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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
This book was wonderful! It’s the story of Leia, as she’s earning her right to be the crowned princess. Claudia Gray captured the true character of Leia and I loved the Easter eggs that still connected it to the greater Star Wars universe. It’s made me want to rewatch the movies, as I had to google, multiple times, various characters and planets.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Leia, Princess of Alderaan takes place 3 years before A New Hope, when Leia is just 16 and is preparing to be named crown princess.
I am not a SW fangirl. I like it fine, but I've nothing more than a passing interest. But I had gotten this one for my kid a while ago and I have read, and liked, Claudia Gray before, so I decided to give this one a go. I just wanted you to know where I was coming from when I read this. Your results may vary.
I thought this was a fun read. We got a LOT of familiar names and a bit of back story on the beginnings of the rebellion. I was into this one for the most part, but found that it drug a little in the very end. I also found the climax to the book to be kind of lacking. It felt like it just ended with a whimper. Still, overall, I did enjoy it. I might even read more of the modern SW novelizations if I come across them at some point.
I am not a SW fangirl. I like it fine, but I've nothing more than a passing interest. But I had gotten this one for my kid a while ago and I have read, and liked, Claudia Gray before, so I decided to give this one a go. I just wanted you to know where I was coming from when I read this. Your results may vary.
I thought this was a fun read. We got a LOT of familiar names and a bit of back story on the beginnings of the rebellion. I was into this one for the most part, but found that it drug a little in the very end. I also found the climax to the book to be kind of lacking. It felt like it just ended with a whimper. Still, overall, I did enjoy it. I might even read more of the modern SW novelizations if I come across them at some point.
Leia: Princess of Alderaan: Or, Badass Rebel Buns in the making
Ever wonder what Princess Leia was like before A New Hope? Or how she was raised on Alderaan? Well, this book answers those questions in a fun, interesting way. We finally get to go inside a teenage Leia's head and see how intelligent, empathetic, and witty she was.
Some things are better left to the imagination, but this beautiful insight into our favorite space princess was a welcomed story.
Ever wonder what Princess Leia was like before A New Hope? Or how she was raised on Alderaan? Well, this book answers those questions in a fun, interesting way. We finally get to go inside a teenage Leia's head and see how intelligent, empathetic, and witty she was.
Some things are better left to the imagination, but this beautiful insight into our favorite space princess was a welcomed story.
adventurous
emotional
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
Leia: Princess of Alderaan was slow to start, but it was such a pleasure to read about Leia's journey throughout this story. She was very much a Teenager and super curious about things and I loved how Claudia Gray introduced her to the Rebellion and gave us some info on how this Leia became the Leia we're so used to from the movies.
This was a surprisingly good book. Had it had nothing to do with characters we already know, I would have enjoyed the story. But it does and she does a good job capturing their essence and submerging us in a world that’s already familiar. The intrigue and tension kept me picking it up again and again.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Absolutely fantastic: the Leia-learning-how-to-save-the-galaxy / coming-of-age story I didn't know I needed. Horribly bittersweet at the end, as well, given, y'know, what happens. (ALDERAAN! WHY??)
Read this.
Read this.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes