Star Wars: Temptation of the Force (The High Republic)

By: Tessa Gratton

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

The reunited Jedi prepare to strike back against the ruthless Nihil in this thrilling sequel to Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness.
 
For over a year, Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann were kept apart by the Nihil’s Stormwall. After Avar makes a daring escape from inside the Occlusion Zone, the star-crossed Jedi are reunited. But while the physical distance between them has evaporated, their shared grief over their failure to protect the galaxy from the Nihil threat remains.
 
To rally the Jedi Order and the Republic, Avar and Elzar cling to their belief in serving Light and Life. Together, they lead a daring mission into Nihil space to liberate the planet of Naboo and show those trapped behind the Stormwall that the Jedi will never abandon them. Now back within close orbit of each other, the two Jedi Masters can no longer deny the bond that has always drawn them back together and made them stronger.
 
After finally embracing their true desires and imbued with renewed purpose, Avar and Elzar devise a plan to turn the tide of the conflict with the Nihil once and for all. Accompanied by Jedi Knights Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, and Vernestra Rwoh, the Jedi begin their hunt for Marchion Ro. But to seek out the Nihil’s dangerous leader, the Jedi will have to survive the Nameless terrors that thus far they have been powerless to stop.

Tempted am I

there's nothing to dislike. I was stressed from the first second to the last. it was a very entertaining ride!

the narrator

I loved the pace of the story and how the narrator brought the characters to life

One of the High Republic's Best!

I don't usually give a 5 star across the board but this one deserves it and more. Easily one of the best High Republic novels.

Best pacing

You’re living in the world in this one because of the pacing; everything has hit its stride: lovely stuff

Just reading for Belle, Burryaga, and Ember

This book gave me a Wookie Jedi force melding with a sentient tree, Burryaga, Belle are the reason these books get my audible credit. I am upset I am not elloquent enough to explain why Marcion Ro is my least liked Star wars villain ever. His own disinterest in the events of the overall story mirrored my own with this series. I will keep buying them so I can find out if Burry, Belle, and Ember survive