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Queen's Peril

E. K. Johnston (2020-06-02)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

When 14-year-old Padmé 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 Padmé 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.

Tags

Political ThrillerStar Wars Expanded UniverseCharacter Study

Is Queen's Peril appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A Star Wars prequel novel featuring teenage Queen Amidala and her handmaidens facing planetary invasion. Contains moderate action violence (invasion, battles) but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence, war, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will love this deep dive into Padmé's story, exploring her transformation into a queen and the fierce bonds she forms with her handmaidens.