A review by sbauer378
Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This is the best Justina Ireland book in the High Republic series thus far. The plot is decent and fast-paced. There are a few plot holes and convenient villain monologues but that can be chalked up to being a children's book. I still really dislike Ireland's characters, particularly Avon and Vernestra. Imri is kind of just there.

Oh man, do I dislike Avon. Girl is a mad scientist in the making, very much "wanted to see if I could, didn't think if I should". She's blows up a whole ass planet with her shenanigans and faces no consequences. Pretty sure we can put some solid blame on her for giving Palpatine the idea and theory on how to make the Death Star. Imri also should not have given her such a pass on stealing his kyber crystal. I don't know if this is officially canon or if I've just read too much fanfiction but in my headcanon at least, kyber crystels are sacred to the Jedi and to steal and experiment on one is incredibly disrespectful.

Vernestra still reminds me too much of Anakin, knighted way too young, lacks impulse control and critical thinking skills.