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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
Im sorry i only rated u 4 stats at forst u r worth so much more than that and i am so sorry u r constantly on my mind and i love u u were vital in mu life i will never doubt u again
MUAH
MUAH
I just can't deal with this portrayal of my beautiful space doctor general princess. I can't buy that even at 16 she doesn't see through the "dinner parties". I'm angry at Bail and Breha for not giving her more information. She doesn't need to know exactly what's going on, but she needs to know they're working on things behind the scenes. I did really enjoy the mountaineering session. But even then, the reason she stayed behind was because it was RIGHT, not because she was a princess or because the royalty on Alderaan actually does put their people first instead of just talking about it.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
What I thought this book did best, was showing the relationship between Leia and her parents - the good and the bad. It felt very natural to me.
I didn’t think I’d like any romance in this book, but I found Kier likeable and a valuable perspective on things that differs from her parents belief. Though of course the entire time, I was just waiting for him to leave or die.
I really liked how this book kind of explained Leia’s lack of emotion for her entire planet being destroyed. We see, from her perspective, how she is able to to focus on her mission above all else, seeming eerily calm in moments of crisis to others.”When her fear or despair reached its absolute height, her mind turned crystalline—hard, set, focused, straight.”
I’ve just read Queen’s Peril, so seeing the state of Naboo was particularly saddening. The way the new queen is reduced to a mere puppet when past queens were so respected, and everything that has happened to Panaka.. I kind of wish they’d left it unclear if he’d revealed Leia’s true parentage to Palpatine or not, but I understand why they didn’t.
I didn’t think I’d like any romance in this book, but I found Kier likeable and a valuable perspective on things that differs from her parents belief. Though of course the entire time, I was just waiting for him to leave or die.
I really liked how this book kind of explained Leia’s lack of emotion for her entire planet being destroyed. We see, from her perspective, how she is able to to focus on her mission above all else, seeming eerily calm in moments of crisis to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death
Moderate: Slavery, Grief, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: War
I think one of the critiques people had of the prequel trilogy is that it was too bogged down in political storyline. This was definitely that, but with teen angst and lots of cameos. I found it enjoyable, and there was a lot of character growth for Leia, but I wanted to be done with it.
There are not enough good things to say about this book. Claudia Gray is quickly becoming my favorite star wars author.
We don't deserve Claudia Gray. I have never read a Star Wars book so fast or been so disappointed when there were no more pages. Claudio Gray has proven time and time again that she is the best Star Wars author around and I can't wait for whatever she has next.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Excuse me, Claudia Gray, but I did not sign up for a book that would set this kind of heartbreaking ending. I would like my money back for emotional damage, please (never mind that I got it from the library).
We all know and love Leia Organa. I'm a prequel girl all the way, but Leia is as badass as her mom, and she was the original warrior princess. This book is a good introduction to how she became the Leia we first meet in A New Hope. It's very much YA (she's a bit whiny at times, like every teenager in existence), but the steps she takes here and the friendships she makes inform a lot of her character in the movies.
Two side characters got my attention in particular, alongside Leia:
1) Kier. I knew from the very beginning (like the moment they started flirting) what the twist would be, but I did not expect that ending. I don't remember how I got spoiledabout his death, and let's be real, we all knew he had to be gone before A New Hope , but I knew it would happened and Claudia Gray still managed to rip my heart right out of my chest with that one. Kier is that lawful good character that is set up for failure from the very beginning because of those morals, and it provides great contrast to what Leia becomes once she joins the Rebellion.
2)Amilyn. My girl is autistic-coded as hell and I was LIVING for it. I did not realize it was that character from the sequels (because I tend to ignore the existence of episodes 8 and 9 as best I can 🙃 ) and I will probably have to rewatch to see if that characterization holds up in the movies (doubt it), but she is everything and I love her with all my heart.
Because it was released in 2017, it doesn't perfectly hold up with more recent canon (like the fact that Leia already met Obi-Wan in the Kenobi series, and that the same show pictured the Aldera palace as a modern skyscraper rather than an expansive household built on historical foundations). However, I think it's a very good read for young people who want to know more about Leia. Gift this to your Star Wars-loving teens and young adults. And then take a few hours to borrow and read it yourself!
We all know and love Leia Organa. I'm a prequel girl all the way, but Leia is as badass as her mom, and she was the original warrior princess. This book is a good introduction to how she became the Leia we first meet in A New Hope. It's very much YA (she's a bit whiny at times, like every teenager in existence), but the steps she takes here and the friendships she makes inform a lot of her character in the movies.
Two side characters got my attention in particular, alongside Leia:
1) Kier. I knew from the very beginning (like the moment they started flirting) what the twist would be, but I did not expect that ending. I don't remember how I got spoiled
2)Amilyn. My girl is autistic-coded as hell and I was LIVING for it. I did not realize it was that character from the sequels (because I tend to ignore the existence of episodes 8 and 9 as best I can 🙃 ) and I will probably have to rewatch to see if that characterization holds up in the movies (doubt it), but she is everything and I love her with all my heart.
Because it was released in 2017, it doesn't perfectly hold up with more recent canon (like the fact that Leia already met Obi-Wan in the Kenobi series, and that the same show pictured the Aldera palace as a modern skyscraper rather than an expansive household built on historical foundations). However, I think it's a very good read for young people who want to know more about Leia. Gift this to your Star Wars-loving teens and young adults. And then take a few hours to borrow and read it yourself!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, Classism, Deportation
Minor: Body shaming, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was amazing but WOW they really just went and twisted the knife with that last sentence. My jaw dropped.
Claudia Gray can definitely keep writing books about Leia.