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astropova's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Spoilery summary of the main points, but I can't spell any names because I did the audiobook:
Meanwhile, Marchion To is having power struggles with Pan Eyta. Ro goes to a secret planet to find a piece of an ancient artifact and also a beast frozen in the ice. The beast is particularly powerful against force-sensitives. He brings both back with him.
Elzar Mann is struggling because he had nightmarish force visions. Bell Zettifar is struggling because apparently his master Loden Greatstorm got killed by the Nihil, but really he is imprisoned and tortured by them. Stellan Geos is struggling because they just made him a Council Member and he doesn't know how to feel about it.
The fair goes ahead and is obviously attacked by the Nihil. A lot of people die and it's a catastrophe, but the Jedi manage to beat them back together. Also there is a reporter named Rill Dyro(?) who gets a distress call out and the Togruta come to help. The Chancellor and the Togruta Queen work together to save civilians and stuff. Then the Chancellor is gravely wounded. Stellan Geos almost gets killed by Lourna Dee. Also Ty Yorrick is a former Jedi or something, we don't know her story yet. She gets over her mistrust of Jedi to help Elzar save the day.
Everyone is alive, and the Togruta Queen says they will ally with the Republic. Then they set a trap for the Nihil, eliminating Pan Eyta's fleet but he escapes, though he is dying due to being poisoned by Ro and semi-saved by Dee. The Jedi follow a Nihil back to Ron's base and Bell finds Loden there again. Elzar has another crazy nightmare vision. Loden escapes from Ro, but Ro activates the crazy weapon/beast combo. Bell is traumatized and Loden gets turned to stone and disintegrated.
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Torture
Minor: Confinement and Fire/Fire injury
zemightyenby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Torture
melsage1823's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Incredibly absolutely incredible. I don't know how Cavan Scott managed to pull it off but he's created a story that's just as good as Light Of The Jedi maybe even better. I was on the edge of my seat reading every chapter. It's clear all the writers of Project Luminous have sat down and planned the story together. This built on from Light Of The Jedi and the other books in the series really well. Most fans said it was worth the hype and it is.
The writing here is masterfully done. I couldn't find anything that really bothered me apart from maybe the inconsistent pacing and chapter lengths. I wish that some chapters were longer to develop certain characters but Scott managed to do his best despite so much going on. I hope some of his other stories are a little better with pacing. The pacing as I said is more a nitpick as I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish as well as cried.
There's so much I could praise about this book but without spoilers I'm gonna pick out only a few. First the character arcs. Elzar, Stellan, Ty, Lina Soh, Bell, Lourna, Pan and Marchion are a few of many well developed character arcs in the book. Every character felt like they had a purpose even the new ones and that their presence was nesscary for the story to progress. Which is an impressive achievement in itself since these Adult stories love to include such a large cast of characters. There was also well incorporated foreshadowing about where we might find some of the characters by the end of the story. Bell and Elzar's character arcs especially hit close to home as I thought it showed how reaching out when mourning is important and that asking for help shouldn't be a shameful thing. The character development is the glue of this story and it really pays off especially if you've read Light Of The Jedi.
Secondly the stakes. I have never been shaken for a book a I have The Rising Storm. From the start this book is none stop action with people back stabbing each other, villians that don't know when to stop and menacing surprises that shocked me. Whilst Light Of The Jedi introduced us to several characters and made us feel attached to the era as a whole Rising Storm makes you attached to all the characters and worried for their lives every five seconds. With some characters actually dying. This book does not play it safe at all it shows you how deadly the Nihil and
Finally the multi-pov narrative. People have said in their reviews that the bombardment of characters ruined things for them but for me it worked super well. The High Republic writes in a multi-pov style that adds to the mystery and intense action. Through the fast pacing of chapters and sudden pov switches Scott communicates not only the danger but also the chaos of the situation. It showed the wide scale conflict of the story and how intense things get. You could be with one character fighting on the ground before you instantly cut to the chaos in the skies. And some of the pov cuts are actually necessary.
Overall the best way to describe this story would be like if you were watching a deadly game of chess. It's intense, emotional and an absolute rollercoaster. A perfect well earned sequel to Light Of The Jedi that will leave you reeling by the time you finish the story. Cannot recommend enough.
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma
Minor: Animal cruelty
izzyttt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and War
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction and Drug use
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am now an Elzar Mann fangirl. That man is my new favourite and I will take no criticism on his character. He is perfect in deep imperfections.
Also Elzar/Stellan/Avar OT3 for the win! Give e a proper QPR with those three please! (Yes, I know what happens in The Fallen Star. Don't shatter my dreams.)
There were a few little Disney easter eggs that will probably get on people's nerves, but the United in Song thing made me laugh so hard! I think Cavan Scott has suffered through It's A Small World one too many times...
All in all, a magnificent book that I wish I'd been able to read before The Fallen Star, but am so glad I finally got around to. The High Republic books just keep on slapping.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Cannibalism
jessiesnoww's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Drug use
Terrorismtheemeraldflame's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Addiction and War
abigail_reads06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use
flyingryndeer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence