man i just finished this book, overall it was well written and had a great story. Thrawn is now my favorite character and they really fleshed him out in this series, i always wondered how thrawn could have been so loyal to palipatine, they reveil that in this book and boy is it intrigueing. the reason almost gives him an excuse for taking over the galacy, an forging a huge army, include the death stars.

ill wait to see how many people reply b4 i reveal what that is i dont want to spoil it for people.