Most of the New Jedi Order books focus on the Solo kids, to the extent that some are viewed as "Jacen books" or "Jania books." The novella Ylesia is if anything a book starring Thrackan Sal-Solo. Thrackan is forcibly recruited by the Yuuzhan Vong to become president of the Peace Brigade Republic. However, the New Republic forces also choose to attack Ylesia. There's nothing new or terribly exciting in the novel, but it's a nice side story. It's written in a similar style as&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Destiny-s-Way-Star-Wars-The-New-Jedi-Order-Book-14/dp/0345428749/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Destiny's Way (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 14)</a>, which isn't surprising as they're both by the same author. This short story actually takes place during the novel, so I'd recommend reading the novel first so Ylesia doesn't spoil any surprises.