getting to the <3 of the matter
My overall reaction to Conviction is similar to what I felt about Vortex, and it echoes what others have said about this book, as well. On the one hand, standing purely on its own terms, Conviction has solid writing, good characterization, and some classic Allston hilarity. On the other hand, Conviction is seriously dragged down by the weakness and defects in the story design of the Fate of the Jedi series as a whole.
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I always believe in balancing critical discussion with positive input. I’ve been talking a lot lately about where the EU is lacking, so I wanted to balance that with some ideas on the most appealing element of the Star Wars universe – how much room there is for everyone.
Read moreWrapping up the week’s events concerning the Fate of the Jedi series.
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When the next book in a series is about to be released, I like to look back at what’s come before in the tale so it’s fresh in my memory.
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I’ll be watching the real-life royal wedding tomorrow, hoping someone at Lucas Books or Del Rey is watching too and smiling at the happiness surrounding the bride and groom. And suddenly inspiration strikes!
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FANgirl discusses the lessons the Star Wars EU can apply from Disney’s approach to Tangled.
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FANgirl reviews the sixth book in the Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi series – Vortex by Troy Denning
Read moreThe sixth book in the Fate of the Jedi series, Vortex, will be released this week. Promotional material gives some interesting insights into where the Powers That Be are setting their sights for the series as a whole.
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If you’re a Star Wars fan who doesn’t follow the Expanded Universe generally, or Dark Horse’s Legacy comics in particular,
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…and thankfully we’re all living in it. If you watch TCW on Cartoon Network, you might recognize the name Ashley
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