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 […]
Really well-written Han Solo adventure.
I honestly shouldn’t be surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. James S.A. Corey’s Expanse series has crawled its way into my favorites slowly but surely, book by book. Corey has learned how to write exciting science fiction with engaging characters. Their* dialogue is differentiated and entertaining (and character illuminating), and their prose has the perfect balance of authorial voice and mimicry for the tone of the Star Wars universe and its characters. Their Han Solo is spot-on. They’re just good writers, […]
Princess Leia shows off her skillz.
Razor’s Edge is the first in a loose trilogy of books commissioned in the Star Wars Expanded Universe* designed to let bigger name sci-fi authors play around with the characters in this world, and also to spotlight each of the ‘Big Three’ in their own novels. Each novel can stand on its own, but they all take place in the time between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, after the destruction of the first Death Star. Razor’s Edge is Leia’s novel, and while I thought it […]
Simple Math Helped Me Rate This One.
I have a feeling that this book is a case of its not you, it’s me. In addition to my goal for Cannonball (65 books this year) I’m working on the Read Harder Challenge put on by Book Riot. As part of that challenge there are 24 tasks and one of them is a short story collection. I haven’t really done much in the way of reading short story collections so this was one of the tasks that truly felt like a challenge. Late last […]
Even more badass than Ripley?
Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr is the baddest of bad asses. She strictly follows military protocol but can make a general feel like an idiot and a new second lieutenant toe her line while doing so. She is competent and smart and snarky and fucking wonderful. She’s got no time for your bullshit and it’s the best. If you read Valor’s Choice and don’t love Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr, we can’t be friends any more. “But, Amanda, what is Valor’s Choice about?” you might ask. Well, […]
Pop culture like you wouldn’t believe
While it might not be necessary to be a huge video game lover in order to enjoy Ready Player One, it will help. And you will definitely need to have an affinity for pop culture — the 80s, in particular — or some of the lists of movies, tv shows, songs and games will get old in a hurry. Luckily if, like me, you generally enjoy these things, then you will freaking love this book. “If I was feeling depressed or frustrated about my lot in […]
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