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From shoot-outs to narrow escapes, I could practically hear John Williams’s score playing in my head—a credit to Kevin Hearne, to be sure. All things are connected in the Force, and I feel more connected to Luke after reading Heir to the Jedi. Editions for Heir to the Jedi: (Hardcover published in 2015), (Kindle Edition published in 2015), (Paperback published in 2015), (K. Jun 23, 2015 Heir to the Jedi, by Kevin Hearne, is one of our latest forays into a galaxy far, far away. It promises us mystery revealed, seems poised to take us into the daily life of a certain young Skywalker as he grows from the whiny punk of Star Wars into the more sober, experienced man of.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .
A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view.
Luke Skywalker’s game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he’s a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there’s no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot—and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there’s no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause.
A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire’s purposes. But the prospective spy’s sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she’s willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It’s an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that’s too precious to pass up. It’s also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who’s got a score of her own to settle with the Empire.
Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it’s now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.
Praise for Heir to the Jedi
“Utterly compelling . . . [The novel] plants readers in Luke Skywalker’s boots in the early days of his heroism, during the weeks after he blew up the Death Star.”—New York Daily News
“An excellent book with rich characters, bubbling humor and poignant emotion.”—Roqoo Depot
“Entertaining . . . action-packed . . . suspenseful.”—New York Journal of Books
“Great . . . [an] entertaining introduction into understanding Luke’s character . . . There are moments in The Empire Strikes Back that I now point to and say, ‘I understand how he got there,’ and it’s because of this novel.”—The Wookiee Gunner
“Pure Star Wars . . . From shoot-outs to narrow escapes, I could practically hear John Williams’s score playing in my head—a credit to Kevin Hearne, to be sure.”—Coffee with Kenobi
“A must-read for fans . . . I left with a much closer understanding of who Luke Skywalker is, and an even deeper admiration for the character. All things are connected in the Force, and I feel more connected to Luke after reading Heir to the Jedi.”--Comicbook
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .
A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view.
Luke Skywalker’s game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he’s a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there’s no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot—and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there’s no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause.
A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire’s purposes. But the prospective spy’s sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she’s willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It’s an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that’s too precious to pass up. It’s also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who’s got a score of her own to settle with the Empire.
Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it’s now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.
Praise for Heir to the Jedi
“Utterly compelling . . . [The novel] plants readers in Luke Skywalker’s boots in the early days of his heroism, during the weeks after he blew up the Death Star.”—New York Daily News
“An excellent book with rich characters, bubbling humor and poignant emotion.”—Roqoo Depot
“Entertaining . . . action-packed . . . suspenseful.”—New York Journal of Books
“Great . . . [an] entertaining introduction into understanding Luke’s character . . . There are moments in The Empire Strikes Back that I now point to and say, ‘I understand how he got there,’ and it’s because of this novel.”—The Wookiee Gunner
“Pure Star Wars . . . From shoot-outs to narrow escapes, I could practically hear John Williams’s score playing in my head—a credit to Kevin Hearne, to be sure.”—Coffee with Kenobi
“A must-read for fans . . . I left with a much closer understanding of who Luke Skywalker is, and an even deeper admiration for the character. All things are connected in the Force, and I feel more connected to Luke after reading Heir to the Jedi.”--Comicbook
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .
A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view.
A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view.
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May 01, 2015Alejandro rated it liked it Shelves: horror, media-tie-in, science-fiction, politics, star-wars, military, espionage, novel
The Force isn’t as strong here.
This is an odd novel due it was initially announced as the third book in a trilogy titled “Empire and Rebellion” where each novel would be focused in one of the “Big Three” (Luke, Leia & Han), and while the first two books were published as such, by the time that this novel were published, Lucasfilms declared non-canon all previous novels (except few cases) and declared the first two books of this trilogy as part of the now known as “Legends” novels. While th..more
This is an odd novel due it was initially announced as the third book in a trilogy titled “Empire and Rebellion” where each novel would be focused in one of the “Big Three” (Luke, Leia & Han), and while the first two books were published as such, by the time that this novel were published, Lucasfilms declared non-canon all previous novels (except few cases) and declared the first two books of this trilogy as part of the now known as “Legends” novels. While th..more
Sep 03, 2016Sean Barrs the Bookdragon rated it really liked it
'There’s no one around to answer all my questions now that Ben has gone. It’s a stark fact that reasserts itself each time I wonder what I’m supposed to do now. The brown robe he wore may as well have been made of pure mystery; he clothed himself in it and then left nothing else behind on the Death Star. I know Han likes to scoff at the idea of the Force, but when a man’s body simply disappears at the touch of a lightsabre, that’s more than “simple tricks and nonsense.”
And I know the Force is re..more
And I know the Force is re..more
Apr 26, 2015Troy rated it did not like it
My name is Luke Skywalker and I'm going to tell you a story. Like, in first person and what not. It's an easy story to follow: I sort of experience a bunch of completely non-sequitur encounters with wholly unrelated characters in random locations. Sometimes it's an Aliens ripoff; sometimes it's a RomCom–there's something for everyone! It doesn't really piece together, so you won't have to bother thinking too much. Also, I'll explain it all to you in super casual, Earth teen lingo so that it feel..more
I like Star Wars and I like Kevin Hearne so …
What do we get?
Star Hearne?
Oberon strikes back?
Return of the Druid?
I always liked the way Hearne described the Iron Druid’s bindings and his approach to writing magic so I was intrigued and curious to see how he explained Luke’s exploration of the Force. This is set after A New Hope but before Empire so Luke had only begun his incomplete lessons with Ben and had not yet met Master Yoda on Dagobah. This is a good setting for Hearne to apply his own Jed..more
What do we get?
Star Hearne?
Oberon strikes back?
Return of the Druid?
I always liked the way Hearne described the Iron Druid’s bindings and his approach to writing magic so I was intrigued and curious to see how he explained Luke’s exploration of the Force. This is set after A New Hope but before Empire so Luke had only begun his incomplete lessons with Ben and had not yet met Master Yoda on Dagobah. This is a good setting for Hearne to apply his own Jed..more
Dec 28, 2014Rolo rated it it was ok
First reaction, 'Hey awesome, Kevin Hearne is writing a Star Wars book.'
Second reaction, 'What the hell! Why isn't he writing the next Iron Druid book?'
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Now that I've read it, I give it a great big meh. It wasn't exactly a page turner. I kept getting distracted and putting the book down. This being a Hearne book may have been the biggest reason I finished it. I did like the idea of their being a alien cult..more
Second reaction, 'What the hell! Why isn't he writing the next Iron Druid book?'
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Now that I've read it, I give it a great big meh. It wasn't exactly a page turner. I kept getting distracted and putting the book down. This being a Hearne book may have been the biggest reason I finished it. I did like the idea of their being a alien cult..more
Jan 08, 2015Elspeth rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Beware: There be spoilers ahead.
Wow, what a letdown, I was so looking forward to this book too. I mean Kevin Hearne doing a Star Wars book, what is not to love about that.
Well for starters the book was just plain boring. It’s pretty much Luke racking up some SkyMiles, going from planet to planet picking up things, and talking to people.
I mean I went in thinking this was going to be exciting and action packed with a lot of Hearne’s witty banter tossed in.
No it was Luke running errands for the A..more
Wow, what a letdown, I was so looking forward to this book too. I mean Kevin Hearne doing a Star Wars book, what is not to love about that.
Well for starters the book was just plain boring. It’s pretty much Luke racking up some SkyMiles, going from planet to planet picking up things, and talking to people.
I mean I went in thinking this was going to be exciting and action packed with a lot of Hearne’s witty banter tossed in.
No it was Luke running errands for the A..more
I just..
Dude.. dude
My beloved EU was scrapped for THIS ?
I like Hearne. I enjoy the hell out of his Iron Druid series. But here he's let me down. Tremendously.
Instead of a fun adventure story we get Errand Boy Luke running a string of pointlessly stupid missions that feel like shitty time wasting sidequests from a grindfest MMO. You know the ones where you have to go on 4 separate runs to get 3 different ingredients and the skull of an aardvark just to open the way to the boss battle.
Except..more
May 09, 2019Holly (The Grimdragon) rated it it was okDude.. dude
My beloved EU was scrapped for THIS ?
I like Hearne. I enjoy the hell out of his Iron Druid series. But here he's let me down. Tremendously.
Instead of a fun adventure story we get Errand Boy Luke running a string of pointlessly stupid missions that feel like shitty time wasting sidequests from a grindfest MMO. You know the ones where you have to go on 4 separate runs to get 3 different ingredients and the skull of an aardvark just to open the way to the boss battle.
Except..more
Shelves: may-the-force-be-with-you, fantasy-sci-fi, the-infinite-library
“Betrayal always comes wrapped up in a friendly cloak. It's one of the first things I learned in the Senate.”
When Disney bought Lucasfilm, much of the lore was thrown away and the slate was wiped clean after Return of the Jedi. Heir to the Jedi was originally intended as part of the Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion series. I recently read (and loved) Honor Among Thieves, which ended up being the last book published under the Legends continuity. Heir to the Jedi then became one of the first canoni..more
Mar 29, 2014When Disney bought Lucasfilm, much of the lore was thrown away and the slate was wiped clean after Return of the Jedi. Heir to the Jedi was originally intended as part of the Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion series. I recently read (and loved) Honor Among Thieves, which ended up being the last book published under the Legends continuity. Heir to the Jedi then became one of the first canoni..more
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Chris rated it liked it · review of another edition Shelves: 2015-series-challenge, review-copy-net-galley, 2015-dark-room-challenge
I received an eARC copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
3.5 stars.
To be honest, I was a bit underwhelmed for the majority of the time I spent reading this book. Once again, a big name author was chosen to write a Star Wars novel, and like with the previous few, it didn't capture my attention the way I'd hoped. It was a good story, but not real exciting or engaging.
But then the last couple of chapters brought it home and was enough to bump my rating by a half star. I finished th..more
3.5 stars.
To be honest, I was a bit underwhelmed for the majority of the time I spent reading this book. Once again, a big name author was chosen to write a Star Wars novel, and like with the previous few, it didn't capture my attention the way I'd hoped. It was a good story, but not real exciting or engaging.
But then the last couple of chapters brought it home and was enough to bump my rating by a half star. I finished th..more
Mar 03, 2015Nehemiah Lacayo rated it did not like it
My first impressions before reading: less than 270 pages and the font of the print is super big. What is this?A junior novel for middle schoolers?
'I have a bad feeling about this..'
My God, what a sick pathetic joke this book is. I have consistently been reading Star Wars novels for the longest time..having just finished the Heir to the Empire trilogy, Darth Plagueis, Shadows of the Empire and the Bane Trilogy..and to come to this worthless drivel is a total insult to me and all the previous a..more
Feb 12, 2015Michael rated it liked it'I have a bad feeling about this..'
My God, what a sick pathetic joke this book is. I have consistently been reading Star Wars novels for the longest time..having just finished the Heir to the Empire trilogy, Darth Plagueis, Shadows of the Empire and the Bane Trilogy..and to come to this worthless drivel is a total insult to me and all the previous a..more
Shelves: arc, read-in-2015, tie-in-novel, winter-reading-2015
In his introduction to Heir to the Jedi, Kevin Hearne says that the inspiration for his first novel set in 'a galaxy far, far away' was a question that many Star Wars fans of a certain age may have pondered when The Empire Strikes Back made its debut -- how did Luke Skywalker go from a novice in the Force to being able to pull his lightsaber to him in the ice cave on Hoth?
The movie series doesn't give us any answers or explanation, but Hearne's novel does. Narrated by Luke, Heir to the Jedi take..more
Jul 22, 2014Ashley rated it really liked itThe movie series doesn't give us any answers or explanation, but Hearne's novel does. Narrated by Luke, Heir to the Jedi take..more
Shelves: professional-fanfic, sci-fi, treasure-and-adventure, addictive, thrillers-suspense, not-quite-five-stars-but-sooo-close, espionage, nerd-lit, space-opera
If this is what the new Star Wars canon is going to look like, sign me up.
Of course, I'm sort of being facetious, because Kevin Hearne isn't going to be writing all of those books, and he's largely why this book works as well as it does.
Heir to the Jedi is the third book in the Empire and Rebellion series, but because this one was published after Disney bought Star Wars, it's the only one that is still considered canon. I have no idea how that has affected the content of the book. For all I know..more
Mar 04, 2015Lisa rated it it was okOf course, I'm sort of being facetious, because Kevin Hearne isn't going to be writing all of those books, and he's largely why this book works as well as it does.
Heir to the Jedi is the third book in the Empire and Rebellion series, but because this one was published after Disney bought Star Wars, it's the only one that is still considered canon. I have no idea how that has affected the content of the book. For all I know..more
Shelves: sci-fi, speculative-fiction, male-author, 2015, star-wars
This is one of the worst Star Wars-branded books I've ever read (and I read the Lando Calrissian trilogy, along with the vast majority of SW books in existence). I don't even know where to start. As another reviewer has mentioned, I was initially put off by how large the typeface was - it made me feel like this book was written for the 12-16 age group, and what I read really just confirmed that impression.
1) The idea of a first-person book narrated by Luke Skywalker is fantastic. Get inside the..more
1) The idea of a first-person book narrated by Luke Skywalker is fantastic. Get inside the..more
The best thing about this book is Kevin Hearne nailed Luke's personality (for this time in his life) perfectly. He strikes a perfect balance between Luke's farm boy naivety (especially when it comes the pretty girls) and tactical and battle skills, that allowed him to climb the military ranks of the rebel/alliance long before he became a Jedi. Through Luke is referred mostly as a pilot. This is a good touch as that is at the time the only battle skill Luke really excels at, he is not a great han..more
Mar 14, 2015Alex Ristea rated it liked it · review of another edition
I will admit that Marc Thompson and his brilliant narration absolutely saves this book.
There is nothing wrong with Heir to the Jedi, but there's really nothing outstanding about it either. It often reads like a video game quest, and if we're being honest, my dislike of Luke Skywalker may have dampened my experience.
Still. I'm determined to keep current with the new canon, because A New Dawn showed so much promise. Looks like the Paul S. Kemp and Chuck Wendig novels are up next.
Why don't I keep r..more
There is nothing wrong with Heir to the Jedi, but there's really nothing outstanding about it either. It often reads like a video game quest, and if we're being honest, my dislike of Luke Skywalker may have dampened my experience.
Still. I'm determined to keep current with the new canon, because A New Dawn showed so much promise. Looks like the Paul S. Kemp and Chuck Wendig novels are up next.
Why don't I keep r..more
Sigh..I don't even know where to begin with this one.
While I enjoyed both A New Dawn and Tarkin, it was Heir to the Jedi I was most excited about. A book that takes places after A New Hope and promised to not only fill in the details of what happened before Empire that enabled Luke to use the Force to move his lightsaber in the Wampa cave, but to also tell it from Luke's point-of-view!
You wanna know what happens with Luke after A New Hope? A whole lotta nuthin!
My mind was swimming with ideas of..more
While I enjoyed both A New Dawn and Tarkin, it was Heir to the Jedi I was most excited about. A book that takes places after A New Hope and promised to not only fill in the details of what happened before Empire that enabled Luke to use the Force to move his lightsaber in the Wampa cave, but to also tell it from Luke's point-of-view!
You wanna know what happens with Luke after A New Hope? A whole lotta nuthin!
My mind was swimming with ideas of..more
Feb 18, 2015Beth Cato rated it really liked it
I received this advanced-release ebook through NetGalley.
I requested this book because it's by Kevin Hearne. He's a friend and a darn good writer. I was really curious to see how he would write Luke in a book set between Episode IV and V. I haven't read a Star Wars book since the Episode III novelization, but back in the 1990s I read a ton of books in the expanded universe before burning out on them.
Hearne does a great job granting Luke a first person voice during that awkward time soon after th..more
I requested this book because it's by Kevin Hearne. He's a friend and a darn good writer. I was really curious to see how he would write Luke in a book set between Episode IV and V. I haven't read a Star Wars book since the Episode III novelization, but back in the 1990s I read a ton of books in the expanded universe before burning out on them.
Hearne does a great job granting Luke a first person voice during that awkward time soon after th..more
Dec 18, 2014Tatum rated it it was amazing
Basically this book is awesome and if you enjoy Luke Skywalker as a dorky, awkward Rebel hero you must purchase this. This book has much of the same magic as the original trilogy. Each page is a new entertaining adventure that makes the reader want more. This story is well written and captivating. Heir to the Jedi is a definite must to any Star Wars collection.
Sep 08, 2015Jesse A rated it it was ok
Bleh.
It's great to see a story narrated from Luke's perspective, but this definitely wasn't the best novel from this franchise that I've read.
Mar 06, 2015Edward rated it it was ok
This is supposed to be one of the first books of the 'New Canon' of Star Wars, so I was interested to see what it would have to offer. Honestly, it doesn't bode terribly well for the future.
I wasn't familiar with Kevin Hearne's work, but this effort doesn't leave me inclined to check out his other material.
The novel is set in between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back and follows a young Luke Skywalker dealing with life after destroying the first Death Star and being fully involved in th..more
I wasn't familiar with Kevin Hearne's work, but this effort doesn't leave me inclined to check out his other material.
The novel is set in between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back and follows a young Luke Skywalker dealing with life after destroying the first Death Star and being fully involved in th..more
Heir to the Jedi
By: Kevin Hearne
Genre(s): Star Wars, Fiction, Adventure, Sci-Fi,
Publisher: Lucas Books
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book but got no Darkside points or any points for that matter for reviewing this book.
Description: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. Luke Skywalker’s game-changing..more
By: Kevin Hearne
Genre(s): Star Wars, Fiction, Adventure, Sci-Fi,
Publisher: Lucas Books
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book but got no Darkside points or any points for that matter for reviewing this book.
Description: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. Luke Skywalker’s game-changing..more
After reading 'The Iron Druid,' I was curious to see what Hearne would do with Star Wars and Luke Skywalker.
Here's my main problem with this book. I've always felt that the scene in the ice cave on Hoth is very powerful. In dire extremity, Luke breaks a kind of mental barrier and uses the Force to retrieve his light saber and escape the wampa. It's clearly illustrative of the strength that people can find within themselves when pushed to their limits. (Needs must.)
The main focus point of this bo..more
Here's my main problem with this book. I've always felt that the scene in the ice cave on Hoth is very powerful. In dire extremity, Luke breaks a kind of mental barrier and uses the Force to retrieve his light saber and escape the wampa. It's clearly illustrative of the strength that people can find within themselves when pushed to their limits. (Needs must.)
The main focus point of this bo..more
Aug 27, 2015Andrew Obrigewitsch rated it it was ok
This was not the worst story ever written, but it was far from the best as well. And honestly a particularly good narrator saved it from being a one star book.
It was mildly entertaining at points, but I can't recommend it, even to the most die hard star wars fan, because it didn't really feel like a real star wars story.
And I don't think Math is the authors strong suite. He has a character that is supposed to be some math wiz, yet the character's use of fundamental calculus is touted as the mos..more
Mar 07, 2015David Monroe rated it liked itIt was mildly entertaining at points, but I can't recommend it, even to the most die hard star wars fan, because it didn't really feel like a real star wars story.
And I don't think Math is the authors strong suite. He has a character that is supposed to be some math wiz, yet the character's use of fundamental calculus is touted as the mos..more
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Recommends it for: Only those curious about the new Star Wars EU Cannon.
Shelves: fantasy, audio, expanded-universe, media-tie-in
I have often been disappointed by an EU Star Wars book, but I've never been disappointed in a Kevin Hearne book. It felt.. neutered. It was devoid of most of the things that make Hearne's books so fun. Fun. That's what is missing. There are sparks. Enough to keep me reading (listening). But every hope was soon dashed into a wall of endless and pointless exposition, and missions. So many missions. Diplomatic missions. Trade mission. Smuggling mission. Punctuated by Luke's Jedi naval gazing. Neut..more
Oct 04, 2016Agnieszka 'Aeth' Jędrzejczyk rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Now that I've read it, it's clear to me why this book was chosen to be a part of the new canon - after being originally meant to be included in the 'trilogy' comprised of 'Honor Among Thieves' about Han and 'Razor's Edge' about Leia - but I think I would much rather have it stick to the original plan - because 'The Heir of the Jedi' is an absolutely unnecessary addition to anything Star Wars has to offer. I may be a bit biased - Luke Skywalker never was and probably never will be my favorite per..more
Sep 22, 2015Sean Kennedy rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I can't believe this is by the same author of the excellent 'Iron Druid Chronicles', and perhaps shows the constraints of having to write within a universe tightly controlled by others. Because this, unfortunately, is boring. If you thought Phantom Menace with its trade delegations and long winded political chamber scenes was boring, welcome to Heir of the Jedi which is really just extended car trip scenes with neverending choruses of 'Are we there yet?' Any actual interesting scenes of Luke's i..more
Mar 05, 2015Marc-Antoine rated it it was ok
Felt like I was reading the outline of a video game.
Jul 17, 2016Susan rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: sf, audiobook, fun, cool-tech, alien-civs
Note: Even though this is Book 12 in the series, it works perfectly fine as a stand alone novel.
This story is set in between the original tales of New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Told from Luke Skywalker’s viewpoint, there’s plenty of daring piloting, espionage, laser blasts, and a touch of flirting. Luke is running several small missions for Admiral Ackbar and Princess Leia Organa. Then this much more important, and dangerous, mission comes along: rescue an Empire cryptographer, Drusil, w..more
This story is set in between the original tales of New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Told from Luke Skywalker’s viewpoint, there’s plenty of daring piloting, espionage, laser blasts, and a touch of flirting. Luke is running several small missions for Admiral Ackbar and Princess Leia Organa. Then this much more important, and dangerous, mission comes along: rescue an Empire cryptographer, Drusil, w..more
This story takes place after A New Hope and the big take away from the novel is how Luke trains himself in the use of the force. The wraparound story was fun but not groundbreaking. A fun, but ultimately throwaway story.
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Kevin is the NYT bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, as well as The Seven Kennings, an epic fantasy trilogy, and the Tales of Pell, a humorous fantasy series co-authored with Delilah S. Dawson. INK & SIGIL, a new urban fantasy series set in the Iron Druid universe, will be out in 2020.
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