I guess you could call me a curious cynic... I'm willing to try new things, but you may hear some grousing and see a grumpy face from me in this review. Although I continue to say I'm here for the stories, I gave this novel a bit of the side-eye when I first saw it.... Continue Reading →
Lando’s Luck by Justina Ireland
Caution: Kinda a rambling review here... We've heard so many references to Lando's smuggling days in the films, and here's a story of the Millennium Falcon using that secret hold... crisscrossing the outer rim with valuable merchandise. Much of it illegal. Yet, Lando is in a pinch. He owes several debts to a couple bad... Continue Reading →
Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed
Why did I like Rogue One so much? And to some extent, Solo? No space wizards or force wielders... The Star Wars galaxy needs more stories about regular dudes. The men and women in the trenches, gun-wells, and cockpits. The complicated heroes and, not so heroic characters, who fight on both sides. The Force is... Continue Reading →
Solo: A Star Wars Story. Graphic Novel Adaptation
I liked the flick (not as much as Rogue One), but I have to say that this book left me with a big feeling of Eh. I'm going to do this review as a series of questions and answers: 1. Who is the audience for this book? I have no idea. It might be for... Continue Reading →
Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
First off: this is one of the best Star Wars books I have ever read... and I have gone through dozens and dozens. After a quick and hairy escape from an angry Hutt, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan head back to Coruscant to await a new mission from the Jedi council. Each spends a bit of time... Continue Reading →