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The reunited Jedi prepare to strike back against the ruthless Nihil in this thrilling sequel to Star Wars: The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness.
For over a year, Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann were kept apart by the Nihil's Stormwall. After Avar makes a daring escape from inside the Occlusion Zone, the star-crossed Jedi are reunited. But while the physical distance between them has evaporated, their shared grief over their failure to protect the galaxy from the Nihil threat still remains.
To rally the Jedi Order, and the Republic, Avar and Elzar cling to their belief in serving Light and Life. Working together they lead a daring mission into Nihil space to liberate the planet of Naboo, and show those trapped behind the Stormwall that the Jedi will never abandon them. Now back within close orbit of one another, the two Jedi Masters can no longer deny the bond that has always drawn them back together and made them stronger.
After finally embracing their true desires and imbued with renewed purpose, Avar and Elzar devise a plan to turn the tide of the conflict with the Nihil once and for all. Accompanied by Jedi Knights Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, and Vernestra Rwoh, the Jedi begin their hunt for Marchion Ro. But to seek out the Nihil's dangerous leader the Jedi will have to survive the Nameless terrors that they have thus far been powerless to stop.
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The Jedi's views on love and attachment continue to perplex me. I appreciate the parallels drawn between Elzar and Anakin but why wasn't Elzar's experience made aware to later Jedi such as Anakin? You would think that the Jedi would have clarified things on this subject. It makes Yoda look like he has completely flipped his stance by the time of the Prequels.
I also felt Porter's story in this book isn't very indicative of his character. As wise and old as he is, he would be the last person to be too focused on revenge to help with bigger problems in the galaxy.
It was nonetheless cool to see elements from earlier phases come together in this book and the stage is set for a very intense, exciting ending. The book suffers from being a penultimate entry in the story, making the stakes in this particular novel feel smaller as you know they are saving the crazy stuff for the next novel.
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1 primary book2 released booksStar Wars: The High Republic is a 49-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2020 with contributions by Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and 12 others. The next book is scheduled for release on 12/3/2024.