So, as a Star Wars book, I really can't give it lower than a 3 star, and I think this is one is a good addition to the canon of novels. It stands out because basically all the main characters are new, not from the main movie storylines, and are just real pilots and people in the galaxy. At its heart, it is a star pilot/starfighter squadron story so get ready for the space battles. Once I got past the whole set up, sorting out who's who, who's imperial, who's a rebel, and who's changed sides the action starts up. And it's not a Star Wars novel without some good easter eggs and a solid cameo. Looking forward to the sequel Shadow Fall :)