Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good Review!

April 27, 2021June 3, 2021 Sal Perales2 Comments

Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good continues the story of our little blue guy’s rise through the military ranks in the Chiss Ascendancy. Once again Timothy Zahn pits Thrawn and his fellow Chiss against their enemies deep in the Unknown Regions. This time however, the danger isn’t just fleet tactics and capital ships. The enemies of the Ascendancy strike with subterfuge and politics. A new battlefield for Thrawn where he might no longer be the genius tactician.

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Victory’s Price: An Alphabet Squadron Novel Review!

March 15, 2021June 3, 2021 Sal Perales2 Comments

“The war keeps going.” Wyl Lark The final book in the Alphabet Squadron trilogy follows up on the groundwork laid by it’s predecessors in a big way. The book, like the others in the trilogy, is personal, heavy, and fulfilling all at once. Their growth. Their loss. Their trauma and victories. Alexander Freed continues to… Continue reading Victory’s Price: An Alphabet Squadron Novel Review!

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The High Republic: Light of the Jedi Review!

January 22, 2021June 3, 2021 Sal Perales11 Comments

Being a Jedi was not about saving oneself. It was about saving others. Okay. I’ve been pretty hyped for this entire “publishing initiative” since it’s announcement a while back! Now that it’s here and I’ve consumed the first offering I’ve gotta say. Man is this gonna be good. Light of the Jedi rocks. The book… Continue reading The High Republic: Light of the Jedi Review!

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From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back Review!

December 9, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal Perales4 Comments

ANOTHER forty stories set during The Empire Strikes Back giving us new people and circumstances to enjoy! I mean, c’mon. You already know I’m here for this. My excitement and over eagerness are probably as apparent as Admiral Ozzel coming out of hyperspace too close to the sixth planet of the Hoth system. It’s a… Continue reading From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back Review!

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From a Certain Point of View Review!

November 3, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal Perales2 Comments

Forty. Stories. Forty. Authors. When this anthology was announced I was super excited for the many possibilities. I mean, forty stories? C’mon y’all! There are so many opportunities here! So many possibilities! This is the kind of bold, fun, extra, Star Wars experience I can get behind. Forty stories! From forty authors! I LOVE anthologies.… Continue reading From a Certain Point of View Review!

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Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising Review!

September 29, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal PeralesLeave a comment

“Intent and motivations are irrelevant, judgment can focus only on actions.” Thrawn So the big question: Is Thrawn’s origin story all it’s cracked up to be? Perhaps… The fourth canon Thrawn book, probably Timothy Zahn’s seventh or ninth book overall depending on how your own point of view of course. Does this book give us… Continue reading Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising Review!

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Star Wars: Shadow Fall Review!

July 14, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal Perales1 Comment

“It’s the rot you don’t see that does the most damage.” – Hera Syndulla The second book in the Alphabet Squadron Trilogy is here and man… It hits pretty hard. I suppose the middle chapter of any trilogy always kind of has that energy but Shadow Fall is right up there. The book, like Alphabet… Continue reading Star Wars: Shadow Fall Review!

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Star Wars: Inferno Squad Review!

March 20, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal Perales5 Comments

“It’s a promise to the rebels. It’s called Inferno Squad.” – Garrick Versio The story of the Empire’s elite special forces unit doesn’t start in Battlefront II. Christie’s Golden’s Battlefront II: Inferno Squad tells the origins of the unit. If you’ve played the video game you know how the story goes towards the end of… Continue reading Star Wars: Inferno Squad Review!

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Star Wars: Resistance Reborn Review!

January 10, 2020June 3, 2021 Sal Perales4 Comments

“The Rebellion is Reborn Today…” – Luke Skywalker At the end of The Last Jedi Rey asks “How do we build a Rebellion from this?” A handful of survivors on a battered old freighter. With the shadow of the First Order spreading across the galaxy, intent on snuffing out the last spark of Rebellion. This… Continue reading Star Wars: Resistance Reborn Review!

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Star Wars Phasma Review!

November 4, 2019June 3, 2021 Sal Perales7 Comments

“I am Phasma, and I am the greatest warrior of Parnassos.” THIS IS THE MOST METAL STAR WARS BOOK EVER. That’s right I said it. Not just because of her shiny armor choices either. Phasma reveals the backstory of this warrior. Not Captain. Not trooper. Warrior. Phasma is nothing short of a force of nature in… Continue reading Star Wars Phasma Review!