Backlash

Backlash is so much better than the rest of the books in the series before it. I loved Darthmoir and how far they seem to have advanced in their techy side. My problems with the book were Zekk... where did he come back from and why in the world could he not have stayed there. He has never been one of my favorities, nor will he ever be. He is far too full of himself, and what Jaina ever saw in him is beyond me. My other problem was Alana or Ameila or whatever her name is. She is nothing like her mom, which is something that I had kinda hopped for. She what, 7 now? She acts like she is 5 again. HAnd finally... when are Jaina and Jag gonna get married? Ben Skywalker also has a much more developed role and appears much more prominently into the series since Luke Skywalker has been delegated to a secondary role due to being exiled, which forces Ben to represent the Jedi Order. The Jaina/Jag relationship continues to steadily develop, there is a Jedi temple battle scene, failed assassinations, battle on dathmoir, Nightsisters, Sith treachery, and Admiral Daala continues her political schemes of suppressing the Jedi. This is also the most action packed of the many of the Fate of the Jedi books released up to this point.

I'm glad they brought the Sith back in mass I love the story lines of the Old Republic for just that reason and I think It opens doors for lots of great new stories!!! I think The Tribe will be a great asset and hope they R not killed off in this current storyline !!!

I'm extremely biased due to my love for the entire Star Wars universe - having said that, this was a very enjoyable and intriguing book. The story started a little slow, but Allston speeds it up just a few chapters in. He is a master of detail, and his descriptions of Dathomir really make you feel like you are really there. I was on the edge of my seat in the closing chapters, and like most of his novels, it was nearly impossible to put down. Enjoy!

Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Backlash is the newest addition to the Star Wars universe. It centers around Luke & Ben chasing the Sith Vestara Khai to the planet of Dathomir where she falls in with the witches that live there. Luke and Ben are forced to have patience while they also defend against mysterious attacks against the two clans they and Vestara are staying with. Meanwhile, a plot is hatched to remove Jagged Fel from the office of Head of State of the remnant of the Empire and things begin to come to a head between the Jedi and the Galactic Alliance. This book is possibly the best addition to the Fate of the Jedi series so far. It is filled with action and intrigue. The only part of the book that I really didn't like was Allana's short storyline. It seemed needless to the story other than as a filler...not to mention she seems to speak and think older than she is (her actions on the other hand...). Other than that, I really enjoyed this installment. If you haven't started reading the Fate of the Jedi series, you are missing out.

There's still a fair amount of mystery despite having the cause of the madness being revealed and why they were affected by it (Abeloth's release is linked to the destruction of Centerpoint Station during LotF series). It certainly leaves it open to question as to whether or not Ben will inexplicably start acting as the others have since he was in the Maw as an infant. Likewise he apparently has earned the interest of Vestara, but his interest in her appears to be purely based on figuring out what her superiors are up to now. As for Vestara herself, she is now without a Master thanks to Luke slicing Rhea into pieces during their duel in Abyss. She can certainly play parts, it seems sincere with her and the Dathomiri, but it appears it was all a scheme to nab a Nightsister. This doesn't pan out, but the Lost Tribe has tracked Vestara to Dathomir. A showdown is inevitable though once again Luke comes out on the top more or less. However the Force Psychosis is spreading as now seven Jedi have contracted it. Daala tries to strong arm the Order again to turn over the most recent case to her for carbonite freezing just as was done with the Horns. Jag Fel survives two designed to fail assassination attempts likely led by the Moffs, but it is someone not of the Moff Council that prefers that Fel not remain Imperial Head of State. Likewise it looks as if the individual intends to drive a wedge between the Alliance and the Imperials by way of putting Daala in the hot seat. The political intrigues often have touches of personal whims in them as there's a distinct prejudice against anyone who associated with the Chiss since the days of Thrawn. Some unspoken questions have been answered, but other mysteries remain such as will the maddened Jedi ever recover, how many more will succumb, what twists will this encounter with the Lost Tribe take. Furthermore what if anything will happen between Ben and Vestara as it looks likely that Tahiri may end up executed for killing Pellaeon in the final weeks of the Second Galactic Civil War. In lighter moments, the subplot of Allana rescuing R2 is sweet. It is touching to see the Solo-Skywalker bond with R2 continuing into a new generation. This undoubtedly would explain how he manages to survive many more decades in their service. Similarly she also possesses her father's affinity for animal companions, at least back when he was closer to her age. Allana looks to have an interesting future ahead of her provided she lives to see it. Being Solo or Skywalker doesn't get less daunting with age, but with the Solo-Skywalker family around her, I believe she'll be just fine. Once more Aaron Allston proves to be a consistently exceptional writer for Star Wars. If you have read Allston, you'll know you have got a good read in your hands.