iwasmidnightrain 's review for:

Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston
2.0

I wanted to like this so much, but there’s a reason this book took me SO LONG to finish. To be blunt, I found it quite boring, and it reminded me of Episode I in that way because they both have similar issues where they prioritize scenes of policy-making and meetings over intrigue and action. I’m so bummed because I love Padmé, and I was so excited to read a series dedicated to her, but I will be ending my journey with these books here. I gave this two stars for the beautiful cover art and for the barest glimpses of a more exciting story that I wish had been told instead.