The battle between the Jedi and Marchion Ro and the Nihil continues in Tessa Gratton’s Temptation of the Force. We are discussing the latest adult novel from The High Republic in this episode.
In the latest entry into The High Republic, the Jedi and the Republic take the fight to the Nihil in the Occlusion Zone once they figure out how to get past the Stormwall. Meanwhile, Marchion Ro investigates the mysterious blight that has spread across several planets in the galaxy, and he is developing a nefarious plan. All the while, Jedi Master Avar Kriss and Master Elzar Mann lead Jedi forces against the Nihil while their romantic feelings for each other simmer beneath the surface. Also, have the Drengir truly returned? There is a lot to discuss in Tessa Gratton’s Temptation of the Force. We are discussing as much of this book as possible in this episode of Podcast Stardust.
In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:
- Our overall non-spoiler thoughts on the novel,
- Porter Engle and his pursuit of General Veiss,
- Bell Zettifar and Burryaga and their pursuit of reports of the return of the Drengir and the mysterious blight plaguing planets around the galaxy,
- Vernestra Rwoh’s role in this novel,
- Xylan Graf and his husbands Cair San Tekka and their roles in assisting the Jedi and the Republic,
- Marchion Ro’s journey around the galaxy as he investigates the secrets of the blight,
- Jedi Master Avar Kriss, her relationship with Master Elzar Mann, her thoughts on the Force, and her thoughts on love inside the Jedi order,
- Avon Starros and her evolution in The High Republic,
- The Battle at Lightning Crash Station and the liberation of Naboo,
- The conclusion of the novel, and more.
For more recent discussion of The High Republic, check out episodes 711, 738, and 756.
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Podcast Stardust is the fully armed and operational podcast inspired by the code name for the Death Star. Hosted by first-generation Star Wars fans, Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs, Podcast Stardust endeavors to bring thought provoking discussion on recent Star Wars news on a weekly basis. Between news episodes, Dennis and Jay review the latest episodes from Star Wars television covering everything from Resistance, Rebels, and The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and other live action productions on Disney+. Of course, Podcast Stardust wouldn’t be complete without thematic discussions, top ten lists, and interviews on everything from Star Wars literature, comics, and the films themselves.