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Mather said:
I'm sure it's been mentioned on here but Star Wars "Visions" on Disney+? Holy hell that first 17 minute episode is incredible. Where is this kind of imagination on the live action shows? So cool.
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I've been meaning to finally get to it. I've heard nothing but good things.
 
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Did Showdown at the Fair at bedtime tonight and I enjoyed it - possibly more than the kid. I'm going to try and finish at least one of the other three or four books I'm reading before I crack the novel, but I know that's probably not what's going to happen!
 
Here's a really nice chart someone posted on the High Republic subreddit, showing the diffrent storylines and gaps in time.
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Also, the Tempest Runner hardcover arrives next week! Didn't realize it was so soon, definitely going to give it a read.
 
On one hand, I really dislike the idea of Obi Wan and Vader dueling again, brings down the stakes for their duel in ANH. Don't love the Disney Inquisitors, BOBF left a bad taste in my mouth regarding Tatooine, and the Legends material about this time are just so good (Last of the Jedi YA books, and John Jackson Miller's Kenobi) I can't help but compare them.


On the other hand, Ewan McGregor. Ok yeah I'll watch it.
 
Yes, I'm not generally a fan of prequels because you already know who lives or dies with your existing heroes and villains. That said, a live action story with the Inquisitors hunting Jedi children could be really good and it looks like we finally get more SW content that's not solely on Tatooine. Part of me is wanting Obi Wan to live out his time in the desert watching over Luke as his penance for failing with Anakin. The other part of me loves seeing Ewan play the role again. I think the existing canon gives plenty of room for another Obi Wan and Vader duel. The Ahsoka Vader duel in Rebels was pretty incredible. Plus, I enjoy the idea of giving Hayden more room to play the Vader role with writing that isn't Lucas.
 
avecigrec said:
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Did Showdown at the Fair at bedtime tonight and I enjoyed it - possibly more than the kid. I'm going to try and finish at least one of the other three or four books I'm reading before I crack the novel, but I know that's probably not what's going to happen!
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I may have been wrong about enjoying Showdown at the Fair more than the kiddo - we read it four more times between Tuesday morning and him leaving for his mom's an hour ago. He really likes it!
 
avecigrec said:
I may have been wrong about enjoying Showdown at the Fair more than the kiddo - we read it four more times between Tuesday morning and him leaving for his mom's an hour ago. He really likes it!
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Love to hear it- Burryaga is such a fantastic character that everyone can enjoy. It's cool to see a Jedi who's greatest strength is their empathy. He has a great role in Light of the Jedi, can't wait to see what the future holds.
 
So rising storm was great
thecontant foreboding of something terrible at the fair really keeps the tension high before all hell breaks loose. But then I was constantly waiting for elsar, Stellan, .. to die, but to give Loden this short reunion with bell and then kill him wax heart wrenching
 
Jan said:
So rising storm was great
thecontant foreboding of something terrible at the fair really keeps the tension high before all hell breaks loose. But then I was constantly waiting for elsar, Stellan, .. to die, but to give Loden this short reunion with bell and then kill him wax heart wrenching
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I love Rising Storm, it's easily my favorite book from the project so far. I love Elzar, Bell, and you start to see some of Marchion Ro's backstory which has been really interesting. I recommend you read Race To Crashpoint Tower next. It plugs into Rising Storm really nicely, like it's a "side quest", and introduces a great character who joins the High Republic Adventures gang (Plus more Lula content, which is always nice).
And you get your first look at The Nameless, who are still such a mysterious and interesting aspect of this era in Star Wars. The Trail of Shadows miniseries follows the Jedi investigation into Loden's mysterious death. It's really great, but the final issue ties into TFS, so be sure to space them out. They take place months after eachother anyways.

I finished Midnight Horizon yesterday and loved it. It definitely acts as the final arc of the Adventures series, so I wish I had a chance to read the last couple of issues first (though nothing too big is spoiled). It ties into the events of The Fallen Star in an interesting way, and I enjoyed seeing Reath and Cohmac interact with the HRA characters. Reath and Ram make a really great team.

Tempest Runner hardcover came yesterday, so I guessI'll have to read that next?
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It's surprisingly thick, though with the script-style text it'll probably be a really quick read. I have all these other novels sitting in queue but I feel like I should give this a read through, followed by Mission to Disaster, so I can close the book on the phase 1 novels.
 
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