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drewdlestrudel's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: War
jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was my first venture into the High Reublic era, and I’m not disappointed. It was very well developed for a middle grade novel. There could have been more emphasis placed on the doubts and attraction to the dark side, but I understand why it was kept a tad more surface-level.
The characters were all interesting in their own way, and I’m glad to know some of them appear in other High Republic books. I desperately want more of Avon because that girl is super autistic-coded and I’m loving to see that kind of rep in Star Wars 🤩
The few illustrations are also beautiful and complement well the story. I do wish they had been placed between chapters instead of during, but I would also have taken more of them 😅
It stays a middle grade book, and people not used to it might find it a bit boring, but I highly suggest it to young and old fans alike.
The characters were all interesting in their own way, and I’m glad to know some of them appear in other High Republic books. I desperately want more of Avon because that girl is super autistic-coded and I’m loving to see that kind of rep in Star Wars 🤩
The few illustrations are also beautiful and complement well the story. I do wish they had been placed between chapters instead of during, but I would also have taken more of them 😅
It stays a middle grade book, and people not used to it might find it a bit boring, but I highly suggest it to young and old fans alike.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Trafficking and War
melsage1823's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am absolutely amazing and delighted. This book absolutely exceeded my expectations. Since it was a children's book I thought the language was going to get toned down or that themes wouldn't get explored as deeply but somehow Ireland manages to do it.
If you thought the ending of Light Of The Jedi was heartbreaking wait till you read this book. It is action paced throughout especially with the tensions of the stranded group having to survive together. The themes of grief, justice, anger and love are felt throughout the entirety of the book and kept me engaged throughout.
Due to the book having less characters in than Light Of The Jedi instead of world building we get top notch character development showing different people's experiences living in the era of the High Republic. Vernestra was an absolute amazing character and you could see the struggles she had being in charge due to her age. Imris journey was absolutely amazing and heartbreaking at the same time. No spoilers but my empath instincts came out reading about his struggles. Avon was an absolutely fabulous co protagonist and her backstory as well as her pov chapters were very interesting and gave lots of insight into how future stuff in the star wars universe came to be. J-6 was a far more entertaining rebellious droid than the one in solo and I found her journey very interesting. You see the splinters discussing about droids and free will. I also loved Honesty and his journey into a more wise character who doesn't act irrational.
As good as the writing was the art work was also incredible to. It's so pretty that I'm tempted to scan them onto my computer.
This was highly engaging and I can't wait to read more of Irleands work.
If you thought the ending of Light Of The Jedi was heartbreaking wait till you read this book. It is action paced throughout especially with the tensions of the stranded group having to survive together. The themes of grief, justice, anger and love are felt throughout the entirety of the book and kept me engaged throughout.
Due to the book having less characters in than Light Of The Jedi instead of world building we get top notch character development showing different people's experiences living in the era of the High Republic. Vernestra was an absolute amazing character and you could see the struggles she had being in charge due to her age. Imris journey was absolutely amazing and heartbreaking at the same time. No spoilers but my empath instincts came out reading about his struggles. Avon was an absolutely fabulous co protagonist and her backstory as well as her pov chapters were very interesting and gave lots of insight into how future stuff in the star wars universe came to be. J-6 was a far more entertaining rebellious droid than the one in solo and I found her journey very interesting. You see the splinters discussing about droids and free will. I also loved Honesty and his journey into a more wise character who doesn't act irrational.
As good as the writing was the art work was also incredible to. It's so pretty that I'm tempted to scan them onto my computer.
This was highly engaging and I can't wait to read more of Irleands work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, War, Violence, and Death of parent
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