Ahsoka (Star Wars) by E. K. Johnston

Ahsoka (Star Wars) by E. K. Johnston-368 pages

I recently watched Star Wars: The Clone Wars the animated series and I have watched Star Wars Rebels, also. Ahsoka has become one of my favorite Star Wars characters. I really enjoyed reading this novel set shortly after Order 66 and the near extinction of the Jedi. Ahsoka must now hide who she once was and calls herself Ashla to hide her identity. Soon, though, she realizes the Empire is everywhere and she must make a decision to continue hiding or fight back. New and familiar characters are woven into this story. I would recommend this to anyone who has watched The Clone Wars and/or Rebels.

Queen's Shadow (Star Wars Disney Canon) by E.K. Johnston

Queen's Shadow (Star Wars Disney Canon) by E.K. Johnston-345 pages

I enjoyed reading this Star Wars Disney Canon novel about Padme Amidala. It covers her last days as Queen of Naboo and her early time spent as a Galactic Senator on Coruscant. It was compelling to read about her time after the events of The Phantom Menace (Star Wars: Episode I) and before Attack of the Clones (Episode II). Additionally, I liked learning about Padme's origins and family on Naboo and about how she first struck a friendship with Senator Bail Organa. I would recommend it to any Star Wars fan, especially those who liked the prequel trilogy.

Leia, Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi) by Claudia Gray

Leia, Princess of Alderaan (Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi) by Claudia Gray-409 pages

I read this because little had been written or said about Leia's childhood after her adoption by Bail and Breha Organa. I am glad that I read this because it did not disappoint. Claudia Gray has written other Star Wars novels (I have read both Lost Stars and Bloodline) and I really liked them, so that also factored into my reading this. This story is about Princess Leia becoming the official, vested heir to the throne of Alderaan at age 16. It is also about her time in the Imperial Apprentice Legislature and her finding out about her parents' planning/starting the rebellion. She is eventually allowed to join her parents in the rebellion (obviously). Anyway, I liked this book, though not quite as much as Gray's other Star Wars novels.