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roznn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
madelynskies's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
plasm4_4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
kestis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
haileypassmoree's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
this was much more enjoyable than the first in the high republic series. i feel as though the writing was simpler, which makes complete sense when i found out this one is a young adult book and the previous was an adult book. however, the story of this one required the previous book’s knowledge. i am happy with where this story line is going and can’t wait to continue.
this was much more enjoyable than the first in the high republic series. i feel as though the writing was simpler, which makes complete sense when i found out this one is a young adult book and the previous was an adult book. however, the story of this one required the previous book’s knowledge. i am happy with where this story line is going and can’t wait to continue.
brittbarnim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
caaleros's review against another edition
4.0
Claudia Gray has been established as the best SW writer in my opinion since Bloodline came out. The trademarks of a Claudia Gray SW novel are thought-provoking storylines, complex characters that break out of their molds, and a diverse and populated SW universe that builds on and adds to the films. I was so excited to hear that her book, Into the Dark, was one of the new novels to begin establishing the High Republic era.
Part of the appeal of starting fresh in a new era is that the familiar dramas in the Jedi Order and the Senate don’t have to be adhered to. This is a new era that does not have the problems for the future one, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it’s own problems. This novel introduces two of the main villains for the High Republic era: the Drengir and the Nihil. But just because we have some big-bads doesn’t mean that the general drama inside the Jedi order goes away.
There are multiple POVs, but the main characters seem to be two Jedi, a padawan, and a young member of a shipping guild. I enjoyed each character’s personal journey, but they never really managed to come together as a team for me, so when one of them starts referring to the others as their friends it just doesn’t feel earned. That could be because most of the characters are jedi and they’re really not good at sharing their own feelings or making deep connections. I’m not gonna lie, I much prefer stories that focus on the non-jedi in the SW universe, but I know each fan has their own faction they prefer focusing on. I believe fans who loved Master and Apprentice will continue to enjoy Gray’s portrayal of the Jedi in this novel.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Part of the appeal of starting fresh in a new era is that the familiar dramas in the Jedi Order and the Senate don’t have to be adhered to. This is a new era that does not have the problems for the future one, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it’s own problems. This novel introduces two of the main villains for the High Republic era: the Drengir and the Nihil. But just because we have some big-bads doesn’t mean that the general drama inside the Jedi order goes away.
There are multiple POVs, but the main characters seem to be two Jedi, a padawan, and a young member of a shipping guild. I enjoyed each character’s personal journey, but they never really managed to come together as a team for me, so when one of them starts referring to the others as their friends it just doesn’t feel earned. That could be because most of the characters are jedi and they’re really not good at sharing their own feelings or making deep connections. I’m not gonna lie, I much prefer stories that focus on the non-jedi in the SW universe, but I know each fan has their own faction they prefer focusing on. I believe fans who loved Master and Apprentice will continue to enjoy Gray’s portrayal of the Jedi in this novel.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
dietzt23's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.75
dadverine's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0