admiral Thrawn. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi , this novel delves into the cunning st...

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...

A Mastermind Unveiled: A Review of "Tarkin" by James Luceno

James Luceno's "Tarkin" offers a captivating exploration into the origins and psyche of one of Star Wars' most iconic villains, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin. Set during the tumultuous early y...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...