Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book II: Greater Good)
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4.5 • 330 Ratings
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
Thrawn’s latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. He has led the Chiss to victory and brought glory to the House of Mitth, but the true threat to the Ascendancy has not yet been extinguished. Their foes do not send threats or ultimatums, do not mass ships on the edge of the Chaos. Their weapons come cloaked in smiles and generosity: Gifts offered freely. Services granted unconditionally.
Across the Ascendancy, seemingly inconsequential events could herald the doom of the Chiss. As Thrawn and the Expansionary Defense Fleet rally to uncover the plot, they discover a chilling truth: Rather than invade Chiss capitals or pillage resources, their enemy strikes at the very foundation of the Ascendancy, seeking to widen the rifts between the Nine Ruling Families and the Forty Great Houses below. As rivalry and suspicion sow discord among allies, each warrior must decide what matters most to them: the security of their family or the survival of the Ascendancy itself.
Customer Reviews
Slow but good buildup
It’s a bit slow but trust the process, everything builds up to the third book. I found the focus on the side characters really made the depth of their relationships with Thrawn a lot better. But I’m just here as a nerd for the spaceships and tactical sci-fi combat. Eckshartladder ifykyk
The best of Star Wars, always
Zahn continues to craft masterful tales of intrigue to be consumed by the adult and young Star Wars fans. His work continues to be the gold standard for Legends and current Canon.
Second Book Blues
Another second weak book, starring everyone not named Thrawn. Estimating that Thrawn, or any important characters such as Thalias or Aralani, are in maybe 25% of this book is being generous. A truly spectacular amount of absolutely nothing happens in this book, involving throwaway characters, all leading up to a short ending of zero consequence. I would be worried about the final book, but this is the exact pattern that the first trilogy followed, so I will remain optimistic.