Episode 045 - Novel Spotlight: Shadow of the Sith

Talking Star Wars

Connor and Alex continue their exploration of expanded universe material with a look at the novel Shadow of the Sith by Adam Christopher. One of the few tentpole works currently holding up the period between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, this novel contextualizes and expands on several aspects of the sequel trilogy, particularly The Rise of Skywalker. The main characters include Jedi Master Luke Skywalker; retired and depressed Rebellion General Lando Calrissian; the unhinged Ochi of Bestoon; a dark side acolyte possessed by the mask of Sith Lord Exim Panshard; and the parents of Rey as they flee from Sith cultists. Also featuring several powerful and unique Sith artifacts that tear their way through the novel, this story contains excellent world building, canonizes Darth Revan, and fills in the reader on the status of the galaxy two decades after the Battle of Yavin.

This episode contains spoilers from: Shadow of the Sith, Episode VI, Episode VII, Episode VIII, Episode IX, Bloodline, The Mandalorian, The Aftermath Trilogy, Last Shot, Lando (comic), Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017 comic), Darth Vader (2020 comic), Rebels, Tales of the Jedi and Sith, and Star Wars: Dark Legends.

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