Book Review: Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed

Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron
by Alexander Freed (Freed)

Alphabet Squadron is the spiritual successor to Michael Stackpole’s “X-Wing” series. It is so named because the squadron includes a mix of A-wing, B-wing, U-wing, X-wing and Y-wing starcraft. Much as the ships are a mish-mash hodgepodge, so are the pilots and the circumstances that lead them to becoming a squadron. Fans of the TV Series “Star Wars: Rebels” will enjoy Hera Syndulla showing up as a supporting character. This is a very good read for Star Wars fans who enjoy the parts of the universe that don’t involve lightsabers or the Force. The characters are deeply flawed and all the more interesting for it. The plot moves along nicely without sacrificing character development. It’s the first book of series and it requires being a fan of the books and TV series to fully get what’s going on. However, any Star Wars fan, regardless if they know who everyone in the book is and why they’re important, will enjoy this novel.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Twilight Company, or Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, both by Alexander Freed, or Aftermath, by Chuck Wendig]

[ official Alphabet Squadron page on Wookiepedia ] | [ official Alexander Freed web site ]

Recommended by Corey G.
Gere Branch Library

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