Category: Canon Novel Review

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Into the Light

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Claudia Gray returns to The High Republic era one last time in the final young adult novel of Phase III, The High Republic: Into the Light! A delectable mirror of her first entry, Phase I’s Into the Dark, Gray returns to favorites new and old in a harrowing and emotional story of the battle against the Blight and how the Nihil conflict has affected everyone’s souls, leaving me wishing there’d been more from Gray before this all ended. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Into the Light” →

Canon Novel Review: The Acolyte – Wayseeker

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Set in the years prior to the start of the TV show, The Acolyte: Wayseeker from Justina Ireland provides an entertaining ride and timely themes, with enough to satisfy long-time The High Republic readers and fans of the show on multiple fronts, alongside pitch-perfect renditions of Vernestra Rwoh and Indara. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The Acolyte – Wayseeker” →

Canon Novel Review: Reign of the Empire – The Mask of Fear

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An expansive new trilogy begins with Alexander Freed’s Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear, a gripping, sprawling political thriller which explores the nascent reactions to the new Empire and offers some sharp, prescient commentary on politics. It will be a tough act to follow and sets expectations for what will come next. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Reign of the Empire – The Mask of Fear” →

Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker

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Lourna Dee has spent a majority of her time shouting her name at the galaxy, but after spending more time with Jedi like Master Keeve Trennis, could it lead to changes or will she still be her normal, backstabbing, running-away-from-everything self? Cavan Scott’s The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, performed by a full cast, deals with Lourna at such a crossroads, and while it takes some time to get going, the compounded character journeys propel it into a memorable ride with compelling themes. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – Tempest Breaker” →

Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Tears of the Nameless

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As a blight threatens everyone and the Nameless creatures ensure a Nihil advantage, it’s up to a young Jedi Knight and a Padawan to solve the mystery and unlock a way to turn the tide. Will they be enough or will the dangers come for them too? Find out in my review of George Mann’s adventurous and emotional The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless! Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Tears of the Nameless” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: Mace Windu – The Glass Abyss

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After the death of a friend, Mace Windu travels on his own with a seemingly impossible task: take the weight of a troubled world solely upon his shoulders. On Metagos, Mace Windu reacts to threats beyond his own imagination – including his own doubts and fears. Read Chris’s review of Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss now!
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Canon Novel Review: Mace Windu – The Glass Abyss

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After 20 years, Steven Barnes returns to Star Wars with the novel Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss, a mesmerizingly detailed character study which puts the titular character through a unique and engaging situation only he seems suited to solve. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: Mace Windu – The Glass Abyss” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Tears of the Nameless

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Reath Silas is on a mission – find the origin of the Nameless in order to save the Jedi and end the Nihil. No small order, huh? With the help(?) of friends and acquaintances like Azlin Rell, Amadeo Azzazzo, and Cohmac Vitus, will Reath find the solutions the galaxy need? Or will the Nihil win? Read my review of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless now!

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Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Beware the Nameless

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Engaging new characters join fan favorites for an enjoyable and delightfully spooky tale in Zoraida Córdova’s The High Republic: Beware the Nameless! Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The High Republic – Beware the Nameless” →

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Temptation of the Force

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When temptation rises, who will succumb? The entire galaxy is faced with individual choices when the Nihil Stormwall hides even darker and more dangerous secrets than initially thought. Read Chris’s review of Temptation of the Force and see how the next chapter in The High Republic reads!

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