Star Wars

October 15, 2024
In the midst of the ongoing war with the Nihil, a mysterious blight spreads across the galaxy, turning everything it touches to dust. Reath Silas carries the hopes of the Jedi Order and the entire Republic on his shoulders. Everyone is counting on his research to discover a solution to the rampant and seemingly random spread of a fatal blight. Loneliness and self-doubt war inside Reath in the absence of his old master, who abandoned the Jedi. Azlin Rell, an ancient, fallen Jedi whose life is sustained by a desperate desire for revenge, is the only one who makes Reath feel understood--but Reath knows he can't trust Azlin. Although he sees a connection between the blight and the Nameless, the Nihil's force-devouring monsters, a lack of evidence stalls his research until he reluctantly teams up with Amadeo Azzazzo, a Padawan. With the help of Amadeo's fresh, firsthand perspective on the blight, and the cryptic counsel of Azlin, Reath chases answers in ancient legends about the origins of the Nameless. The wide cast of characters casually and naturally reflects diversity throughout the galaxy, apart from the brief, clunky introduction of a transgender character. Overall, Mann strikes a satisfying balance between inner turmoil, a malicious threat, devastating stakes, and hopeful, heroic action. A suspenseful and emotionally affecting adventure. (timeline)(Fantasy. 14-18)

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