9, 10 - Star Wars

Allegiance, Timothy Zahn
I liked this one. I am fond of this era in SW fiction. I like Luke, Leia, and Han younger. I usually miss them in the newer books, which focus on their kids. I also REALLY liked how the Stormtroopers decided that they couldn't condone the civilian kill orders coming from the Emperor and Vader. It brings up some excellent moral issues, which are admittedly often absent or at least vague in SW fiction. Even Mara Jade, Emperor's Hand, showed more mercy and independence than I expected. Excellent, but then Zahn always is.

Revelation, Karen Traviss
Another good one in the Legacy of the Force series. I am sort of sad that it has to be Jacen. I always liked him in the Young Jedi Knights books. Where is his affinity for the natural world? Shouldn't that be addressed, like maybe when he burned Kashyyyk? Anyway, I sort of wish it could be another Jedi. But then again, I love them all, so I guess that's the point. I REALLY like Boba Fett's predicament and increasing levels of humanity. It's fun to get to know an old face with such a new twist! Just a thought: Han, Leia, and Luke are getting old. I think I might have to stop reading if someone kills one of them off. Especially Luke.