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A review by chrsfrsr
Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A wonderful look at the political side of Star Wars, as well as a much needed character piece on Padmé. I truly loved the distinction made between Padmé Naberrie, the person, and Amidala the concept.
I also have always loved Sabé as a character in the original EU, so it was nice to see her featured again. I'm also living for her and Tonra as a bisexual power couple.
The only "fault" is an arbitrary one, but if, like me, you've read a lot of the 90s Expanded Universe novels focusing on the Big Three than you're used to reading political thrillers from Leia's perspective cut with Jedi and smuggling action. This was all political drama, with some light espionage. I could have used more of the latter.
On a sidenote, the easter eggs thrown in from across the SW multiverse were great!
I also have always loved Sabé as a character in the original EU, so it was nice to see her featured again. I'm also living for her and Tonra as a bisexual power couple.
The only "fault" is an arbitrary one, but if, like me, you've read a lot of the 90s Expanded Universe novels focusing on the Big Three than you're used to reading political thrillers from Leia's perspective cut with Jedi and smuggling action. This was all political drama, with some light espionage. I could have used more of the latter.
On a sidenote, the easter eggs thrown in from across the SW multiverse were great!