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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I feel like I learn even more with the force the more High Republic books I read. This was no exception. It was a treat to read about the order and the force through the eyes of Reath, jedi padawan. Also Affie is my favorite pilot now. She's so great. I hope I get to read more about these characters as I go through the high republic. Oh! Can't forget Wayseeker Orla, who really thinks about things in such a different way from The Order and I love that. I hope to see more of her perspective soon!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this fun book!
I can finally say that I've read a Disney Star Wars book that is actually good and isn't just rehashing and repackaging old ideas in a less ideal packaging. Into the Dark is a fun story that is worthy of being part of the Star Wars canon. The plot centers around several characters, Jedi and otherwise, who discover something dark lurking on a seemingly abandoned space station. The perspective shifts between characters throughout the book, and we get to know several of the characters very deeply. The main character, Reath, is a Padawan who is reluctant to go on this adventure, but ends up learning a lot about himself and his place within the Jedi Order and the Republic, and many of the other characters learn and grow throughout the book as well. The plot has several twists, some of which I didn't anticipate, and Claudia Gray's writing captures the Star Wars universe so well.
I really enjoyed this particular installment in the new High Republic series, and I very much recommend it to Star Wars fans, as well as anyone who enjoys a good sci-fi action story.
I can finally say that I've read a Disney Star Wars book that is actually good and isn't just rehashing and repackaging old ideas in a less ideal packaging. Into the Dark is a fun story that is worthy of being part of the Star Wars canon. The plot centers around several characters, Jedi and otherwise, who discover something dark lurking on a seemingly abandoned space station. The perspective shifts between characters throughout the book, and we get to know several of the characters very deeply. The main character, Reath, is a Padawan who is reluctant to go on this adventure, but ends up learning a lot about himself and his place within the Jedi Order and the Republic, and many of the other characters learn and grow throughout the book as well. The plot has several twists, some of which I didn't anticipate, and Claudia Gray's writing captures the Star Wars universe so well.
I really enjoyed this particular installment in the new High Republic series, and I very much recommend it to Star Wars fans, as well as anyone who enjoys a good sci-fi action story.
After Charles Soule’s excellent “The Light of the Jedi” start to The High Republic phase, I was quite keen to know what would go on with the story and Claudia Grey, the author of great Star Wars books like “Master & Apprentice” and “Bloodline,” has certainly fulfilled my expectations.
“Into the Dark” sets the story of Death Silas, a Padawan assigned to follow his master to the Starlight Beacon on the Outer Rims, a journey he’s quite reluctant to make.
Through his adventure, he’ll not only join a relatively familiar and yet unique (sentient rock, anyone?) cast of characters but also uncover a new and quite dangerous new adversary, the kind of which we haven’t seen since Legends.
The book succeeds not only in creating an enjoyable tight adventure but expands at the same time what we know about the Force. Vows. Secret Shrines. Hints of the need to balance the Force with the Light and the Dark (a particular topic I’ve grown to love since SW Rebels).
Although it does possess a rougher middle, which forced me to push through and wait till it picked up again (which it did), it was the characters and their inner troubles and concerns—self-doubts and anger—that positions this book as different., making me wonder if there was truth on the Jedi’s Creed about withholding emotions instead of learning to live with them.
An enjoyable book that continues the quite good streak the High Republic books have set so far.
8/10.
“Into the Dark” sets the story of Death Silas, a Padawan assigned to follow his master to the Starlight Beacon on the Outer Rims, a journey he’s quite reluctant to make.
Through his adventure, he’ll not only join a relatively familiar and yet unique (sentient rock, anyone?) cast of characters but also uncover a new and quite dangerous new adversary, the kind of which we haven’t seen since Legends.
The book succeeds not only in creating an enjoyable tight adventure but expands at the same time what we know about the Force. Vows. Secret Shrines. Hints of the need to balance the Force with the Light and the Dark (a particular topic I’ve grown to love since SW Rebels).
Although it does possess a rougher middle, which forced me to push through and wait till it picked up again (which it did), it was the characters and their inner troubles and concerns—self-doubts and anger—that positions this book as different., making me wonder if there was truth on the Jedi’s Creed about withholding emotions instead of learning to live with them.
An enjoyable book that continues the quite good streak the High Republic books have set so far.
8/10.
A pleasant adventure story most notable for its introduction of new kinds of villains with the potential to be all sorts of cool. Didn't wow me but some of the characters, including an ace pilot with a refreshing nonchalance, hold promise as well. Read if you've enjoyed the past High Republic entries.
3.5 stars really
Reath “I like archives and research more than lightsabers” Sils wow literally me would die for this kid
Reath “I like archives and research more than lightsabers” Sils wow literally me would die for this kid
Claudia Gray is one of the best Star Wars authors out there. Great Book!
This is the worst Star Wars book I've read, and there are some stinkers out there. Consider Into the Dark the awful leader of bad Star Wars writing. This book is nothing but empty science fiction generica. Gray has thrown in words like the Force, Jedi, and lightsabers. Her inability to convey details or present deeply considered storyline or characters fails utterly to make this Star Wars. If you take Star Wars out of the title, this garbage sales less than a couple thousand copies.
Rather than waste my time exposing this book's endless flaws, read my notes and you will see how bad this is. I do not have to tell you: the author laid out her inability to write all by herself.
Rather than waste my time exposing this book's endless flaws, read my notes and you will see how bad this is. I do not have to tell you: the author laid out her inability to write all by herself.
It has been so interesting to see different perspectives and pieces of the story come together through the High Republic series/event. I particularly enjoyed this addition, it handles past and present adventures and its cast of characters well, keeping me engaged and curious throughout. I had peers and coworkers express excitement for this author and her Star Wars books and I think now I can understand why they felt Gray was an especially good fit, just as in the originals she is not afraid to show complete characters. They struggled, grew, had flaws, and made mistakes. And on top of that there were twists to the plot I did not see coming and strong relationships that developed between the characters that led up to a very satisfying ending.
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced