![]() ![]() ![]() Comfortable and satiated are words I’d describe for my feelings after Tales, hence landing on the sweets thing (which, thank you, dear reader, for putting up with), as it addresses some interesting aspects fans wanted more from once Phase II’s glimpse of the past finished, fills in some Phase I moments to heartfelt effect, and plants the seeds of many favorite characters’ returns and how the galaxy has shifted ahead of Phase III. Tales of Light and Life ( Tales herein) took me on a journey like any good sweet can, from the opening presentation of how it looks and smells, to the initial few bites bringing oohs, aahs, shouts of surprise, and tears of tartness or joy, and lastly the lingering taste afterwards, which in terms of Tales, meant the simple, yet elegant cover art, followed by Lucasfilm Publishing’s Creative Director Michael Siglain’s wonderful introduction made great first impressions, while those bite-sized stories elicited all sorts of visceral reactions, ranging from tears of joy and sadness all the way to gasps or hollering, while each one found a way to linger long after they were done. Worry not, I won’t spend this whole time regaling you with desserts and bakeries (as much as I probably could start another site just about that), but they certainly help me make my point. I’m a big desserts guy, I truly do love my sweets if it wasn’t clear from the metaphor which opens this review, but the more I thought about The High Republic – Tales of Light and Life, the more I couldn’t help comparing it to the delectable comfort foods I can’t help having and seeking out on weekend bakery runs. With Phase II done and Phase III on its way, the luminous beings behind The High Republic offer up Tales of Light and Life, a well-prepared treat of a dessert, full of complexity, heart, flavor, and all the toppings you’ve come to expect from them, all while melding together layers of Phases for a scrumptious bite of light and life of the era.
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