IGNĪ New Dawn delivers a classic Star Wars experience that fans of all ages will be able to enjoy. We’re also introduced to other characters I would love to see again at some point, whether on Rebels, in another book or, who knows, in live-action at some point. The book certainly got me even more excited for Rebels and to see more of Kanan and Hera’s adventures. Roqoo DepotĪ confidently told story that gives fans a lot of reason to be hopeful about what’s to come as we move into this new phase of Star Wars. John Jackson Miller packs in plenty of action and surprises. with a cast of heroes that mixes laughter with intriguing depths of character. Miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it he’s crafted a story with pacing and dialogue that feels like classic Star Wars. Featuring a foreword by Dave Filoni.Ī New Dawn is a fine start to the new Expanded Universe.
The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars: A New Dawn is set during the legendary “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.īut even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. But they were betrayed-and the entire galaxy has paid the price. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.”-Emperor Palpatineįor a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.