A review by theroguerebels
Tales of Light and Life by Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland, Charles Soule, Lydia Kang, Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, Zoraida Córdova, George Mann, Daniel José Older

“Nothing in this galaxy is freely given.”
- Marda Ro

Starlight Beacon has fallen. The Night of Sorrow has passed. But what comes next? What of our heroes? What of the enemies? Past present and future are all explored in this anthology.
Tales of Light and Life contains nine stories (ten if you get that Barnes and Noble edition) following characters spanning all phases of The High Republic! Each short story sheds light on questions and feelings that might be tugging at all of us after the events of both Phase I and Phase II of the High Republic. From Axel and Marda, to Zettifar and Vernestra! And maybe even friends we thought lost along the way…
The themes and growth in this story are brilliant. Plenty of threads to wonder about while we wait for Phase III. Even those unfamiliar with these characters will still find the stories and themes illuminating and familiar to the core themes of Star Wars storytelling.
This is a must-read for The High Republic fans looking ahead to Phase III but still not quite ready to let go of favorites from Phase II!

“We win by pushing back the shadows and lighting the way.”
- Keeve Trennis

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The High Republic: Starlight Stories
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