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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
1st read- So I read these entirely out of order, and I kinda wanna start all the way over since I was so confused by the ending of the first one and just had no idea it was part of a series I guess? But this was delightful and lovely, and it was a perfect distraction while waiting in the DFW airport over night.
2nd read- Very glad I went back to this series and read it out of order but in chronological order this time! I can see how they could stand alone, but I just got lost when I read the first book the first time. Maybe I hadn't watched the movie in a long time either? Who knows. But honestly, these are extremely well written and super smart and entertaining. I'm listening to it this time and enjoying it immensely!
2nd read- Very glad I went back to this series and read it out of order but in chronological order this time! I can see how they could stand alone, but I just got lost when I read the first book the first time. Maybe I hadn't watched the movie in a long time either? Who knows. But honestly, these are extremely well written and super smart and entertaining. I'm listening to it this time and enjoying it immensely!
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed ‘Queen’s Peril’ much more than ‘Queen’s Shadow’. Not only is the book about Padmè and the occupation of Naboo, but about her handmaids. It feels more like a YA Star Wars novel which was enjoyable.
This book shows that there is more to Padmè than Anakin or politics. She is a young girl who cares about her planet and friends. E.K Johnston does a good job of highlighting her characteristics and how that drives the plot.
This book shows that there is more to Padmè than Anakin or politics. She is a young girl who cares about her planet and friends. E.K Johnston does a good job of highlighting her characteristics and how that drives the plot.
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Finally! We get to see my girl Padmè’s POV in all of this. I LOVE that we get to meet her handmaidens and that they’re way more than silent actresses in the background. I definitely enjoyed seeing where Padmè came from and her journey to becoming Queen Amidala. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
"There are things I cannot do."
- Queen Amidala
When I watched The Phantom Menace for the first time in '99 I was a happy dude. While it's easy to imagine how excited I was for triple lightsaber fights and more backflips there was more I something else I enjoyed. Watching a young queen doing what she must to protect her people. Seeing her make decisions and adapt as her faith in democracy is tested. Witnessing her take up arms herself to join her people in their battle for freedom. There are a lot of reasons that Queen Amidala made an impact on me back then. If you've read E.K. Johnston's previous book Queen's Shadow, then you already have an idea of how well she is able to write Padmé but in this book we really get to know the Queen.
And a lot of teenage girl-highly-trained-loyal-decoy-bodyguards.
Which is a good thing.
This story has a lot of humor and an entirely different tone than any other. I don't wanna credit it all up to being basically about teenage ninjas but... here we are. I'm a pretty hardcore Star Wars fan who is pretty good with details if I don't say so myself, but the names of these handmaidens have eluded me for a while so the fact that I can now identify each and every one of them (besides Sabé) should really say something I think. Once again Johnston handles Padmé's character wonderfully and really brings a lot of character to everyone in her world. She also puts in lots of details that I loved like the hallikset player, taxation bills, election results, unlikely romances with the local nobility, the queen bee's sting, the apprentice in the dark, podracing crash, teenagers and concerts, ALL THE BIBBLE, Jar Jar and the worst day ever, carbon scoring, the little boy and the angel, Shmi, and the girl in the white dress.
For fans of Padmé, this is definitely a must-read. For anyone serious about the antics and scheming that a group of teenagers can get into, also a must-read. As a father, a few things struck VERY close to home. For anyone else who's looking to see the galaxy through some fairly unique eyes, I would definitely recommend this.
“My hands are yours.”
- Sabé
Full review will be up at http://theroguerebels.com/2020/06/02/star-wars-queens-peril-review
- Queen Amidala
When I watched The Phantom Menace for the first time in '99 I was a happy dude. While it's easy to imagine how excited I was for triple lightsaber fights and more backflips there was more I something else I enjoyed. Watching a young queen doing what she must to protect her people. Seeing her make decisions and adapt as her faith in democracy is tested. Witnessing her take up arms herself to join her people in their battle for freedom. There are a lot of reasons that Queen Amidala made an impact on me back then. If you've read E.K. Johnston's previous book Queen's Shadow, then you already have an idea of how well she is able to write Padmé but in this book we really get to know the Queen.
And a lot of teenage girl-highly-trained-loyal-decoy-bodyguards.
Which is a good thing.
This story has a lot of humor and an entirely different tone than any other. I don't wanna credit it all up to being basically about teenage ninjas but... here we are. I'm a pretty hardcore Star Wars fan who is pretty good with details if I don't say so myself, but the names of these handmaidens have eluded me for a while so the fact that I can now identify each and every one of them (besides Sabé) should really say something I think. Once again Johnston handles Padmé's character wonderfully and really brings a lot of character to everyone in her world. She also puts in lots of details that I loved like the hallikset player, taxation bills, election results, unlikely romances with the local nobility, the queen bee's sting, the apprentice in the dark, podracing crash, teenagers and concerts, ALL THE BIBBLE, Jar Jar and the worst day ever, carbon scoring, the little boy and the angel, Shmi, and the girl in the white dress.
For fans of Padmé, this is definitely a must-read. For anyone serious about the antics and scheming that a group of teenagers can get into, also a must-read. As a father, a few things struck VERY close to home. For anyone else who's looking to see the galaxy through some fairly unique eyes, I would definitely recommend this.
“My hands are yours.”
- Sabé
Full review will be up at http://theroguerebels.com/2020/06/02/star-wars-queens-peril-review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Could’ve hit on a few more scenes from the movie - Padme’s version of meeting Anakin, her thoughts at the podrace, or getting the japor snippet, or her version of the “Anakin can’t count scene”
But I love making the handmaidens 3/5 sapphic by volume, and the added development for them (mostly Sabé and Saché)
But I love making the handmaidens 3/5 sapphic by volume, and the added development for them (mostly Sabé and Saché)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture