Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II, Vol. 1: Balance of the Force by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito

Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II, Vol. 1: Balance of the Force by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito-120 pages

I enjoy Star Wars and graphic novels, so I checked this out. I didn't like it as much as I expected, actually. It's set during the High Republic, approximately 150 years before the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Jedi Knight Villar Mac arrives on Jedha to help guard the Convocation and the Guardians of the Whills. The Jedi are there to keep the peace and only interfere when asked for help. A new threat is revealed and riots erupt in the streets near the Convocation because of this new threat. I thought this would be more of a mystery and keep me more engaged, but it was just okay. I would give it 3 out of 5 stars. 

Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 3: Jedi's End by Cavan Scott et al.

 Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 3: Jedi's End by Cavan Scott et al.-192 pages

Marshal Avar Kriss, Keeve Trennis, and Keeve's Master Sskeer believe they have captured the Eye of the Nihil, Lourna Dee. However, Lourna is not the Eye, as the Jedi will soon find out. She is merely a Tempest Runner. Marchion Ro is the Eye. He pulls all the strings and commands the Nihil. He has a new weapon to fight the Jedi. It's a "Nameless" beast and it instills fear in the Jedi and all who are force sensitive. Marchion Ro and the Nihil destroy Starlight Beacon and send the Republic in disarray. After this part of the story, the reader learns of Marchion Ro's origins and where his people came from. The reader also learns how Marchion Ro obtained the "Nameless" beasts. Marchion Ro is out for one person: himself. He cares not about the Nihil or anyone else. That is what his people learned over the years. They learned to care only for themselves. I have enjoyed reading this series of comics/graphic novels thus far and I eagerly await more volumes being published.

Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2: The Heart of Drengir by Cavan Scott et al.

 Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2: The Heart of Drengir by Cavan Scott et al.-120 pages

I read the first volume recently and I enjoyed it. I want to continue reading through this series. These comics/graphic novels are supplementary stories to the novels set during the High Republic era of Star Wars. In this one, the Jedi (including Keeve Trennis and her master Sskeer) are allied with the Hutts to rid the galaxy of the Drengir (dark side force sensitive plant-like creatures bent on the destruction of the Jedi). The Jedi, led by Marshal Avar Kriss, are trying to find the "Heart of the Drengir" also known as the "Great Progenitor" because if they destroy it, then they destroy the Drengir. The Jedi also continue to encounter the Nihil, who are a sworn enemy. I continue to enjoy reading through these and look forward to reading the third volume.