Name: Eric Morales
Grade: 12
Author: Christie Golden
For fans of the brand, Ascension is one of the better Star Wars books out there. The second to last book in the acclaimed Fate of the Jedi series, Ascension continues the tale of Luke Skywalker and his Jedi on the search for a mysterious ancient being, while dealing with a hidden tribe of evil Sith. Coups, conspiracies, and shadowy motives create a darker setting for this novel, something that is not often seen in the Star Wars series of novels. The galaxy is about to hit a climax point, culturally, politically, and in war, and Ascension captures this tense feeling perfectly. Author Christie Golden is a master of suspense and action, and rarely leaves the reader bored. Her character development should also be praised, as she continues to build upon already set in stone characters, creating new twists and turns that surprise even veteran readers. The book is not without its faults of course; while her writing is good, one does not pick up the book with the intention of finding a unique and world changing read. Above all else, its intention is to further the Star Wars story, and should not be taken too seriously. I highly recommend it for any veteran readers of Star Wars novels, and I look forward to its sequel, Apocalypse.
Why I picked up this book: I’m a huge fan of the series, and I had yet to read this one.
Why I finished it: The amount of suspense and surprises that Golden delivers made me want to see just how it all ended.
I’d give this book to: any Star Wars fan or fan of Sci-Fi
Rating: ****
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