Let me begin by saying that I am a huge star wars fan. This book by anderson is ok. In fact, the whole trilogy is ok, but not great or spectacular. This book had just too many problems to be real enjoyable. Problem number 1: Anderson has the annoying habit of refering to what happened in the movies. Almost every situation that our heroes find themselves in, reminds them of what happened in a new hope, empire strikes back, or Return of the Jedi. I don't mind references being made to past events even if they are from the movies once in a while, but Anderson over does it. Problem number 2: Why did Anderson feel it necessary to tell us what happened earlier in the book every 30 pages or so. I have been keeping track of the story KJA I don't need you to do a recap. KJA's entire trilogy shows him recaping events from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd books, very annoying. Problem number 3: The plot is predictable. KJA's plot is predictable, you can almost see what is going to happen chapters ahead of the time it actually happens. And Another super weapon that could destroy large space bodies? Enough is enough and it is time for a change. Problem number 4: The villains in Anderson's books are so aggravating. I especially hated Admiral Daala. Anderson builds up Daala to be this hidden imperial talent that has yet to be unleashed upon the new republic or rebellion. Anderson tells us that she defeated some of the brightest minds in the empire, Having built her up to such a stature, Anderson's story seems to defy every bit of description that he has given us about her. Daala comes out of the Maw after 10 years and does she have a master plan? Does she have sort of plan to retrieve the sun crusher? does she attempt to contact any remaining imperial strongholds in order to pool resources together and fight the republic? No, not at all, she takes her remaining star destroyers and just goes around destroying things, what a brilliant commander, worthy of the rank of admiral, what a complete joke. I was more intrigued with Ambassador Furgan and his plans, even though he was not much developed either. My advice to any star wars fan is if you want to read these 3 books, by all means, but try to borrow them first and read before you go out and buy them, trust me you will see why.