The Past Is Past, Until It’s Not: Marchion Ro’s Struggle Against History in The High Republic

I spent a lot of The High Republic struggling with Marchion Ro and the Nihil. I didn’t find them very interesting. Their motivations felt one-dimensional. Marchion Ro came across as every college libertarian who reads Atlas Shrugged and makes it their personality. They presented a host of technical problems for the Jedi — how to […]

Why Trials of the Jedi Is The Most Important Star Wars Book In A Generation

(This article contains spoilers for Trials of the Jedi.) Trials of the Jedi, the latest and final installment in The High Republic saga, is one of the most important Star Wars books ever written. In fact, it may be the most important Star Wars book since the original Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. […]

The Jedi Order: Understanding Strength in Diversity

The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender holds the title of one of the best animated shows of all time—so much so that it spawned a live-action reinterpretation on Netflix. While not quite reaching the same heights as the animated series, the live-action show is a solid adaptation that resonates in a similar fashion to […]

Momentary Decay: How The Jedi Slowly But Surely Destroyed Themselves

Brotherhood by Mike Chen is one of the finest examples of Star Wars literature ever penned. Its exploration of the changing relationship between Anakin Skywalker, who is being promoted to the status of Jedi Knight in the second chapter of the book, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin’s former Master who has been promoted to the level […]

Destiny and Choice: The Divergent Paths of Mae and Osha in The Acolyte

The third episode of The Acolyte, entitled “Destiny,” explores the history of twins Mae and Osha, the main antagonist and protagonist of the series thus far, while being raised by witches on Brendok. These witches believe the Force, which they call the Thread, ties everything and everyone together. Consequently, pulling on the Thread affects more […]

Top 3 Reasons to Be Excited About The Acolyte

With the release of The Acolyte,Star Wars embarks on its first live-action venture set in the time before the Skywalker Saga. Known to Star Wars book fans as The High Republic, this era witnesses the Jedi at their peak, serving as beacons of light and life shining brightly throughout the galaxy. However, a looming darkness […]

Best of the Book: Eye of Darkness

Despite a plethora of new installments coming out this year, it feels like Star Wars is also returning to The High Republic with the release of Eye of Darkness by George Mann. The novel takes readers into Phase Three of the initiative, back to the main timeline after a trek backwards in Phase Two. While […]

Legends vs. the High Republic – The End of an Era?

Youtini’s March Madness: Book Edition concluded back in April with a massive result that sent shockwaves through the Star Wars book community. It has challenged ideas and standards that have been clung to for almost 30 years. The manner in which those ideas came tumbling down was nothing short of spectacular to watch. The bracket started […]

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