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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
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