Dark Disciple: Star Wars
By Christie Golden
- Release Date: 2015-07-07
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy.
The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.
In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.
But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bring both sides of the Force’s power to bear—pairing brash Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos with infamous one-time Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. Though Jedi distrust for the cunning killer who once served at Dooku’s side still runs deep, Ventress’s hatred for her former master runs deeper. She’s more than willing to lend her copious talents as a bounty hunter—and assassin—to Vos’s quest.
Together, Ventress and Vos are the best hope for eliminating Dooku—as long as the emerging feelings between them don’t compromise their mission. But Ventress is determined to have her retribution and finally let go of her dark Sith past. Balancing the complicated emotions she feels for Vos with the fury of her warrior’s spirit, she resolves to claim victory on all fronts—a vow that will be mercilessly tested by her deadly enemy . . . and her own doubt.
Reviews
Beautiful.
5By Sir Jack OffThe story deserved an on screen portrayal, but I can’t deny the beauty in this novel. Phenomenal writing and beautiful story!Amazing
4By MicahTheCowboyBeautifulAmazing
5By Not MerculesJust incredible. Every bit as good as the clone wars series, touching and fantastically written with characters that show amazing depth.speechless.
5By joa.quini usually don’t do reviews..but..woah. just to read this and practically SEE the characters and their development..it’s moving. so many messages and heart wrenching moments..overall heartbreaking..but also a bittersweet ending to her story..😩.Amazing story
5By RyyyyXIf you plan on buying this book, check out Clone Wars Season 4 episode 20 for back story on Asajj. One of my favorite Star Wars books to date 5/5 starsAMAZING!!!
5By josh_strong489As long as it took for me to finish reading it was such an enjoyable book. I love the mythos established about the Force and Force users in the movies but to have a book detail how one is seduced by the Dark Side was everything we needed and more. I wish they would’ve finished the cinematically and made a 3-part conclusion to the Clone Wars but I think Star Wars fans should be very pleased with this book.Great Read
5By StupidApp123456789Great book to for fans of the clone war eraMy very first Star Wars book to Read
5By J-MANCRAIGLove this book, love the story, and my first favorite Star Wars Adult Novel from Del Rey.Dark Disciple
5By REVOKMUST READ. BEST SW EU BOOK YET.Awesome
5By DonSaulsI usually don't write reviews but this book warrants one. Many thanks to the writer as this book has one of the best reads yet. Redemption is a difficult road to travel...Great!
5By Kelia79This is the best book in the Star Wars series!Fantastic
5By RectumwreckerThis is the best Star Wars canon book and better then anything in Legends. Reading about Vos and Ventress teaming up was a great experience!Great book, not for EU fans
5By TholmeI am a die-hard Quinlan Vos fan when it comes to the original Star Wars comics. The way Disney ruined his backstory is beyond me. Vos is one of the most complex characters in the EU. I thought of Quinlan in this story as a different character and the book was pretty great and a perfect finale to Asajj Ventress' story arc.The Clone Wars Lives On
4By PorfinicleI am so glad this un-aired Clone Wars material was translated into novel form. I enjoyed the book, its themes, and its portrayal of the Jedi and how low their order has fallen. My only complaint with existing character portrayals was how Mace Windu was handled. Yes he represents everything wrong with the Jedi of the prequel era, but in this story he seems to quick to judge and too quick to take extreme action. This does seem to be the route filoni, and possibly Lucas, were taking the character towards the end of the Clone Wars, but it just feels too blatant. There were a couple things that took me out of the novel. First, the fact the material come from an eight episode arc was very noticeable to me. It had a repetitive nature at times, SPOILERS: [ Confront Dooku, escape Dooku, confront Dooku, escape Dooku, etc. ] I was constantly wondering what was new material and what would have been on the show. Some of the content was very dark and I got caught up wondering how that would play out in animation form. Another aspect that took me out was my familiarity with the Legends material of Ventress an Vos. Some of the legends material is so similar, especially with Vos. Vos had a similar mission and brush with the darkside, just not with Ventress. Neither of these issues were a fault of the author, so its hard to judge to harshly. Some of the specifics I enjoyed most were knowing of certain characters appearances in later material, but still feeling they were in peril. Vos for instance is mentioned in Episode III, but I didn't see him making it out of this alive, continuity issue or not. Dooku took quite a beating, and it was interesting seeing him vulnerable, even though he manages to escape (multiple times). Overall I am happy this material is out there. We are lucky to get it. I never expected a team up between these two characters, and even though it conflicts with what we know from Legends, I feel it does those previous stories justice.Feels just like the show
4By Sekia VI am giving this one 4 out of 5, but honestly, if it was anything other than what it is (a Clone Wars episode), I probably would have rated it a 3. My main problems with the story are that there are some moments where things will just sort of happen or jump around and also some extremely cliche moments. That being said, the tv show had a lot of these moments too, so it legitimately feels like an episode of the show for most of the book. I had a hard time getting into the story at first, but it picked up after a few chapters. I didn't much care for the treatment of Mace Windu's character. It felt a bit off for me, but I thought she did a good job with the rest of the characters. I particularly liked the interactions with Obi-Wan and Anakin. Overall, I think that if you enjoyed the Clone Wars tv show, you should enjoy reading this book. Also, this is not the old expanded universe so don't go into it expecting the Quinlan Vos of old. I think several people were complaining about that, but it really isn't fair to the author because she didn't have any control over that. Recommended for fans of the tv series.Awesome!!!
5By Jeedie68This is one of the best Star Wars books I have read.Good start
4By Blkarrow3171Seems like some new stuff mixed with old "cannon." Overall easy read that will keep you riveted. Little predictable, but worth a read. Have read every book previously, even though it doesn't count. Not Timothy Zahn good, but a good start"Star Wars: Dark Disciple" - The End of an Era
5By FerrathoI devoured this book – turning its pages with an enthusiasm that surprised me. This book, I felt, was a departure from many of the other Clone Wars novels I've read, which all focused on battle, politics, and intrigue. This book, from start to finish, was more of a personal journey of two people – battling their demons both separately and together. I saw a lot of corollaries in this novel to the stories of the films – themes of forbidden love, fallen knights, redemption, and the idea that no one is ever too far gone to be saved and forgiven. This book explored those themes in a way that fully engaged me and, at times, made me feel emotions that I seldom found while reading a Star Wars novel (and I’ve read more than my share). Two very complicated characters in Quinlan Vos and Asajj Ventress are explored at a level yet unseen in The Clone Wars. Their complexities, inner demons, and motivations are explored in ways that demand you keep turning pages. Even old friends like Windu, Yoda, and especially Kenobi are seen in surprising depth. Golden did a spectacular job with not only the characters, but the story outlines she was given and has woven them all into an integrated tale that was truly captivating and engrossing. I found it a little episodic at points, but didn’t feel that this in any way detracted from the narrative. It was a fitting capstone to the Clone Wars TV series, and I found myself more than a little disappointed (all over again) at its demise. This one was well-worth the hype!In a word, beautiful
5By Professor PreisThis book is, in a word, beautiful. Christie Golden brings us a wonderful adaptation of eight scripts by Katie Lucas, Matt Michnovetz, and Dave Filoni. The book is centered on the characters of Quinlan Vos and Asajj Ventress, two popular characters from the Dark Horse comics. Golden brings these characters to life, excellently adapting their Dark Horse storylines into the new canon. With appearances from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, and cameos from Boba Fett and Master Tholme, this book offers a full and rich experience, though at times heart-breaking, that any Star Wars fan will enjoy. If you like Quinlan Vos, read this book. If you like Asajj Ventress, read this book. If you like The Clone Wars, read this book.
