This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK.
Spoilers for Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: The Force Awakens lie within.
One specific trilogy of novels has the task of bridging the gap betweenEpisode VIandVII.
Questions like, how the heck does the First Order have so much power?
Why has the New Republic become so weak despite overthrowing the evil Empire?
Whats the deal with the Knights Of Ren?
What happened between Han and Leia to push them apart?
Should there be a new Emperor now?
And how would they be chosen anyway?
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Meanwhile, the Rebel Alliance has given way to the New Republic.
Uneasy with this level of control, Mothma expresses an interest in reinstating democratic decision-making.
While the Republic is aiming for peace and disarmament, the Empire is attempting to regroup.
As with any crumbling society, there are some people trying to cling to the old ways.
This recurring storytelling gadget was a lovely surprise, giving the book a scale of operatic proportions.
And as recent British politics has taught us, ordinary people cant always agree on whats right.
When one chap claims that The Empires days are done, his brother accuses him of treason.
It wasnt taken over by the Empire.
Itbecamethe Empire slowly, surely, not overnight but over decades and decades.
Fruit always tastes nice when its ripe.
But it cant stay like that.
Every nice piece of fruit will rot on the branch if it hangs there long enough.
In certain parts of the galaxy, gleeful locals tear down statues of the Emperor.
In others, a high price can be fetched for a lightsaber thatmighthave been Darth Vaders.
Its really interesting to see a sci-fi novel approaching its story from a multitude of different points of view.
Temmin is a feisty one, and Mr. Boneshis utterly unhinged robot companionisAftermaths standout character.
(Hes depicted inRadetzky Marchs fan artabove, which Wendig hassingled outas a particular favorite.)
Greg Grunberg played Temmin Snap Wexley inThe Force Awakens.
By that point, hes an X-Wing pilot for the Resistance.
Again, here Wendig is showing us interesting new sides to theStar Warsstory.
Now hes a heavy drinker whos beginning to question everything he used to represent.
Hes still handy in a fight, but unsure which side he wants to fight for.
Sinjir is also one of the first LGBT characters in the franchise.
Now shes attempting to bring the Empire back together and increase her power within it.
Shes a stern presence and more than capable of standing up to the Empires slimiest employees and allies.
Theres no answer to the big who is Supreme Leader Snoke?
question here, nor any revelations about what Luke Skywalker got up to betweenReturn of the JediandThe Force Awakens.
We all want some answers regarding the political landscape of theStar Warsgalaxy, but we also want action.
Nobody wants to hear the term taxation of trade routes, and thankfully Mr. Wendig understands that.
(you’ve got the option to read our reviewhere.)
But will this book trilogy answer all our questions or just give us new ones?
