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A Calculated Ascent: A Review of Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil

Timothy Zahn's "Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil" plunges us into the formative years of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a beloved Star Wars character, offering a fascinating glimpse into his stra...

Thrawn Ascendance: Greater Good ? A Stellar Start to a New Era, But With Room for Improvement

Timothy Zahn's return to the Star Wars universe with Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good is a welcome reunion. This first installment in a planned trilogy f...

Chaos Rising: A Solid Start to Thrawn's Rise (Review)

Timothy Zahn, the mastermind behind the original Thrawn trilogy, returns to the beloved Chiss Grand Admiral in "Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising," the first book in a new trilogy focusing on Thra...

A Journey Through the Shadows: A Review of "The Living Force"

John Jackson Miller's "The Living Force," set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope," plunges us into the tumultuous era of the early Galactic Empire. It follows Jedi Knight Kan...

Queen's Shadow: A Glimpse into a Complex Character

E.K. Johnston?s Queen's Shadow offers a compelling prequel to the well-loved Star Wars saga, delving into the formative years of Queen Amidala before her fateful journey with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon...

A Queen Under Siege: Review of Star Wars: Queen's Peril

E.K. Johnston's "Queen's Peril," the second installment in her trilogy chronicling Queen Padm? Amidala's reign, is a gripping tale woven into the fabric of prequel-era Star Wars. It delves dee...

Queen's Hope: A Review

E.K. Johnston's "Queen's Hope," the second installment in her Star Wars: The Aftermath trilogy, delves deeper into the tumultuous world of Padm? Amidala following the Clone Wars. With a focus on diplomacy and internal conf...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dark Disciple: A Look at Love, Duty, and Deception

Christie Golden's "Dark Disciple" delves into the murky depths of the Clone Wars era, exploring the tangled relationship between Jedi Master Quinlan Vos and his Padawan, Asajj Ventress. While showc...