A review by sayre_94
Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 1: There Is No Fear by Cavan Scott

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

Years before the Phantom Menace. We are introduced to a Padawan named Keeve. She is participating in a trial to become a Jedi Knight, put in place by her Master Sskeer. However, the trial goes awry. The trial is revealed to be a test from the Jedi Council. One which Keeve passes. Master Sskeer is experiencing very bad PTSD from his prior fight in which he lost his arm. He is tempted by the dark side. This leads them to a planet overrun with Drengir, a moss like creature strong in the dark side. Sskeer snaps out of the trance, only to realize this is all a plan for the Hutt cartel to take over Drengir. Sskeer sacrifices himself to take out the Drengir.