Youtini Canon Book Club

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on The Valiant Vow by Justina Ireland. We get into the wrapup of the middle grade High Republic novels, how far we've seen these young characters come over the last few years, and what we hope to see more of in the future of Star Wars middle grade publishing. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and special guest, Caleb, break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol 4 and The Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older and Shima Shinya. We get into what we thought of the series overall, the continuation of Azlin's story, and the impressive growth of Lily's power as a Jedi. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on Into the Light by Claudia Gray. We get into our feelings on the conclusion of YA books in the High Republic initiative, our shared love of Reath Silas, and the intricacies of relationships that come with baggage and depth. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on Haunted Starlight by George Mann, his second Audible Original. We get into the ways Tep Tep stepped up in the story, our sorrows for Master Eve Byre, and how we think this story ties into the overall High Republic plot. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed, the first book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy. We get into the implications of the beginning of the Rebellion, the different strategies of Mon, Bail, and Saw, and our predictions for the rest of the trilogy. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi and Hannah break down their thoughts on Thrawn by Timothy Zahn, the first book in the first Canon Thrawn trilogy. We get into Zahn's mastery over the character, the various iterations of Thrawn over the last few decades, and why we think this story's side characters are just as important as Thrawn himself. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on Hunters: Battle for the Arena by Mark Oshiro, a tie-in novel to the game Star Wars: Hunters. We get into the interesting ways Oshiro worked the game mechanics into the story, our individual love of all the characters, and why we think Hunters could be interesting in the future of Star Wars publishing. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on The High Republic: Tempest Breaker by Cavan Scott, the Phase III audio drama. We get into our changing feelings on Lourna Dee, the endurance of Lourna and Quin's relationship, and the threats that still lie in wait for the Jedi and the Republic. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and JG break down their thoughts on The High Republic: Seeds of Starlight by George Mann, an Audible Original audiobook. We get into the growing distrust and anger on Eiram, the importance of young characters with disabilities like Jedi Padawan Cam Lindon, and how we feel this book fits in with the overall High Republic story. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this special Rebel Rewind episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on Dark Disciple by Christie Golden, one of the first Canon adult novels which was released on July 7, 2015. We get into the sometimes very intense flirting between Ventress and well...everyone around her, the intricacies of what it might take to truly balance the Dark and Light sides of the Force, and what we all feel about this book almost ten years after its release alongside the rest of the Star Wars Canon. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and guest host Eric break down their thoughts on Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes. We get into the incredibly detailed setting of Metagos, Mace's internal struggles with the necessary violence in this heated revolution and his own issues surrounding his origins in the Jedi Order, and of course how we felt about the book overall. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi and Hannah break down their thoughts on The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by George Mann, the second Young Adult book of The High Republic Phase III. We get into the mysteries surrounding the Nameless and the blight, the internal struggles of Reath as he tries to save the galaxy and process his own feelings about his former master Cohmac, and how we feel about the many subplots found in this book. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this special episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on Padawan's Pride by Bryan Q Miller, an Audible Original audiobook that was stealthily released on September 19th. We get into the intricacies of podracing, the long-lasting rifts of the Outer Rim and its myriad of crime families, and what it takes to be a Jedi surrounded by a swarm of scum and villainy. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on The High Republic: Beware the Nameless by Zoraida Cordova, the second middle grade novel of The High Republic Phase III. We get into the intense battles between the Jedi, the Nameless, and the Nihil, the struggle of these younglings to find their place within the Order and the galaxy at large, and the incredible warmth and power of Churo the Hutt's story among a galaxy full of chaos. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol. 3 by Shima Shinya & Daniel Jose Older, the fourth installment of The High Republic: Edge of Balance series. We get into the incredible horror themes of this manga, the ongoing internal struggle that Azlin Rell faces, and the continued threat of the Nihil and Marchion Ro's mysterious Blight. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton, the second adult novel of The High Republic Phase III. We dive into the romance between Avar and Elzar, the ongoing war between the Nihil and the Republic, and what all of this means as we get closer and closer to the end of The High Republic publishing initiative. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! Enjoy this short interview with the new hosts Emmi, JG, and Hannah as they give Corey and Eric some insights into their Star Wars favorites.

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! Join Emmi, JG, and Hannah as they discuss each new release in the vast world of Star Wars Canon literature. This podcast takes a close look at the plot points, character arcs, and the rich lore of each new Star Wars book and trade paperback comic about 2-4 weeks after they hit the shelves. We dig deep into each new Canon entry, so we recommend you read each book or comic before listening to our episode. Brew yourself a cup of caf, get cozy, and join the conversation with the Youtini Canon Book Club!