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Star Wars: "Leia Princess of Alderaan" is a pretty damn good book. It took me a while to get through but that’s not because it’s bad. It’s just not a particularly fast book. But the context that it gives into Leia and the Organa family is not something that we really get anywhere else. This story takes place before Leia fully becomes the princess we know. It’s about her journey into that role, so naturally it leans a little younger in tone. There’s a lot of relationship building, a lot of young Leia figuring things out, and a lot of politics. Honestly, the political side of the book is what makes it work so well. Bail and Breha Organa are heavily involved as they quietly begin planning the rebellion, while Leia slowly starts uncovering what’s really happening around her. There’s one moment in this book that was so tense I had to stop reading for two days. The atmosphere is instantly uncomfortable. You know something is wrong, everyone knows something is wrong, and it just hangs over the entire scene. Action-wise, there’s not much. Maybe one real action sequence near the end. This is much more about character, politics, and Leia learning who she is. The downside is that you can kind of read early where the story is going and who’s responsible for what. It’s not because we know Leia’s future it’s more that the mystery itself is fairly easy to piece together. Overall, Leia – Princess of Alderaan is a must read if you want more depth for Leia, Bail, and Breha, and if you want to hear about the early foundations of the rebellion before everything fully explodes. 3/5 #starwars

Star Wars “ Most Wanted” is a freaking cool book. It starts a little slow, picks up in the middle, takes off, and never looks back. This story follows Han Solo and Qi’ra when they’re part of the White Worms. This is before they really know each other they’re just two people in the same gang, working their way up and trying to become leaders of their pack. They’re literally living in the sewers. The book does read a little younger than what they look like in Solo. What really works here is the dialogue. Solo and Qi’ra are written way better than a lot of Solo/Leia dynamics. There’s no constant bickering this is the charming Solo, almost a James Bond-type Solo. Qi’ra is more standoffish, which fits her character and background, and it works. The plot is simple: they’re sent on a mission by the White Worms as a way to prove themselves. Naturally, things don’t go as planned, and we’re off on an adventure. Along the way, we meet some cool characters, including a Rodian named Solo who believes in the Force, which is a fun way to introduce that concept into Han’s world early on. There are also some really interesting elements with factions. You’ve got another criminal gang in the mix, but what stands out is the droid angle specifically Gatra and this idea of sentient droids with rights. There’s a whole underlying conflict there involving a data cube that could change things for them. It’s not always front and center, but it adds a layer to the story that makes it more interesting. There’s a lot of action, a lot of Qi’ra, and a lot of Solo figuring things out. By the time the book wraps up, it’s just a fun filled freaking adventure. It ends in a way where you want more you want to stay in this world with these characters a little longer. For me, this era has grown on me over time. I wasn’t a big Solo fan at first, but after a few rewatches and learning more about Crimson Dawn and Qi’ra, it’s gotten much better. This book is just a bunch of fun in that background. 4/5 #starwars

Star Wars: “Rebel Force – Target” picks up days or weeks after the destruction of the first Death Star and it’s freaking fantastic! Why? Because it takes us through pretty much the day in the life of the famed rebels, before the fame, The nuts and bolts of the story is Luke has no idea what he’s doing. They end up being wanted by the Empire, and they’re like, where do we go? So the Rebel Alliance gives them some ideas, and they take off. Meanwhile, other parties also want to know where these targets are, so an emissary is sent out to find them. They end up crossing paths, and shenanigans ensue. Why is this book awesome? Because it’s really taking us through all three of their journeys. We know where they end up. We know who they are, but we don’t necessarily know how they started. Things like Alderaan are still fresh in Leia’s mind. It is a super entertaining journey to watch Han become Han Solo. Certainly one you don’t want to miss if you like the early days of the original crew and want to know more about their thoughts and feelings after the Death Star blows up. That’s what this book is. 3/5 #starwars #deathstar #leia #han