I never know what to expect from new Star Wars novels anymore. After the highs and lows of the Legacy of the Force series, I was unsure how many more Star Wars novels I cared to read. Having said that, I gave Wild Space, a Star Wars Clone Wars novel by Karen Miller, a chance. Overall, I am glad I did.

The book is stated as being “inspired by the TV series” but other than knowing who the character Ahsoka Tano is, no knowledge of the TV series is required. The best parts of Wild Space are the ones that tie in nicely to the movies, specifically parts of the end of Episode II: Attack of the Clones. These parts only tie into approximately the first half of the book. Almost all of the second half of the book deals with a mission/adventure of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Senator Bail Organa, which while compelling at times, is not the best part of the book. The second half drags a bit towards the inevitable and somewhat predictable end.

Wild Space is an enjoyable book despite some ups and downs, though it is by no means an essential part of the Star Wars universe.

Rating: 6.5 out of 10.