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magically_blonde's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was great, considering what it was. This is intended for younger audiences, but I did still enjoy it. I just missed some of the action and high tension from some of the other High Republic books so far.
delana_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.0
elliototoole's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I love the phase 1 middle grade novels. They’ve all been really good, and the illustrations give them a little plus I wish the YA and adult novels had too.
The story for this book is kind of a version of the Valo fair for younger readers. It’s not a retelling, but it takes place during the exact same time frame and includes some of the same characters. It’s interesting, if a little hard to follow at times because you’re trying to pinpoint where is everyone while this and that is happening.
I love Lula and Zeen a lot more now that I have the background for their relationship (they are a couple, change my mind).
Ram is 100% autistic-coded and you cannot convince me otherwise. I love this boy. He is my son. I shall protect him forever.
I’m always a tiny bit disappointed when I don’t get to see Elza – especially since we know he is there!!! – but I won’t hold it against the author. And considering DJO’s adult novel left me a little disappointed, maybe it’s better if he doesn’t touch my favourite…
The story for this book is kind of a version of the Valo fair for younger readers. It’s not a retelling, but it takes place during the exact same time frame and includes some of the same characters. It’s interesting, if a little hard to follow at times because you’re trying to pinpoint where is everyone while this and that is happening.
I love Lula and Zeen a lot more now that I have the background for their relationship (they are a couple, change my mind).
Ram is 100% autistic-coded and you cannot convince me otherwise. I love this boy. He is my son. I shall protect him forever.
I’m always a tiny bit disappointed when I don’t get to see Elza – especially since we know he is there!!! – but I won’t hold it against the author. And considering DJO’s adult novel left me a little disappointed, maybe it’s better if he doesn’t touch my favourite…
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Murder and Death
foreverbeautifulbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
These middle grade high republic books are kinda adorable. They read more like side quests of the bigger arc-- however I really enjoy the journey of a lot of these padwans. I especially like the the characters that struggle with the fact they strongly connect to the force, but come from a race that think the force is bad in their culture. It's super interesting to go at the force and the Jedi from that dynamic.
sarahthescrivnr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
speculativeshelves's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
A fun, solid middle grade adventure with lovable characters. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I did with A Test of Courage but I still had a great time (and there's lots of great humor that middle grade readers will love). I suspect if I had read the High Republic Adventures beforehand I would've enjoyed this even more since it features some characters from those comics.
A fun, solid middle grade adventure with lovable characters. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I did with A Test of Courage but I still had a great time (and there's lots of great humor that middle grade readers will love). I suspect if I had read the High Republic Adventures beforehand I would've enjoyed this even more since it features some characters from those comics.