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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...

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...

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...

Crimson Climb: A Summary Review

E.K. Johnston's "Crimson Climb" is a captivating novel set within the Star Wars universe, following the determined Jedi Padawan Kirak Infil'a on a perilous mission to Mount Tantiss, the legendary home of the ancient...