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Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!   Star Wars has lasted over 40 years and has brought together fans world-wide to book stores, conventions, toy stores, and theaters. When the latest episode arrived in theaters it was met with mixed reviews. It seemed that fans were divided as to whether director Rian Johnson's vision had either made the franchise better or had destroyed it. This was met with concern by many. But when Disney-Lucasfilm decided that they would leave the novelization release until March 2018 fans wondered if they had heard their concerns. They have.   Spoilers ahead.     Star Wars: the Last Jedi is written by Jason Fry and is published by Penguin Random House under their Del Rey Books imprint. It is written with insight from director Rian Johnson, and it features information that was left out of the theatrical release. It ties together many aspects of Disney-Lucasfilm's new canon material from the animated s...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,   General Hera Syndulla is the legendary Rebel freedom fighter, and daughter of Cham Syndulla, the founder of the Free Ryloth Movement against the Empire. There is not a battle or mission that she will not take on and accomplish. Present at many battles during the Galactic Civil War, she is best known for her affiliation with one of the Rebellion's first resistance cells, Phoenix Squadron. She is an ace pilot, marks woman unmatched, and with her trusty droid, Chopper, she has seen her share of the galaxy's fight for peace. No matter the successes she has alongside her team mates, she will always remember the sacrifice that her love, Kanan Jarrus, made so that she and their child could live.   Now, using the current canon books and various media, it is time for me to share with you what I have discovered about one of the galaxy's most famous Twi'leks. Regardless of whether you may agree or not, this anal...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,       Darth Vader. His name instills fear and loathing throughout the galaxy. He is a cunning leader, smart military strategist, and one of the most powerful Sith Lords the galaxy has ever known. Once the Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Vader joined Emperor Palpatine in a quest to destroy democracy throughout the galaxy, and deliver in its place tyranny. As the Jedi died and worlds were conquered, Vader stayed in the spotlight, but secretly sought to gain the Imperial forces for his own. Using his rage and deadly skills, Darth Vader would cut a bloody path through countless systems until that fateful day over the forest moon of Endor.     Now, using the current canon books and various media, it is time for me to share with you what I have discovered about the galaxy's most infamous Sith Lord. I will be focusing on Vader after his battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar.    Regardless o...