Out of the Shadows audiobook by Justina Ireland

In the tranquil moments of a lazy afternoon, I found myself immersed in the world of Out of the Shadows audiobook by Justina Ireland. As I lounged on my comfortable bed, surrounded by fluffy pillows and a warm cup of tea, I delved into this chapter from Star Wars: The High Republic series. Unfortunately, my excitement was quickly dampened by the flat performance of narrator Keylor Leigh.

The story follows Sylvestri, a young woman trying to navigate her family’s cargo business after the loss of her mother. Seeking help in the galactic capital of Coruscant, she unexpectedly becomes entangled in a power struggle between influential families over a small patch of space on the frontier. Despite being caught in familial politics, Sylvestri is lured by the promise of a lucrative payout.

Meanwhile, Jedi Knight Vernestra Two finds herself summoned to Coruscant without any knowledge of who called for her or why. As their paths intertwine, secrets are revealed and danger looms.

While Justina Ireland’s writing creates a decent story with intriguing plot twists, the poor narration by Keylor Leigh fails to bring out the true essence of the characters. The lackluster performance detracts from the overall experience and hinders full immersion into this Star Wars adventure.