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

Queen's Peril (Star Wars Disney Canon) by E.K. Johnston-276 pages

I enjoyed reading this novel. It explains how Padme Amidala won the election and became Queen of Naboo and it also explains how her handmaidens were chosen. It susses out the process of her handmaidens becoming interchangeable with her and being trained to play the role of Queen. Padme's early time as Queen is explored leading up to the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and beyond. The book is mostly from the point-of-view of Padme/Queen Amidala, but the handmaidens' voices and a few others are included, additionally.

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.

That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston

That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston - 330 pages

In a near-future where the British Empire never fell, the heir to the throne princess Victoria-Margaret is having one last summer before taking up her duties.  She is spending the summer in Canada as Margaret meeting new friends and being a regular person.  There she meets August and Henrietta who have known almost their whole lives that they were going to marry.  But in this world, people are genetically matched by computer to make sure they are good matches.  When Henrietta and Margaret check their genetic matches online, they discover something strange, unsettling, and wonderful . . .


It took me a while to get into this book.  The premise was interesting and the characters likable.  However, the writing just did not draw me into the story until nearly halfway through the book.  Still, I would recommend this book to those who enjoy historical or LGBT romances.