![]() ![]() This is really the first time that we have seen an in depth interaction between Sith and Jedi that doesn’t involve the waving of lightsabers. The dynamic between teenaged Ben and Vestara, as they both find themselves living among a clan of Dathomiri, is one the most memorable aspects of Fate of the Jedi: Backlash. ![]() While I can appreciate those concerns, the emergence and maturation of the new generation of characters-namely Ben Skywalker and Vestara Khai-allows Fate of the Jedi to reach new audiences and showcase some truly remarkable characters that both new and old audiences can rally behind. One of the critiques surrounding this novel and the series in general is that the original characters Luke, Han, and Leia receive less storytime and action. Backlash sees a reunion of the original trilogy trio upon the backwater planet as Han and Leia assist Luke and Ben to track the mysterious Sith girl, Vestara Khai. Readers first experienced the wonders of this world way back in 1994 in Dave Wolverton’s The Courtship of Princess Leia. Then he thought back over his father’s history and knew the answer.” Welcome back to Dathomir! Aaron Allston borrows some magic from the Nightsisters as he spins his fantastical tale, Fate of the Jedi: Backlash, upon the mystic and matriarchal planet. ![]() “He wondered if he was always to be involved in some war or another. ![]()
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