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Life Debt by Chuck Wendig
4.0

"Life Debt" from Chuck Wendig is the second book in his Star Wars series "Aftermath". The Aftermath series takes place after the battle of Endor, the explosion of the second Deathstar, and the death of the Emperor. However, the timeline of Life Debt is several years before "The Force Awakens".

Life in the galaxy after the fall of the Empire is less than awesome. The New Republic is working for order, while the remaining Imperial remnant is struggling to keep their grip after their devastating losses. Readers met Norra Wexley and the Halo crew in the first "Aftermath" book, and this motley group is back, this time pursuing Grand Admiral Rae Sloane. Norra and the crew are diverted from their pursuit of Sloane when they answer the call of Leia Organa Solo — seems her husband Han has gone missing while helping the Wookiee Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk.

Norra Wexley, her son Temmin, and the rest of their crew face many challenges and hardships throughout Life Debt. Doing the right thing, isn't always easy. Everyone is put to the test, even the scoundrel smuggle Han Solo. In the meantime, Leia finds herself having to make difficult decisions both as a politician, wife, and former Rebellion leader.

"Aftermath: Life Debt" has a great pace, memorable characters, and effortlessly continues the saga of Star Wars without breaking stride. It's a nice balance of new and traditional Star Wars, and I can't say enough how much I love Mister Bones. And Sinjir — he remains my favorite character in this series.

I'm looking forward to Book 3: "Empire's End" and if you're any level of Star Wars fans, I highly recommend this series by Chuck Wendig.