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Queen's Shadow
| Title | Queen's Shadow |
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| Date | 2025-04-19 16:39:16 |
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Desciption
The end of her reign is just the beginning...When Padmé Amidala steps down from her position as Queen of Naboo, she is ready to set aside her title and return to life outside of the spotlight. But to her surprise, the new queen asks Padmé to continue serving their people—this time in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about the new role but cannot turn down the request, especially since, thanks to her dearest friend—and decoy—Sabé, she can be in two places at once. So while Padmé plunges into politics, Sabé sets off on a mission dear to Padmé's heart.On the glistening capital planet Coruscant, Padmé's new Senate colleagues regard her with curiosity—and with suspicion for her role in ousting the previous chancellor. Posing as a merchant on Tatooine, Sabé has fewer resources than she thought and fewer options than she needs. Together with Padmé's loyal handmaidens, Padmé and Sabé must navigate treacherous politics, adapt to constantly changing landscapes, and forge a new identity beyond the queen's shadow.
Review
Permcreat. This is the perfect metaphor for this book as far as I am concerned. It fills in the gaps in the Star Wars universe, but it is not the most exciting thing.The writing is good, but for me, the book is way too slow. For example, there is no battle or blaster bolts fired till page 320 out of 345.In fairness, this book takes place is probably the dullest era of Star Wars. In between the Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Also as the book is mostly from Padme's perspective (who would not have known about Palpatine's background movements). There is not really much actionwise that could have been put into the book.This book is about Padme's transition from Queen to galactic senator. I did like the fact that it was not just a straight transition, and Padme needed to prove herself in this new arena as well. Starting from the bottom and working her way up. Making allies with future legends. Also, the other politicians were weary of her because of her past in the Senate as a queen. Changing her tactics and those of her staff.From a filling in the gaps' point of view, the book is great. However, the pace of the story is too slow, and the lack of action was the reason I was disappointed in this book.
