14
Dec
A major point of entry into Star Wars‘ new The High Republic series of books and comics, A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland is a decent middle grade adventure. At best, it reminds me of the deep emotions that drove the characters in the 2000s Jedi Apprentice series about Obi-Wan Kenobi’s childhood. At worst, it proves that The High Republic aimed a little too high with its marketing. Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace, the novel stars an ensemble cast of new Star Wars characters. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh, tinkerer and senator’s daughter Avon Starros, Jedi apprentice Imri…
