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Summary: Most eye-gripping story from the first set, and I mean it!
Review: As stories go, you would expect the first bookto be the best and the last the worst - just likein the movies. HOWever, this is THE one exception. It's heart racing and definitely a page turner. You finally get the 3 month long waiting conclusion to the already built-up suspense and forever present conflicts - emotional and physical. What's Zekk going to do? Follow Master Brakiss or go to his heart where deep down inside, he knows what's right? Is he going to fulfill the title of Darkest Knight and destroy his longtime friends Jacen and Jaina Solo? Jaina Solo, what a tough subject to breach for him. If you haven't read this book yet, I won't ruin the story OR the ending - you just have to read it for yourself. Although I will tell you this. My favorite is when they do battle on Yavin4 with the Dark Jedi and wipe the tables with them. Catch the breath holding suspense as Zekk confronts his long dreaded adversary and the light battles dark in this action packed and great-looking book. (The covers on these YJK books are awesome - adorned with foil and metallics. But get them while they are still in their original form or you'll miss some hot effects.) I rate a 10, but if I had my way, it would be a 10+ 'cause frankly, it's the BEST! Fair price, (even though I got mine a little cheaper) cool cover, and most of all, an EXCELLENT ending. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee. But if you are, well, can't ever please everybody!
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Summary: The best in the series! Second only to Lightsabers!
Review: First of all, just in case Amazon doesn't fix this wrong link, if anyone reads my other review here somewhere it's actually a review for Number 3 The Lost Ones, but THEY messed it up and put it here instead. This however, is my real review for this book, Young Jedi Knights, Number 6, Jedi Under Siege. In this book the Young Jedi Knights rush back to Yavin 4 from their previous adventures on Kashyyyk to warn everyone of the impending attack from the Shadow academy. When they get there, the Jedi think they have at least a few hours before the battle to prepare, but in fact the dark Jedi show up just a few moments later. This whole book was basicly one long battle scene that involves just about everyone, original characters and new ones. Also what I liked about it was that this book didn't just focus on the same group of characters (Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, Lowie, Zekk and if we're lucky Brakiss) like a lot of the other books did. Instead everyone has their own moment of glory, and even the older characters get to have some book space. Luke even got to have his own lightsaber battle which was of course the highlight of book, no, the series! Even after all this time he is still the coolest Star Wars character ever and he finally gets the chance to prove it. This book also has major conclusions to Zekk, the existence of the Shadow Academy, and the reserected emperor. This book was probably the best written of all these, though as far as being my favorite it is tied with Lightsabers, which is number 4.
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Summary: I'm mostly nostalgic
Review: I first saw STAR WARS in 1991, I was seven. When this book came out in '96, it was the first Star Wars book I'd ever read, and was the conduit between fan and fanatic. Granted, most of it didn't make a lot of sense as I hadn't read the previous five books in the series yet, but it was still a page-turning read. 'Jedi Under Seige' wraps up the 'Shadow Academy' series of Young Jedi Knights. This series was done as a series of individual events that all tied together in 'Seige'. The second sub-series, 'Diversity Alliance', is one long adventure divided into five major events. A third sub-series, 'The Gallandro Trilogy', is more or less a waste of time. But 'Seige', alone or in context, delivers the goods.Kavin J. Anderson has probably never had an original idea in his life. He's written numerous Star Wars novels, co-written three Dune novels, at least three X-files books, but only a precious few original stories whose plots seem suspiciously like old episodes of Star Trek. Anderson's wife, Rebecca Moesta, has even fewer credentials. However, Anderson and Moesta both have solid skills at characterizing, plot-development and visualizastion, though sometimes their dialogue falls flat. Despite all of the down-falls that would seem to make this book a waste of time, it's not. The few hours spanned in the story move faster than real-time with action, emotion, and some genuinely witty dialogue here and there.
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Summary: Standing Ovation! I Give a Trillion Stars!
Review: This book is a remarkable end to the first series of the Young Jedi Knights books. Everyone is preparing for the battle against the Shadow Academy. But there is a problem. The Great Temple only has shield protection. There are no New Republic troops to help them on the ground. The way the Jedi Knights handle this is sometimes funny and at other times dangerous. For example, Jaina Solo comanderes a TIE fighter that has crashed but heads out into space with it and the New Republic Forces think she's thier enemy, understandably. Then there is another problem. Jaina and Jacens friend turned enemy Zeek. Jaina and Zeek duel it our in the end with thier lightsabers and.......... well if you want to know the rest, you better run out and buy the book! You'll love it as soon as you turn the first page. You'll never put a Star Wars book down. Those who read Star Wars books know that I'm right. Just ask them. Until then, Happy Reading! AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
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Summary: Well...
Review: While I gave the first book a good reveiw, by the time this book rolled around, I realized how silly these books are. I know they're for young adults but still... While the characters were likeable, I got tired of them using the same phases over & over. Em-TeeDee especially got on my nerves(I've always hated how Star Wars writers have written C-3PO). And these Dark Jedi that are suppose to take over the galaxy, please! They never once resembled a threat. Lightsabers was the best one.
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Summary: "The Lost Ones", great addition to the YJK series!
Review: Written by the terrific husband and wife team, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, the Star Wars Young Jedi Knights series are not to be missed! These series of books center on the young twins of Han Solo and Lei Organa, Jacen and Jacen, and their friends, Lowbacca and Tenel Ka, as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. "The Lost Ones" is the third book of the Young Jedi Knights Series. During their vacation and break from the Jedi Academy, the twins and their friends visit the world of Coruscant. There, Jacen and Jaina are eager for a time with the whole family, Han Solo, Leia Organa, and of course their younger brother, Anakin. Also, they would be reunited with their friend Zekk, who lives in the streets without a care in the world. But now he sees the changes in Jacen and Jaina, how they have grown up so much with a hope for the future. While he... he has nothing, just a 'lost one'. However, the Dark Jedi Brakiss, who is looking for recruits for his Shadow Academy, sees a Jedi potential in Zekk. Brakiss wants to use Zekk, turn him to the dark side of the Force, then teach him to be his Darkest Knight. What will Zekk's decision be? I must say that I just love the Young Jedi Knights! I really like all Star Wars books but this series one of my favorites for the reasons that, 1) the characters are very interesting and close to my age, 2) superbly and well written, and 3) all books are exciting and full of adventure. The four main characters of the books are well likable because each of them have their own personalities, characteristics, and quirks. JACEN: He loves all living thing from plants, animals, to insects. In his own room he has his on menagerie of them. He has a special talent in using the Force to communicate with living creatures.
JAINA: An almost complete opposite of her brother, she takes after her father, Han Solo. She is a mechanical whiz and just loves taking apart and putting together droids, machines, and just almost anything. Also like her father, she is very spirited and has a self-confidence which makes her a natural leader.
LOWBACCA: Called Lowie by his friends, he is a Wookie and the nephew of Chewbacca. Very courageous and strong, he loves his friends very much. To help in translating, he has miniature translating droid, Em Teedee clipped on his belt. Very much like C-3PO (almost to a fault), Em Teedee talkative and annoying at times.
TENEL KA: My personal favorite character, Tenel Ka is the daughter of Teneniel Djo, one of the witches of Dathomir, and Prince Isolder of the Royal House of Hapes. Loyal, a little humorless, brave, and strong, she is a warrior and most of all a true friend. Though strong in the force, she tries not to rely too much in it so she is very athletic. So I highly recommend you read all of the fourteen books in order. The series are divided mostly into three parts. The first six books are about the rising force of the Empire and its Dark Jedi Knights. The next five books are about how the Jedis must stop the Diversity Alliance. And the last three books are how the Jedis deal with Czethros and Black Sun. Another Star Wars series I very much recommend are the "Jedi Apprentice" series. Don't miss them!
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