Star Wars The High Republic Defy th..., Tessa Gratton
Star Wars The High Republic Defy th..., Tessa Gratton
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Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm

Author: Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland

Series: Star Wars: The High Republic (Young Adult)

Narrator: Amber Lee Connors

Unabridged: 10 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 03/05/2024


Synopsis

The instant New York Times bestseller!

Nowhere is safe within the eye of the storm. . . .

The Galactic Republic is in chaos following the Nihil’s shocking destruction of the gleaming space station Starlight Beacon. Capitalizing on their victory, the Nihil have erected a barrier called the Stormwall around a section of Republic space and claimed it for themselves. Within this Occlusion Zone, people live at the mercy of the Nihil—and the Nihil are not known for mercy.

Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh, believing her Padawan, Imri Cantaros, to be among the casualties of Starlight Beacon, has retreated to a peaceful planet where she hopes to nurse her wounds and regain some sense of equilibrium. But her old friend Avon Starros has other plans. Avon knows that Imri is alive inside the Occlusion Zone—and she and Vernestra must be the ones to find him.

With the help of former frontier deputy Jordanna Sparkburn and the extremely untrustworthy Xylan Graf, Avon and Vernestra set out to breach the Stormwall and enter the Occlusion Zone in search of Imri. But within Nihil territory, danger lurks around every corner . . . as do terrifying creatures known as the Nameless.

How can Vernestra find her lost Padawan when her very strength in the Force becomes her ultimate weakness? And what are Avon’s true motivations behind enemy lines?

About The Author

Tessa Gratton is genderfluid and hangry. She’s also the author of adult and YA SFF novels and short stories that have been translated into twenty-two languages. Her most recent novels are the dark queer fairy tales Strange Grace and Night Shine and the queer Shakespearean retelling Lady Hotspur. Her current work includes the YA fantasy Chaos and Flame (2023; with Justina Ireland) and novels in the Star Wars: The High Republic series. Though she has lived all over the world, she currently resides at the edge of the Kansas prairie with herwife. She/any.Justina Ireland is the author of Dread Nation, a New York Times best seller and YALSA 2019 Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten selection. Her other books for children and teens include Deathless Divide, Vengeance Bound, Promise of Shadows, Ophie’s Ghosts, Rust in the Root, and five Star Wars novels. She lives with her husband, kid, dog, and cats in Maryland. You can visit her online at www.justinaireland.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zain on March 24, 2024

As a fan of the High Republic series, I was eagerly anticipating the release of "Defy the Storm" by Tessa Gratton. One of the aspects that drew me to this book was the promise of a focused exploration of Vernestra's character, whose journey I've been following with great interest. However, upon delv......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on March 10, 2024

I actually enjoyed this book more than I anticipated that I would. Most of the YA books have been hit or miss, edging closer "missing". However, this book actually feels like a good blend of character development and plot, and feels like it's telling the High Republic story on a slightly smaller sca......more

Goodreads review by Sonea on May 10, 2024

The duo of Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton, who got Phase II off to an impressive start with Path of Deceit, have this time failed to deliver a compelling and engaging story with Defy the Storm, resulting in a book that shines neither in introspection nor in its storytelling. Plot: Picking up the st......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on March 04, 2024

Snippets of my review from my Space Wizards Book Club newsletter: I had high expectations for this novel after Gratton and Ireland’s incredible Phase 2 entry Path of Deceit. While I had a great time with Defy the Storm, it didn’t meet those expectations. Instead, it delivered enjoyable and enlighteni......more

Goodreads review by Matthew Evans on March 20, 2024

An okay story to push the high republic era going. There are about 3 major plot points that the authors jump around and I found it to be completely disjointing. Out of those 3 plots, Vernestra Rwoh’s story was the one that stood out the most. She has been constantly hurt and beaten by major events t......more


Quotes

". . . Once the characters set off on their personal missions, the pace flies at hyperspeed toward a satisfying cliffhanger ending. . . . worth the wait." —Kirkus Reviews