Book Reviews
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...
Into the Void: A Journey into Star Wars' Dawn, But With Mixed Results
Tim Lebbon's "Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void" plunges us 25,000 years before the Skywalker saga, introducing a nascent Force Order grappling with its origins and facing a cosmic...
The Cestus Deception: A Space Opera Mystery With Potential But Missed Opportunities
Steven Barnes's The Cestus Deception, set within the expansive Star Wars universe, presents a compelling premise ? a high-stakes mystery on a remote world with Je...
A Storm Brewing: A Review of "The Approaching Storm"
Alan Dean Foster's "The Approaching Storm," the second novel in his "Shadows of the Empire" series, sets the stage for a galactic power struggle amidst the shadows. It delves deeper into Prince X...
Rogue Planet: A Journey to the Unknown with Familiar Faces (Review)
Greg Bear's Rogue Planet is a compelling addition to the Star Wars expanded universe, offering a unique blend of classic adventure and philosophical exploration. The novel center...
Outbound Flight: A Journey Worth Taking, But Not Without Its Detours
Timothy Zahn's "Outbound Flight," set a full decade before the events of "A New Hope," offers a fresh perspective on the burgeoning galactic empire. The story follows Captain Jav...
Jedi Trial: A Test of Worthiness, Not Always Successful
David Sherman's "Jedi Trial" plunges us into the heart of Jedi training during the High Republic era, a period brimming with hope and optimism within the galaxy. The story follows a young Pada...
Trapped in a Sith's Inferno: A Review of "Darth Maul: Lockdown"
Joe Schreiber's "Darth Maul: Lockdown" throws readers into a claustrophobic battleground where the ruthless Sith Lord finds himself incarcerated on a desolate prison moon. While trappe...
A Sith Among Thieves: A Review of "Darth Maul: Saboteur"
James Luceno's "Darth Maul: Saboteur" plunges us back into the Star Wars universe, this time focusing on the embittered Sith Lord Darth Maul in the years following his dramatic defeat at the...
A Descent into Darkness: A Review of "The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader"
Ryder Windham's "The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader" delves into the tumultuous life of one of Star Wars' most iconic villains, Anakin Skywalker's transformation into the dark lo...
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...
A Spark Ignites: Reviewing "Rebel Dawn"
A.C. Crispin's Rebel Dawn plunges readers into the heart of the burgeoning Rebel Alliance, chronicling the early stages of their fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. It’s a thrilling story that captu...
