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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 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 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...

The Wrath of Darth Maul: A Burning Desire for Revenge

Ryder Windham's "The Wrath of Darth Maul" plunges readers back into the Star Wars universe, focusing on the iconic Sith Lord in his post-Episode I exile. While the novel offers thrilling lights...

Rekindled Fury: A Review of "The Wrath of Darth Maul"

Ryder Windham's "The Wrath of Darth Maul" plunges readers back into the shadowy depths of the Star Wars universe, exploring a pivotal period in Darth Maul's life following his apparent demise at...

A Galactic Power Struggle: A Review of "The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader"

Ryder Windham's "The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader" is a compelling exploration of the iconic Sith Lord's journey from idealistic Padawan to ruthless Emperor's enforcer. Spann...

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...

Trapped in Paradise: A Review of "The Paradise Snare"

A.C. Crispin's The Paradise Snare plunges into a captivating tale of espionage, betrayal, and forbidden love within the context of the escalating Galactic Civil War. While it deviates from the S...