Crisis at Crystal Reef (Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights, Book 14)

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Summary: An excellent finish to the saga
Review: After many adventures and many friendships, not to mention fourteen novels, the much loved saga of the Young Jedi Knights has finally come to an end. I greeted this book with a measure of respect, and also a touch of sadness. I expected it to be one the best yet, and I was not disapointed. For a brief summery, Anja finally admits to herself that she is addicted to Andris Spice, (a type of drug) and, though she is trying to quit, she finally can't stand it any more. She steals Zekk's ship, The Lightning Rod, and heads for the spice mines of Kessal to get a few more doses to "tie her over" while she figures out what to do next. Naturally, the Young Jedi Knights go after her, and they eventually track her down to Crystal Reef, Calimari, and that's where the real adventure starts... In short, this book provided a fine close to this final trilogy, with (at last) an awesome confrontation with Czethros and Black Sun, as well as coming to terms with the question of Anja's adiction to spice. Speaking of Anja, this book really seemed to redeem her. I didn't like her at all at first, because of how much of a jerk she always is, and because it seemed that she was trying to replace Tenel Ka, whom I have always liked. She was better in this book, because she was at last admitting her mistakes to herself and to others and trying to set things right. Also, while this book solved the delima of this trilogy, there were many loose ends left unsatisfied, and it didn't seem to bring true closure to the whole series, except in the last few pages. For instance, what ever happened to Raynar after the death of his father? He was never one of my favorite characters anyway, but it should have been Zekk who was left out, not Raynar. Now that Zekk is no longer a villian and his healing processes are through, we really don't need him anymore except to be The Boy That Jaina Likes. I was never to enthusiastic about that boring relationship. Jacen and Tenel Ka were much better. Also, what happened to Raaba? Is she ever going to come back? They should have brought her back in this book. And I would have prefered it if all the Young Jedi Knights were together in their final adventure, instead of just Jaina and Lowie getting to fight the last battle. Anja, Jacen, Zekk, and Tenel Ka are instead all under Crystal Reef destroying the Andris, and while this has as much to do with the main plot as anything else, they are not all together and that is the point. Other than that though, there is nothing else wrong with this excellent book, and I would recommend this series to any Star Wars fan.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent finish to the saga
Review: After many adventures and many friendships, not to mention fourteen novels, the much loved saga of the Young Jedi Knights has finally come to an end. I greeted this book with a measure of respect, and also a touch of sadness. I expected it to be one the best yet, and I was not disapointed. For a brief summery, Anja finally admits to herself that she is addicted to Andris Spice, (a type of drug) and, though she is trying to quit, she finally can't stand it any more. She steals Zekk's ship, The Lightning Rod, and heads for the spice mines of Kessal to get a few more doses to "tie her over" while she figures out what to do next. Naturally, the Young Jedi Knights go after her, and they eventually track her down to Crystal Reef, Calimari, and that's where the real adventure starts... In short, this book provided a fine close to this final trilogy, with (at last) an awesome confrontation with Czethros and Black Sun, as well as coming to terms with the question of Anja's adiction to spice. Speaking of Anja, this book really seemed to redeem her. I didn't like her at all at first, because of how much of a jerk she always is, and because it seemed that she was trying to replace Tenel Ka, whom I have always liked. She was better in this book, because she was at last admitting her mistakes to herself and to others and trying to set things right. Also, while this book solved the delima of this trilogy, there were many loose ends left unsatisfied, and it didn't seem to bring true closure to the whole series, except in the last few pages. For instance, what ever happened to Raynar after the death of his father? He was never one of my favorite characters anyway, but it should have been Zekk who was left out, not Raynar. Now that Zekk is no longer a villian and his healing processes are through, we really don't need him anymore except to be The Boy That Jaina Likes. I was never to enthusiastic about that boring relationship. Jacen and Tenel Ka were much better. Also, what happened to Raaba? Is she ever going to come back? They should have brought her back in this book. And I would have prefered it if all the Young Jedi Knights were together in their final adventure, instead of just Jaina and Lowie getting to fight the last battle. Anja, Jacen, Zekk, and Tenel Ka are instead all under Crystal Reef destroying the Andris, and while this has as much to do with the main plot as anything else, they are not all together and that is the point. Other than that though, there is nothing else wrong with this excellent book, and I would recommend this series to any Star Wars fan.

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Summary: Another Great Story For The Young Jedi Knights
Review: As always the writing team wrote another great novel for the Jedi. Things become clear for Anja and we see a true beauty in her sorrow. Plus you see more of the relationships between both of the couples I believe to be destined to each other, Tenel Ka/Jacen and Jaina/Zekk. Jacen also makes amends with his father in this fun trill ride of a book. As always I look foward to the next, though I am curious of how the authors will start putting Mara Jade in the books( If you have read Zahns latest you will understand).

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Summary: No Jaina and Zekk!!!
Review: Book was cool, but there wasn't enough Jaina/Zekk interaction, but he kissed her! Does anyone know what the next book comin out is?

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Summary: How'd you get to read it?
Review: Excuse me, Reader from California? How did you get to read the book? I thought it wasn't out yet. Are you related to Kevin J. Anderson or somethin'? I don't get it. Someone tell me if I've been mis-informed of this!

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Summary: Must it all end like that?
Review: For all you Young Jedi Knights fans, I suggest you read the last installment to the great series we all love. After completing to book I asked myself, "That was great, when the sequel?" If the authors of this charming series are reading this, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ON GOING! Everyone wants to know what happens to Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, Lowbacca, Em Teedee, and Zekk! (I hope I'm not the ONLY one!) the series as so far been exciting and interesting and how could it stop? Please let the series go on!

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Summary: MUST WRITE MORE!
Review: I can't beleve that this is it!!!! The best books in the galaxy should never stop Mr. anderson, and ms.moesta If you read this, Please wrie more!!!

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Summary: Another excellent book in an excellent series
Review: I found this book to be very good. It ranks right up there with 'Shadow Academy' and 'Jedi Under Siege', which are my all-time favorites. I believe that both Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta are great writers, and sincerely hope that this wasn't their last book in this series.

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Summary: the summer blockbuster
Review: I happen to think this book is the best in the series yet it has moore with jacen and tenel ka's relationship in it.

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Summary: ABSOLUTELY THE BEST OF THE YJK BOOKS!!!!!!!!!! READ IT!
Review: I have read all of the Young Jedi Knights books, and I have to say that this one is the best one of all! Anja is a much better character than she was in "Return to Ord Mantell", and I especially liked the ending. It's about time the kids get appreciated for all the work they've done. I just hope that more adventures with Jacen and Jaina come out soon. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!