Length 409 pages
Format paperback
Published 2017
Series Star Wars
My Copy I bought it
Claudia Gray is hands down the best author to pen stories of our favorite galactic princess. In Bloodline (published 2016) Leia is more scoundrel than prim and proper royalty; a take charge field-like operative who isn't afraid to risk it all for the greater good. In Leia, Princess of Alderaan, we see the origin of these traits while showcasing her penchant for politics.
At 16, Leia is still learning though is more wise than most, her persona a perfect graft of that young woman in A New Hope albeit less battle-hardened.
Tarkin continues to have pivotal roles in the new cannon books (even his cameos feel significant such is his persona) and his role here is a continuation of that.
As with Rogue One (2016 book/film), Leia, Princess of Alderaan enhances A New Hope, in particular that famous Tarkin/Leia interaction and the destruction of Alderaan. These two have a history spanning back to this books early foray into the universe of politics through the Apprentice Legislature of which Leia is a member and Tarkin a mentor-type. With each new canon book the Star Wars lore gets a bump; there's even a couple of nice throwaway lines about Saw Gerrera's militia (Catalyst, Rogue One) as Easter eggs which strengthen the continuity bonds.
Politics and the early formation of the Rebel Alliance along with Leia's journey to becoming a leader among her peers are key elements to this book. This is also the most I've read of Breha Organa, Leia's adoptive mother who seems like a very strong character and pivotal piece in the conflicts to come.
My rating: 3.5/5 stars, a good origin story of one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars universe.
You can read my review of Bloodline by clicking the link below:
Review: BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray
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