Reviews

Bürde der Königin: eine Vorgeschichte zu Schatten der Köngin (Star Wars), by Emily Kate Johnston

gracec454's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

losingcats's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

beckks's review against another edition

5.0

5/5
I have been waiting for a book like this since I first watched Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Padmé is my favourite Star Wars character and I thoroughly enjoyed getting some of her backstory and seeing her interactions with her handmaidens. I like how some scenes from the movie were introduced and also expanded upon.
If you are a fan of Padmé or Star Wars in general, I think you would really enjoy this book.

samanthaig's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I was incredibly disappointed by the last third of this book. It had so much potential but felt like a montage more than anything. Really wish there had been more interaction and depth to Padme and the Handmaidens at the end when the beginning started strong! 

freiguy86's review against another edition

3.0

I I enjoyed this book quite a bit until the final act. It was interesting seeing the lead up to The Phantom Menace through the Queen and her handmaiden's eyes. Unfortunately it fell apart when it started to line up with the film. It jumped around quite a bit, assuming you've seen the movie, and so it stumbles as its own story. I enjoyed the interpersonal relationships of Amidala and her handmaiden's; blossoming queer romance, teen girls being awesome, and even menstrual cycles in star wars! It was very humanizing. If only it could've kept it up til the end. It's a cute read.

izzy_r's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

padmé + sabé 🫶🫶

thesarahsilvester's review against another edition

5.0

Omg I LOVED this one. Queen’s shadow was great too, I found it fascinating how the author fleshed out the meaning behind Amidala- why the handmaidens, why the crazy outfits, why the weird voice. But in this book, we get taken back to the beginning to see how it all started - where they found the handmaidens and how they became a unit. It runs alongside some of the events of the film Episode 1, and now I’m off to watch that again. I read these from the library but want to own both, for sure. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

maivalentine's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

lahela42's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

steph_geneie's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0