The Rising Storm - The Library of the Uncommons

Hardcover, 336 pages

English language

Published June 29, 2021 by Del Rey.

ISBN:: 978-0-593-35933-4

Following the dramatic events of Light of the Jedi, the heroes of the High Republic era return to face a shattered peace and a fearsome foe.

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. Led by Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard.

In celebration, the chancellor plans “The Republic Fair,” a showcase of the possibility and peace of the expanding Republic—a precept 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 spirit …

Following the dramatic events of Light of the Jedi, the heroes of the High Republic era return to face a shattered peace and a fearsome foe.

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. Led by Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard.

In celebration, the chancellor plans “The Republic Fair,” a showcase of the possibility and peace of the expanding Republic—a precept 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 spirit of 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 that even the Force cannot shield them from.

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David Atwell reviewed The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott (The High Republic)

Review of 'The Rising Storm' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

You could do worse than a [b:Devil in the White City|397483|The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America|Erik Larson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1583433024l/397483.SY75.jpg|3486041] but in Star Wars. Solid, exciting adventure in the era of the Jedi at their height. I enjoy the characters quite a lot; and their chemistry together was really interesting, though I was a bit disappointed at first that two of the characters seemed almost indistinguishable.

This one felt a bit more scattered and difficult to follow than the first; not because the plot was too complicated, but because we followed several disparate characters for several chapters before they all converged. Once they did converge, things moved along at quite a nice clip.

In any case, I like this world and this setting. I do still wish it wasn't a prequel, though.