A Test of Courage
Ratings19
Average rating3.7
A Jedi and her kyber are linked through the Force. It sings to me and my spirit returns that call. It's not a mere energy crystal.
I'm not normally one to read to middle grade books for anything but the High Republic series are just a nice little treat, kind of like watching a good Clone Wars arc.
A Test of Courage introduces one of my favourite Jedi of the era, Vernestra Rwoh, as she and a small group get stranded after a collision caused in the previous story Light of the Jedi. It's small scale and much more standalone as a story but it's just a pleasant short read.
Vern is a strong lead and has one of the coolest lightsabers i've seen and the way she helps guide Imri, Honesty, and Avon is good to see as such a young Jedi Knight.
Very much a novel geared towards children or young teens (the character of Avon especially just screams “junior novel character”), but it was alright. There's a few characters and references that refer to Light of the Jedi, but I wouldn't say this is a necessary read if you're interested in consuming the new canon. It's a nice little adventure but can pretty much be skipped.