The 'New Jedi Order' series had some elements that were considered less than ideal. It introduced the Yuuzhan Vong, an alien race that some fans thought was too different from the traditional Star Wars villains. Their nature and the way they were introduced disrupted the familiar Star Wars universe too much for some. The series also had some pacing issues, with some parts dragging on while others seemed rushed, which detracted from the overall experience of the story.
In my opinion, 'The Jedi Academy Trilogy' had its problems. While it had some interesting concepts, the execution was a bit off. There were some plot holes and the character development wasn't as strong as it could have been. Some of the new characters introduced didn't really gel with the existing Star Wars cast, and the overall story flow felt a bit disjointed at times.
The prequel trilogy has its detractors who think it's part of the worst Star Wars stories. The overly complicated trade disputes in Episode I as a starting point for the whole saga seemed dull. Also, the wooden acting in parts of the prequels and some of the less - than - impressive CGI, like Jar Jar Binks, made it a bit of a let - down for many fans who had high hopes based on the original trilogy.
The 'Dark Nest' trilogy is often considered among the worst. The storylines were a bit of a mess, and it deviated too much from the core themes and feel of Star Wars. It introduced some elements that were hard to swallow for many fans, like some of the new and rather strange alien species and their behaviors.
Well, a couple of significant Star Wars Legends stories are 'The Tales of the Jedi' and 'The New Jedi Order' series. These offer rich and expansive storylines within the Star Wars universe.
The Tales of the Bounty Hunters is also great. It delved into the lives and backgrounds of various bounty hunters in the 'Star Wars' universe. Each story provided unique insights into the seedy underworld of the galaxy, like Boba Fett's early days and how he became such a feared figure among the criminal element.
One of the best is the story of Darth Revan. He was a complex character who started as a Jedi, fell to the dark side, and then had a journey back towards the light. His story involves epic battles, moral dilemmas, and a deep exploration of the Force.
Definitely 'The Courtship of Princess Leia'. It showed a different side of Han Solo and Leia's relationship. The story involves a lot of political intrigue as well as adventure, with other species vying for Leia's hand in marriage.
Another excellent one is 'Knights of the Old Republic'. It took place thousands of years before the movies. It had a rich cast of characters, an amazing plot filled with twists and turns. The story was set in a time when the Jedi and Sith were more numerous and had different relationships compared to the main movie timeline. It allowed for a whole new exploration of the Star Wars lore.
Well, 'The Courtship of Princess Leia' is not well - liked by many fans and could be seen as one of the worst Star Wars novels. It has a rather odd premise. The relationship between Han and Leia is portrayed in a way that many fans find unappealing. And the overall plot doesn't really contribute much to the broader Star Wars saga.