Since Star Wars first appeared in theaters in 1977 and authors such as Timothy Zahn have expanded that universe in later years, the plethora of novels, comic books, and TV shows have played around a lot with different genres and styles. For example, in the novel Death Troopers, you have an example of horror; in the novels Shatterpoint and Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor, you have more psychological thrillers. But never before, in my mind at least, has a Star Wars novel ever taken on the genre of disaster novel. Thus, Claudia Gray breaks new ground for Star Wars by writing its full disaster novel in this stunning conclusion to the first phase of The High Republic publishing series.

For my full review, check out my blog here. (Some spoilers ahead!)