Two High Republic Books, One High Republic Episode!

A Test of Courage

Newly knighted Jedi Vern, Master Douglas, and a large number of dignitaries are on their way to the dedication of the Starlight Beacon. Tragedy strikes as a bomb explodes, and kills nearly everyone on-board. That's right, a book for kids begins with the death of hundreds of people. It's actually a surprisingly good read for old folks like us, and gives even more depth to the world being built around the High Republic. 

Into the Dark

Fan favorite Claudia Gray delivers her first project of this era with her usual finesse. Taking place at the same time as the beginning of Light of the Jedi, this young adult novel also features a lot of brutal deaths. It's just a little more age appropriate this time around. A group of ships are forced out of hyperspace by the Legacy Run disaster. Smugglers, thieves, Jedi, and a sentient rock seek shelter on an abandoned space station where strange things are afoot. If the thing about the sentiment rock threw you for a loop just wait until you get to the giant killer tree monsters. Newly knighted Jedi Vern, Master Douglas, and a large number of dignitaries are on their way to the dedication of the Starlight Beacon. Tragedy strikes as a bomb explodes, and kills nearly everyone on-board. That's right, a book for kids begins with the death of hundreds of people. It's actually a surprisingly good read for old folks like us, and gives even more depth to the world being built around the High Republic. 

The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.

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