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darthban's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
em_bryn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
Everybody stan my sweet baby Ember. But honestly a great adult sci-fi follow up to Light of the Jedi
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
anu_wil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
WOWOWOWOW what an improvement! The interpersonal connections, the in-depth character development and Force exploration achieved during nearly non-stop action...damn this was a good Star Wars book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Blood
Minor: Grief
margaridams's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Death
michaelferlazzo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Best Star Wars book series Disney has come out with
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
e_flah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.25
The Rising Storm was an excellent addition to The High Republic collection. It was fast-paced with lots of gripping action scenes that were anchored by compelling characters. I really loved being reunited with many of the characters I'd grew attached to in Light of the Jedi, like my die-hard fave Bell Zettifar. There were also some great new additions, such as the journalist Rhil and the Jedi archivist OrbaLin.
Because I am an utter Star Wars dork, the lore and insights into the Force continue to be some of my favorite things about The High Republic content. Scott explores these aspects in incredibly interesting ways that added to what was already a gripping story.
Last, I've got to say that this ending punched hard. Given the title, it was clear that The Rising Storm was going to have higher stakes than Light of the Jedi but just...wow. It's been two days since finishing this book and I am 100% not over it.
If, like me, you were on the fence about Light of the Jedi, I really recommend giving The Rising Storm a try. I can't wait to read the rest of the wave 2 releases and am so excited to see what wave 3 has in store.
Because I am an utter Star Wars dork, the lore and insights into the Force continue to be some of my favorite things about The High Republic content. Scott explores these aspects in incredibly interesting ways that added to what was already a gripping story.
Last, I've got to say that this ending punched hard. Given the title, it was clear that The Rising Storm was going to have higher stakes than Light of the Jedi but just...wow. It's been two days since finishing this book and I am 100% not over it.
If, like me, you were on the fence about Light of the Jedi, I really recommend giving The Rising Storm a try. I can't wait to read the rest of the wave 2 releases and am so excited to see what wave 3 has in store.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, and Violence
Minor: Torture
skitch41's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
Earlier this year, Star Wars began one of its most ambitious publishing events since the pre-Disney New Jedi Order series with the publication of the first novel in the High Republic series. Taking place about 200 years before the prequel trilogy, the High Republic series sees both the Jedi and the Republic at the pinnacle of their power and prestige. Encompassing adult, young adult, and middle grade novels as well as comic books and, later this year, manga, the High Republic tells an interconnected tale across all these formats with the adult novels seemingly being the tentpoles. This being the second adult novel in the series, The Rising Storm advances the story into its next phase. And, following the best Star Wars tradition, this sequel surpasses the first in terms of action, storytelling, and raising the stakes for the entire series.
For my full review, check out my book blog here.
For my full review, check out my book blog here.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture
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