Star Wars

By Claudia Gray,

Book cover of Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan

Book description

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ... there was a princess who became a legend.


Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far. To be named heir to the throne of Alderaan, she must prove herself in body, mind and…

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1 author picked Star Wars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Star Wars is probably the most famous example of space operas with magic, but most people probably don’t realize there are dozens of books that take place in the universe.

Even if you’re just an original trilogy fan, you’ll like Gray’s books about Leia, majorly because she nails Leia's character (just like in the previous book Bloodline, but I think this book is better). Since it takes place between Episodes III and IV, it ties in heavily to the events of the original trilogy. Leia is learning about politics and the rebellion and the reader can see why she…

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