Book info

• Title Star Wars: The Rising Storm
• Author Cavan Scott
• Year 2021
• Genre Science Fiction

In the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the heroism of the Jedi, the Republic continues to grow, bringing more worlds together under a single unified banner. Under the leadership of Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and the newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard. In celebration, the chancellor plans The Republic Fair, a showcase of the possibilities and the peace of the expanding Republic-a peace the Jedi hope to foster. Stellan Gios, Bell Zettifar, Elzar Mann, and others join the event as ambassadors of harmony. But as the eyes of the galaxy turn toward the Fair, so too does the fury of the Nihil. Their leader, Marchion Ro, is intent on destroying this unity. His storm descends on the pageantry and celebration, sowing chaos and exacting revenge. As the Jedi struggle to curb the carnage of the rampaging Nihil, they come face-to-face with the true fear their enemy plans to unleash across the galaxy-the kind of fear from which even the Force cannot shield them.

Thoughts

Not a bad Star Wars book this one, carrying on from the first in the High Republic with the threat from the Nihil. This time, there’s a big expo about to happen but the terror from the enemy brings chaos and carnage from start to finish. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed it - there were great sound effects, well used, and that classic Star Wars music underneath, and great voices considering how many characters of completely different styles and backgrounds. Also found the other storylines interesting - Jedi’s getting too close to other people, wrestling with their feelings, etc. Good stuff.

Rating: 3 / 5