Legacy of Ash
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A shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic. Ruling families - once protectors of justice and...
Fighting for All (Soul Match #5)
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Bravery will lead you to your destiny. The human and alien rebellion is at hand, but those who...
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Clock City (Realm of Elestra #2)
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Since Mom died and left me with my abusive, drunkard of a father I don’t have much of a life. My...
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Horrible Histories: The Movie (2019)
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Roman teenager Atti is forced to join the Roman Army when one of his clever schemes falls foul of...
Mercy Kill (X-Wing #10)
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The intrepid spies, pilots, and sharpshooters of Wraith Squadron are back in an all-new Star Wars...
David McK (3832 KP) rated Dune 2 (2024) in Movies
Mar 7, 2024
This picks up almost exactly from the end of Part 1, with Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica having survived the Harkonnen attack on his family and now in the company of the Fremen of Arrakis.
So there's more time for intergalactic politicking and action sequences this time round - some of which are very impressive - as Paul and Jessica seek to assimilate into the Fremen culture and with Paul initially fighting against their belief he could be their Messiah (I kept thinking "he's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy") but also still seeking revenge in the Harkonnens and on the Emperor who precipitated/allowed the attack in the first place.
I also kept seeing where that *other* space opera got their inspiration for the Empire and the Rebellion from.
The Tarot Reader of Versailles
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Two women. An extraordinary power. In a time of revolution, betrayal could lie in the turn of a card...
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David McK (3832 KP) rated Razor's Edge (Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion, #1) in Books
May 26, 2026
The name now given to those novels set roughly during the period of the original movies.
And with me being unsure, I have to say, whether this particular entry is still considered Canon, or if it had been given 'Legend' (aka the old EU) status.
Anyway, this is set after the events of A New Hope but before those of The Empire Strikes Back, and largely focuses on Leia Organa's response to the situation when she uncovers the fact that a group of pirates, preying on victims in the Outer Rim, are all survivors of Alderaan (and some of whom blame her for the destruction of said planet).
With passages also told from the point of view of Han Solo and, to a lesser extent, Luke Skywalker, this thus very much follows the original trio of stars from the original trilogy.
It's just a pity that I never really got the sense that it *was* Leia, Han or Luke - I can't really put my finger on it, but - to me - there just seemed something 'off' slightly.
Still, other readers mileage may vary!
I loved Aveline's quiet determination and the way she wanted the truth after being lied to for many years. Thane was the cinnamon roll of the two MMCs, while Malric was the more guarded and yet blunt one. I will admit that Malric annoyed me to begin with, but he grew on me. I also loved the Tower and how it responded to Aveline and her two men.
This was a great retelling, set in an omegaverse that I would love to know more of. The epilogue gives the perfect ending to this story, while hopefully leaving it open for a return to this land. Definitely recommended by me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mar 30, 2026