The New Jedi Order: Ylesia by: Walter Jon Williams

Summary:   "Ripe for the plucking" That's Jedi Knight Kyp Durron's opinion about the planet Ylesia, home base of the so-called Peace Brigade, a group of traitors dedicated to hindering the war efforts of the New Republic and hastening the ultimate victory of the merciless Yuuzhan Vong. Kyp's plan calls for a lightning-fast strike, backed with overwhelming force, to destroy the Brigade's offensive capabilities and teach prospective traitors that betrayal carries a heavy price. But young Jacen Solo, still bearing the scars of his imprisonment by the Yuuzhan Vong, has a better idea: a daring raid into the heart os Ylesia's capital, with the objective of capturing the Brigade's top leaders--including the newly sworn-in President, Thrackan Sal-Solo, cousin to Jacen and his twin, Jaina. But unknown to Jedi and New Republic forces, Supreme Overlord Shimrra of the Yuuzhan Vong has dispatched reinforcements to the Ylesia system. Instead of a swift surgical strike, Jaina, Jacen, Kyp and their comrades are about to find themselves locked in a desperate battle for survival, with the odds stacked against them and time running out.... Review: Good:  Well I was glad to finally find out what went on during the Battle of Ylesia, only briefly mentioned in Destiny's Way and also glad to see something done about Pwoe and Thrackan. I never liked them too much. Too pushy and cruel. And the damage done to the Yuuzhan Vong fleet before Kre'fey jumped away was nice. Jacen's use of the "Vongsense" is definately an advantage for the New Republic. I hope we see more of it in the future. Bad:  Once again things seemed to jump around. Just occasionally skipping over a few weeks. One minure they're planning to attack Ylesia, the next they're doing it. But I really can't complain about anything more than that. Back to the New Jedi Order Era. Back to Star Wars Eras.