Dark Disciple: Star Wars

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Quinlan Vos, a Kiffar, and Asajj Ventress, a Dathomiri Nightsister, fall in love with each other through the events of the novel. Golden has also written the novelization of Steven Spielberg's Invasion America and an original "prequel," On The Run , both of which received high praise from producer Harve Bennett. On The Run, a combination medical thriller and science fiction adventure, even prompted Bennett to invite Golden to assist in crafting the second season of the show, if it was renewed. Affably Evil: Quinlan Vos maintains his usual attitude while he’s working for Dooku, and he still loves Ventress while he saves his ‘allies’ lives, when he kills his former friend, it’s to put him out of his misery and he’s genuinely regretful. The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.

Canon Immigrant: Among other things, the Faleen ability to project pheromones, and the B3 Ultra Battle Droid (which is briefly mentioned, but not shown). She had never been in space before, so she was unprepared for the sight the five-­section viewport presented. Bright flashes and streaks of laserfire dueled against an incongruously peaceful-­looking starfield. Nya wasn’t sufficiently knowledgeable to be able to distinguish one ship from another—­except for her own planet’s vessels, looking old and small and desperate as they tried to flee with their precious cargo of families just like her own. As do all of us, Master Kenobi,” said Master Mace Windu. “But I don’t think that wish is coming true anytime soon.” Eldritch Abomination: The Sleeper is a very ancient creature that has been living in the depths of the Nightsister Fortress since before the clan was formed. Until Vos got a clear view of the Sleeper and killed it, previous Nightsisters' Rite of Passage involved going into the pool where it rested and claiming a piece of it, but each had contradictory explanations of what it looked like. The only thing they could agree on was that it was terrifying. The Sleeper's also implied to be able to see through the Force. Her [Asajj Ventress'] strength and vulnerability resounded profoundly with me. […] I was in the throes of a bad breakup, and writing for Ventress and Vos was incredibly cathartic for me. […] At its core, Dark Disciple is a story of redemption; a story of how people can be unbelievably broken, and yet find a way to rebuild despite the odds. All of us are given chances time and time again to transform our lives, and it is our responsibility to seize those opportunities before they disappear." ―Katie Lucas [1]Blood is already in the hands of the Jedi Council, and they think that the goal justifies the means, BUT maybe this time they put in motion such twisted unholy mission that it will smear their hands so deep that they won’t be able to clean them up totally. As a self-confessed Ventress lover, she was the highlight of the story for me. From the tough-as-nails bounty hunter to the determined mentor to the loving woman, Asajj stole the show for me personally. And while there were times when her gentleness and caring for Quinlan Vos startled me, I’m also old enough to know that even the most cynical, most bitter person has someone who can reach their heart no matter how hard they try to stop them from doing so.

Next, the Jedi Knights sending Quinlan Vos after him is a hard enough pill to swallow. I'm not sure what the canon Quinlan brings to the table which would allow him to defeat the galaxy's greatest swordmsan after Mace, Yoda, Anakin, and Obi-Wan. What is Quinlan Vos' special ability that makes them think he can take Dooku? It's certainly isn't his gift for psychometry. That doesn't help fight a Form II lightsaber combat master. The Clone Wars produced a few solid female characters that I came to enjoy who still survived (therefore available for further development) when Disney ended production. Most notably, Anakin's Padawan Ahsoka Tano, a young Togruta female. She was always entertaining and is now part of animated TV show Rebels on Disney XD. Another one of my favorite Clone Wars female characters was Asajj Ventress. Nya’s fur lifted. She whirled, snarling silently. Oh, she knew that voice. The Mahran had heard it uttering all sorts of pretty lies and promises that were never intended to be kept. She wondered if there was anyone left in the galaxy who didn’t recognize the silky tones of Count Dooku.

Before we begin, I should also mention this book isn't like Star Wars: Bloodline or Lost Stars. It's not a book a causal Star Wars fan can just pop open and read. Instead, this book depends heavily on your knowledge of The Clone Wars television show. Much of the story focuses on popular villainess Ventress, Count Dooku's brief Sith apprentice, and is designed to wrap up her story arc that was cut short by the show being cancelled. I understand this book was supposed to be a few episodes on television and it's a shame they weren't filmed since I think they might have worked better on screen. Nya clenched her fists. If only she had a blaster! She was an excellent shot. If any of the enemy attempted to board the ship, she could be of use to the brave clones now risking their lives to protect the refugees. Better yet, Nya wished she could stab one of the Separatist scum with her stinger, even though it would—­ Last month, we examined Christie Golden’s new novel, Dark Disciple, which focusses on Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos, and their Jedi-informed quest to hunt down and assassinate the Sith Lord Count Dooku. A key moment in the novel features important symbols which encapsulate the significance of character development between the two protagonists, and enhances the power of Golden’s prose. This scene is centered around a creature called the Sleeper. Monsters are common tropes in literature, especially in fantasy, and reveal much about characterization. This pivotal scene with the Sleeper has ramifications that accentuate the significance of Vos’ personal journey. will see no fewer than three novels published. First out in late April will be a World of Warcraft novel, Athas: Rise of the Lich King. This is the first Warcraft novel to appear in hardcover. Fans of the young paladin who fell so far from grace will get to read his definitive story. One of the largest Mahranee ships bloomed silently into a flower of yellow and red that disintegrated into pieces of rubble.