Light of the Jedi is One of My Favorite Star Wars Books

[@skakoanscarecrow9830]

Marchion Ro has rather quickly become one of my favorite Star Wars villains.

[@jakedylanhall]

I have this feeling he is related to Lina Soh or someone important.

[@Kaliosthesecond]

I hope he gets to appear in the tv show

[@HeyDuffy459]

I highly recommend the audiobook, narrated by Marc Thompson. His voice characterizations really enhance the story for me.

[@ed4416]

It’s incredible how many different voices he can do. He seems to know exactly how each character should sound. He knows when each character’s tone would change. He improvises. He knows when to insert an unscripted sigh or chuckle. He’s just so incredible talented.

[@moviemaniacdjp]

I just finished listening to part 1. Marc made those intense chapters so much more intense.

[@ed4416]

@@StarWarrior91 I strongly agree. He really pulled off the cunning, ambitious, youth of the character.

[@HeyDuffy459]

@@StarWarrior91 I totally agree.

[@Mrkyleuvkewl]

@@StarWarrior91 If Ro shows up in any other material, I have my heart set on Thompson voicing the role. He’s gone above and beyond for the franchise and he deserves it.

[@dimond360_]

Imagine if we got a Jedi Knight Jedi Academy style open world game set in this era

[@imaxstingray]

That would be cool

[@theblade1251]

Cool idea but also limits on fighting on the darkside users since it may break the lore

[@willedson3031]

Y E S

[@matthew_thefallen]

big OOF i wish we could

[@jadenvroor4308]

They could bring the rakata.

[@Dr.Dark78]

I just came from watching the High Republic trailer on the star wars channel. I can't believe how many people have already written this story off. Just really sad and cynical comments... And that is why I like this channel. Much more positive and upbeat.

[@gorboreally7186]

@@RockoEstalon you do realize the same could be said about both sides right? That being said I'm not in the habit of writing something off or singing its praises before I've experienced it myself. I like mando, i don't like sequel trilogy, not sure where i stand with high republic but I'm going to give it a shot before i decide anything

[@Horgler]

Most of the writers are shitty people

[@G-0]

Cannot recommend this novel enough. It begins so intensely and doesn't let up. It hooks you immediately and the characters are great. What an incredible way to start an era. Highly recommend it!

[@randomidk8781]

Finally. A Star Wars YT channel where there is no toxicity. Thank you.

[@moizism8348]

There isn’t any toxicity in the ‘new comment’ catagory! Impossible!

[@Nathan-tz5fr]

I wouldn't say the Legends Old Republic even looks different. Swtor has what are essentially Imperial Star Destroyers and Stormtroopers.

[@jadenvroor4308]

The republic troop armor in swtor look badass, better than some clone armor

[@nuancedhistory]

This is because of marketing reasons. The Tales of the Jedi "Conan the Barbarian" style wasn't recognizable to a Star Wars audience, so KOTOR moved away from that which is a big reason why it was Bioware's breakthrough RPG.

[@TheRagingNacho]

@@nuancedhistory I would say kotor had its own style, however I agree swtor just looked like the republic vs the empire which was a shame

[@nuancedhistory]

@@TheRagingNacho SWTOR's art was largely made to match the Clone Wars TV series that was ongoing at the time. That's why it looks the way it does. EA also cut funding so a lot of the KOTOR-era stuff that is present at that time (like the Hammerhead-class cruiser) simply isn't in the game because they never had the budget to make the assets.

[@Mrkyleuvkewl]

That was a (not so) big problem for me in legends. The only era that things truly felt different were the Tales and Dawn of the Jedi stories and those were basically ancient or prehistoric stories. Imagine how different The Old Republic will be in canon. I bet they won’t even have holos. Haha

[@depreseo]

Just finished reading Light of the Jedi, and oh boy I cannot wait for the next installment. First off that first third of the book Wow! Just wow! The fallout from that and subsequent exploration of this world, and then the finale... I wants more. I needs more!!! Also with regards to the tech for me it did feel different, but a good way kinda different (especially the jedi Vectors and how they operate, I love them soooo much). Like, I want to go on and on about certain characters and certain themes and even jokes in the book which are totally more than just throw away jokes. I couldn't put the book down and gosh darn it.

[@turma8eac]

The first chapters had me so tense that I actually felt relief when help arrived

[@MADDROBB]

I bought Light of the Jedi because of your review and I was not disappointed. I love the flow of the story

[@tonyjake8931]

Ok is Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann going to start a relationship during this series? Some pretty deliberate seeds were planted during this book about their feelings for each other.

[@mysteriouslunar9779]

I think that they're setting up that the "No Attachments" rule was always a very shaky point for the Jedi. I like the characters and I kind of want them to explore that, but at the same time I know this series starts the downturn of the Jedi, so I don't think it would go well.

[@Mrkyleuvkewl]

I’m thinking the book is hinting at them being a diad.

[@Fizggig]

They are quite obvious with it so probably yes.

[@kwloy]

I got the feeling this is a long term thing they've had going on, and both of them are aware of it, but unwilling to act deliberately on those feelings. "We are Jedi," and all.

[@richardjames6934]

I'm shipping it already

[@SomethingThatRhymes]

I'm just excited to be exploring a time that hasn't been looked at before

[@nuancedhistory]

I mean, it has been looked at before, just there's never been a multimedia project around it. There were comics and RPG scenarios and stuff in this period in the EU.

[@skylarsayers2429]

@@nuancedhistory The closest Legends ever came to this point was the Darth Bane trilogy, and that was 800 years before. This is literally uncharted territory. Which is amazing and already a lot of fun.

[@nuancedhistory]

@@Goferek5 @Skylar Sayers The Living Force RPG guide, the Yaddle Comics, flashbacks in Plagueis, etc. There were several pieces of media in the EU that explored the pre-TPM era. It was just never explored to this extent that it is being explored now.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@Goferek5 I think the Living Force RPG campaign is the only source that will come close to it, personally.

[@nuancedhistory]

@@Goferek5 Living Force Campaign is 192-181 BBY. The High Republic Era extends as late as 82 BBY by the way, as "Acolyte" takes place at the end of it and is set 50 years before the Phantom Menace. This puts some of the Yoda/Mace Windu/Count Dooku/Qui-gon etc. stuff in that era as well.

[@bahyibrahim6977]

I'm so glad that I see 0 toxicity in the comment section! May the Force be with you!

[@ImTheReverse]

Exactly. Check any other review of this book and there are people TRASHING it without actually reading it first.

[@Mutiny960]

@@Goferek5 Ahh the "No true Fans" implication. That anyone who doesn't like this book isn't a "real fan". I just got it on audible today, I'll listen and see if I am a "real enough" lmao.

[@TheDarthranc0r]

Yet. I would wonder how much of that is due to cultivating or not.

[@jolyne2516]

@@ImTheReverse Do u have some link? I want to laugh

[@nofunpolice6132]

Yeah, it's really odd how mad some people seam to be, especially considering that a lot of these people have been that mad every since the announcement.

[@Werrf1]

I certainly enjoyed the book. It wasn't perfect - the writing style wasn't really all there for me - but it was definitely a solid beginning. My one gripe, and it's a gripe I have with most star wars novels, is that I could really do with a visual guide. It's difficult to properly follow the action when I don't really know what the vehicles and ships look like. It'd be nice if we could get some images in the book of Vectors, Longbeams, etc.

[@joemullarkey5719]

Yeah, the author, Charles Soule, has only wrote for the Star Wars comics before this book. The writing was a little off but I still really liked this book.

[@althor1247]

I love how this comment section is not full of haters who refuse to like the High Republic. I am almost half way through the book and I am enjoying it immensely. It started of with a bang(literally) and I was on edge the entire time, I was so worried the entire time and I felt like I was right next to each of the characters, can’t wait to finish! Also I love Bell and Loden so much it only took a couple pages for them to become my favorites, I still really like the other characters as well.

[@Major98]

I'm so happy these books are starting off with good reviews. Just downloaded it. Hoping to start listening tonight.

[@BrickSomething]

Currently listening. Would love to hear your take on the accents / voices the narrator uses.

[@dr.manhattan7283]

@@BrickSomething Are there voice actors or just the narrator

[@BrickSomething]

@@dr.manhattan7283 Just a narrator, who runs out of unique voices by the 15 minute mark. IMHO the results are some goofy characterizations, including bee guy, generic east coast wyzeguy, like-oh-my-gosh valley girl, and an assortment of surly southern guys. Ymmv, but it distracts me.

[@BrickSomething]

@@hackintosh3899 Unclear what you’re referring to.

[@Major98]

@@BrickSomething Still Listening as well. Loving it though. The Jedi of this era give off the feeling of great heroes. This is the great Jedi Order that Qui-gon, Mace, Dooku, etc referred to as losing its way by the time of the Prequels. Soule's transition to novel has been fantastic, the audiobook and the production quality is also fantastic. The immense worldbuilding is right up my alley as someone who loves epic large scale fantasy.

[@jasper2572]

I’m so happy to see some positivity is for the high republic

[@tonyjake8931]

There is a lot of positivity with it. The haters are just trying to get their clicks while they can.

[@jasper2572]

@@tonyjake8931 have you Read light of the Jedi yet? It was my first star wars novel and I thought it was great especially the first half

[@tonyjake8931]

@@jasper2572 Yep. Read it in the first few days of release. Thought it was a really good novel also. Only mild complaint I had was that I think it may have transitioned back and forth between too many characters and some of them didn't receive that much development. But given that it is going to be a series of books those characters will get their development in time.

[@jasper2572]

@@tonyjake8931 I totally agree something it was a bit confusing but when it works it really works

[@jasper2572]

@@tonyjake8931 who was your favorite character. I really liked Bell

[@brianrunyon266]

Already listening to the audio version, narrated by Marc Thompson, one of my favorite Star Wars narrators.

[@7oy]

It’s awesome so far. Only annoyance has been the minister sounding too much like Donald Trump.

[@brianrunyon266]

@@7oy LOL. Still, gotta admit, Marc Thompson is an excellent narrator, especially when it comes to different voices, even accents to tell one species or character apart.

[@Fizggig]

He is amazing!

[@brianrunyon266]

@@Fizggig He is.

[@tywilliams5521]

I really can’t wait to see where this series goes

[@noahdaglio9362]

I listened to the audio book, and it was amazing. I’m really onboard for the rest of this story project and I can’t wait to see where we go. Avar Kriss and the other Jedi of the story are already interesting and I’m especially looking forward to see where Bell Zettifar will go considering what happened at the end of the book.

[@instantreplayjj]

Just finished it on audible and I loved it! As always Marc Thompson killed the narration as well.

[@larry2825]

I'm so excited for Rising Storm, i'm loving these era, i can't truly understand the hate on it

[@noahsmith5719]

Alex, I’d love a discussion video where you and Molly rank the Star Wars books. I’ve read several, but would love to know which ones are worth reading.

[@joemullarkey5719]

I’m not Alex but I’d recommend Dark Disciple (based off of unfinished Clone Wars episodes) and The Legends of Luke Skywaker (it’s a middle grade book but is still amazing. It’s a collection of short stories surrounding Luke)

[@fidalf99]

Oh man, I don't know whether to get this book now or wait for the translation. It's not like I have trouble with english, it's just that it feels good to have it in one's own language. Especially since you can show the publishers, that you are interested in such books.

[@dtinagliastudios]

I am so excited for this book. Thanks for the wonderful content as always, Alex and Mollie!

[@wraith7298]

I just finished the book today. It had been a very long time since I picked up a Star Wars novel (TPB of the comic books I have read). I have so many novels to read and I really didn't feel like rehashing the same characters over and over. So this being new, unknown was what drew me to it. I actually found the first 1/3 of the book tough to get through. Certain POV characters dying felt like a distraction and I had a hard time caring about anyone. I felt like, "man I hope the rest of the book isn't the same way because I'm going to be so disappointed." The only character I found interesting at that moment was Avar Kris, which I guess was the whole point. That being said, the second two-thirds of the book I loved. I love the Nihil and how they acted, almost like galactic Vikings. I loved the Jedi we did get to meet and the action in this section was top notch. I will keep reading the next novel and I am very much looking forward to the TPB release of the comic book series. I find myself gravitating more to the comic books because to me, Star Wars has always been more about the visual storytelling and I think movies, shows, comic books and video games are the best way to present that new material. But I will keep giving this series a shot. I hope that it continue to remain fresh.

[@StarWarsExplained]

The comics do a lot of things better than the books with the visual aspect. Mostly the Drengir. I'd be interested to see what you think of them when you get the trades :)

[@wraith7298]

@@StarWarsExplained Will do!

[@yhctower]

Just finished the book and really loved it. Excited to see where this storyline goes!

[@ShaneStLaurent]

I'm only 50 pages in, but it's so damn good so far!

[@Bendu69420]

I’m only a few chapters in- and this review is spot on for me. 👏 As soon as I started reading it I thought, “Wow, this story is so perfect for the times we’re living in”. It makes me hope we can have a “high republic” era of our own. ♥️ and it’s amazing to have fresh exciting Star Wars!

[@papadon2006]

Finally some actual reviews instead of the ignorant hate videos that’s being propagated everywhere. Thanks for actually being a beacon of light in this dark toxic age of Star Wars fans. So much people threw so much blind hate before the stories even came out. Saying shit like it’s diversity over story telling.. just because they showed two or three new black Jedi? I’m actually kinda disgusted with the fan bases overwhelmingly negative reaction to the trailer. Especially seeing that most of it is over the diversity in characters as opposed to the story itself. And anyone who says otherwise is lying because 98% of the people that is spewing this hate. Hasn’t even read the stories. Not to mention all the stories weren’t even out when the trailer came. It just really goes to show how toxic the community has gotten. So much so that I appreciate channels like yours ever more than I use to. Continue to keep making great content for us true Jedi and Star Wars fans out there 🙏🏾💜

[@adarus9941]

Paparuto I can’t entirely blame them though, a lot of people’s faith in Disney was shaken after The Last Jedi, The Mandalorian has helped to mend what they had done with the Sequels, however not actually reading a story or watching the Movies to form a real opinion on them and just spewing hate is just ridiculous.

[@danielcermak2474]

Marc Thompson's Marchion Ro is god-tier and he should legitimately be his voice actor if this ends up being animated.

[@podracer35]

I gotta agree. I was a little underwhelmed at first by the tempo of his voice as well as the pitch, but by the end it was absolutely amazing and he is a terrifying villain. The portrayal was so well done. The variety of voices Marc Thompson does for all the characters is incredible

[@noelthepenguin]

Thanks for the positivity! Hope you have a great day Alex!

[@joeyp9524]

God I really hope they develop future movies or shows taking place in this era, IMO it would be perfect for those wanting something fresh and completely unexplored territory. I absolutely love what Disney plus is doing with the shows but to have a completely new era would be incredible on screen as well

[@Wednesday131O]

Hearing people say that this one of the best books in the new canon makes me glad that I pre-ordered it yesterday, can't wait to read it!

[@hardeho]

Not gonna watch yet, because my next Audible credit isn't for 6 more days. But, the title alone is extraordinarily high praise. Especially for a series that I honestly wasn't terribly excited for. But now I am just a little bit more.

[@StarNameKev]

Just saw the video, no spoilers here

[@biryaniboy7587]

Can someone please explain why people don’t like the whole high republic thing? I haven’t read it yet, but it looks good! I don’t understand why some fans are upset, i’m legit confused.

[@doctoranimationda5491]

Compare it to Extended universe which was better longer and was one continuity that has been directed and fixed and worked on by so many people and curated so good This doesn’t even hold candle to it That’s the reason

[@adarus9941]

@@doctoranimationda5491 More like people hated it when Disney Decanonized so much in order to make sure The Sequel Trilogy could work, also High Republic isn’t The Old Republic which is what many people want to see actually make a comeback into Canon.

[@kylesmith8383]

I've only just finished part 1 and i haven't been more excited about a new star war thing since rogue one. Soule is such a good writer, i can't believe how emotional the great disaster was because of the character moments

[@princexizor5151]

The pace in part 1 is really good, i think maybe because the chapters are so short and usually end in cliff hangers

[@justhooks8905]

Definitely liking it. 7 chapters in and I am pretty invested. Definitely should be listened to on audio. The sounds effects and music is just on point and so Star Wars.

[@hailhydra4695]

“We are all the republic”

[@michaelorpin]

My copy arrived today. I'm a few chapters in & enjoying it so far. We are all the Republic

[@simplysteve68]

Not me, I'm in the Legends group, they can take that crap THR and smoke it until they fly!

[@Sanikusama]

@@simplysteve68 maybe you can like, read it before shitting on it

[@calebhilsher9147]

I normally don’t read the Star Wars novels, but your review has me intrigued to check this one out. I’m really excited that this will be a part of a trilogy, and I love the world-building that The High Republic adds to the galaxy.

[@darktower0603]

Jeremy from Geeks & Gamers shit all over it and didn't even read it. Glad to hear it was good!

[@adarus9941]

darktower 0603 Never liked him, I felt he stirs up controversy just for no reason.

[@benvinciblevince4067]

Great review! Really summed up how I felt. It’s not just a great Star Wars book, it’s a great book!

[@Elvisbackpack]

So you're saying... You're Souled on this era?

[@ardaraith]

Finished yesterday and LOVED it! That ending!

[@kds5065]

Based on your description, it sounds like The Nihil are similar to the Red Lotus from Legend of Korra.

[@imaxstingray]

I was thinking the same thing

[@CLSilverhand]

Don’t know if you’ve managed to read but the Nihil are much more brutal and criminal like, Marchion Ro is very similar to the Red Lotus however

[@redfishrambo5761]

I'm glad to hear this, I ordered the audible version last night I'm eager to get it started when I get home from work.

[@danieljenkins1758]

To the good and sensible people reading this - you're awesome, you're loved, you can do this, have a great day :)

[@ipschedipsche]

Thank you :)

[@coopsxo5877]

i needed to hear this, tysm :)))

[@Numero103]

Would still like to see the canon OLD Republic version since it's Jedi-Mando wars

[@honeybeela1111]

I think Disney’s waiting... hopefully it doesn’t for stale

[@armandomendoza7371]

Yeah, that would be so cool, maybe we could learn more about characters as interesting as Tarre Vizsla or Lord Momin. Hope we get it soon

[@GamingSaurusRexYTube]

@@armandomendoza7371 We’ve got Momin in the Vader comics. He’s pretty badass. Would def like to see him in a novel or show

[@seanfox4121]

I liked this book and LOVED what it set up, but it's not among my favorites of all time. There were too many characters to follow even if I liked all of them.

[@jasonmoore7223]

Awhhh was it too hard for you? Maybe stick to the junior novels there, sport.

[@nickwager2814]

Just picked it up! I cannot wait! Thanks for the video!!

[@davidbeer5015]

I’m only 17 chapters in (can really only read it after the kids are in bed) and loving every moment so far.

[@TheIpodMan32]

Not quite as hyped on this as you are, but I did enjoy it and am looking forward to seeing where it all goes!

[@matthewtwright84]

I am about halfway thru the book, and if it wasnt for these wild kids I'd be farther than that. It's so good. I want this as a movie!

[@VictorNoriegaDetective]

Can't wait to read Light of the Jedi tonight

[@BaronVladHarkonnen]

I love those Jedi robes on the cover they look badass

[@Superawesomegeekshow]

Thanx for this review Alex. I actually was only planning on getting the comics. I’m a comic guy and the novels of late just haven’t done it for me. however, after hearing you say this could be the best yet, I’ve got to give it a go.

[@MarieS610]

Get the light of the Jedi before you start the comics!!🙌🏼

[@Superawesomegeekshow]

@@MarieS610 Roger Roger. Thanx

[@jonnie7891]

I'm really enjoying the book so far. The first few chapters are very engaging and pull you in immediately. I expected it to be a drag put I hated to put it down to go to sleep.

[@G-0]

This exact same thing happened to me! I had to put it down and didn't want to LOL

[@BrickSomething]

Really glad Lucasfilm and their publishing partners intentionally gave us concept art in the marketing build-up. SW is such a visual franchise, so their mining of the “design purgatory” for the ships and giving us character designs really added to the experience. It helped me keep track of the Jedi too. Someone accused me of not having enough imagination to want the character and ship designs for the books as I read them, but I argue it’s that I’m not deluded enough to think that my imagination is en par with Lucasfilm’s design department.

[@rachelmeier9444]

Seriously! I love that they developed a visual aesthetic alongside the novels. I really have a clear picture of all the characters. Can’t wait to read the first issue of the comic tomorrow.

[@PuffedUpPopinJ]

Finished the audio book today and loved it. Am looking forward to reading it again when my hard copy arrived.

[@SpaceW-]

Finished Part 1 today and wow I can’t wait to read the rest. The first interlude was intense and I want more!

[@Gmaninator10]

God I'm so excited for the High Republic and this book specifically!

[@grimraven135]

Just finished reading it and wow was it amazing and engaging and just had me caring about these characters and wondering if they would die since there are no restrictions on who's gonna be next. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next one.

[@ScottKorin]

I'm only in Chapter 3 (I have work and I read slow), but the first few chapters were really intense. I think this new era is good for the franchise because you never know what's going to happen. I mean, Yoda obviously doesn't die, but any one of them could get killed at any point! It's great

[@aaronmichael6792]

I was hoping we'd get a breakdown from that livestream yesterday lol

[@davsavchav]

Hello there, thanks for the vid. Based on this new series of the high Republic, it seems like there's too much for a casual fan to buy all. Is it possible to narrow down a shortlist to buy? The ones most relevant to this book as I've already arranged a purchase for this one.

[@RayOfTruth]

Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm are adult books, with the rest being connected but optional for the big picture story. The Rising Storm doesn't come out until July, and Light of the Jedi is the best starting point for any of THR stories. If you want something between the wait I'd recommend Into the Dark.

[@MeatloafSwooshbear]

My copy is in the way!! Really looking forward to it! A new era, and Charles Soule? Yes please

[@TreyMitchell]

I agree with all of this! One of my favorite Star Wars books ever.

[@kevinhamilton4408]

I finished last night. My favorite Star Wars novel since 2014. This and Bloodline are my 2 favorites of new canon

[@jamesalder8628]

Been looking forward to this and you cemented it. Bought it after work today. In currently 8 chapters in. OMG! YES!

[@angelagwen1818]

I didn’t even know it was out yet. Thanks for the video!

[@artfact2]

After a delay my hardcover Light of the Jedi is set to be delivered next morning. I haven't been this excited for a book release in a very long time!

[@georgelong881]

I think I just got mind tricked into pre ordering it, was wondering where that £20 went

[@georgelong881]

I must have just got in on time then

[@TheDarthranc0r]

Isn't that the point?

[@jaredharrison30]

Alex I gotta say I've been a fan of your page for a while now and I also have to be honest I tried the high republic when it first came out and I wasn't loving it at all. I actually really disliked it. That said I was struggling with depression when COVID started and while I'm doing much better now I never thought to go back. For whatever reason this past weekend I started with the fallen star and started watching interviews you did with the various authors and once I watched your interview with Charles Soule and then I listened to the first chapter my heart stopped. I love the audio books and this book is incredible. The music the sound effects while similar to other sw audiobooks I have they differ in so many ways too. I'm not even finished with light of the Jedi and I'm absolutely enthralled. While I don't always agree with every review you have for star wars I do love your open mind about everyone can love or enjoy something from star wars. We don't always have to agree on everything about Star Wars but the major thing Im loving in this book is coming together and unting instead of separating ourselves. I say that because I agree with you 100 Percent when it comes to eliminate the toxicity that so much star wars fandom had happened since Disney takeover. If you don't like something that's fine but you don't need to be toxic towards others. We all love star wars for various reasons and we should allow that to unite us. This is the Way. Thx again for your page. The force is strong here.... always

[@ThunderJ16]

The hype is strong with this one...dangit Alex! You're making me want this so bad; great even relative to the Legends books!

[@dylan10011998]

I’m half way through it and OMG it’s brilliant. I haven’t been this tense while reading a book in my entire life. Like the first 10 or so chapter actually had me shaking. 💯

[@TrenchsFleet]

Super hyped for the High Republic. Will definitely have to check out this book!

[@HIGHWIRE554]

This book is great 👍 👌 👏 🙌. I just finished it on audible and it was crazy. If you haven't read it then do so for sure. What I don't understand is is why so many youtubers hating on it without reading it.🤷🤷

[@Parzival0117]

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[@michaelburlage1468]

I'm glad there are positive Reviews because Many KZbinrs describe The Books as rubbish even though they haven't read it yet . In My opinion it's a great Book.

[@tonyjake8931]

Most of the channels doing that are just the ones trying to get their clicks. A lot of youtube videos of people who are giving legitimate reviews seem to really like it.

[@diethster]

It reminds me a lot of...Dragon Age's world building for some reason? Its diverse, but with top notch world building and potential for stories in it.

[@lizliz3974]

Just finished this and I loved it.

[@mysteriouslunar9779]

Not quite halfway but enjoying it immensely. As a person generally more interested in the Sith story (blame SWTOR) I like these Jedi. All have their stories, quirks and ways of seeing the Force that are unique. I was skeptical about the Nihil (pfft, pirates) but they're intriguing too in their brutal way, especially Marchion Ro.

[@bariszengin5811]

The french people 🇫🇷 need To wait 2 months To read this book. We just need To be patient 🤞

[@jolyne2516]

j'ai hâte bg

[@michaelburlage1468]

The German people need to wait 10 months or maybe longer . Because of that i will buy it in English.

[@lcm361]

Brazil will never have this book, hence why I won't even bother counting the time and why I will read in English

[@jonasb104]

@@michaelburlage1468 Kann ich echt verstehen. Ich bin zwar ziemlich gut in Englisch, aber ich werd wohl doch warten, bis alles auf Deutsch raus ist. Und es regt mich jetzt schon auf😖😅

[@michaelburlage1468]

@@jonasb104 laut Jedi Bibliothek wird light of The Jedi in Februar 2022 auf deutsch erscheinen

[@MrDutchb0y]

Now it makes sense with what Mace Windu told Yoda about their ability to the force is diminished. The force users up until the high republic era were amazing.

[@AlfaTango97]

I've read the first two pages, and I'm already hooked onto the story. Hopefully we get game content in the future for this era, maybe content for Galaxy of Heroes? Would love to see the Jedi Vector Starfighter in galaxy of Heroes

[@paoloparedes3095]

It's all looking so promising! I haven't read an SW book since the Fate of the Jedi series, but it has all the Legends feels that I loved. Really looking forward to the characters developing; 100% in agreement about your take on the characters in this book.

[@Cobralalalala]

I was going to wait on this one, but after this review, I might need to at least grab the audio right now! It'll be a great thing to have on while I'm drawing.

[@Zackman217]

I just started reading The High Republic, it’s becoming interesting so far.

[@spiffydart3280]

I'm so excited to have something new, so even though I don't read a lot, I think I'll give this book a try

[@cooltriplets_2]

This is making me more excited for Acolytes!

[@alexedwards9105]

I don't read a whole lot, and am working through the Del Rey books. I have liked a lot of them so far, but regarding the high republic, how important do you think it is to read the junior novels and young adult novels as well?

[@StarWarsExplained]

We're still in early days, so my opinion might change. The junior novel was good, but much smaller in scope. The YA novel felt more "essential," but even then I think they're going to write these stories with the mindset that people aren't going to read everything. I don't think you'll be out of the loop if you choose to just read the Del Rey novels.

[@isaacrebellion9893]

@@StarWarsExplained Can you tell us about Commander Cody in Star Wars: The bad Batch series, Kenobi series and his spin-off series?

[@StarNameKev]

@@isaacrebellion9893 what is there to talk about? Just speculate?

[@isaacrebellion9893]

@@StarNameKev well Cody is one my favorite character since clone wars, it said both Darth Vader and Commander Cody appeared in Obi-wan kenobi series, i don't understand why fans say that cody is antagonist because of Order 66. What we do?

[@loganmakesvideos8652]

It's so good to see you so excited about new star wars!

[@SarhcBannitoot]

I normally get SW books on audible but I think I’m gonna try and get most of these books physical

[@jamestaylor8562]

This is my first physical star wars book after doing similar. I'd definitely recommend. So far this is more than engaging enough to read rather than listen!

[@jamesdeziel1468]

I used to never be able to do audio books but the audible star wars projects really work for me, especially with the effects and the music.

[@Tobias_R]

I'm so excited to read this, finally something new for Star Wars. And I don't mean new as in new content, I mean something truly unique.

[@distractedgaming4526]

As someone who was incredibly disappointed in the Disney Sequel trilogy, I will at least give the High Republic a fair shot. Although admittedly, I'm probably not going to have time to read it anytime soon, as I already have a backlog of over 100 books as it is. Maybe I'll wait for the mass-market edition, as 90% of my books are such, and it will fit better on the shelf.

[@GamingSaurusRexYTube]

I was in the same spot as you. Absolutely despise the sequel trilogy and what it did to the OG 6 films. Lost a lot of hope after TROS and TLJ, and after watching TM and the final season of TCW, I feel like they’re starting to turn things around. The new HR stuff, I had serious doubts about it, mainly because of KK being the header behind it, but the new novel is pretty good and the new comic is average at best, which I will honestly take at this point. I also enjoyed most of everything else Disney SW besides maybe half of Rebels.

[@blindhydra]

I see the Nihil as a radical anarchist group. Just finished light of the Jedi and about to read Into The Dark. I am really excited about this series!

[@adrid.senpai7587]

Just started this book yesterday. It was a real page turner!

[@chaosfire321]

Hearing a huge seal of approval from you sealed it. I'm getting my hands on this book!

[@ItsBenefiz]

I preordered it after the livestream yesterday. I can’t wait to read it ! I’ll try to read all the new books eventually

[@ajayfiction5262]

I was already super excited about this book and over all the whole High Republic era, but this video somehow made me more excited for it.