Book Reviews
Updated: Nov 21, 2022
One of the biggest constants in my life has been my love of reading. Some of my most prized possessions are my books, and it's been that way since I learned to read in kindergarten. To me, books hold the secrets of the universe and transport us to fantastical worlds -- all while reflecting our own thoughts, emotions, and experiences in artful narratives.
For years, I kept my love of reading separate from my professional writing career for fear that I'd love that passion if I made reviewing a job. I only recently began reviewing books, but I quickly realized covering literature only made me love it more. Especially Star Wars books.
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Reviews
Star Wars: Path of Deceit is an ominous, Force cult-filled start to The High Republic Phase 2
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter audiobook is a deliciously creepy prequel to The Phantom Menace
Padawan is a fun Obi-Wan Kenobi story of adventure and self-discovery
Shadow of the Sith is a dark yet hopeful sequel-era Skywalker story
Star Wars: Brotherhood tells an epic, emotional, essential Obi-Wan and Anakin story
Queen’s Hope gives Padmé, her handmaidens the stories they deserve in trilogy’s conclusion
Star Wars: Midnight Horizon is as soulful as it is action-packed
The Jedi and High Republic are brought to their knees in Star Wars: The Fallen Star
Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil sticks an epic, emotional landing
Ronin novel challenges everything we know about Sith, Jedi and the Star Wars universe
The Odyssey of Star Wars turns space opera into epic poetry
Review: Tempest Runner is a thrilling audio drama
Star Wars: Out of the Shadows satisfies with High Republic character development
Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good is a slow burning political space thriller
Skywalker: A Family At War delves into fears, hopes of Star Wars’ most famous family
Doctor Aphra is a thrilling, unpredictable journey with Star Wars’ greatest rogue archaeologist
Star Wars: Victory's Price gives Alphabet Squadron the ending it deserves
Star Wars: Into the Dark is a fun, angsty addition to the High Republic slate
Other coverage
Looking back on the last 10 years of Star Wars books
All the Star Wars books and comics news from Star Wars Celebration 2022
Star Wars manga: A guide to The Edge of Balance and more must-read works
Star Wars reveals next wave of High Republic books, comics
Star Wars Essential Legends Collection with new cover art to celebrate 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm
Queen’s Hope: New book to explore Padmé’s marriage to Anakin ‘like never before’
Star Wars: Into the Dark reveals more about the Sith shrine under the Jedi Temple