I really like the themes of this book. It's about family, loyalty and letting go, and while I didn't always like how they were executed I can appreciate the overall story.

Sky is probably the most complex addition to the middle grade cast. They were conflicted pretty much every step of the way, and felt like a real person. They added depth to both Rooper and Dash's struggles with the a charm that was missing in the previous book.

But, while I really liked learning more about the workings of hyperspace ans prospecting, the plot of Quest for Planet X just didn't do it for me. I very much have the feeling that basically nothing happened and the whole thing could've been told in half the page count.

We've seen how elaborate the Middle Grade High Republic books can get, and while they don't *need* to, I can't help but feel underwhelmed.