(This review contains spoilers for Alphabet Squadron, Shadow Fall, and Victory’s Price.) The Alphabet Squadron Trilogy by Alexander Freed is not your typical sunny Star Wars adventure. It’s more like an intense starfighter tournament with life-or-death stakes – a trilogy that follows a ragtag group of New Republic pilots hunting down an elite Imperial TIE unit in the chaotic aftermath of Return of the Jedi. Think Rogue One’s grit meets Top Gun aerial action, with a dash of esports team drama and the suspense of a high-stakes Sabacc game thrown in. If that mix sounds wild, well, buckle up (and maybe grab a cocktail from Canto Bight’s casino for the nerves), because Alphabet Squadron, Shadow Fall, and Victory’s Price deliver an emotional rollercoaster at lightspeed. Get a copy of the books here What is Alphabet Squadron? (Overview) In the Star Wars galaxy’s post-Emperor era, Alphabet Squadron is a five-pilot team…
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10 Years Without Count Dooku: Remembering Christopher Lee’s Legacy in Star Wars
June 7 marks ten years since Sir Christopher Lee departed this world — or, as some would say in the Star Wars universe, became one with the Force. A full decade later, his deep voice still echoes across the galaxy, and his presence as Count Dooku remains one of the most commanding in the entire franchise. Forget noisy Sith like Maul or rage-fueled tantrums à la Anakin — Lee’s Dooku was a masterclass in aristocratic menace. He didn’t just swing a lightsaber; he debated you with it. Let’s take a hyperspace jump back through the career of the man who made treason look classy and evil sound like Shakespeare. ⚔️ Count Dooku: The Sith Lord Who Brought Swagger to the Dark Side Introduced in Attack of the Clones (2002), Count Dooku — also known as Darth Tyranus — wasn’t your typical Sith baddie. He wasn’t a snarling monster or an…
Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse – Book Review
In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore how Resistance Reborn fits into the broader Star Wars canon (from movies to comics to video games), discuss Roanhorse’s writing style and background, and compare the novel to other major Star Wars books—all without spoiling the plot. If you’ve ever wondered how the Resistance got from that tiny band of survivors at the end of The Last Jedi to the fighting force we see later, this book provides some answers in a fun and engaging way. Before diving in, a quick note: this review is spoiler-free, focusing on themes and connections rather than plot twists. And for those eager to jump into the story themselves, you can Buy Resistance Reborn on Amazon to experience this adventure firsthand. A Galaxy in Peril After The Last Jedi At the end of The Last Jedi, things looked dire for our heroes. Resistance Reborn picks up immediately after…
Book Review: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig – A Bold New Chapter in the Star Wars Universe
The Death Star is dust. Palpatine took a fatal tumble. Vader’s gone full tragic redemption story. And still, things are far from okay. Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath lands us right in the middle of the fallout, the political scramble, and the emotional wreckage of a galaxy that’s seen too many battles and not enough healing. If you ever wondered what happens after the Ewok party wraps up—beyond the confetti and fireworks—Aftermath gives you a front-row seat. This Isn’t the Star Wars You’re Used To Let’s get this out of the way: Wendig doesn’t write like Zahn or Luceno. His prose is clipped, quick, often present-tense, and it sometimes reads like he’s narrating a heist movie rather than a galaxy-spanning epic. That said, it works here—mostly because this galaxy is burning. Aftermath is gritty, weirdly funny, unflinchingly political, and deeply personal. And it’s busy. If you’re expecting a straightforward narrative, you’ll need…