Sean

The fifth in the Jedi Quest series.  In this book Ferus is going back to the imperial heart to deal with the Emporer himself.  Yes amnesty was granted but would anyone believe Palpatine in regards to that.

The story is of Palpatine trying to win to his side a former Padawan.  Ferus must find a way to reconcile himself to what he has to do to keep himself alive and his friends.  

This they deal a lot with politics which is never easy to read in the same way they action filled books are.  They tend to be a tad boring at times but this one was still good.

Good cam be corrupted and in this book it looks like that is exactly what the Emporer is trying to do to Ferus.  Much like he did with Anakin Skywalker he used his family and the protection against him so that it was possible to turn them to the darkside.

Seeing all the villains that we love makes this book a lot better.  Emperor and Darth Vader are great and it shows that the author really has a way with the characters that I grew up with.

The start of a series that while it was released I wasn't aware of the series.  It is a book series that doesn't have as much to do with the main characters from the movies especially the prequels.
Yes in this book we do see Obi-Wan Kenobi which is always a great thing for my mind and it wasn't a finished Kenobi like you saw in the newer tv show about him.
Ferus Olin was a Jedi Padawan during the time that Anakin was with Kenobi as a Padawan.  He was the best apprentice until Anakin showed up.  He saw the darkness that was part of the chosen one and couldn't prevent it so left.
Ferus is to become a main character in this series and shows just what he would have been as a Jedi Knight or even eventually a Jedi Master.
He stands up for what is right and that means he is a target of the Empire.  To get at him they will use his friends against him which is why the old adage for Jedi is that you don't have attachments. They can't be used against you if they don't exist.
However that to me shows a weakness as you will be cold and distant and people won't trust you and won't believe that you will protect them when it is needed.  Attachments to people bring out the humanity and allows people to feel that you will be there for them when needed.
The Eleven was a group set up by Ferus Olin and Roan Lands.  The partners are very strongly linked together and is putting the people of Bellassa first and opposing the empire.
Trever is a younger person who has no family but has tried to do what he can to survive.  He doesn't have the same connection to the Eleven.  He is a favoured character for me as he has so much great qualities and I know that I wanted to see a lot more about him including what happened to his parents.
The story itself was very good and showed so much of what I loved about the expanded universe which is now legends.  
I also like seeing more about what these characters will do.  One thing I like is the individual books are shorter and are quick reads which gives you what you really need the taste of star wars.
In a lot of ways this to me is what the canon should have been.  Emotional stories about survivors of the war.  This is what I always wanted more from a sequel style something that would attach to you emotionally and get you invested in the lives of those who survived the purge but more so those who had fought in the wars that were linked to the Jedi but not Jedi.

The third book in the Last of the Jedi series.  This book has a good concept and I like the fact that he is going back to Coruscant to try and find a very important person.
The search for Jedi continues as Ferus Olin and his I guess you would call him partner Trever Flume travel to the heart of the Imperials home.
There they find a Jedi who knows goes by Solace.  She is not what I think of as a Jedi as she seems to want to hide from what happened and continue to live in isolation. The worries of the Galaxy are not hers.  I really don't like Solace when you meet her even though she protects people she is too far removed from everyday life of a Jedi and seems very cold.
The story was good but wasn't near as good as the first two books in this series.  I don't think that there was anything wrong just it felt a bit rushed in pace and the story didn't have the same draw.

Book 4 in the Jedi Quest series.  In this book Ferus has been captured again by Inquisitoe Maloraum.  
Malorum you meet in the other books but he doesn't have a large part.  This book you see how loathsome he is and that he is very power hungry and corrupt.  He wants nothing more than to displace Vader as the second in command and would love to have the ability to become a Sith and work for the Emporer in that capacity.
Palpatine also makes appearance as well in this book which is nice as he always felt very much a character that was not utilized correctly.  
The story is the capture of Ferus but to me that was the more boring part as I liked more the background of Amidala.  Finding out about customs of her people as well as her grandmother was what had me more interested.  In fact it was what I really wanted and pushed me to read the Amidala trilogy that also has done out.

The second book in this series and it was very good.  The characters continue to grow which is what I really look for in a book.

Ferus still is showing an ability with the force that is taking its time to come back to life.  It is good as I am tired of seeing everything come so easily to out of practice or not trained force wielders 

Ferus finding out that the Jedi didn't all die when Order 66 was enacted was a happy moment but to realize that for the most part they were in hiding and wouldn't be taking on the Empire. 

I love the fact that he finds out that the Emporer and his evil henchman Vader are the Sith that all the Jedi had thought had been eliminated from the Galaxy.  This basically has showed that the Jedi had been powerless to stop the destruction of the Republic and from the complete anihilation of the Jedi Order.

The decision of Ferus was honourable to track down the last of the survivors of Order 66 and to make them safe in a hidden base.  He was pushing the seeds of rebellion. 

Great read.

I have read one previous to this one by Delilah and I found the writing clunky and disjointed.  This book feels different and seems to have a more natural pace and feeling.

Iskat is a great character that I am enjoying seeing her grow in the force and her understanding or her role.  I also see her growing frustration and you can see the slow descent from Jedi to a dark side user.

You can see the loss of her Master Sember is pushing her to something more.  It really impacted her despite not believing the bond was there.  I think it shows there the Jedi in and of themselves while are good they also have bad as well.

Fear from the people who you are supposed to be a team with has to wear thin quickly and will definitely push you closer to the darkside. I think she is powerful but she isn't trusted or respected and that's what will and is causing her issues.

Completing her missions are her top priority and in war I can't say that I blame her.  It's not her fault the Jedi doesn't want to use her correctly and that she must act as she sees fit in accordance with her training as a Jedi.  The fact that the masters don't believe it and talk to her as I'd she was a child annoyed me.

Tualon drives me nuts as he seems so judgemental and doesn't have friendship in his heart for Iskat.  He could easily save her if he allowed her in.

I hate Mace like normal as he is arrogant and always shows his distrust of people.  No wonder that Jedi fall when he won't put his trust in those he should.  Basically he causes the falls because of his attitude and that makes me hate him more.  He is not a Jedi to be emulated in fact he should have been expelled for what he was doing.  

The order 66 part and the aftermath is what I really found interesting as well as the search information about her mother.

The first in the Dresden Files series which has become a fan favourite for many people. What can one say about such iconic characters and the combination of magic with detective style work just is the complete package.
Some of the characters are great.  Carmichael is a detective and he is the skeptic.   He doesn't believe the main character can do Magic and that it is wasting money bringing in the psychic part to an investigation.
Murphy is the lead detective and she is a badass when it comes to anything physical.  She is not against the main character but she does ride him pretty hard about his old fashioned attitudes.  She is definitely not into the male opening doors for them or paying for dinner.  She doesn't need a man to do anything at all and she won't put up with them trying.
Harry the main character is so fun.  He is sarcastic and has no problem with fighting for what he needs or wants and he definitely doesn't fear people.  He is honest and has such a capacity for helping others 
My favourite character that was introduced is Bob the skull that houses a very powerful entity.  He is a great mentor for Harry but he also seems to have the dark side and could easily lead Harry down a wrong path.  He definitely has the lusty nature to him but he is supposed to be a spirit of intellect.  The opposites combined together just makes me laugh and makes him the best character.
I dislike one character and that is Morgan who is always after Harry trying to get him executed.  He is the biggest jerk in this book and he shows that he doesn't have a human understanding.
Early on the magic that is shown is a soulgaze.  I liked this as I thought that it was unique.  I love the thought of looking into someone's eyes and telling what is in their soul whether it be dark or light.
What also is good is that they have a magic system that is delineated by the power one must have and noone has an indefinite amount of energy both to power their magic and to direct it.
For me the magic systems that I like the best has limitations and will never be the fixall that many systems use.  I like the fact that knowledge is power and so are names.  Basically using the power words which to me makes things even more interesting.
The story itself is a lot of fun and who wouldn't want to be the hero of the tale and help to catch someone using sorcery to kill.