I thought Life Debt’s main story was meh, but I really liked all of the political maneuvering within the Empire. Empire’s End was excellent, IMO.

I should be done with Phasma by now, but it’s been a busy week and I’m only halfway through. knowing more about the character, I really dislike her and I’ll find it very satisfying if/when she gets an onscreen death. I’m actually really enjoying the stuff with Brendol Hux, and his inclusion is a nice bridge between the Aftermath books and the ST. There’s also more than a little of Dune DNA weaved into the story, which is a pleasant surprise. I give it a tentative thumbs up, depending on how the back half goes.