A YA Star Wars Adventure: A Crash of Fate Review
- K.L. Miracle
- Feb 13
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 23
Looking for a good YA Star Wars book with a no spice romance and high-stakes adventure? Zoraida Córdova’s A Crash of Fate belongs on your radar. While many Young Adult sci-fi novels lean into mature themes, this Outer Rim story keeps things entirely PG while delivering a fantastic, fast-paced space fantasy.
Quick Summary
Genre: YA Romantasy / Sci-Fi Romance
Recommended Age: Young Adult (15+)
Possibly Concerning Content* (details below)
🤬 Language: Mild.
❤️ Romance: Kisses only romance.
🛡️Violence: No death or gore. Minor injuries.
‼️ Heads-Up: Notes for 'religion.'
Who is this for?
The Tropes: Friends to more. One day story. Childhood friends reunited.
The Vibe: Normal people (non-Jedi) in Star Wars world. High-stakes action with tender moments.
For Fans of: Star Wars, cozy space fantasy, clean young adult romance.
Our Review: A Fantastic Cozy YA Star Wars Book
What if you only had one day to convince the girl you've been in love with your whole life to give you both a shot? But everyone on your planet seems determined to interrupt? 'A Crash of Fate' by Zoraida Cordova is a fast-paced romp through an Outer Rim planet, filled with all the things you'd expect from a Star Wars book without the Jedi and Sith stealing the spotlight. My family and I are very into Star Wars (We have lightsabers...and books...and droids...and all the movies...and games...and board games...I could go on) so when we found out about this book I knew we had to give it a shot. But I was a little leery as the last YA Star Wars book we had tried (Lost Stars) was good but had some language and closed door scenes that I would have been uncomfortable letting my son hear. Also, the cliffhanger ending kinda sucks since it was never continued. Needless to say, I was hesitant to jump into this book. But we had just come from visiting Disney's World's Galaxy's Edge and had a 12 hour road trip home so I thought, alright let's try it.
I'm so glad we did! This is such a good book and I recommend it for all ages of Star Wars lovers! There is a romance but it remains kisses only. The world-building is wonderful! The characters are all memorable and you find yourself rooting for the MC's. The action and adventure is on par with the Star Wars movies and shows and even though there are no Jedi in this, it's still feels like a Star Wars book. We listened to the audiobook, narrated by Brittany Pressley who did a fantastic job with both the male and female voices as well as the pace. We really enjoyed it!
Possibly Concerning Content Guide*
🤬 Q: Is there profanity in A Crash of Fate?
A: Yes, there are two uses of the word h***.
❤️ Q: Is there a romance in A Crash of Fate?
A: Yes, there is a wholesome, kisses only, romance between the main characters.
🛡️Q: What kind of violence is there in A Crash of Fate?
A: There are injuries but no deaths. The fights are typical of other Star Wars media with blaster fire, etc.
‼️ Q: Are there any heavy themes or touchy subjects in A Crash of Fate?
A: Characters believe in 'The Force.'
Official Blurb
"Izzy and Jules were best friends. Then, Izzy's family left abruptly, without even a chance to say goodbye. Izzy's life became one of constant motion, traveling from one world to the next, until her parents were killed and she became a low-level smuggler to make ends meet. Jules remained on Batuu, eventually becoming a farmer like his father, but always yearning for something more.
Now, thirteen years after she left, Izzy is returning to Batuu.
She's been hired to deliver a mysterious parcel, and she just wants to finish the job and get gone.But upon arrival at Black Spire Outpost she runs smack into the one person who still means something to her after all this time: Jules. The attraction between them is immediate, yet despite Jules seeming to be everything she's ever needed, Izzy hesitates. How can she drag this good-hearted man into the perilous life she's chosen?
Jules has been trying to figure out his future, but now all he knows for certain is that he wants to be with Izzy. How can he convince her to take a chance on someone who's never left the safety of his homeworld?
When Izzy's job goes wrong, the two childhood friends find themselves on the run." - From Amazon
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📍*Possibly Concerning Content Disclaimer: I try my best to include all relevant content notes, or possibly concerning content, but I may not catch everything and/or you may feel things are concerning that I do not. Please research individually if you’re sensitive to specific topics/subjects! 📍
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