Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
As ruthless apprentice to Darth Vader, Starkiller was mercilessly schooled in the ways of the dark side, commanded to exterminate the last of the purged Jedi Order, and groomed for the ultimate Sith power play: assassination of the Emperor. He served without question, killed without remorse, and lost his heart without warning to beautiful Imperial fighter pilot Juno Eclipse, never suspecting that he was just a tool in the schemes of his masters—until it was too late to escape their lethal betrayal. Juno mourned Starkiller as dead—but now he is back, purged of all memories and programmed to kill. And as fate brings Juno and Starkiller closer to reuniting, with Darth Vader determined not to lose his assassin a second time they will both have to make a stand. The prize is freedom. The punishment for failing will be eternal enslavement to the dark side of the Force.
Is Star Wars - The Force Unleashed II appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Star Wars novel with significant action violence including assassination, combat, and dark side Force use. Emotional manipulation and programmed memory erasure are central plot elements. No sexual content beyond romantic feelings.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love Star Wars will enjoy this dark tale of a brainwashed assassin fighting to reclaim his memories and freedom from Darth Vader.