"Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories," a collection of narratives set in the Star Wars universe during the High Republic era, brings together the creative talents of authors like Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, and Justina Ireland. These stories delve into various corners of the Star Wars lore, enriching the understanding of this period in the galaxy's history.

The book stands out for its exploration of lesser-known aspects of the High Republic, shining a light on the intricate details of this era. Each story contributes to the overall tapestry of the Star Wars universe, offering fresh perspectives and deepening the lore. The authors skillfully navigate the balance between honouring the established universe while introducing new elements and characters.

The inclusion of original illustrations by Louie De Martinis adds a visual dimension to the storytelling, enhancing the reader's experience and immersion in the Star Wars world. Additionally, the in-depth interviews with the authors are a valuable resource for fans, providing insights into the creative process and the intentions behind the stories.

As a fan of the Star Wars universe, I appreciated the exploration of the High Republic era, an area ripe with potential for storytelling. However, my personal preference for different themes and styles within the Star Wars universe influenced my overall enjoyment of the book, leading to a 3-star rating. The collection, while a commendable effort to expand the Star Wars narrative, didn't fully align with my expectations.

For Star Wars enthusiasts, especially those interested in the High Republic era, this collection is a worthwhile read. It offers a deeper understanding of the complexities of the galaxy during this time and provides a platform for new characters and stories to flourish. The blend of storytelling and artistry makes it a unique addition to the Star Wars literary universe. This volume makes a good attempt at expanding the lore of the Star Wars universe. Its focus on the High Republic era offers a fresh perspective, and the combination of narrative depth, artistic illustrations, and insightful interviews makes it an intriguing read for dedicated fans. However, for readers with specific preferences within the Star Wars universe, it might not fully resonate, as was the case with my experience.

A brilliant addition to The High Republic project, this collection of all the Starlight Stories previously published in Star Wars Insider really help bring the Beacon to life and add context to the main storyline. Included are author interviews and background information from all the Luminous authors which will have you diving right back into the series

If you can’t stand the wait until the next phase of The High Republic you might enjoy revisiting some familiar faces in this collection of short stories aboard Starlight Beacon!

Starlight Stories is a collection of fiction previously published in Star Wars Insider. In addition to the five short stories, the collection also includes interviews with the authors behind The High Republic!

The stories dig into some of the lesser-known faces from Phase I. Some characters are brand new, some are a bit familiar, and some are major characters with their own books or comics. The stories are each interesting and flesh out many pieces or characters you might recognize. The book includes beautiful illustrations to go along with each story. I’ve always been a fan of anthologies and this one is no different.

Great little collection of short stories to fill in some gaps and give characters a little more detail. Go Together is especially strong. The Starlight Beacon is at the center of all of Phase 1, and it's cool to see characters working in and around the station (before it's inevitable destruction).

This was fun! It wasn't an instant favorite or anything, but I really love the High Republic era so I'm always eager for more content. These authors are doing a solid job of growing this part of the Star Wars world, and this installment has me excited for what's to come!

I enjoyed this collection of Star Wars stories and enjoyed the way that they centered around a singular place of the Starlight Beacon. It was a clever way of linking the stories, which kept me interested. It definitely made me want to read more of the High Republic stories. I also enjoyed the different authorial voices - each story felt both distinctly different but also all fit well. I did occasionally wish that the stories were a bit longer, but given the format of this collection, I think it was very well done. I do like these short story collections though - they're a nice little view into parts of this far bigger world and I appreciated being able to jump in without committing to a whole book. I especially also though loved the interviews with the authors - it was very fun to read them and get a better sense of the authors. It did at times though make the book feel a bit more casual, fitting more with its original format in a magazine. Not sure I'd want to commit to this in book form though.
Also, I loved the cover art, it's very pretty.

As a fan of the Star Wars universe, I was excited to dive into Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories. This collection of stories, set during the High Republic era, explores new characters, environments, and conflicts within the galaxy. Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars for its excellent character development and engaging plotlines.

One of the strongest aspects of this book is the well-crafted character development. Each story introduces us to new characters, and the authors take their time to build their personalities, motivations, and relationships. It's fascinating to see the intricate dynamics between the various protagonists, as well as their connections to the broader Star Wars universe. The authors' attention to detail makes each character feel real and relatable, which is essential for any successful story.

The plotlines in Starlight Stories are engaging and keep the reader hooked from beginning to end. The High Republic era is a relatively unexplored period in the Star Wars timeline, and the authors seize the opportunity to create fresh storylines that intertwine seamlessly with the known canon. The various tales take us on thrilling adventures filled with action, suspense, and moral dilemmas. This collection of stories also does a fantastic job of expanding on the High Republic setting, giving readers a deeper understanding of the era's culture, politics, and challenges.

Despite the many strengths of Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories, there is room for improvement. Some of the stories feel rushed or lack the depth and detail that we have come to expect from the Star Wars universe. Additionally, a few of the plotlines seem to rely too heavily on familiar Star Wars tropes, which can make certain moments feel predictable.

In conclusion, Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories is a solid addition to the Star Wars canon. It offers an engaging exploration of new characters and storylines within the High Republic era, with a particular emphasis on well-crafted character development. While there are some areas that could be improved, this collection of stories is a must-read for Star Wars fans seeking to expand their knowledge of the galaxy far, far away.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!


This was pretty good! Perfect for people like me who loves Star Wars and just wants more content of it forever!

I had a tough time putting this book down. Each story was thrilling and told tales from this stunning place. The threat faced in each tale were not easy to take down, and sometimes it came at a great cost. As this book came to a close it was clear this series is far from over.

This is an outstanding addition to the High Republic initiative, with new characters taking center stage alongside well-established heroes from Starlight Beacon. At this point, we know the fate of many of the heroic people aboard Starlight Beacon, but in Starlight Stories, the outstanding authors from Phase One of The High Republic give readers a feel for what it was like to actually live on the station. People there had hopes, dreams, and doubts, and not all of their dreams included staying on the station. Though the characters were all different, they were all united in the sense of duty and compassion that they all shared.

If you're a fan of The High Republic, this is an excellent way to learn more about the world and the station that was the centerpiece of Phase One. Much like the Legends book Death Star did, Starlight Stories gives fans insight into the day-to-day lives of people aboard the immense station.

Thank you, NetGalley, for granting me a free copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Despite having not read most of The High Republic series, I was initially very excited to get a chance to read Starlight Stories. Unfortunately, the copy I downloaded was very wonky and difficult to read, with passages frequently being truncated mid-sentence. The stories themselves, while light and breezy, aren't very accessible to anyone who isn't well-versed in the expanded Star Wars universe. This is a problem I've had with Star Wars books before--the authors rarely describe what a character looks like, or include much detail about their home planet or organization, instead assuming that the reader will just look it up on Wookiepedia. Star Wars fans may be dedicated, but it's a pain to have to stop reading every few pages to look up details that, in any other fantasy series, would be provided in the text. That said, in addition to a number of short stories and author interviews, Starlight Stories also includes several illustrations. This assortment of storytelling, artwork, and conversation should make Starlight Stories a valuable addition to any hardcore Star Wars fan's collection--so long as it's the print version.

This is a spoiler free review.

Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories is a fun read. The copy I was given looks like high res screen grabs of the pages from Star Wars Insider magazine. I had trouble reading some of the stories. The images from the magazine were just not that clear for me to read.. At some point I’d like to find the Star Wars Insider magazine these short stories are from and read them again. I think reading a hard copy of the magazine would be much easier and enjoyable to read than trying t0 read a magazine online.

I enjoyed reading some of these short stories. I very much liked reading the story of two mechanics who worked on Starlight beacon. They just finished their work helping to design and build the awesome space station and we’re packing for their vacation when something went wrong on the station…. This mystery story was entertaining to read and really kept my interest.

I’ve read most of the Star Wars The High Republic novels and all the comics. The entire project has been awesome and extremely entertaining to read. The High Republic era is Star Wars fantasy adventure stories at its best. I highly recommend reading any short stories, novels or comics from the Star Wars The High Republic era.

Please give these short stories a try and trust in the force.

Star awesome and keep reading!

Star Wars The High Republic is magazine of sorts. In here we have 2 seperate sets of author interviews, the first being a group interview around how they were all brought onboard to this project. The first interview also explains what the plans are for this High Republic setting and how as authors they are planning on making it a interconnects series of events.

After the first set of interviews, each author has a mini 2-part excerpt from their own respective novels. These excerpts are designed to be a tease of what takes place to entice you in to read the full novels. While each of these novels are supposed to show you a glimpse of what it too occur, and each authors different writing style, I found that by the end I could not tell which author had written each excerpt. They all ended up feeling very much the same, with none of the unique flair that I have read in some of the authors previous works, Star Wars or otherwise. Each excerpt had a large amount of crossover with the others, with multiple characters being used in a few of them. The biggest character that crosses over was the space station, Starlight Beacon. I do not know if they plan on continuing to have these novels use this space station as a central point, but I am intrigued as to how pivotal of a role Starlight Beacon will play.

Also included in these excerpts are some artwork around the story. These are stunningly made and were the highlight of my reading experience.

After the excerpts, we get individual author interviews. These interviews I found to be quite boring. I struggle to recollect what each of the 5 authors talked about, and even with the book right beside me I struggle to bring myself to pick it back up again to reread these interviews.

The best part of this magazine were the 5 mini tales. If only they had been included (and been longer) then I would have thoroughly enjoyed this. But unfortunately the author interviews ruined something that otherwise would have gotten me interested in reading these new upcoming books set in the High Republic era of Star Wars.

This collection gathers five original short stories from the High Republic era along with several interviews with current Star Wars authors (in a classical 'zine format). The stories are a bit tied together with a common cast: Administrator Velko Jahen of the Starlight Beacon and Security Chief Ghan Tarpfen as well as some other recurring characters).

The stories are a bit of a mixed bag. On one level, they gave me a bit of nostalgia of reading fan-fiction like stories from ezine's of old. Unfortunately, you would really expect a bit better narrative from actual authors. I do like the concept of telling stories from the point of view of 'sideline' characters, but felt they could have done more here. As a collection, not all stories in themselves need to have a full drama arc - we could have had some proper character building thrown in. Of the stories, I liked "Past Mistakes" by Cavan Scott the best.

The interviews are very nice and professional, if only really interesting if you know the authors being interviewed. I like the Christie Golden one, having read her stuff well before her foray into Star Wars novels.

If you're a fan of the High Republic era, this will give a bit of perspective into the overall world but is ultimately forgettable. I usually like short story collections as they give authors the chance to venture into something completely new; there's some of that here but not enough in my opinion. Still, these are not the weakest of Star Wars novels, just average. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

If you can’t stand the wait until the next phase of The High Republic you might enjoy revisiting some familiar faces in this collection of short stories aboard Starlight Beacon!

Starlight Stories is a collection of fiction previously published in Star Wars Insider. In addition to the five short stories, the collection also includes interviews with the authors behind The High Republic!

The stories dig into some of the lesser-known faces from Phase I. Some characters are brand new, some are a bit familiar, and some are major characters with their own books or comics. The stories are each interesting and flesh out many pieces or characters you might recognize. The book includes beautiful illustrations to go along with each story. I’ve always been a fan of anthologies and this one is no different.

The short stories contained in this collection are:

Go Together by Charles Soule
First Duty by Cavan Scott
Hidden Danger by Justina Ireland
Past Mistakes by Cavan Scott
Shadows Remain by Justina Ireland

The interviews from the story architects of Phase I also offer plenty of interesting tidbits and info on the creation of The High Republic. It’s always a treat to hear directly from the creators themselves on their process, inspiration, and even where they may be headed!

If you missed these stories, this is the perfect chance to get them all in one place!

This is a must-read for any High Republic Phase I fan looking for some great stories until we meet our familiar faces again in Phase III!

Sal P.

“Wherever we go, we’ll go together.”

Pikka Adren

A fun set of stories that take place in the High Republic era. I think that seeing more of the world via these short stories helped the flesh out the narrative a lot and created a more complete world for the reader. While not a must read it is a very fun one.

I love how far Star Wars has come with their stories, and I love to see these stories broken up and explored more! I also enjoyed the additional information from the authors. It’s so interesting to read their thoughts and ideas. I can’t wait for more High Republic stories!

Okay right off the bat, I’m giving this five (5) stars. It was such a fun read. Not just because of the Star Wars stories that are inside it but also the different perspectives you get from the people who are currently expanding the Star Wars universe.

I loved all the stories and seeing them broken up into small chunks that were then taken over by other authors. It was nice to see how different author’s handled the same character and to see how even on a small scale, it’s still actually a big universe.

The writing was great, the information was great. You get information and the desires of what the current Star Wars writers are trying to do with their stories, and you can feel their excitement. It’s a short read but I absolutely will be picking this up and recommend it to Star Wars fans. To me, it’s a must have.

I received this eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to them and the publisher. Go pick this up!

I think the main problem I have with this book is that I’m at a point where I want to see Star Wars stories without Jedi, but that’s no fault of this book. The stories are fun, the writing is strong and it’s fun to see these expansions of the High Republic!

Basically an advertisement for the Star Wars: The High Republic series, Titan Magazine has put together interviews and some new short stories set in that world. The interviews are a bit short and don't break much new ground, but it is always interesting to read the thoughts of authors working on such a large project. The short stories, all set during the High Republic era far before the time of the Skywalker Saga, are interesting and illuminate new settings. A good appetite teaser for Star Wars fans, but best to do what the writers were hoping you'd do, and pick up the novel-length stories as well.