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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
The beginning of the novel about the formation of the handmaidens and Naboo's internal politics is great, but the last third of the book dips into TPM, all of which we have, for the most part, seen already (with the exception of some details about what each handmaiden was up to). This made the ending feel rushed, with nothing much to add to the canon of Star Wars
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
im one of the two phantom menace fans but this was so boring im sorry
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Grief, Colonisation, War
Moderate: Torture, Kidnapping
i mean it’s alright
This novel takes place shortly before 'A Phantom Menace' as well as a bit during closer to the end. It was a bit scattered but I did like how it showed everything Padme's handmaidens had to do for their job. The story itself was a bit on the dull side with nothing in the way of big events that would change my perspective of the Star Wars universe as I knew it, which I always hope for from these canon novels.
Despite the title that implies a single "queen" it's actually about and from the point if view of Padme (queen elect) and her handmaidens (decoys/bodyguards) + the social dynamics within the group. It was interesting what going through the minds of the "Queens" before + during the events of "Phantom Menace" + background on who these hand maidens are and why were they chosen.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Complicated
My favorite book in the Queen’s Series still holds up.