(Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi)
"Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far: proving herself in the areas of body, mind, and heart to be formally named heir to the throne of Alderaan. She's taking rigorous survival courses, practicing politics, and spearheading relief missions to worlds under Imperial control. But Leia has worries beyond her claim to the crown. Her parents, Breha and Bail, aren't acting like themselves lately; they are distant and preoccupied, seemingly more concerned with throwing dinner parties for their allies in the Senate than they are with their own daughter. Determined to uncover her parents' secrets, Leia starts down an increasingly dangerous path that puts her right under the watchful eye of the Empire. And when Leia discovers what her parents and their allies are planning behind closed doors, she finds herself facing what seems like an impossible choice; dedicate herself to the people of Alderaan—including the man she loves—or the galaxy at large, which is in desperate need of a rebel hero..." --from the publisher
I liked the author's portrayal of Leia and her transition from princess to rebel, and the audio version includes some great background ambiance for each scene. The story has a little too much teenage angst for my taste, but it was appropriate for a tween/teen read. One sticking point for me is Leia's last interaction with the Empire. It doesn't make sense that Tarkin would tip her off. It seems more likely that he would use Leia to discover the exact location of the rebel base. I give it four out of five stars.
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