Stories of Jedi and Sith - Book Review

Two of the most predominant factions of Star Wars storytelling, the Jedi and the Sith are featured in a new collection of ten original tales. Stories of Jedi and Sith—very much like its inherent predecessor, The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark—showcases some of the most popular characters of the franchise, from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to Darth Maul and Emperor Palpatine. In this anthology, we have a stellar roster of new and veteran Star Wars authors alongside a gorgeous cover and interior spot artwork by Jake Bartok, a combination that makes Stories of Jedi and Sith the perfect collectible for the fans’ bookshelves.

Each tale within Stories of Jedi and Sith dives into the characterization of a featured hero or villain, sometimes in and sometimes out of the character’s perspective—spanning from the High Republic era all the way to the sequel trilogy. Although they don’t really impact the canon timeline at all, the stories provide a good amount of character development, especially when it comes to dealing with ghosts of the past or what it means to be a Jedi or Sith. However, some readers might argue that most of these stories might feel a bit inconclusive—each ending not as satisfying as you would hope. This is probably due to the nature of the Star Wars storyline reserving these crucial characters for larger stories within the canon timeline.

Having said that, Stories of Jedi and Sith contain some really fun stories, including What a Jedi Makes, an unexpected tale of a young boy who desperately wants to join the Jedi Order during the High Republic era, by author Michael Kogge; Worthless, by Delilah S. Dawson, featuring everyone’s favorite assassin of the Sith, Asajj Ventress being forced to work with a clone trooper for survival; and The Ghosts of Maul, by Michael Moreci, a story of Maul entering a mysterious Sith castle that could easily enter the Star Wars horror hall of fame.

Stories of Jedi and Sith is yet another celebration of everyone’s favorite heroes and villains, and the physical book (especially the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 special edition) is an absolute must for book collectors. What are your favorite stories of Jedi and Sith? Make sure to let us know on our social media channels.