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Star Wars: Legacy Arrives July 2026, Rey Hunts Jedi Forge

7/15/2026

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Madeleine Roux’s *Star Wars: Legacy* will be released in the United States on July 28, 2026.
Rey repairs the Skywalker lightsaber and joins Leia Organa to seek a Jedi forge on Tython.
The novel explores Rey’s lingering insecurities and Leia’s struggle with the family’s dark legacy.
Critics praise the audiobook narrated by Saskia Maarleveld and new music, but note slow pacing, limited action, and an under-developed First Order officer subplot.

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Story summary

Madeleine Roux’s *Star Wars: Legacy* will be released in the United States on July 28, 2026.
Rey repairs the Skywalker lightsaber and joins Leia Organa to seek a Jedi forge on Tython.
The novel explores Rey’s lingering insecurities and Leia’s struggle with the family’s dark legacy.
Critics praise the audiobook narrated by Saskia Maarleveld and new music, but note slow pacing, limited action, and an under-developed First Order officer subplot.