Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, #1) in The Expanded Universe

Jun 11, 2017 TheBookHunter rated it it was amazing

Betrayal!

I am happy to begin this series and the first book was very exciting.

Summary:
Legacy of the Force: Betrayal is the story of Jacen Solo, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia, and the beginning of his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force.

Years following the devastating Yuuzahn-Vong War, the galaxy once again is in a state of turmoil. The Galactic Alliance is dealing with a planetary uprising that could come to full-scale conflict and everyone, including the Skywalker and Solo famil Betrayal!

I am happy to begin this series and the first book was very exciting.

Summary:
Legacy of the Force: Betrayal is the story of Jacen Solo, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia, and the beginning of his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force.

Years following the devastating Yuuzahn-Vong War, the galaxy once again is in a state of turmoil. The Galactic Alliance is dealing with a planetary uprising that could come to full-scale conflict and everyone, including the Skywalker and Solo families are caught in the middle.

Jacen, a hero and Jedi Knight, along with his apprentice and cousin Ben Skywalker, the son of Luke and Mara Jade-Skywalker are dispatched on a mission that ultimately leads them to encounter a Dark Side-adept who manages to seduce entice Jacen with what he desires: A way to bring peace and order to a rapidly destabilizing galaxy.

But at the potential cost of betraying his friends and family in pursuit of this goal and tarnishing his reputation.

Thoughts:

This book was pretty fun with some good political upheaval and intrigue elements, and by the end, Jacen Solo honestly solidified himself as one of my favorite characters. A character that knows the risks of what could happen if he crosses the threshold that his own Grandfather, Anakin Skywalker crossed. Ive already liked his character before from the Young Jedi Knights series and of course the New Jedi Order books, so over the span of many novels we've seen his character evolve, but here he shines as almost an anti-hero, and I can't wait to read through the rest of the series to see him fulfill his destiny.

Underappreciated character in this book who's also my second favorite is Ben Skywalker. He's a smart mouth kid, has much to learn, but he's quick on his wits, can't wait to read more of him! He and Jacen make a great team.

A little frustration I had was this book were Han Solo and Princess Leia going a little out of character, Han especially, being a grumpy old man, who honestly has his head lodged in his a$$ most of the book, but you can sort of move past it toward the end.

Final Thoughts:

If you're like me and are okay with or without reading the lengthy New Jedi Order series, go ahead and pick this up! It's a fun introduction to an epic series with great characters, I'm currently on Book #2 Bloodlines. ...more

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Dec 11, 2014 Les Reynolds rated it liked it

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I enjoyed that the way of the Sith was presented as not being entirely corrupting, but didn't like how it turned out (view spoiler). I enjoy the characters and storyline enough to continue with this series, but this book itself wasn't that great. It also makes me want to read more about the Yuuzahn Vong war. ...more

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Jan 25, 2018 Chrian Santos rated it it was amazing

I have no words to express or reiterate further how unexpectedly amazing this novel was for me.

Sheer tour-de-forces per page, with gripping action starring the heroes of Star Wars??

And JACEN IS TURNING EVIL.

Applause.

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