Perhaps 'Lost Stars' could also be a good starting point. It follows the journey of two characters, one in the Imperial Navy and one in the Rebel Alliance. It gives a balanced view of both sides and provides a lot of context about the Rebels and their struggle.
Another great one to start with is 'Lords of the Sith'. It's not strictly a 'Rebels' novel but it has elements that tie into the Rebels storyline. It shows the relationship between the Sith Lords and the Empire, which is important background knowledge for understanding what the Rebels are fighting against.
In the world of 'Star Wars Rebels' fanfiction, 'The Lost Missions' is a must - read. It fills in the gaps of the show's story with some really cool adventures. There's also 'Kanan's Last Lesson' which is a heart - wrenching fanfic that shows Kanan's final teachings to Ezra. And 'The Rebel Alliance's Growth' details the expansion and development of the Rebel Alliance in a unique way.
There is a really cool 'Star Wars Rebels' fanfiction titled 'Sabine's Secret Missions'. It reveals some hidden operations that Sabine was involved in during the Rebellion. It has great action scenes and also shows a different side of Sabine's character. Additionally, 'The Inquisitor's Origins' is a fanfiction that digs deep into the backstory of the Inquisitors in the Rebels universe, which is very fascinating.
There's this fanfiction called 'Rebels Rising'. It's about a group of younglings who were hidden during the purge and later find their way to the Rebels. The story is engaging as it shows their journey of growth and learning about the Force and the fight against the Empire. And then there's 'The Force Within the Rebellion'. It's a story that explores how the Force is not just about the Jedi and Sith but also about the ordinary rebels finding their inner strength through it.
Well, 'X - Wing: Wedge's Gamble' is also a good one to begin with. It continues the story from the first book in a seamless manner. You'll see more of the strategies in the star wars battles, and it delves deeper into the characters of the Rogue Squadron. It's full of exciting dogfights and tense moments that will hook you right away.
Some of the best new Star Wars novels include 'Light of the Jedi' which sets up a lot of new elements in the High Republic era. It has great world - building and engaging characters.
A popular fanfiction is 'Thrawn's Redemption'. In this story, Thrawn is faced with moral dilemmas that test his loyalty to the Empire. It shows his internal struggle between his sense of honor and the often - corrupt ways of the Galactic Empire. The story has some great action scenes and character development that make it an exciting read for any Thrawn fan.
I really like 'Rebel Hearts'. In this fanfiction, the romance is not just about the two characters falling in love. It also shows how their relationship affects the Rebellion. The way the writer portrays the emotions and the challenges they face due to their different backgrounds and duties in the Rebellion makes it a must - read for any Star Wars Rebels romance fanfiction enthusiast.
One great Ezra fanfiction is 'Ezra's New Path'. It delves deeper into his journey after the events of the show. Another good one is 'Ezra and the Lost Force Artifacts' which has him on a quest to find powerful Force - related items. 'Ezra's Alliance' is also worth checking out as it shows his role in building the Rebel Alliance further.
One great 'Ahsoka Star Wars Rebels' fanfiction is 'Ahsoka's New Path'. It delves into Ahsoka's life after leaving the Jedi Order and her experiences in the Rebellion. It shows her growth and how she uses her skills to help the rebels in unique ways.
One great 'Star Wars Rebels Luke' fanfiction is 'Luke's Hidden Journeys'. It delves into Luke's experiences during the Rebels era that are not shown in the main canon. It shows his growth as a Jedi in a new light, with interesting interactions with the Rebels characters.