Opening with a dedication to a certain jedi, to luke s. The plot follows a group of rebels who discover that imperial leaders are gathering for a secret summit on an outer rim world. Aftermath, a prologue to a series that is a prequel to a sequel. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey. Bloodline is a canon novel written by claudia gray.
As a young adult myself i also found the aftermath books trash for very similar reason although they are more pronounced as you read the whole series which i did. They number among the few stories set between return of the jedi and star wars. Several individuals involved with the star wars franchise, including jason fry and gary whitta, passed along. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Dec 16, 2015 a complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in. Everything star wars has reintroduced from the old.
Mar 17, 2015 as a post on reveals, aftermath is the first book in a trilogy designed to span the timeframe between 1983s jedi and this years star wars. The canon new republic logo, used as the novels chapter headings. This book reflects on events that are upcoming in the final season of clone wars. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. The government is a restoration of the galactic republic, a democratic state that governed the galaxy for a thousand years until being reorganized into the galactic empire by palpatine. On september 4, 2014, wendig had posted a tweet expressing his strong desire to write a licensed star wars title. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. I do find wendigs writing difficult to consume, but book 2 and 3 of the aftermath trilogy were vast improvements over book 1. Another major star wars novel is out, and that means even more revelations about the nascent star wars canon that disney is building for the galaxy far, far away. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star wars canon.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. It really pulled me in to learn more about the familiar planets such as naboo, corellia, and coruscant. Anaxes was destroyed by a cataclysmic event after the end of the clone wars. I agree with adams assessment that it is an exaggeration to say that people hate the new star wars canon. This really doesnt need to be hammered any further. A star wars books reading order for fans of the classic series. The fictional universe of the star wars franchise features multiple planets and moons. Tarkin, however, i quite enjoyed but thrawn was a whole new level of good. Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars. So, not only is the new star wars disney theme park somehow canon, its also getting a. But above the remote planet akiva, an ominous show of the enemys. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Jan 03, 2017 the force wielders explained featuring stupendous wave star wars minute duration. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. Without taking sides here, i just wanted to reflect on the differences between the new star wars disney canon and legends continuity. As specified in chuck wendigs first aftermath novel, moments after the statue of the emperor is cut down on the central planet of coruscant. The force awakens 2015 where it is depicted as the ruling government of the.
That brings us to chuck wendigs aftermath trilogy, some of the most important novels in the new star wars canon. The new canon hasnt produced a book that i despise yet. The essential guide to planets and moons star wars 1st edition. It was a legends series and the first book was called the glove of darth vader. The first star wars books i actually read were the thrawn trilogy.
Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. The life and times of han solo, according to the new star. May 03, 2019 aftermath reset the canon, filling in the time after the return of the jedi and creating a bridge to the force awakens, while revealing the galaxy far, far away up to be an even grittier, more. When disney got control of star wars, it announced that pretty much everything that wasnt a tv show or movie was no longer canon. Destroyed by the first death star as punishment for involvement in the rebel alliance and also as a demonstration of power. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political lead in to the force awakens. Aftermath, by chuck wendig, which is the first novel ive read from the rebooted star wars canon. Official star wars inuniverse book featuring notes on tactics, armor, and valor from galactic conflicts in the star wars universe from the clone wars and the rebellion to the clashes with the first order, the galaxy is defined by war.
Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. If youve just watched the films, but from the beginning, and you want more, might i recommend master and apprentice by claudia gray for more obiwan kenobi and quigon jinn, well before the original trilogy star wars. Everything star wars has reintroduced from the old expanded. Disneylucasfilm this deal is getting worse all the time. Jul 18, 2015 earlier this week posted an excerpt from chuck wendigs novel, star wars. Aftermath is the first book in the aftermath trilogy and i am looking forward to reading both life debt and empires end to find out more about these characters, both rebel and imperial. The force awakens, and they reveal the true story of how the empire fell as well as planting the seeds for the first order. I loved them as as a child but when i got older i realized how insane they are. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. On the front lines chronicles the tactics, weapons, and armor used in pivotal battles along with. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Aftermath, sharply written by chuck wendig with a style that might be offputting at first, is the most thrilling adventure of the new canon, stars a multidimensional and diverse cast, has an engaging character driven plot, sets a new tone and path for the expanded universe, and has a series of short stories begging maybe too much. Aftermath, sharply written by chuck wendig with a style that might be offputting at first, is the most thrilling adventure of the new canon, stars a multidimensional and diverse cast, has an engaging character driven plot, sets a new tone and path for the expanded universe, and has a series of short stories begging maybe too much to. It was published on july 12, 2016, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy.
The novel is set for release on september 4th and will set the stage for readers going into the force awakens in. By going through the list of destroyed planets on wookieepedia, and finding the planets that were destroyed in canon, there are several planets missing from your current list. Fort anaxes was a remote military base on the planet anaxes during the clone wars. Official star wars in universe book featuring notes on tactics, armor, and valor from galactic conflicts in the star wars universe from the clone wars and the rebellion to the clashes with the first order, the galaxy is defined by war. Aftermath was originally planned for release in november 2015, before being moved forward to september 4. Jan 06, 2018 as a young adult myself i also found the aftermath books trash for very similar reason although they are more pronounced as you read the whole series which i did. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era. Jun 11, 2019 the latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. Palpatines adviser believed he would return from the dead.
For the reception of the new book and how it works as a major new part of star wars canon on the journey to the force awakens, keep reading on the second page. That swept away a long tradition of considering almost everything. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. At least 20 new books will be released this fallsome of which take place right. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. I only read this book because im a star wars fan and this novel is canon. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4.
One star for the turncoat imperial officer who helps the main characters and is actually a very interesting character and one star for me finishing this book and knowing i never have to read the probably equallyterrible sequels. Earlier this week posted an excerpt from chuck wendigs novel, star wars. Life debt is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the non canon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars legends. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after return of. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the noncanon star wars expanded. These are the planets, ships, characters, groups, and ideas that have all ended up back in canon.
What movies, comics, cartoons, and tiein novels tell us about the legendary smuggler. What planets have been destroyed in the new star wars canon. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The worst star wars book that ive ever read was a series of 7 or 8 books that i read when i was about 7. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the noncanon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars. Oct 11, 2019 it really pulled me in to learn more about the familiar planets such as naboo, corellia, and coruscant.
Star wars canon already explains how palpatine survived. Stumbling upon a hub of imperial activity on the outer rim planet akiva. Aftermath introduces new characters to the space opera franchise. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. It does have some interesting info but in my opinion if you want a good in depth look into the star wars galaxy and the planets within you are better off skipping this one and buying the newer star wars the essential atlas. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of. Episode vii the force awakens and centers on princess leia organa as she serves as a member of the galactic senate of the new republic. Other than that, if the publisher or author would republish this book with all of the movies and again more eu stuff, it would be great, but still is a solid compendium for planets in the star wars saga. While this was a necessary move in order to build the new star wars canon timeline. Leia, princess of alderaan by claudia grey teen leia. The new republic is a fictional government in the star wars universe. The novel, set after return of the jedi, stars rebel pilotturnedspy wedge antilles on a mission to the planet akiva. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just.
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