Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance, Vol. 1
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It is a dark and dangerous time for the galaxy, and the Jedi of the High Republic must face their greatest trials yet...
In the aftermath of the Hyperspace Disaster, young Jedi Knight, Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to Banchii, a newly inhabited planet in the Inugg system far in the outer rim. Banchii is the site of a new Jedi temple led by Master Arkoff, Lily’s Wookiee mentor, who imagines the temple as a place of peace for new inhabitants and for those who are traveling beyond. While balancing the arrival of incoming settlers with the strange mysteries of this remote outpost, Lily wonders if she’s doing enough to bring peace to the galaxy. But when hidden dangers begin to emerge, the young Jedi will face her greatest challenge yet . . .
It is a dark and dangerous time for the galaxy, and the Jedi of the High Republic must face their greatest trials yet...
In the aftermath of the Hyperspace Disaster, young Jedi Knight, Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to Banchii, a newly inhabited planet in the Inugg system far in the outer rim. Banchii is the site of a new Jedi temple led by Master Arkoff, Lily’s Wookiee mentor, who imagines the temple as a place of peace for new inhabitants and for those who are traveling beyond. While balancing the arrival of incoming settlers with the strange mysteries of this remote outpost, Lily wonders if she’s doing enough to bring peace to the galaxy. But when hidden dangers begin to emerge, the young Jedi will face her greatest challenge yet . . .
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Thank you, Justina Ireland!! What a delightful installment to the Star Wars: The High Republic series. My husband and I continued our journey through the Star Wars Canon Audiobook Timeline put out by Penguin Random House Audio Publishing with A TEST OF COURAGEwritten by Justina Ireland and audio narration by Keylor Leigh, who did a great job as well.
If you prefer video reviews, I do have a YouTube channel, THE NERDY NARRATIVE, where my husband and I filmed a non-spoiler review of this book that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/bPfQy0w2XAQ
Vernestra, a young Jedi Knight on her first assignment that appeared to be an easy job of glorified babysitting - 12 year old Avon Starros quickly proves to be smarter than the average bear and more slippery than a greased pig. The two are on a cruiser to attend the dedication of the space station we heard about in the previous books, the Starlight Beacon. That plan quickly veers off course when the cruiser is bombed - Vernestra manages to get Avon, her android J-6, a young Jedi Padawan, Emory and an ambassador's son, Honesty safely aboard an escape ship. The group mourns the presumed death of the rest of the party left aboard the cruiser and lands on a nearby moon to attempt to find supplies and help and instead find something that could be the end of them.
I loved the characters in our small group that the story focuses on in this book! I loved the friendships and bonds formed, but J-6 was the superstar standout character for me. I'm not surprised - the droids always seem to be my favorites in the Star Wars movies, so it stands to reason this one would find its way into my heart.
I really enjoyed that the author showcased some of the struggles young Padawans face when learning the ways of the Force and walking on the Light side. Ireland also delighted me with Vernestra's light saber...which is a touch unorthodox, but really cool.
Ireland did a great job tying this narrative in with the previous books and what information I got about the Starlight Beacon leads me to believe I know where the next book in the series will go. I could be completely wrong, lol! Justina Ireland checked all the boxes for me when it comes to a Star Wars book and what I look for, I'm really grateful after the previous book that I felt was lacking on all fronts.
I look forward to seeing where the next book will lead us!
If you prefer video reviews, I do have a YouTube channel, THE NERDY NARRATIVE, where my husband and I filmed a non-spoiler review of this book that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/bPfQy0w2XAQ
Vernestra, a young Jedi Knight on her first assignment that appeared to be an easy job of glorified babysitting - 12 year old Avon Starros quickly proves to be smarter than the average bear and more slippery than a greased pig. The two are on a cruiser to attend the dedication of the space station we heard about in the previous books, the Starlight Beacon. That plan quickly veers off course when the cruiser is bombed - Vernestra manages to get Avon, her android J-6, a young Jedi Padawan, Emory and an ambassador's son, Honesty safely aboard an escape ship. The group mourns the presumed death of the rest of the party left aboard the cruiser and lands on a nearby moon to attempt to find supplies and help and instead find something that could be the end of them.
I loved the characters in our small group that the story focuses on in this book! I loved the friendships and bonds formed, but J-6 was the superstar standout character for me. I'm not surprised - the droids always seem to be my favorites in the Star Wars movies, so it stands to reason this one would find its way into my heart.
I really enjoyed that the author showcased some of the struggles young Padawans face when learning the ways of the Force and walking on the Light side. Ireland also delighted me with Vernestra's light saber...which is a touch unorthodox, but really cool.
Ireland did a great job tying this narrative in with the previous books and what information I got about the Starlight Beacon leads me to believe I know where the next book in the series will go. I could be completely wrong, lol! Justina Ireland checked all the boxes for me when it comes to a Star Wars book and what I look for, I'm really grateful after the previous book that I felt was lacking on all fronts.
I look forward to seeing where the next book will lead us!
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