Which Star Wars EU novels are considered the best?

Well, 'The Crystal Star' is often regarded as one of the worst. It's got a plot that's all over the place. There are these strange alien concepts that don't seem to blend well with the rest of the Star Wars elements. It's like the author was trying to be too creative and ended up making a mess. The characters also don't act in ways that we've come to expect from them in the Star Wars universe.

Some of the best Star Wars EU novels include 'Heir to the Empire' by Timothy Zahn. It really expanded the Star Wars universe post the original trilogy and introduced great new characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn. His strategic mind and the way he outmaneuvered the New Republic made for a gripping read.

Some of the highly regarded Star Wars New EU novels include 'Thrawn' by Timothy Zahn. It brought back the iconic character Thrawn and delved deep into his strategic mind. Another great one is 'Lost Stars' which told a love story set against the backdrop of the Galactic Civil War, giving a different perspective on the events in the Star Wars universe.

In my opinion, 'The Thrawn Trilogy' is very important. As I mentioned before, 'Heir to the Empire' starts it off. These novels were really the first to expand the Star Wars universe after the movies and had a huge impact on how fans saw the post - ROTJ galaxy. Thrawn was a brilliant villain, not just a brute force bad guy but a strategic mastermind.

Definitely 'The Clone Wars: Crash Course'. It has a great story that shows the training and experiences of the clones. It's very engaging and gives a good look into the clone trooper's life during the Clone Wars.

The 'X - Wing Series' is among the top Star Wars EU stories. It focused on the pilots in the Rebel Alliance. It was full of exciting space battles and great character development for the pilots. Another good one is 'Darth Bane Trilogy'. It explored the origin of the 'Rule of Two' for the Sith, which is a very important concept in the Star Wars lore.

One of the best is 'Thrawn Trilogy'. It brought back the beloved Star Wars universe in a new and exciting way after the movies. Grand Admiral Thrawn was a great villain, his tactical genius made for some really engaging storylines.

Definitely 'The Truce at Bakura'. This novel takes place right after the events of 'Return of the Jedi'. It shows the immediate aftermath of the Empire's defeat and how the galaxy starts to adjust. It has a good mix of action, politics, and character development.

The 'Star Wars: Invasion' graphic novels are really good. They tell the story of an alien invasion in the Star Wars galaxy. The characters are well - developed and the action scenes are intense. Another top - notch one is 'Star Wars: Republic'. It shows different aspects of the Republic during various events in the Star Wars lore.

I think 'The Clone Wars: Gambit - Stealth' is a great Star Wars novel. It has a lot of action and adventure set during the Clone Wars. Another top one is 'Dark Disciple', which was based on some unproduced Clone Wars episodes. It has a great story about a former Sith apprentice. One more is 'Kenobi' which focuses on Obi - Wan's time on Tatooine.