Refugee: Star Wars Legends: Force Heretic, Book II

This was the best novel of the Force Herectic trilogy and one of the best of NJO. Why? Well,the Unknown Regions up close and personal with Luke Skywalker,Mara Jade and Jacen Solo venturing into the UR searching for Zonama Sekot. As well as awesome space battle as well as the return of the Ssi-Ruuk and the second battle of Bakura as well as an awesome scene in the book where Jagged Fel flies his starfighter over the surface of one of Bakura's two moons. It was awesome to see the Chiss homeworld of Csilla and it's icy landscape and it's three moons. But my only complaint was I don't think we saw enough of the UR. But we later saw more of the UR in Troy Denning's DarkNest trilogy. But I'd like the see the other star systems of Chiss Space including the 27 star systems that are ruled by the Chiss as well as the Empire of the Hand back in action. As well as have Ben Skywalker visit Zonama Sekot since near the end of The Unifying Force Luke said to Mara that he was destined to be there. Perhaps Tim Zahn could come back and do a Luke/Mara/Ben adventure hardcover novel set before Legacy of the Force and set after Dark Nest and have Ben visit ZS and fly a Sekotan starfighter in a space battle and/or have Luke,Mara and Ben find the Empire of the Hand or the Hand of Judgement. Great novel nonetheless and I do hope Sean Williams and Shane Dix come back and do more SW novels set in the UR either before or after ANH or perhaps after the upcoming Fate of the Jedi series.

I read the other reviews and I wonder if I read the same book that they did. I genuinely enjoyed the complexity of the book. Perhaps for the Star Wars fan who enjoys duels and battles, this book isn't for you. However, I enjoyed the political complexities present in the book on all three sides of the storyline. In one, Luke continues on his mission to find Zonama Sekot and hope that it can make the difference in turning the war around. Contrary to one review, the conflict at the end is a huge benefit in their effort to get access to Chiss space, but I will not spoil how. Also, I believe that there is a very good reason that we don't have the map, that is because the Chiss are very secretive and even though Luke, Jacen and the others are looking at records, I am doubtful the Chiss are actually letting them look at star charts showing exact locations. Remember, many were VERY skeptical of their arrival and mission. Not providing us the map makes it more realistic for us in following the story. The second side is the continuing mission led by Leia and Han to bring the distant regions of the galazy back into the fold. They are taken to Bakaura on the edge of the far reaches of the galaxy, bordering on Ssi-Ruuk space and the Unknown Regions. The political turnabouts in this theater are complex and telling. I agree with one reviewer that the whole ruse was completely predictable, but the subtle mechanisms are intreging as is the climax to the incident. The third theater is on the planet formally known as Courscant, now the headquarters of the Yuuzhan Vong in the galaxy. Nom Anor is trying to lead a cult based on the Jeedi to being about his revenge on the leadership of the Vong. This is the least interesting of the three, but has some long term potential. Anor is trying to take advantage of the fact that the Shamed Ones have been put down for so long and that they have a desire for something more. This is, of course, a theme seen throughout the world at different stages of history. However, this isn't as well developed as the other two theaters of the book, but hopefully will be in book three. If you are only into battles and lightsabre fights, this book isn't for you. However, if you are into a more in depth look at various facets of the ongoing galactic war along with the political intrige implicit in it, enjoy!

this series had started to get dull but this book put some life back in it. luke and mara are still on their search for a planet that is supposed to be alive but it seems to be more of a legend than a fact. they go to the unknown regions to enlist the chiss for help and have their hands full on a number of opportunities.meanwhile, han and leia are off on a diplomatic mission. when they get to the planet all seems just dandy. 2 cultures are coming together to put years of hatred behind them. things look just great but that would make for a boring story. this book has more twists and turns than any i have read lately and it is a nice addition to the new jedi series.

After having read nearly ever Star Wars book in existance, and being disappointed in the latest Prequel, Force Heretic II: Refugee is a wonderful guide back to the Star Wars Universe. Just when its getting boring, redundant, and painful to read, they release this great book. Could this mean the Lost Age of Star Wars is returning? Possibly.

this was a great read. It seemed to go slow, but i went through it relatively fast. I think the Bakura tie-in was a very good idea, though the end was a little bit confusing. The Han / Leia relationship was done very well. Mara was somewhat ignored, something i didn't like. The few military scenes left much to be desired, i thought, although Jag was done in a very good fashion. the Chiss, an often ignored part of star wars, was done very well. I love learning about them, and the Fel family is one of my favorites. It set up the next book good. The end is coming!