Star Wars: Phasma is a Star Wars novel by Delilah S. Dawson, published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017 as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi publishing initiative. It explores the backstory of Captain Phasma, the stormtrooper leader introduced in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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| Author | Delilah S. Dawson |
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| Audio read by | January LaVoy |
| Language | English |
| Series | Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
Publication date | September 1, 2017 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 400 (First edition, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-1-524-79631-0 (First edition, hardcover) |
The novel was announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2017, among several works related to The Force Awakens sequel film The Last Jedi. A comic book miniseries called Star Wars: Captain Phasma, exploring Phasma's adventures between the films, was announced at the same time. A stand-alone sequel novel, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire, was released on August 17, 2019.[1]
Star Wars: Phasma is available as an audiobook and e-book.
Plot
editResistance spy Vi Moradi is captured and brought aboard the First Order Star Destroyer[2] Absolution, where she is interrogated in secret by Cardinal, a stormtrooper captain in red armor. Cardinal seeks information to use against his nemesis, the powerful Captain Phasma. Buying time to stay alive and hopefully effect her escape, Vi tells the extended story of Phasma's origins on the ruined planet Parnassos, as told to her by Siv, one of Phasma's former warriors.
Publication
editThe novel was announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2017, among several works related to The Force Awakens sequel film The Last Jedi.[3] A comic book miniseries called Star Wars: Captain Phasma, exploring Phasma's adventures between the films, was announced at the same time.[3]
The novel was published by Del Rey Books on September 1, 2017.[4]
Reception
editDen of Geek wrote: "While it didn’t tell the story from Phasma’s point of view as much as I liked, this was definitely a solid Star Wars story."[5] The Verge called it "an engrossing read".[6] Dork Side of the Force concluded: "The novel is a must read prior to seeing The Last Jedi and will leave you on the edge of your seat the entire time."[7]
References
edit- ^ Liptak, Andrew (31 January 2019). "A new Star Wars book will tie in with Disney's upcoming Galaxy's Edge theme parks". TheVerge.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Keane, Sean (September 1, 2017). "'Star Wars: Phasma' reveals chrome villain's past, brings readers on an intense journey: book review". NY Daily News. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Hall, Jacob (April 17, 2017). "'Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Will Bridge the Gap Between Episode 7 and 8 With Books and Comics". /Film. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ Liptak, Andrew (September 1, 2017). "A new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain Phasma". The Verge. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ Crouse, Megan (4 September 2017). "Star Wars: Phasma Review". Den of Geek. DoG Tech LLC. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Liptak, Andrew (1 September 2017). "A new Star Wars novel traces the mysterious origins of Captain Phasma". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 1 September 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Harrington, Neil (6 September 2017). "Dork Side Book Review — Star Wars: Phasma". Dork Side of the Force. FanSided. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
External links
edit- Phasma (novel) on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki