Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Star Wars: Canon Miniseries) by Ethan Sacks and Will Sliney

 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Star Wars: Canon Miniseries) by Ethan Sacks and Will Sliney-112 pages

This is a short graphic novel set in the Black Spire Outpost at Galaxy's Edge on Batuu. Dok-Ondar is the Ithorian owner of an Antiquities shop at Black Spire Outpost and this story heavily involves him and his shop. The first part of the story involves Han Solo and Chewbacca procuring a young Sarlacc for Dok-Ondar and is the highlight of this graphic novel. Overall, this graphic novel is okay. It's a short, fun read, but is a bit lacking in story. 

A Crash of Fate (Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, #1) by Zoraida Cordova

A Crash of Fate (Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, #1) by Zoraida Cordova-348 pages

Galaxy's Edge recently opened at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and I can hardly wait to visit-maybe next year or sometime soon (also, I can hardly wait for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, but that's beside the point). In the meantime, I wanted to read this to get a feel for Batuu and the Black Spire Outpost. I enjoy anything Star Wars and this book is no different. I am enjoying the new locations and characters in the Disney Star Wars Canon. I would recommend this to any Star Wars fan, especially to the younger audience (teens and young adults).

Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson

Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson - 400 pages

I was excited when this book was announced that we would finally get some insight into the backstory of this character who didn't do much in "The Force Awakens".  The plot centers on a captured rebel spy who is being tortured to reveal the secrets of Phasma's past to a rival in the First Order.  The storytelling is a bit clunky as it switches between timeframes and locations and the plot sometimes seems a bit too much Mad Max: Fury Road.  But I did learn about Phasma's motivation and the forces that drive her so I am hoping she plays a more active role in "The Last Jedi."  The book paints her as pretty much a sociopath so that does open up some very interesting avenues to explore.  Plus who doesn't love watching Gwendoline Christie in a fight scene?   

Star Wars: Bloodline (Star Wars Canon) by Claudia Gray

Star Wars: Bloodline (Star Wars Canon) by Claudia Gray-341 pages

I enjoyed reading this more than I enjoyed Aftermath, although I did enjoy Aftermath. Bloodline is set a few years prior to The Force Awakens and follow's Princess Leia's last months as a member of the Galactic Senate of the New Republic. Additionally, it uncovers some of the origins of the First Order and shows how Leia came to be leader of The Resistance. The political climate is eerily similar to that of today in that there are two main parties, Populist and Centrist, that distrust each other and, for the most part, will not work together. However, Leia (a Populist) and another senator named Ransom Casterfo (a Centrist) are able to get past their partisanship and work together for a while. Han is in the book, as well, though in more of a cameo role. Luke and Ben are only mentioned, so as to not reveal the mystery behind the beginnings of Ben's downfall to becoming Kylo Ren and the founding of the Knights of Ren. I am sure we will find out more in Episode VIII, although I can hardly wait. Overall, Claudia Gray makes an intriguing, captivating book with what she was given to work with. I would definitely recommend it to fans of Star Wars, especially those who enjoyed The Force Awakens.