Reviews

The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray

ocaz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

alexandriam_rose's review against another edition

4.0

3.5
I'll always enjoy a Star Wars book, but this along with the other High Republic novels, all had a lot of characters and maybe followed a similar plot of set-up then something bad happens to the Jedi/Republic... I like all the Jedi introduced, many were very interesting and would have liked more time spent on them...but that ends up not happening for various reasons, one being there are just a lot of characters which, although not super confusing, just gives less time to some. This also sets up more story, so this wasn't really a trilogy in structure, and actually not sure if it was pitched as one! Listened to this on audio—which is always great! And a new fav star wars quote "oh, seven hells of the sith." lol.

vortexrunner's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jorgenws's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

zach_edenwild's review against another edition

5.0

Claudia Gray had the unenviable task of uniting so many elements and characters from across the first year of High Republic storytelling. And when I first started 'The Fallen Star,' I was a little worried it would feel too scattered. All it took was a couple chapters to put to rest any fears I had.

Going into the final "adult novel" of phase one, we knew that things were going to take a drastic turn for the worst, as abundantly advertised by all the marketing material; "WHO WILL SURVIVE?"

Claudia Gray does an amazing job infusing each perspective and chapter with dread and unease. And even with the expansive cast, the largest since 'Light of the Jedi' (if not larger), the book never feels unfocused. Characters are fully developed and explored, each getting some time to shine. It all works nearly perfectly. And as someone who has followed every single release in this High Republic Era, it was such a joy (even when things weren't joyous in the least bit) to see all these characters intersect. It just furthers this grand storytelling vision, and the interconnectedness of it all.

This is an easy five stars for me, and probably my second favorite High Republic book so far.

I continue to love everything coming out of this publishing initiative.

viamedialector's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

Claudia Gray strikes again killing of a lot of Jedi in the final adult novel of phase one. While this novel not as strong as The Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm ( honestly an unrealistic bar to hold ) it is a tragically devastating end to Starlight Beacon. This book is a disaster book set in the Star Wars Universe. This book was hard to set down as the tension was so high. This book has the Republic at its lowest point in this series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️/5

bobbyg's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.5

_melarchives_'s review against another edition

4.25

suing for emotional distress. loved loved loveddd the tone of this book and the slow build up of dread and suspense in the first half, though felt a little dragged out towards the end. im scared for what's next.

jacktardis's review

adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

michellekeely's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25