#alphabetsquadron

[delreystarwars]

The pilot known only as Kairos is as distant and unknowable as the void through which she flies. Just as her cloak hides her body and her enigmatic mask hides her face, her silence hides whatever pain and trauma has brought her into the fold of Alphabet Squadron. 

All her copilots know about her is her loyalty to the New Republic, and the frightening skill for violence that she employs in its name.

[delreystarwars]

An elite TIE pilot defector trying to outfly the ghosts of her past, Yrica Quell leads Alphabet Squadron from the helm of her X-wing with Imperial efficiency and skill. Nobody knows Alphabet Squadron’s prey like she does—because she used to fly alongside them. Lurking behind her steely gaze is a desperation for redemption, and the deadliest battle she faces may be the one inside.

[delreystarwars]

If it weren’t for her luck, grit, and skill, Chass na Chadic would long ago have found the martyrdom she chases across the battlefields of the Galaxy. Instead, she’s watched her heroes disappear one after another in the name of freedom, leaving her behind; now, as the New Republic rises, and the tide turns, Chass is adrift.

Alphabet Squadron’s battle with Shadow Wing may be her chance to find new meaning in her life—provided she can be convinced not to seek it in death.

Fun facts about Chass:

- She keeps a collection of music in her ship to listen to (and sing along with) during battle.

- One of her fallen heroes: Jyn Erso

[thomasbombadilius]

Shadow Fall had me feeling like this egg! Did I enjoy Star Wars: Shadow Fall? Eh…..kind of. The story is the second in the Alphabet Squadron Trilogy. Following on from Alphabet Squadron, this book continues the story of a rag tag team of pilots who are brought together to destroy an elite fighter squadron that represents one of the more dangerous remnants of the fallen Empire. I enjoyed parts of this book but it really felt like it suffered from “middle of the trilogy” syndrome. The ideas that had been set up in the first book felt compelling enough to warrant a sequel but I feel like there was just too much padding in this book to keep my interest. When you have a story about a group of people who are, by and large, anti-heroes, you need to have at least one of the group be redeemable, likeable or competent so you feel like the group can survive and succeed in some way. Otherwise what’s the point in getting attached to them as characters? The issue I had with this book is that not one of the main cast, by the end, of this book was redeemable, likeable or competent enough to leave me wanting more from this series. The argument could be made that it’s a more grounded and gritty version of Star Wars, like in Rogue One, but the one thread that runs through all of Star Wars lore is that there is an element of hope that the protagonist(s) will prevail. Even Rogue One had the passing over of the Death Star plans that led to A New Hope! By the end of Shadow Fall I was left with no hope that these characters could prevail. I may pick up the third book to finish off this trilogy at some point but I don’t think I’ll be doing it anytime soon. #bookstagram #books #scifi #starwars #alphabetsquadron https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEywzMjKjF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[qualitymoonsuit]

Back cover of Star Wars: Victory's Price, by Alexander Freed. #currentlyreading #starwars #alphabetsquadron https://www.instagram.com/p/COYlACnlCyD/?igshid=ykzdhil0ptg1

[qualitymoonsuit]

The six books I ordered online just came in the mail. They are Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage, by Justina Ireland; Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark, by Claudia Gray; Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi, by Charles Soule; Aru Shah and the City of Gold, by Roshani Chokshi; Star Wars: Skywalker: A Family at War, by Kristen Baver and Star Wars: Victory's Price, by Alexander Freed. #books #starwars #thehighrepublic #alphabetsquadron #pandavaquintet #rickriordanpresents https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyFd5cFyWL/?igshid=1q3nj4h1xws2r

[roguerebels]

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New Rogue Rebels Podcast talking Victory's Price with @starwarsexplained!! ...And some ego puffing...😁 Listen, enjoy, and share!! #StarWarsPodcast #AlphabetSquadron #StarWarsExplained #VictorysPrice https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDNWJ-q1if/?igshid=156rqbqiu4890

[starguysays]

I know they're screaming death traps, but the sound gets me. Team Tie Fighter right here! Maybe a stolen Tie I use for the resistance :)! #starwars #alphabetsquadron #tiefighter #xwing #spaceship #starwarsnerd #starwarsfan #starguy