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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 Audiobook Review: The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha

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Kicking off 2023’s The High Republic Phase II content is none other than George Mann’s audio drama The Battle of Jedha, performed by a full cast. Set after the events of Convergence, the audio drama finds Jedha the center of a major peace treaty, though the forces conspiring against peace and the Jedi in the galaxy turn events on their head. With some excellent performances across the cast, great messages for our world and the characters in the story, and a solid pace, The Battle of Jedha makes for a memorable experience in Phase II, though it runs into some issues I have with audio productions while also ends up feeling more like a stepping stone rather than a destination event. Continue reading “Canon Audiobook Review: The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha”