For devoted Star Wars enthusiasts who are still mourning the scrapping of “The Acolyte,” there’s a glimmer of optimism on the horizon. The novel “The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown” by Tessa Gratton, published by Penguin Random House, is due out on July 29th and can be pre-ordered now. This book will delve into the lives of characters Jecki Lon and Yord Fandar, as they embark on a mission several years before the series’ events unfold. Described as a blend of “Star Wars” and “The Hunger Games,” this tale follows these unlikely duo being dragged into a planet’s extraordinary rite of passage. It seems to provide long-awaited background details about Jecki and Yord, as well as the evolution of their relationship in the years preceding the show.
As a passionate cinephile delving into the realm of galactic adventures, I find myself captivated by the synopsis of “The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown.” In this intriguing tale, I, as Jedi Padawan Jecki, find myself and my least favored counterpart, Yord, unwittingly entangled in a grand rite of passage sweeping across an entire planet.
Initially, the ritual seems to proceed smoothly, but when chaos erupts, it’s up to Jecki and Yord to deploy all our Jedi skills and cooperate to safeguard ourselves, newfound allies, and the very essence of this captivating event from imminent peril.
In “The Acolyte” series, Dafne Keen portrayed Jecki and Charlie Barnett played Yord. The storyline is set approximately 130 years prior to “A New Hope,” with this novel fitting somewhere between eight and four years before that event. At the point of this narrative, Yord has not yet achieved Jedi Knight status; he becomes a Knight two years before “The Acolyte” takes place.
Balancing their positions equally in terms of status will create an intriguing situation, and it’s evident that this change will significantly influence their interactions. The novels are expected to delve into the evolution and transformation of their bond over the years, eventually leading up to the professional partnership depicted on-screen.
Initially, “The Crystal Crown” will debut in both hardcover and e-book versions, but no news about a paperback edition has been announced yet. Regrettably, those who prefer audiobooks must wait until October 28th to enjoy it. Marketed as a young-adult novel suitable for ages 12 and up, this book is quite substantial, with a print length of 448 pages and an audio duration of 14 hours. Let’s hope this new release will appease fans who were disappointed by the cancellation of “The Acolyte” and the scarcity of stories within this timeline.
You can now pre-order “The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown” from bookstores, with delivery scheduled for July 29th. Meanwhile, “The Acolyte” is already available for streaming on Disney+.
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