Rebel Dawn

A superb conclusion to an amazing trilogy.

This story outlines Solo’s background well, while also positioning him for his role in the original trilogy. Reluctantly heroic, Solo is repeatedly punished for doing the right thing, building up that veneer of cynicism we encounter in A New Hope. It can be hard to read at times for all the right reasons.

Additionally, the story sets up Lando, Jabba, Chewie, and Boba Fett. While also introducing some well-written original characters.

I warmly recommend the trilogy to any Star Wars fan.

The final installment of the Han Solo trilogy does not disappoint. Lots of action, a few tears, Han and Bria finally get back together - but man has that girl changed.
Want to know why Han only looks out for himself?
Want to know why Han's not too keen to risk his neck, or his ship, for the rebellion?
Want to know why it's so hard for Han to tell Leia he loves her?
Read this series. I LOVED that the book took you right up to Han and Chewie's meeting with Luke and Obi Wan. Great read!
The author does try too hard in some places and ends up over-telling the moment - but despite that it's still a great series.

I love how this book brings us right into the Star Wars movie. I felt badly for Han when his first true love turns out to be more dedicated to her idealism than to people. The only thing I have to complain about these books is that Han is a little two dimensional. Other than that, a good yarn.

I now know the rules of Sabacc :)
Love Bria and her role in the rebellion. and we get a mention of Winter and Leia :)
I was in suspencse when Han and Lando are playing sabacc and Han wins the Falcon. Although with that noisy Barbel i can see why Lando would think he was cheated but Han did win fair and square!
Durga Durga Durga..... never ever get involved w/ Black Sun! At least he got his revenge on Jilac.
Jabba is a ruthless slug. but you need a Hutt like thay around for a good story.
Bria had more of a role this time and enjoyed her P.O.V. even at the expense of Han's updates beign told in interludes. I did want the whole story of Han's scar though.
Poor Salla, conpensating the loss of her ship w/ wanting to shackle Han. Back off, he's show more meant for Leia!
The Bria/Han reunion was so intense:lol: Business only my ass!
The Yelsia raid was good. Bria is like Hariett Tubman, going back to rescue slaves time and time again. Too bad she betrayed Han, but they are not meant to be. I still thought she was a cool badass.
How perfectly ironic that Bria- Han's first love- unknowingly transmitts the Death Star plans to Leia- Han's future love. :)
Those little orphans were so cute and sure saved Han's behind. Too bad Han lost the spice though. Makes sense why Jabba would be after him. and I beleieve Han did set a record for the Kessel Run. How can Chewie doubt it?
and perfect epilogue, leading right into A New Hope. show less

The tale begins with Han Solo acquiring the Millenium Falcon, the very ship that had been on the top of Han’s list since he first laid eyes on it. With the Millenium Falcon, he and Chewy are able to complete smuggling runs for the Hutt in record timing. Everything was looking up for Han Solo, until an old friend was reintroduced along with an offer too good to turn down. A. C. Crispin’s book three of the exciting Han Solo Trilogy, Rebel Dawn. As it ends, it also explains the events that led Han to the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Fun stuff, but the author tried too hard to work in quotes and things from the movies. Too many comments about Han being scruffy and other things. But, it was still a peek into how Han grew up and what made him who he was.

And it turns out just as you expected, except you now understand all the little things about Han from the original movies that were never very clear.