Generally, this novel offers you an absolutely incredible time while reading it, making you go through pretty much every base emotion there is, but it’s when you close the book and put it down that the questions start pouring in … Oddly, all of these involve the same character, and yet they work every time. Gray also manages to create a few quite iconic moments in The Fallen Star that I already know lots of readers are going to love. The way Stellan interacts with other characters, one of them bravely facing his own problems and being on a beautiful journey himself, felt true to character and thoughtfully written. Without spoilers, I can only mention how amazing Stellan Gios’ internal journey in this book was. Some of these things Claudia Gray manages to keep going throughout the entire novel. These first chapters had everything I wanted the entire book to have – emotional depth, fast-paced battles, a hint of romance, touching dialogue and just the right amount of humor. If there’s one thing the author excels at, it’s characterization. Gray sets up interesting character constellations that I never would have seen coming, but they work surprisingly well. The first 5-6 chapters, maybe even the first third of this story, were truly fantastic. Which is, ironically, exactly what led to the book’s downfall in the end.īefore we get into the things I felt like I was missing, let’s talk about how great this book was at times, though. All I wanted was to keep going, and going, and going and every page left me yearning for more of the story. It is, quite honestly, one of the most intriguing page-turners I’ve read in my life. An author who showed us the effects of the galactic war on two best friends turned lovers (Lost Stars) and who delivered a stunningly accurate characterization of Leia across multiple books, now working on an adult novel in my favorite era of Star Wars … what could possibly go wrong? The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray was undoubtedly my most anticipated The High Republic work yet. I have to say that the audiobook did a LOT for the atmosphere and gave me a much better reading experience, so if you can, make sure to listen to this book. Might even give this a 3 star now, though the disappointment from last year still lingers and this is unfortunately still my least favourite THR work. ![]() Thoughts upon my second read: I enjoyed this marginally more the second time. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet-one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi. But the storm they thought had passed still rages they are simply caught in its eye. The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recover-from the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil’s attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. ![]() Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary but victorious thanks to its Jedi protectors-and there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon. Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. ![]() In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.
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