Fans of George Lucas's Star Wars and Willow films, as well as fans of Chris Claremont's X-Men comics, are in for a real treat. This book and the following two, Shadow Dawn and Shadow Star, make up a story that is destined to become a fantasy classic. Taking place a dozen years after the end of the Willow film, these books not only stay faithful to Lucas' visionary film, but expands quite beyond it to create a breath taking new tale. Although the first book is not quite good as the next two, it perfectly sets the tone of a world in need of a Savior and then introduces you to that Savior, her friends and enemies, in marvelous characterization and action. I'll never forget… Read more
