by Olivie Blake
First published 2023
Emperor Palpatine schemes in his throne room as the second Death Star nears completion. The rancor trainer mourns his lost beast in the depths of Jabba's palace. On Endor's forest moon, Wicket the Ewok searches for a moment of peace amid the chaos. Mon Mothma coordinates a secret mission that could determine the Rebel Alliance's survival. These are just four of the forty perspectives that reshape the events of Return of the Jedi's most memorable scenes. Each story places a different supporting character at the center, from droids and creatures to heroes and villains. Olivie Blake enters Palpatine's twisted mind while Charlie Jane Anders gives voice to the ancient Sarlacc. Mike Chen follows Anakin Skywalker's final transformation into the Force. The anthology reveals how the galaxy's fate hinged not just on Luke, Leia, and Han, but on countless others whose choices mattered just as much. Their stories expose the fear, hope, and sacrifice that defined this pivotal moment when the Empire fell.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, star-wars
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, multiple-perspectives
Setting: Endor, Jabba's Palace, Rebel Alliance, Sarlacc
Period: Return of the Jedi, Second Death Star
573 pages · Hardcover · Random House Worlds