Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire

Summary

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire is a 2019 novel written by Delilah S. Dawson[3] and published by Del Rey Books. The novel is a sequel to the 2018 novel Phasma, also by Dawson. It takes place in the Star Wars galaxy, immediately after the events of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.[4]

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire
The cover art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire
AuthorDelilah S. Dawson
Cover artistDarren Tan
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesStar Wars Books, Star Wars Canon
Genre
PublisherDel Rey Books
Publication date
August 17, 2019[1]
Pages576 (paperback)[2]
ISBN9781780899916

Plot summary edit

Vi Moradi, the main protagonist, is tasked with setting up a base for the Resistance by General Leia Organa. She travels to the fictional planet Batuu, which is also the site of Disney's Star Wars theme park attraction. She is aided by Archex, a former First Order stormtrooper. Together, they recruit locals and build a small resistance camp to fight the nearby First Order presence that has been alerted to Vi and Archex's presence.[5]

Reception edit

The book met mixed reviews from multiple critics, some praised the book while others didn't especially enjoy it.

  • Megan Crouse of Den of Geek wrote "Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge tie-in novel Black Spire is about good people, but, unfortunately, isn’t a very good novel. "[6]
  • Brian Silliman from SyfyWire.com wrote: It's one of the first real glimpses we've gotten into what happened after [The Last Jedi] and it is a highly interesting read. [4]
  • Meg Dowell from the website DorkSideoftheForce.com wrote "...Delilah S. Dawson has told an unforgettable story that has a major impact on the future of the Skywalker saga ... definitely add this book to your list. "[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire". Youtini.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire". Penguin.co.uk. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Liptak, Andrew. "A new Star Wars book will tie in with Disney's upcoming Galaxy's Edge theme parks". TheVerge.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Silliman, Brian. "THE NEW STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE BOOK, BLACK SPIRE, REVEALS SOME POST-LAST JEDI DRAMA". Syfy.com.
  5. ^ Floyd, James. ""IT'S ALL IN BLACK SPIRE": DELILAH S. DAWSON ON HER NEW STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE NOVEL". StarWars.com. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  6. ^ Crouse, Megan. "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Black Spire Review". DenofGeek.com.
  7. ^ Dowell, Meg. "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire: There is hope in darkness (REVIEW)". DorkSideoftheForce.com.