It truly felt like a spanning novel, not a one-shot that happened to be tucked into the NJO (not that all the other NJO books have felt awkward or bad because they resolve their primary conflict by the end of the novel). But while that could be annoying, I liked it. There is not much, if any, resolution in this book. It's nice to see they aren't mindless, uncaring killing machines.Ī lot of the events in this book are definitely setup for the next book, Rebel Stand. And kudos to Allston for the touching father-son scene between the Yuuzhan Vong. As for new characters, there aren't many, but Tsavong Lah's father (sorry, I don't know how to spell his name!) was very interesting and well done. I thought Allston wrote her much better than even Cunningham (impressive, as she is a woman!!). ![]() Luke and Mara were decently done (they seem to be a tough pair for some authors to "get"), but Jaina, in my opinion, really shines. I loved the reunion scene with Wedge and his family (watch out! You might get teary eyed!). Wedge, Luke, Mara, and Jaina are all brilliantly written. Also, he is allowed to write the Good Guys kicking Yuuzhan Vong tail and this change makes the book far less dark than its predecessors.Īllston has a great grasp on characters. Allston had written many of the X-Wing books, so he was familiar with the landscape, and from his writing, it's obvious he is more than capable of writing Wedge, Luke, Mara, and even Jaina. Aaron Allston's return to Star Wars marks a few things: 1) a veteran Star Wars writer returning, the first since Tyers/Stackpole, 2) a shift in the battle, and 3) a shift in tone. If I had to mark a book that began the turning of the tide for the Good Guys (Hint Hint: Note how I didn't say "New Republic"), it is this book. Meanwhile, Jaina the Trickster Goddess explodes onto the scene with the help of some old Wraiths. ![]() But Wedge, Luke, and Mara have other plans.the plans for a new way of fighting. ![]() Self-appointed Chief of State, Pwoe, orders Wedge Antilles and gang to set up a defense for evacuees. The New Republic forces have taken Borleias as a staging area for the evacuation of the Inner Core.
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