Ranker Best Star Wars Novels for Beginners

Some of the highly ranked Star Wars novels include 'Heir to the Empire' by Timothy Zahn. It's a classic that expanded the Star Wars universe post the original trilogy. Another great one is 'Darth Bane: Path of Destruction' which delves into the backstory of the Sith. 'Lost Stars' is also popular as it tells a love story set against the backdrop of the Galactic Civil War.

If you're a beginner, 'Ms. Marvel: No Normal' is a great start. It has a relatable teenage protagonist, Kamala Khan, who discovers she has superpowers. The story is fun and easy to follow. Another good one is 'Spider - Man: Blue'. It's a more emotional take on Spider - Man's story, with beautiful art. And 'Hawkeye' (the Matt Fraction run) is also very accessible. It shows Hawkeye's life outside of being a superhero, which is quite interesting.

I'd say 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Rey's Story'. It's a great starting point as it focuses on Rey's early adventures and her discovery of the Force. It's simple enough for beginners to understand.

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great start in the fantasy genre. It's a relatively short and easy - to - read adventure with charming characters. In science fiction, 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is a good choice. It has an engaging story about a young boy in a military - like training for an interstellar war. Another option could be 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, which has elements of a dystopian future that are easy to understand.

Another good option for beginners is 'The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening'. It gives some background to the new characters in the new Star Wars trilogy, making it easier for new fans to get into the story and the world of Star Wars.

Maybe 'The Clone Wars: Gambit - Stealth' would work well too. It has an exciting plot set during the Clone Wars, which is a very popular era in Star Wars. The story is engaging and it can introduce new readers to the various species, planets, and concepts in the Star Wars galaxy without being too overwhelming.

For beginners, 'Lost Stars' is a great choice. It has a relatable story of friendship and love set against the backdrop of the Star Wars universe. The characters are well - developed and it's easy to follow. Another good one is 'A New Dawn' as it doesn't require a lot of prior knowledge of the Star Wars lore and gives a good introduction to the universe.

For beginners, 'Tales from Mos Eisley Cantina' could be a great start. It has short stories that are easy to follow and they all take place in that iconic location from 'A New Hope'. You get to see different characters and their little adventures in the cantina. It gives a good taste of the Star Wars universe without being too overwhelming.

'Doctor Aphra' can be a fun choice too. The character of Doctor Aphra is really interesting. She's a bit of an anti - hero. The novel is filled with her adventures, her interactions with droids and other strange characters. It's a good way to get a taste of the wider Star Wars universe.

For beginners, 'Star Wars: A New Hope - The Graphic Novel' is a good start. It's an adaptation of the first movie, so it's easy to follow if you're already familiar with the film. The art is simple yet effective in portraying the story and characters.