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A Rebellious Run for it - Reviewing "Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure"

Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry's "Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure" takes us on a pulse-pounding chase across the galaxy, following Leia Organa as she navigates...

A Tangled Web of Intrigue: A Review of "Cloak of Deception"

James Luceno's "Cloak of Deception" plunges readers into a period of galactic turmoil, where the looming threat of war casts a long shadow over the Republic. The novel follows Jedi Master...

A Togruta's Journey: Reviewing "Ahsoka"

E.K. Johnston's Ahsoka dives deep into the emotional journey of the titular character after her departure from the Jedi Order. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and finding purpose beyond established...

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...

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...