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Queen's Peril
Queen's Peril | E. K. Johnston
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When fourteen-year-old Padm Naberrie wins the election for Queen of Naboo, she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace. To keep her safe and secure, she'll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her assistants, confidantes, defenders, and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular talents, but it will be up to Padm to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces of the Trade Federation, Queen Amidala and her handmaidens will face the greatest test--of themselves, and of each other.
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Gissy
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Mehso-so

Econ‘s book in this trilogy. I liked it but not loved it. It is a short book and some parts were a little bit confused and then an abrupt ending. I still enjoyed the audiobook. 3⭐️

Gissy May 2024
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DieAReader 🥳Great! 5mo
BookwormAHN Nice 😺 5mo
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Super_Jane
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4.75/5 #starwars

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TugstenDragon
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Quick read, fun if you like the movies.

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Andrew65
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I really enjoyed listening to this Star Wars book. It was good to see the early days of Padme and this helped develop the Star Wars story. A good prelude to the Phantom Menace.

Also great use of sound effects during this audiobook which added to the experience.

@Riveted_Reader_Melissa #StarWarsBuddyRead #September

Book 6 finished for #OutstandingOctober

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I‘m so glad you liked it! 3y
Andrew65 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Now waiting for October‘s. 🤞 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Me too! I haven‘t gotten it yet either! 😂 3y
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Andrew65
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Started listening to this YA Star Wars book about a young Queen and her early challenges. Enjoyable so far.

Reading as part of #OutstandingOctober.

A bit late due to my illness but reading as part of #StarWarsBuddyRead

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I often read them a bit late too, so no worries. I hope you are feeling better, and I enjoyed this read, so I hope you do too. 3y
Andrew65 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Thanks definitely getting there, still an ear infection and get tired very quickly but fine other than that. Always tricky to get hold of these and have to ask the library to buy them which can be hit or miss. Definitely enjoying the storyline. 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Andrew65 YES! I always try to get the audiobook from the library if available, if not I usually put in for an interlibrary loan…both of which can take awhile to come in. 3y
Andrew65 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Love the sound effects on this audiobook, really adds to it. (edited) 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Andrew65 Yes, they are so good usually. The score and everything adds to it, that‘s why I‘m often willing to wait for the audiobook even if the waitlist is long. 3y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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From the unique skills of each of Amidala‘s handmaids to the realities of teen girl life (both sneaking out to parties & periods), from the initial fun of switching places with the Queen & tricking guards to the eventual life & death stakes as the Trade Federation blockades & invades Naboo, this book follow Padmé from her election as Queen to the end of The Phantom Menace‘s war.

Can we have the whole story retold from Padmé & Leia‘s POV please!

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Jari-chan
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Another great Star Wars book that shows us what's going on behind the movie scenes. It's so great to get to know Padme and her girls better, and the insights into her duties were very interesting to read. I love how this book, among many others, deepened my understanding for the Star Wars universe, its characters and their stories. And: take a look at this amazing cover!

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa The cover is gorgeous! 3y
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BookwormAHN
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This was a good quick read about Padme's first days as Queen Amidala. It also acts as a prequel for The Phantom Menace and has scenes that fill in parts of the movie.
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Roary47 Awesome! Looks like a good story. 😍 3y
Jari-chan I really enjoy this one so far 🥰 3y
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The_Literary_Jedi
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📚📚📚📚 Great read for September #starwarsbuddyread that readers of all ages and levels of fandom will enjoy! Takes a look at how Amidala became Queen of Naboo & how her handmaidens became such a large part of the story. Takes place smack in the midst of EP1: The Phantom Menace so characters, places, & story are familiar. Light and fun with enough action to keep reading; short but very entertaining!

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Just a reminder…. Queen‘s Peril is coming up next in September for #StarWarsBuddyRead!

Put in your library holds now, if you haven‘t already!

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sebrittainclark
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4/5

The first Star Wars book I ever read was called Journal: Queen Amidala, so you know I love some good Padme Amidala content. This book begins with Amidala's election and ends at the same point The Phantom Menance ends. Like Johnston's other Padme novel, Queen's Shadow, the story is told from the perspective of Padme, her handmaidens, and our characters around her like Quarsh Panaka.

It's a great Star Wars novel!

rachelsbrittain I need to read the first one so I can read this one! 4y
sebrittainclark @rachelsbrittain This one actually happens chronologically before the first, so I think they could be read in any order. I honestly want to go back and reread Queen's Shadow now with the context of Queen's Peril. 4y
rachelsbrittain Oooo okay good to know! 4y
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sebrittainclark
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1. From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back and Queen's Peril by E. K. Johnston

2. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade and You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria

3. So, so many. Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells, The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers, A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers, The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey, The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren, and many others.

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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sarahgreatlove
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LOVED this. Even more than queens shadow. I need to own these, I love them so much. 😍😍😍

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TieDyeDude
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One of the biggest issues with the Phantom Menace is too many storylines and a lack of focus. Queen's Peril attempts to fill in the blanks of Padme's tale, while also serving as a prequel to Queen's Shadow and the origin of her handmaiden squad. Definitely requires knowledge of The Phantom Menace, but a strong examination of a great character. Some period talk too, which I've heard is rare in YA books.

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TracyReadsBooks
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This book tells the story of Padmé Naberrie when she becomes Queen of Naboo (taking the name Amidala). It delves into the early weeks of her reign & illuminates everything from the elaborate dresses & makeup she wears to the handmaidens & trade negotiations. Interwoven with this central narrative are moments we already know from Episode 1. So, if you‘re a fan you‘ll likely enjoy this story. Not as good as Johnston‘s Ashoka book but a solid read.

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TracyReadsBooks
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Morning coffee with a book... One of my co-workers is a huge Star Wars fan and she told me I had to read this so we could talk about it because she has things to say. As I am also a Star Wars fan, I have no problem completing this task!