The X-Wing Series: Star Wars Legends 10-Book Bundle: Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, Wraith Squadron ,Iron Fist, Solo ... ... Mercy Kill
The X-wing/Wraith Squadron adventures comprise one of the most popular series in the Star Wars Legends universe, and now these ten thrilling novels are together in one convenient ebook bundle. Featuring galactic intrigue, hair-raising dogfights, and a diverse group of pilots determined to fight the good fight, this riveting collection includes the following ROGUE SQUADRON by Michael A. StackpoleWEDGE’S GAMBLE by Michael A. StackpoleTHE KRYTOS TRAP by Michael A. StackpoleTHE BACTA WAR by Michael A. StackpoleWRAITH SQUADRON by Aaron AllstonIRON FIST by Aaron AllstonSOLO COMMAND by Aaron AllstonISARD’S REVENGE by Michael A. StackpoleSTARFIGHTERS OF ADUMAR by Aaron AllstonMERCY KILL by Aaron Allston They are sleek, swift, and deadly. They are the X-wing fighters. And as the struggle rages across the vastness of space, the fearless men and women who pilot them risk both their lives and their machines. Rebel hero Wedge Antilles knows the grim truth—that even with the best X-wing jockeys in the galaxy, many will not survive their near-suicidal missions. But nothing matters except defending the Alliance against a still-powerful and battle-hardened Imperial foe in a last-ditch effort to control the stars.
How can you legitimately review 10 books at once? In any case I will attempt to keep my review short and relatively spoiler free. If you have read other star wars novels or have even a passing knowledge of the franchise you will be well aware of the tropes it will blatantly use again and again. The worst culprit being the constant self reflection on the need for taking life before blasting away at unknown soldier #35 or the experience of losing a loved one despite the characters experiencing very little loss themselves. Overall the experience is a good one with the changing authors bringing in fresh characters and perspectives as the series progresses. It can be a bit disconcerting to have Wedge go from detached commander to practical jokester as the novels are handed off from author to author but it still feels genuine to the character. If you are eyeing the more common 9 book series over this one feel free to pick that one up instead. The tenth novel is easily the weakest of them and only has a light connection to the old ones and very little of the feel. To reiterate, the experience was a good one and I wish more of the Star Wars universe had this kind of life to it as these novels held.
This book was a super fun adventure novel that focuses on espionage, crime syndicates and detective work., the best part of this book was how it expanded the entire Star Wars universe and seemed to make the universe more than just jedi and sith.