Book Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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...
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter - A Glimpse into Darkness
Michael Reaves's "Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter" delves into the murky depths of the Sith Lord's psyche following his seemingly fatal encounter with Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace. Set between e...
A Deep Dive into Darkness: Reviewing Darth Plagueis
James Luceno’s Darth Plagueis plunges readers into the heart of galactic darkness, offering a glimpse into the shadowy world of Sith lore and the enigmatic figure who predates even Darth Sidious....
A Glimpse into Darkness: A Review of Darth Plagueis
James Luceno's "Darth Plagueis" delves into the shrouded origins of Darth Sidious, revealing his apprenticeship to the enigmatic Sith Lord, Plagueis.
Strengths:
- Intriguing Premise: The boo...
Darth Maul: Saboteur - A Review
James Luceno's "Darth Maul: Saboteur" plunges us back into the Star Wars universe, specifically focusing on the cunning Sith apprentice, Darth Maul. This novel, set between "Star Wars: Episode I ? The Phantom Menace"...
A Sith Among Thieves: A Review of "Darth Maul: Saboteur"
James Luceno's "Darth Maul: Saboteur" plunges us back into the Star Wars universe, this time focusing on the embittered Sith Lord Darth Maul in the years following his dramatic defeat at the...
Darth Bane: Rule of Two - A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Drew Karpyshyn's "Darth Bane: Rule of Two" dives deep into the tumultuous history of the Sith, chronicling the rise of Darth Bane, a cunning apprentice who reshaped the order from within. Set th...
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction - A Review
Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane: Path of Destruction plunges us into a pivotal era in Star Wars lore, laying the foundation for the Rule of Two that would define the Sith Order for centuries. This prequel no...
Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil - A Review
Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil is the second installment in his acclaimed trilogy chronicling the rise of Darth Bane, the Sith Lord who forged the Rule of Two. This novel delves into the early...
