Star Wars “Quest for Planet X” is a break from the frenetic pace of its predecessor Cataclysm. That’s not a bad thing it just feels like a breather after the roller coaster we just came from.

The story centers on the hunt for a planet and a hyperlane. It’s part of an annual contest, which is a super cool concept I’d love to see expanded on. Where this book shines is in the cast of characters. Yes, it’s a younger mix the Graf and Padawan but the real intrigue is in seeing a Jedi and a Path of the Open Hand member stuck together in close quarters for an extended time. That dynamic creates some interesting dialogue about where the story is overall and how these factions clash ideologically when forced into proximity.

There’s not a lot of action here. It’s relatively dialogue heavy, and while the pacing is fine, it could have been tightened up a bit for what it ultimately delivers. Still, it wraps up nicely and gives important background that sets up what’s coming next. 3/5

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