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akswhy's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Rooper, though unfortunately named, is a good heroine for a well-paced, climate-conscious mystery. I enjoyed learning how Pathfinders, hyperspace prospectors, and natives interacted at this point in time too. However, a shield was not enough to differentiate Salindra Sho’s character from Zallah Macri’s in Path of Deceit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: Death and Child death
billyjepma's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was fun! It doesn’t do a lot to kickstart this new prequel era of The High Republic—although that could change with hindsight—but it’s a rock-solid adventure with some strong characters and exciting action. The cast might be a little too large for its own good, especially considering how speedy the plot is, but the cast is likable and easy to root for. They never come off as too shallow or trite, either, which I sometimes worry about with these Middle-Grade titles. George Man’s writing is quite good, too. It’s age-appropriate, of course, yet injects the plot with stakes (and some shades of light horror!) that carry genuine weight. Good read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Terminal illness, Death, and Child death
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