The High Republic

Justina Ireland

In the golden age of the High Republic, a newly minted Jedi Knight, Vernestra Rwoh, is assigned a mission that should be simple—until it becomes a test of survival and resolve. Traveling aboard a cruiser with eleven-year-old inventor Avon Starros, his droid J-6, and a small group of unlikely companions, Vernestra faces sudden catastrophe when bombs strike and communications fail. Stranded on a nearby moon, they must rely on courage, ingenuity, and trust as threats close in from the shadows of the forest. Blending fast-paced adventure with the emotional weight of responsibility, this installment explores themes of mentorship, bravery under pressure, and what it truly means to protect others—hallmarks of Justina Ireland’s engaging, character-driven storytelling.

Daniel José Older

As the Republic Fair draws visitors to the planet Valo, Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram tries to keep his head down—until a security alarm at the ominous Crashpoint Peak signals that something is terribly wrong. When Ram discovers Valo’s communications tower has been sabotaged, he races to warn the Jedi, only to find the Nihil have arrived with a sudden, brutal strike that turns celebration into crisis. With his trusty droid V-18 at his side, Ram must push beyond fear and improvisation, forging alliances with unexpected allies as he fights to hold the line at Crashpoint Tower and summon help before the Republic is cut off. Blending fast-paced action with character-driven stakes, this Star Wars: The High Republic adventure explores courage, community, and the thin line between order and chaos—told in Daniel José Older’s vivid, kinetic style.