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A Journey Through Uncharted Waters: A Review of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition"

Jason Fry's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition" serves as a compelling companion piece to the film, diving deeper into the events surrounding Rey,...

A Rebel's Journey, Not Quite Skywalker-Sized

Elizabeth Wein's "Cobalt Squadron," set between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker," offers a thrilling deep dive into the Resistance's struggle for survival. Weaving a story around a group of y...

A Dive into Batuu: Review of Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire

Delilah S. Dawson's "Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire" offers a captivating glimpse into the bustling world of Batuu, the heart of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Disney World. This novel...

A Bridge Between Eras: A Review of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Alan Dean Foster's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is a novelization of the 2015 blockbuster film, bridging the gap between the classic trilogy and the new generation of heroes. It ex...

Phasma: A Polished Chrome Reflection of a Complex Character

Delilah S. Dawson's "Phasma" delves into the life of Captain Phasma, the imposing chrome-clad First Order officer who captivated audiences with her silent menace in the sequel trilogy. Whi...

"Force Collector": A Galactic Puzzle Box with Mixed Results

Kevin Shinick's "Force Collector" throws readers into a Star Wars story brimming with intriguing mysteries and action-packed sequences. Following the enigmatic Force-sensitive figure known...

Bloodline: A Legacy Tarnished - A Review

Claudia Gray's Bloodline plunges into the political landscape of the Star Wars galaxy decades before The Force Awakens, focusing on Leia Organa?s struggle against a rising tide of extremism. While the bo...

A Force to Be Reckoned With: A Review of "Shadow of the Sith"

Adam Christopher's "Shadow of the Sith" throws readers into a thrilling adventure set shortly after the Clone Wars, offering a fresh perspective on the tumultuous times between Order 66...

Poe Dameron: Free Fall - A High-Octane Dive into Rebellion

Alex Segura's "Poe Dameron: Free Fall" plunges readers headfirst into the heart of the Resistance's desperate struggle against the First Order. The story follows Poe Dameron, beloved pilot...

Last Shot: A Rebellious Ride Through the Galaxy's Underbelly

Daniel Jos? Older's "Last Shot" is a thrilling, action-packed Star Wars novel set between Episodes VI and VII. It follows the paths of two main characters: Qi?ra, the cunning smuggler wi...

A Triumphant Ending Marred by Overwrought Prose: A Review of Aftermath: Empire's End

Chuck Wendig?s "Aftermath: Empire's End" is a compelling, if uneven, conclusion to the "Aftermath" trilogy. Set immediately after the events of "Return of the Jedi...

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...