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The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott

5 reviews

jenny_librarian's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • 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

YES! This is what I'm talking about! I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it was so well executed and developed.

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.
I really thought he'd turned when they tricked Amarant and I was fully prepared for a deep dive into dark side Elzar fanfiction, though I am happy he didn't fall any further.
His story mirrors Anakin's a bit ("The Nihil were acting like animals, and like animals they'd be put down"!!!!), which is probably why I've latched on to him so hard.

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.
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abigail_reads06's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • 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

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flyingryndeer's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced
  • 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

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asexualandriod's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5

Man, this book had me gripped by the balls and dragged through, beginning to end. There were twists where I expected them, and ones I never saw coming. I got the vindication of figuring things out as well as being taken by surprise. The character exploration and development were brilliant across many characters. The changing PoVs were executed exceptionally well, to excellent comedic effect at certain points. And of course, there was devastating heartbreak. Cavan Scott, I am coming for you over that last paragraph 
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margaridams's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

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