Star Wars: The New Rebellion, was written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. This Expanded Universe tale takes place during the New Republic era, 17 ABY(17 years after the battle of Yavin).
SUMMARY
Terror strikes the galaxy! A great disturbance is felt through the force by both Luke and Leia as millions meet death.
Distrust grows within the Senate towards Leia, some discovered evidence leads many to suspect Han Solo is responsible for the destruction of the Senate Hall, and his unknown whereabouts!
Han, Luke, Lando and Leia each set out on their own mission to uncover the mysteries of the galactic threat, reigning terror on many planets, and even within The New Republic military equipment.
THOUGHTS
Not my favorite story. Some aspects of it are fine, the villain using terror tactics, and ends up capturing Luke and contacts Leia. He demands that Leia disband the government, and give leadership power over to him. No super weapon, just mind games and terror.
This story probably breaks records when it comes to death count. Explosives on ships and droids. Millions of deaths. The thing I really don’t care for about this book are the villains. Two failed students from the Jedi Academy, I think there would have been a bigger impact had we known these characters more, would’ve read about them in more Star Wars books.
I did like reading about Leia using the force, that’s always fun. I think Luke comes across as weak in the story as well. I had a hard time with this book, it was a reread, I hoped it would’ve been better… it wasn’t.
This is one of those books that has few memorable moments, but not in the best way. I still think it’s silly to have former imperials take part in the New Republic government.
RATING
Star Wars: The New Rebellion gets a D.