Amanda & the Star Wars Summer
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The Force Awakens Spoiler-Free Reaction
The Force Awakens Review
The Force Awakens Spoiler-Free Reaction
The Force Awakens Review
Who can't get enough Star Wars? This girl, that's who.
You can watch the video in all it's eccentric and ecstatic glory, but the high points are all covered below as well.
The Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn5/5 stars
The second book in the Thrawn trilogy did not disappoint. I was a little concerned because when I finally got into the first book -Heir to the Empire- it was an audio. With me, some books only interest me on audio, and vice versa.
GOOD NEWS!
I had no problems whatsoever getting into this book, even in spite of its lengthy sections of prose. (I'm totally a dialogue girl.) It's a fantastic continuation and I'm excited to see how Zahn wraps everything up.
The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks3.5/5 stars
This, to me, was fascinating. It's been long enough since I've watched this movie that parts of it felt new -and I'm not just talking about the extra content added to the book.
This novelization gives us a chance to better understand characters, backstory, and the events that unfold. I particularly like seeing more things from Anakin's point of view and the relationship between Qui Gon and Obi Wan.
[Warning: JarJar Binks is still annoying.]
Disney is kind of brilliant with their merchandising...
R2-D2 Bop-It! and Millennium Falcon-shaped Star Wars Catch Phrase.
Seriously.
Plus, a STAR WARS THEME PARK
If you haven't heard about this, read the announcement here because it sounds freaking fantastic! I fangirl way more in the video but what you need to know is:
- Designed to look like an alien world
- Interaction with droids and aliens
- YOU CAN FLY THE MILLENNIUM FALCON
Before I let you go, two questions:
- How do you feel about Disney's involvement? Have their fantastic Marvel movies granted you my same outrageous optimism or are you worried they'll screw it up?
- Summer is over and 'Amanda and the Star Wars Fall' just doesn't have the same ring, but I love using my Dramatic Title Voice. New title suggestions?
Tune in next time to hear my opinions on the 'Journey to The Force Awakens' series, the new canon for the Star Wars Universe.
As always
There's more where this came from!
Amanda & the Star Wars Summer
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