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imarvelatthestars's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book is like if you combined Rogue One and A New Hope but then also combined it with the grandeur of the High Republic and the expansive-ness of the prequels and sequels. This book was incredible. It felt a little long at times and there's definitely enough going on that it was easy to get confused, but the characters at the heart of the story (and the story itself!) were incredibly compelling.
I came into this book fresh off the high of Phase 2 and feeling more than a little jaded that I wouldn't be seeing any of my favorites here like Marda, Silandra, or Gella. By the end of the book, I had at least 3 new favorite characters, a new ship, and so much excitement over the little snippets of character cameos from the rest of Phase 1 (Stellan, Vernestra, and Reath to name a few). As a massive fan of Marda Ro myself, let me just say that Marchion Ro is every bit as compelling for both the same and for different reasons and I am so incredibly eager to learn more about him.
I came into this book fresh off the high of Phase 2 and feeling more than a little jaded that I wouldn't be seeing any of my favorites here like Marda, Silandra, or Gella. By the end of the book, I had at least 3 new favorite characters, a new ship, and so much excitement over the little snippets of character cameos from the rest of Phase 1 (Stellan, Vernestra, and Reath to name a few). As a massive fan of Marda Ro myself, let me just say that Marchion Ro is every bit as compelling for both the same and for different reasons and I am so incredibly eager to learn more about him.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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The first half of this book looks at different groups' responses to a collision (natural?) disaster that leaves fragments speeding through space, and causing mass destruction. It was devastating, and I was not expecting to start off this prequel series with so much loss, dang! That was rough. I found it fascinating once the Jedi realized there were also people onboard some of these fragments, so they began rescue missions for these now refugees. All life is precious, and you could feel the sadness each time a life was lost.
There are a LOT of points of view in this book (all told in third-person), which was hard for me to follow at times (not a book problem, moreso a me problem because the majority of books I read have two POVs or less).
However, I do think it set up the galaxy quite well, and introduced political and interpersonal dynamics that inform the zeitgeist of the time. The world-building was so much fun, and why I love first books in series. I will be continuing the series, and really love this new journey I'm on (in the High Republic lol).
The first half of this book looks at different groups' responses to a collision (natural?) disaster that leaves fragments speeding through space, and causing mass destruction. It was devastating, and I was not expecting to start off this prequel series with so much loss, dang! That was rough. I found it fascinating once the Jedi realized there were also people onboard some of these fragments, so they began rescue missions for these now refugees. All life is precious, and you could feel the sadness each time a life was lost.
There are a LOT of points of view in this book (all told in third-person), which was hard for me to follow at times (not a book problem, moreso a me problem because the majority of books I read have two POVs or less).
However, I do think it set up the galaxy quite well, and introduced political and interpersonal dynamics that inform the zeitgeist of the time. The world-building was so much fun, and why I love first books in series. I will be continuing the series, and really love this new journey I'm on (in the High Republic lol).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Torture, Kidnapping, War, and Injury/Injury detail
readingduckling's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I don't like the writing style, it was predictable and was trying very hard to be exciting but it wasn't. The whole story felt quite forced. I'm not sure if I will continue reading these books. But maybe the books written by the other authors are better. Because this book is the perfect book if you ever actually want to be in a reading slump...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and War
sarahthescrivnr's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Violence, and War
jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Holy crap, this was a roller coaster!
This book starts by throwing you right into the Great Hyperspace Disaster. I was very curious about it was, having read a lot about it on different Star Wars internet sources. I'm still just starting making my way through the High Republic books, and I picked this up because it's one of the like 5 books we have on that era at the library. I was not disappointed.
I have only read one other High Republic book so far, but I believe this one is the basis for most of the other novels set in that time. It's not the first chronologically (I don't think), but definitely the first people should read in my opinion to fully grasp how the Disaster affected the galaxy, and the rise of the Nihil.
There's a swift change in pace from part 1 to part 2, and a lot of characters to keep track of, but there was enough to keep me engaged to the very end. The Nihil are my kind of villain, and I cannot wait to see what they're up to next(especially Marchion Ro...)
I am loving the High Republic era so far. Definitely a step in the right direction from Disney/Lucasfilm to expend the world in that direction instead of the mess we got as a sequel trilogy. (Can you imagine if we'd had the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the rise of the Nihil movies? 😩 )
This book starts by throwing you right into the Great Hyperspace Disaster. I was very curious about it was, having read a lot about it on different Star Wars internet sources. I'm still just starting making my way through the High Republic books, and I picked this up because it's one of the like 5 books we have on that era at the library. I was not disappointed.
I have only read one other High Republic book so far, but I believe this one is the basis for most of the other novels set in that time. It's not the first chronologically (I don't think), but definitely the first people should read in my opinion to fully grasp how the Disaster affected the galaxy, and the rise of the Nihil.
There's a swift change in pace from part 1 to part 2, and a lot of characters to keep track of, but there was enough to keep me engaged to the very end. The Nihil are my kind of villain, and I cannot wait to see what they're up to next
I am loving the High Republic era so far. Definitely a step in the right direction from Disney/Lucasfilm to expend the world in that direction instead of the mess we got as a sequel trilogy. (Can you imagine if we'd had the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the rise of the Nihil movies? 😩 )
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Kidnapping, and War
jessiesnoww's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
abigail_reads06's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really good intro to the series, not my favorite but still really good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
blairextraordinaire'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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Animal death, Torture, and Death of parent
melsage1823's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
This book is absolutely perfect and good for anyone getting into Star Wars books. I'd even recommend it for those who haven't seen any piece of Star Wars media. However if your a person who struggles to follow a large cast and story that eventually crosses over than I advice to not read this book.
Light Of The Jedi is a masterpiece of storytelling in my eye. Star Wars has been suffering from nostalgia and trying to cash in on the past so I'm really excited to explore a whole new era not connected to the Skywalker. The book felt fresh as a result of being set two hundred years before Phantom Menace. Despite being disconnected from the Skywalker Saga its still really important as it helps us see the beginning of the Fall Of The Jedi and how they turn into the atrocious jedi of the prequels. The prequel movies made me really struggle to care for the Jedi but with Soules writing he manages to capture the jedi in a perfect way and show that they are complex characters. I'm really excited to continue to follow the story of all these new characters introduced as there stories were so engaging. The ending was amazing and also a shocking conclusion to the story. It made me really emotional and left scarred for life so thank you Charles Soule. I was also really shocked at how brutal the violence was. Some character deaths left me emotional.
Despite having a large cast Charles Soule made me care about each Jedi in the book and anxious when they were in near death situations. Some of the standouts for me were Avar Kriss, Elzar Mann, Burryaga, Bell Zettifar, Loden Greatstorm and Indera Strokes.
Very excited to read more of the high republic era, it honestly feels like the best star wars era to me.
Light Of The Jedi is a masterpiece of storytelling in my eye. Star Wars has been suffering from nostalgia and trying to cash in on the past so I'm really excited to explore a whole new era not connected to the Skywalker. The book felt fresh as a result of being set two hundred years before Phantom Menace. Despite being disconnected from the Skywalker Saga its still really important as it helps us see the beginning of the Fall Of The Jedi and how they turn into the atrocious jedi of the prequels. The prequel movies made me really struggle to care for the Jedi but with Soules writing he manages to capture the jedi in a perfect way and show that they are complex characters. I'm really excited to continue to follow the story of all these new characters introduced as there stories were so engaging. The ending was amazing and also a shocking conclusion to the story. It made me really emotional and left scarred for life so thank you Charles Soule. I was also really shocked at how brutal the violence was. Some character deaths left me emotional.
Despite having a large cast Charles Soule made me care about each Jedi in the book and anxious when they were in near death situations. Some of the standouts for me were Avar Kriss, Elzar Mann, Burryaga, Bell Zettifar, Loden Greatstorm and Indera Strokes.
Very excited to read more of the high republic era, it honestly feels like the best star wars era to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and War
miagw962's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
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
4.0
"There is no pain, there is no fatigue, there is no fear. You are light and speed and there is nothing in the world more beautiful. I am here with you."
Got this as a recommendation from my friend and it was great. I got a little lost in the story at times but it was engaging for the majority so I didn't really mind. I would have loved to spend more time with certain characters - the range of characters is probably too many to really form a connection with any of them which is a shame but hopefully they will be expanded on in the sequel which I am definitely picking up. This book really made me remember the endless possibilities that the Star Wars universe has to offer and the diverse assortment of stories it can tell. Super enjoyable reading about a time before the Skywalker saga. Excited for the next one!
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Kidnapping, and War