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Aftermath: Life Debt - A Review

Chuck Wendig's "Aftermath: Life Debt," the second installment in his trilogy exploring the tumultuous period following the Battle of Endor, offers a compelling dive into the complexities of the post-Empire galaxy. Wh...

Shadow Fall: A Review

Alexander Freed's Shadow Fall, the second installment in his Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy, continues the story of its plucky band of pilots struggling to survive against a resurgent Imperial threat. The novel delv...

Aftermath: A Glimpse into a Shattered Galaxy

Chuck Wendig's "Aftermath" plunges readers headfirst into the tumultuous years immediately following the fall of the Galactic Empire, a period often overshadowed by the iconic heroes of the Rebellion. T...

A New Hope for Squadron-Based Action: A Review of "Alphabet Squadron"

Alexander Freed's "Alphabet Squadron" plunges readers into the tumultuous years following the Galactic Civil War, a time where the New Republic struggles to solidify its hold on...

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...

Battlefront: Twilight Company - A Review

Alexander Freed's "Battlefront: Twilight Company" plunges readers into the heart of the Galactic Civil War, focusing on a ragtag group of clone troopers struggling to survive amidst the chaos of Order 66. T...

A Rebellious Romp Through the Galaxy: A Review of Doctor Aphra

Sarah Kuhn's Doctor Aphra offers a delightful romp through the Star Wars universe, introducing readers to the titular archaeologist-turned-rogue, Dr. Chelli Lomee, a cunning and moral...

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...