Reviews

Into the Dark by Claudia Gray

thebluebookworm's review against another edition

5.0

I found this book to be amazing honestly. Into the Dark serves as a sort of another pov of the Great Disaster + indirect sequel to Light of the Jedi. It starts with padawan Reath Silas, who is to embark on a journey towards the Starlight Beacon and rejoin his master. Only this is Star Wars, so they get sidetracked, and chaos and adventure ensues. 

Reath, alongside the other Jedi characters, all have questions, and they present different meanings of being a Jedi. I enjoyed the insight this story gave to Jedi and emotions, especially grief. It is interesting how they process it as a person and as a collection of Jedi. I feel emotions is going to be a key theme as I continue to read this series and as these characters grow. 

I also enjoyed seeing the different paths or professions within the Jedi Order. Reath likes spending time in the archives, Cohmac specializes in folklore and Orla wants to become a Wayseeker. It shows a diverse face on how the Jedi Order works within the galaxy. 

This is a five stars read for me and further proof that Claudia Gray's writing is top tier. 

odin45mp's review against another edition

3.0

Decent YA novel. The first half was formulaic and a bit slow. The interstitial flashbacks to an earlier mission felt excessive and I could have done without them. The second half pleasantly surprised me and I thoroughly enjoyed the buildup and climax to it.

pnmelancon's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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

lance_lit's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.5

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.

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