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The events of the series show how the dark side makes Maul more powerful but also incredibly flawed.
The series expands on how Anakins life as a slave affects the way he views the Jedi.
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This young adult novel details the lives of Padme Amidala and her handmaidens.
The scientist doesnt know that hes actually helping create a weapon for the Death Star!
Its also a war story, with the inventive action typical ofThe Clone Wars.
This is a good way to learn about this fan-favorite character.
This is the story of what led Ahsoka down the path to becoming the Rebel agent Fulcrum.
Anyone who loves the characters appearances in the animated seriesshould read this book.
It was packaged along withLords of the Sith, but touches some otherStar Warsmaterial, too.
Darth Vaderis ostensibly the main character of the story, strutting his way around an Imperial training ship.
But the other star of this story is Rae Sloane, a young cadet.
This book is also a great look at the psychology of the people inside the two armies.
Lots of different things drive people to make their choices in war, andLost Starsshows that.
It also culminates in an exciting battle that ties intoThe Force Awakens.
After reading this one, youll never look at Jakku quite the same way again.
It seems like even that couldnt keep the Empires greatest tactician down, though.
Joining them are the unlikely duo of conspiracy theorist Skelly and ex-Imperial surveillance officer Zaluna.
LikeRebelsitself, the series can be enjoyed by people outside of its grade-school audience, too.
Like inA New Dawn,Rebelsfans will be able to find plenty of connections to their favorite characters.
The book also features Padme on her own mission during the Clone Wars.
She finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the titular Chiss mastermind.
They are in diaspora, but not all of the people she meets want to go to war.
Shes helped by Evaan, a Rebel pilot with a not-so-favorable view of the woman she calls ice princess.
Kevin Hearnes story explains how Luke learned the telekinesis he used inThe Empire Strikes Back.
you’re gonna wanna read this series!
Her title reveals her history, including her parents and how she became a rogue archeologist.
This one focuses onHan Soloand Chewbacca balancing living the lawless life with their work for the Rebellion.
Watching Lobots stoic expressions inThe Empire Strikes Backwill never be the same after reading this comic.
Another novel,Bloodlineby Claudia Gray, due out in 2016, is set about six years beforeEpisode VII.
(Thankfully, they are provided an in-universe therapist.)
Aftermathalso stars Norra Wexley, an X-Wing pilot who fought at the Battle of Endor.
This is a must-have tie-in novel toSolo: A Star Wars Story.
Bait follows Grummgar, the alien seen lounging with Bazine in Maz Kanatas palace.
This comic book series shows what Poe was up to before he met Lor San Tekka on Jakku.
This touching one-shot tells the story of a droid adventure for the ages that is surprisingly full of emotion.
Who knew droids could feel so much?
How did Poe Dameron become part of the Resistance?
The comic shows how Phasma escaped and some of the tough choices she had to make in the aftermath.
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