Lost stars is a youngadult canon novel written by claudia gray. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Uproxx in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. Claudia gray not only does great character work, but she knows her way around a swashbuckling action scene.
Lost stars by claudia gray is an oddity among these stories and, frankly, among star wars stories in general. Sep 14, 2015 its the first star wars book ive read, and a perfect jump into the new stuff. Lost stars disney books disney publishing worldwide. My first foray into this new canon is the ya novel star wars lost stars by claudia gray. Lost stars by claudia gray bloodline by claudia gray dark disciple by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An adaptation of claudia grays young adult novel lost stars, it is illustrated by yusaku komiyama.
Lost stars is a canon young adult original novel, set in across all eras, written by claudia gray. If nothing else its easily my favorite book in the new star wars canon and perhaps my favorite star wars book in general. Lost stars, on the other hand, introduced some great new characters, and while the focus was still certainly on their story, i think it was woven more deftly through the larger star wars mythos, giving us a fresh perspective on the saga that we already love and setting us up for the new stories to come. Isbn 9781484725023 visit the official star wars website. The novel depicts a narrative set before, during and after the events of star wars, the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, in which the galactic empire has tightened its stranglehold on systems in the outer rim and the rebel alliance grows in strength, as well. Treason, also known as treachery, was criminal action against a legitimately recognized government or someone who served that government. A sequel following the same protagonists would have a much more difficult time connecting to a young adult audience. The novel, which hits shelves on may 3rd, will focus on leia organa. Lost stars, which takes place six years before the events of the force awakens. From chapter 3 onward, they are being uploaded each first and third thursday of the month. Lost stars tells an actionpacked and emotional story hs. Ciena tells thane to get off the planet as she will report him as awol after a. Traitor was the formal term for an individual that had.
This is a manga adaptation of claudia grays 2015 prose novel of the same name, and as i read, i couldnt help but wonder if crossed stars might not have been a better title. The star wars report a star wars blog and podcast network. The empire strikes back and the memorable battle of hoth turn 40, speaks with george lucas, ben burtt, joe johnston, dennis muren, and phil tippett about the making of the famous clash in the snow. The first part of the comic was uploaded on lines official blog on may 4, 2017.
The book has some awesome connections to the new film, but nothing too spoilery. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Sep 07, 2015 in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. Usa today also chatted with gray about what we can expect from the novel. Revealing some of the details about the activities that took place between episode iii. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats saying a lot. We talk about how its an essential read for any clone.
By the end of the novel, the protagonists are mature adults. Ciena ree is in the lower class of society and thane kyrell is one of the upper crust. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the death star, the empires ultimate weapon of destruction. Now that disney owns star wars and has handed the license over to marvel, they have completely rebooted the star wars universe in the comics. Lost stars by claudia gray is a young adult novel that tells the story of thane kyrell and ciena ree. Lost stars is a must read for any star wars fan looking to get a fix either before the force awakens, or after. Review lost stars by claudia gray contains spoilers star wars. Lost stars is a japanese webcomic by line corporation.
A star wars expanded universe young adult novel written by claudia gray and phil noto, and part of the journey to the force awakens media campaign, lost stars gives readers a macro view of some of the most important events in the star wars universe. In the star wars universe, were about to find out just how much. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these two star crossed lovers reunite, or will duty tear themand the galaxyapart. Lost stars is a 2015 young adult science fiction novel by claudia gray that is set in the star wars galaxy. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Bloodline and leia princess of alderaan were ok books. In the galactic empire, the definition of treason was such that merely speaking against the empire or its policies was sufficient to place one under arrest, often without trial or other due process. Nov 23, 2015 author claudia gray discusses the craft and creativity behind lost stars, her new star wars novel that kicks off the journey to the force awakens. The 21b surgical droid first appeared in the 1980 original trilogy film star wars.
To keep it spoilerfree, pick this one up for some great storytelling. Mar 09, 2015 a lot can happen in 32 years of spacetime. The novel is about a couple that grows up together on a planet called jelucan. Lost stars is a huge favorite among many star wars fans. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Episode v the empire strikes back, directed by irvin kershner. The issues were uploaded every two weeks on thursdays. Lost stars by claudia gray is probably one of my top five star wars books with the others being the thrawn trilogy by timothy zahn and shatterpoint by matthew stover. Return of the jedi content, as well as hints and clues about the upcoming film star wars. This books excels by giving a fresh take on the star wars story fans already know and love.
This video is not for children on todays dayspring discussions, lisa joins me to share her thoughts on the star wars novel. The author does a fantastic job of inventing her own story while fitting it seamlessly into the star wars narrative. Young adult romance is not my thing, and i probably. At least 20 new books will be released this fallsome of which take place right. Lost stars sees two lovers torn apart by ideology in the galactic civil war. Just finished lost stars the journey to the force awakens novel.
Lost stars is everything i ever wanted from a star wars book. In this one we see the emperor and vader fight their way. The prologue begins in 11 bby but the majority of the book is set during the original trilogy and into the battle of jakku which was in 5 aby. They were first identified in canon in the 2015 reference book ultimate star wars, which was written by ryder windham, tricia barr, adam bray, and daniel wallace. Lost stars is an actionpacked love story across enemy. In a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. The graphic universe from marvels initial star wars adaptation back in 1977 through to the diverse graphic novel and manga publishing of today, comics have been the backbone of star wars storytelling even through the lean years following return of the jedi. It was first published in hardcover by disneylucasfilm press on september 4, 2015, as part of the journey to star wars. She creates two in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. It was published on september 04, 2015, by disney lucasfilm press as part of journey to the force awakens.
From the rise of the rebellion to the fall of the empire, these major moments are filtered. I have only read a mere dozen of the star wars books, but this one absolutely blew me. The force awakens, making this a mustread for all star wars fans. If youre a star wars fan, the novel lost stars is an. Lost stars is a young adult novel, and this likely relates to a large portion of the book following the main characters as they grow up. The canon explained lost stars, chapters 0109 by claudia gray. The force awakens lost stars 2015 this thrilling young adult novel gives readers a macro view of some of the most important events in the star wars universe, from the rise of the rebellion to the fall of the empire. The new comic starts just after the battle of yavin. The publishers book summary described the book as a thrilling young adult novel that gives readers a macro view of some of the most important. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. A paperback edition was released in the united kingdom by egmont uk ltd on october 8, 2015. Claudia gray discusses her ya star wars novel lost stars.
About 150 pages into star wars lost stars by claudia gray. It is a book which doesnt talk about luke skywalker, princess leia, han, or the other characters but follows two original characters through the events of the galactic civil war a new hope to the battle of jakku following return of the jedi. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas.