(This article contains spoilers for Trials of the Jedi.) Trials of the Jedi, the latest and final installment in The High Republic saga, is one of the most important Star Wars books ever written. In fact, it may be the most important Star Wars book since the original Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. […]
Read more "Why Trials of the Jedi Is The Most Important Star Wars Book In A Generation"If you would like to support our fundraising raffle and help us put Star Wars books into the hands of kids (while winning some amazing prizes!) follow this link! Tales of the Underworld, which released on May 4th, tells an interconnected story that offers more than just narrative entertainment. The shorts invite a deeper reflection […]
Read more "Exploring Love and Sacrifice in Tales of the Underworld"Now that Skeleton Crew has reached its finale, one can look back on the entirety of the story to see what a beautifully well-made tale the story of Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel truly is. Not only does it feel like Star Wars, but it also brings Star Wars back to its core elements of hope, adventure, and the power […]
Read more "How Skeleton Crew Revives Star Wars Spirit"E.K. Johnston has become the de facto choice to author any young adult novel about a female character in the beloved galaxy far, far away. After her Queen’s trilogy and Ahsoka compelled readers with their character development over plot focused storytelling, Johnston has picked up her pen once more to explore a character, Qi’ra, that […]
Read more "Best of the Book: Crimson Climb"Despite a plethora of new installments coming out this year, it feels like Star Wars is also returning to The High Republic with the release of Eye of Darkness by George Mann. The novel takes readers into Phase Three of the initiative, back to the main timeline after a trek backwards in Phase Two. While […]
Read more "Best of the Book: Eye of Darkness"6- Practice Makes Perfect What the episode does well it does very well. For instance, the time progression is clear via its use of blackouts as transitions, with the added benefit of costume and location changes establishing where this lines up relative to the established canon. This cannot be said for all of the episodes. […]
Read more "Ranking Tales of the Jedi"Adam Christopher’s Shadow of the Sith had the unenviable task of taking the shattered parts of the sequel trilogy created by The Rise of Skywalker and making them work. A desperate task. But, somehow, he does it. Christopher takes a character created purely as a plot progressing device, Ochi of Bestoon, and turns him into […]
Read more "Shadow of the Sith: A Story of Desperation (and Hope)"The following is a spoiler-free review of the new Star Wars novel, Ronin. On the “About the Author” page at the end of Ronin, the novel is described as, “…a Japanese reimagining of the Star Wars mythos…” That is exactly what Ronin delivers. Never before has the Star Wars universe been tipped on its side, […]
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