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The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force by Daniel Wallace

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funny informative lighthearted reflective

4.5

The only downside of this book is that it's Legends and inaccurate with the new canon. Oh, and that I have no bloody idea who Thame is.

Everything else is great. The commentary is the best, and even those who haven't read any Legends books (like me) will enjoy it. And now I kinda want to read all the other books in that series!
Star Wars Vol. 9: Hope Dies by

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.5

Definitely a major uptake in action here. It’s like a second breath has been given to this comics run.

Art is still crap (someone please fire Larroca already) but it was less distracting this time around, possibly because of all the stuff happening in every panel.

I just have one tiny continuity complaint, and it’s that
Vader should have been able to hold the TIE fighter Leia escaped in with the Force. We’ve seen time and again how strong he is with it, and you’re trying to make us believe Leia could escape in one of those tiny metal coffins without him just grasping and reeling it in?!
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Star Wars Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual by Ryder Windham

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informative slow-paced

3.5

I deeply admire all the work that was put into this book. Unfortunately, because I lack knowledge in pretty much everything related to vehicles and mechanics, I didn’t understand much of the finer points described in this. I do however think it would be a fantastic read for anyone who likes vehicles and Star Wars. There’s enough in there to become an expert of the CEC YT-1300f.
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Vol. 5: Worst Among Equals by Simon Spurrier

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adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

4.5

Not my favourite Aphra adventure, but it ties nicely with the rise of the rebellion throughout the galaxy.

And I was very happy to see both of Aphra’s girlfriends alive and well 😊
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Star Wars Adventures: Defend the Republic! by Cavan Scott, Delilah S. Dawson, Nick Brokenshire

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

2.5

When even Cavan Scott and George Mann cannot redeem this, you know it’s bad.

Those short comic stories are just… not good. I know they’re supposed to be for kids, but some of the other children Star Wars stuff is amazing. There’s no excuse for the low quality dialogue (Jar Jar was borderline incomprehensible), the uninspired jokes and the crappy drawings in here. The Clone Wars Battle Tales volume was so much better than this.

I don’t think I’ll pick up any other Star Wars Adventures comics. They just don’t hold to more recent additions…
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Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars - Battle Tales by Michael Moreci

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Pretty good clones adventures. I feel the cover is a bit misleading as the Jedi are playing pretty backseat roles, but still an enjoyable read. I’m a sucker for anything clone wars era though 😅
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Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures--The Complete Phase 1 by Daniel José Older, Harvey Tolibao

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.0

I had already read volumes 1-2, so I only read vol 3 and the specials from this. And I have only one thing to say to Daniel José Older: how dare you?!?!?! This ending is absolutely devastating! I need answers!!

Adventures isn’t my fave THR comics but it’s absolutely essential imo if you want to understand Lula and Zeen.

Talking about those two, they were an obvious couple from the get go, but I’m glad the author acknowledged it.

Also how old is Maz??? Women’s as old as Yoda I swear 😅
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Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 3: Jedi's End by Cavan Scott, Charles Soule

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adventurous dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

5.0

Phase 1 felt like the story was already pretty well established when I was reading the novels, but from the comics I can clearly see this is just the beginning. And what a beginning that was! Not gonna lie, this for me rivals with the prequels. And I’m a prequel girlie!

I cannot wait to get into phases 2 and 3!
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Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2: The Heart of Drengir by Cavan Scott

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

That ending was FIRE 🔥🔥🔥
It’s giving just enough of a glimpse to what eventually happens on Starlight. 

I really liked Keeve — and not just because we have the same haircut 😂 Seeing Reath was cool too. I really like the appearances here and there from Jedi we’ve seen in other books, alongside the ones introduced here.

Lourna!!!
I love her so much! Excited to read the next volume and see what happened when she clashes with Avar.
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Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 1: There Is No Fear by Cavan Scott

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Finally I’ll get to see what’s happening with Avar and the Drengir!!

I really liked this first volume. The multi-media release of THR allows for some great deep dive into different characters despite the sheer number of those introduced. Cavan Scott does a great job tackling trauma with Skeer.

And Avar 🥰 I love her! Great to see glimpses of Vernestra and Imri too! Definitely a great way to start this
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