Queen's Shadow is Great and Relevant - Star Wars: Queen's Shadow Book Review (No Spoilers)

[@ohawwgeez3112]

Really politics was a criticism in the prequels? I think politics makes the world deeper and complex. It just makes starwars more real. I want galactic politics in the sequels.

[@ArmorFrogEntertainment]

It's not that space politics is a bad thing. It's just that the prequels didn't handle it very well.

[@aaronluke1993]

@@ArmorFrogEntertainment That is a fair argument, but it still lead to the fall of the Jedi.

[@ohawwgeez3112]

HEMA Memes perhaps not the prequels although I still loved the politics in episode 3 but the clone wars episode where padme and Ashoka met good separatists. Was probably my favorite.

[@WookieeRandy]

I think it made the prequels more realistic ✌🏼

[@casey339]

I LOVE the politics in star wars! I understand why leaning heavy into the politics in the MOVIES might not be the best since they only have a short amount of time to tell the story. Still, the atmosphere set by the opening crawl of the phantom menace with the taxation of trade routs by the trade federation is one of my favorites. Some of my favorite episodes of the clone wars are the ones that focus on galactic politics. I like when multiple parties with different motives are involved rather than just 'good vs. evil'. I get tired of "the good guy is good because he's the good and the bad guy is bad because he's the bad guy." Having many different sides all with unique motives keeps thing real and keeps things interesting. For a long time now I wished for a star wars political drama novel. This seams to be the closest to that yet. I really look forward to reading this book.

[@michaelramon2411]

It sounds like this book is a good example of how the Star Wars franchise can be used to tell all sorts of different types of stories - not just Jedi v. Sith or Rebel v. Empire fights.

[@Mollie_Damon]

I'm super glad there are plenty of people here to let you all know what I probably meant by what I said - thanks guys.

[@Cubs1719]

meh, dont pay it much mind. There is always going to be someone.

[@loganv.8973]

I saw nothing odd that you said, and have seen nobody saying anything about that

[@Mollie_Damon]

Logan V. They might be blocked now 😅

[@loganv.8973]

@@Mollie_Damon fair enough 😂😂 no need to feed trolls

[@estebanfigueroa558]

I love how during your opinion about the book you have numerous Funko Pops in the background and they're all Star Wars female characters. Great detail!

[@brianrunyon266]

Just got my copy through Audible, and, one Star Wars voice actress, Catherine Tabar narrates it. Excellent so far, gives those characters more focus and development.

[@darth5039]

she plays padme in the clone wars right ?

[@brianrunyon266]

She does, among other voice acting roles.

[@inthert8118]

Wish Audible would release all titles in all territories at the same time. Just orderd the physical book today though so at least I can read the story soon. Hopfuly I'll be able to listen it later down the line! :)

[@casey339]

I LOVE the politics in star wars! I understand why leaning heavy into the politics in the MOVIES might not be the best since they only have a short amount of time to tell the story. Still, the atmosphere set by the opening crawl of the phantom menace with the taxation of trade routs by the trade federation is one of my favorites. Some of my favorite episodes of the clone wars are the ones that focus on galactic politics. I like when multiple parties with different motives are involved rather than just 'good vs. evil'. I get tired of "the good guy is good because he's the good and the bad guy is bad because he's the bad guy." Having many different sides all with unique motives keeps thing real and keeps things interesting. For a long time now I wished for a star wars political drama novel. This seams to be the closest to that yet. I really look forward to reading this book.

[@ultratankie]

There are plenty of good Star Wars political novels that already exist. The one I’d recommend is Bloodlines by Claudia Grey; it covers Leia’s time in the New Republic senate and the political factions leading up to Episode 7, and while the First Order is ultimately behind most of the conflict, you get a very good look at how exactly they finance their operations, how they gain support, and why a good natured person in a post-Empire galaxy would still sympathize with them.

[@casey339]

@@ultratankie Thanks for the suggestion! 😊 I will have to check that novel out.

[@gogobrasil7185]

Honestly, it was a very wholesome video. It's a topic that could've gotten very heated and generated a lot of toxic discussions (from both sides), but it was just people talking about how much they liked the books, and it made me glad to see them glad. It was positive, that's awesome. I do think that the way Mollie said "finally getting the representation" *can* make it sound like they never value representation (or at least that it's as bad as your average movie, book, etc), which isn't accurate, Star Wars has a lot of awesome female characters that I admire a lot, even without looking for it. People like Rey, Leia, Admiral Sloane, and a bunch more.

[@LithiumBlossom]

I appreciate that you discuss the themes and inspirations behind the work instead of just getting hung up on the trivial details like too many voiced in the fandom. It's easy to miss the soul of something if you reduce it to just dry elements.

[@alanfloresayoroa1204]

LithiumBlossom This^^^

[@skakoanscarecrow9830]

To be honest, I've been re-watching some TPM clips on KZbin and Padme was always kind of a better character apart from Anakin than with him. I'm a pretty big Prequel defender, and I still admit they botched their romance pretty bad.

[@ultratankie]

I think their relationship is pretty genuine if you get past and ignore how it got started lol. There are definitely still toxic elements to it, but I think those are usually subtle enough to be realistic, and it’s hardly as if the narrative is advocating for it. If anything, their romance is very much a cautionary tale about possessiveness. Although, even as I type that, I realize that that’s mostly the perspective from Anakin’s POV. Padmé is never over-possessive; she’s very good at balancing her professional duties with her husband. Couple it with the fact that she met him at age 9 and the attraction really is hard to understand on her side.

[@nobleskywalker4639]

I actually believe it we are talking about a 19 year old Jedi Padawan with no social skills and a workaholic politician who has been in danger since she was 14

[@mitwhitgaming7722]

I have had this marked on my calendar for months. 🤣

[@StarwarsFan-3131]

Mit Whit Gaming same here

[@jeffreygrant3383]

All due respect, but What does Molly mean by female Star Wars characters Finally getting attention? Even in Legends, there were tons of Star Wars stories revolving around the women of Star Wars Also, her makeup job looks fantastic!

[@panmpap4679]

Yeah I think it is pointless for such stuff to be told in such a franchise where characters like Mara Jade, Leia, Kreia, Meetra Surik, Bastilla Shan, Lumiya, Ahsoka and more, have been loved for many years.

[@cocoaquiet2709]

You even have examples from canon material, Leia: Princess of Alderaan, Ahsoka, Bloodline, Phasma, Rebel Rising, Inferno Squad, Dark Disciple, etc. so yeah, by saying "finally" it does a disservice to what's come before

[@JesperJotun]

I caught that too. Kinda odd for a Star Wars fan to make that comment. Especially considering the diversity of the Legends material. Particular note is the story of Asyr Sei'lar - the Bothan pilot of Rogue Squadron. It's almost like Star Wars, pre-Disney, never existed and only the new stuff has any relevancy to some folks. That may come across as harsh, but I'm sincerely dumbfounded by the assertion that females have been "absent" or not getting enough attention in Star Wars. Off the top of my head, from several multi-book series, we've got Jaina Solo, Tenel-Ka, Mara Jade, Asyr Sei'lar, Lujayne Forge, Inyri Forge, Erisi Dlaret, Iella Wessiri, Winter, and let's not forget the original "female Han Solo" Mirrax Terrik. Not to mention one of the best villains in the Star Wars universe as well - Ysanne Isard. I get these books are 2 decades old now, and not promoted due to the "Legends" banner, but they existed. Older fans know and relished this kind of stuff, and to see it not only swept away, but their relevancy going completely unsung is really...shortsighted and rather unfair. We've had great female characters in Star Wars.

[@Mollie_Damon]

By attention I mean meaningful background and side stories - and specifically in Canon since I never really got into into Legends. I never really enjoyed Star Wars books because there weren't enough female characters that I could identify with. Now books like Phasma, Leia Princess of Alderaan, Ahsoka etc are giving women more books with female leads to enjoy. This is not me taking a stand and saying TAKE MEN OUT OF STAR WARS. I have no agenda. This is just how I feel and I don't understand why people jump down my throat about it.

[@KamoseMills]

Mollie Damon I get how you didn’t get into Legends but I’d recommend giving it another go if your looking for more of those types of stories.

[@twstf8905]

However the book was, I gotta say, that is an absolutely STUNNING cover! (If the human female represents the ultimate aesthetic pinnacle of all known life forms, Natalie Portman is the most perfect example.)

[@emilyvince8504]

The politics of this book absolutely fascinated me. I LOVED it. I especially was interested in Padmé’s issues with slavery on Tatooine, because it always struck me as odd she never even seemed to try and help Shmi after meeting her and Anakin for the first time, when she was in a position with the resources to do so.

[@sanderhoefsloot6852]

I've always REALLY loved the politics episodes and scenes in all star wars media. I am VERY excited to read this book.

[@blancadsalazar]

I’m glad they made a Padmé Amidala book just like Leia princess of Alderaan that we can learn more about there backgrounds and if they make a book about Rey in the future I would get it and read it if they had something about Rey that we don’t get enough in the sequel trilogy I’ll be surprised but will see, just because Rey is my favorite Star Wars Character but I feel like we need more woman in the galaxy far far away for the new generation to learn more about these wonderful characters just like me. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DDnufcGamer]

I feel like there's a lot they can still tell about Rey, as so far she's basically just an enigma. Depending on what they do in the 9th movie of course. Rey is one of the few things I like about the sequels, so I'd like to hear more as well. In the short book before the 7th movie and they told the story about her learning to fly and then finding and rebuilding a ship before it gets stolen, really adds a lot to her character and what we see in the 7th movie feels a lot more fitting and that's just in a small amount of pages.

[@KamoseMills]

1. I get this book today and I’m so excited after the Ahsoka novel!!! 2. I finished Thrawn Alliances yesterday and like Mollie enjoyed Padme’s scenes. (They reminded me of Mara Jade’s in Allegiance and COO). 3. This might sound dumb but if the book comes out today how did you guys read it already? 4. Anybody else find it an odd coincidence that Queen’s Shadow comes out today and then tomorrow Padme’s AOR issue?

[@michajasniewski7875]

They got it early to review it on time

[@talaveraleonardo]

I'd chalk 4 up to marketing

[@estebanfigueroa558]

I love how during Mollie's opinion we can see numerous Funko Pops in the background and they're all female characters. Great detail!

[@brunolupinacci2948]

I loved this review! It's so good to see Mollie and other girls talking about star wars :) and for people complaining on why it is important to have books of female characters... well maybe it is because in 6 movies we only had 3 important women and a bunch of men. Disney is doing a great job with star wars

[@darthwint3823]

Agreed!, Still would been nice to have another male perspective view of novel other than Alex.

[@SSJ4Tarfful]

Bruno Lupinacci I’ve personally never seen anyone complain about having more books with female characters.

[@TBHJR]

I enjoyed reading it but there really wasn’t a plot. It was just a look at a point in Padme’s life. There really wasn’t conflict, character development, or a strong resolution or climax. It was a lot of showing and not telling. It could’ve been longer with more plot and I would’ve loved it but I only just liked it.

[@psfan234]

I underestimated the amount of school work I have this month so I completely forgot about preordering this book until I got an email about it from amazon. Hoping that this is an easy read like E.K.’s “Ashoka” so it won’t take too much of my time away from my daily grind/stress.

[@Jedi_Spartan]

I would what the guys at Fanalysis think of Padme in this as they weren't too keen on her portrayal in Legends such as during Labyrinth of Evil.

[@Channelthatprovidesplaylists]

Jedi Spartan 38 can you provide a link to there channel please

[@Jedi_Spartan]

@@Channelthatprovidesplaylists no idea how to link channels but here's their latest Star Wars video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWarn4uIe5eLnMk and if you want to hear what I'm talking about, check out their videos on Labyrinth of Evil.

[@chadf6813]

I cant wait to listen to this. I’ve been looking forward to this

[@Bandguy333415]

I loved this video. And the appreciation of a strong character.

[@chandlermorris1]

It was nice seeing Molly on her own giving her opinion instead of during the conversation. Even though it isn't bad seeing the two of you together, I think it is good to get her on her own more regularly. Just my thoughts and nothing more. Hope to see more like this.

[@dtorrey867]

So, headcannon: the royal dignitaries of naboo wore ceremonial face paint not only for tradition, but also for disguise. Would love to hear yours and Mollie's thoughts!

[@barrymcg3632]

Is Palpatine in the book much? He’s my favourite character in SW so would love to know.

[@jasonball3496]

Barry McG He's entirely supporting fodder for Padme's political journey. There are many many scenes where he treats her condescendingly and calls her "my dear" as he lets her down. So, plenty of him as a politician, nothing really focusing on him though.

[@sharp52092]

Maybe this is a little bit of spoiler, but it mentioned in the video, but this book takes place 4 years after TPM? But Padmé served 2 terms, that was what she said in AOTC. So how long are the Naboo monarch's terms? Are they not 4 year terms? I need to finish my current audiobook then start on this one, I thought it came out later this or next month.

[@kylemohs8728]

2 year terms on Naboo. Stated early in the book. Probably made it that way to explain why there is a new Queen during TCW series despite the fact that it was only a three year period.

[@PadawanOfChrist]

Did you know there's a third Thrawn book coming out? I don't remember anyone saying anything about it...

[@michajasniewski7875]

He acknowledged it right when it was announced on Star Wars Show

[@PadawanOfChrist]

@@michajasniewski7875 Okay, I must've forgotten... My bad!

[@michajasniewski7875]

It was a short video that was off schedule, so it could have been easily missed

[@chrissonofpear1384]

Thrawn Treason...

[@MegaMr46]

Catherine Tabor is doing an Audiobook? That is *Literally* Genius, Audible. Get the reference, Star Wars fans? 😃

[@therealmccoy6817]

Av been debating getting this, looks like you just made it a easier decision Alex, thanks buddy!

[@YoniBinstock]

Great job getting the other folks in the video. I think it was a great touch.

[@daveroberts192]

Great idea to get other people to chip in, really enjoyed seeing the other perspectives.

[@rowegardner9673]

Welp, guess I’m reading this book! Great reviews from all of you. Could feel the passion.

[@AK1thebest]

In star wars 62, when the shapeshifter says to Han that "there's more to acting that a mere likeness", do you think it's a refenrece to Alden Ehrenreich?

[@sharp52092]

Could someone please tell me if the Naberries mentioned or in the book at all? Please, please!

[@rachel2880]

sharp52092 they are in the book!!

[@sharp52092]

@@rachel2880 Thank you!

[@tonyjake8931]

@@sharp52092 Yep they are. Are only in it for about a chapter or two though.

[@DDnufcGamer]

I always thought Padme's clothes were odd. Especially as a war is kicking off, but assumed that's just Naboo being Naboo given it's a pacifist planet.

[@vanessar9722]

I'm really excited for this book and can't wait to order it (hopefully soon)! I've been wanting a story about Padmé without Anakin looking around in the backround for ages.

[@PickledPyper]

This review has brought me to tears. I can honestly say I can't wait to get this book. Also hoping that after I read it, that it can help my sister who's half my age and starting high school next year and get her more into the fandom. Padme has always been my favorite characters since the movies came out (I was 5).

[@asterlyons8564]

The more I learn about Padmé, the less i can believe she actually fell for Anakin.

[@KaminoKatie]

She's just a complete utter himbo when it comes to romance

[@bensolo7141]

Padme Amidala is my grandmother. (Jacen Solo)

[@TheSirUno]

Loved this review - so many awesome voices here. I should be receiving my copy of the book on Friday. 👍🏼

[@arino274]

I enjoyed the development/life of Padme delving into the world of the Galactic Senate and how it's difficult for her not to help out as much as she'd like and how it makes her feel small; in terms of character, I related with that the most. My only "complaint" of the book is that I think it intended to be longer **slight spoilers here** because the whole segment about the disaster relief for Bromlarch seemed so rushed, especially with only 30 or so pages before the book ended. Additionally, her relationship with Clovis was developing slowly and I'm sure if the book were longer, it would've seemed more believable that they had the relationship that the Clone Wars wanted us to believe; instead, in the book, we get maybe several interactions at most and a weird scene that just gets dropped out of nowhere.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Alex! Thanks, Mollie! Thanks, Bria! Thanks, Sarah! 🌌

[@aleksbalsewicz4230]

Awesome seeing Molly solo, and welcome more of it

[@kylebookout1789]

Cool this is finally out. Im thinking about getting into the EU books. Canon or otherwise. What would you guys recommend I start with?

[@chrissonofpear1384]

EU books? I guess I'd recommend Zhan or the X-Wing novels. Darth Plaguesis is a somewhat harder read. And there's always the Bane trilogy.

[@kylebookout1789]

@@chrissonofpear1384 thanks! I appreciate it. Guess its time to download audible. Lol.

[@stuartmccaighy2958]

Loved this style of review Alex & Molly. We have to wait until May here in the UK to get this book and I am so looking forward to reading it. p.s Mollie - you’re make up looks great!

[@DarkKing009]

Padme got a book for good her

[@kristinaverhulst1175]

I'm getting my copy in the mail soon! Seeing this book review video just makes me super excited to read Queen's Shadow! Thank you!

[@meligatt]

great the video format with diverse opinions.. congrats!

[@foreverkent2225]

So I’ve been listening to the audiobook all day and the more I listen to Catherine Taber, the more she sounds indistinguishable from Natalie Portman’s padmé

[@ultratankie]

I’ve never been a huge fan of Padmé, but that might honestly have a lot to do with the way she’s always been depicted as one half of Anakin-most people in pop culture remember her only as the reason why he became Darth Vader, who then died of bad writing. I’m a big fan of Bloodlines and other stories that cover the intertwining political and personal lives of characters like Leia and Mon Mothma, so I’ll have to check this book out to get more of that one-on-one perspective with her. As an aside, I genuinely had no idea that a solo Padmé political novel didn’t already exist or that so many female fans were excited for it. It would’ve never occurred to me and I honestly looked at the announcement as a novelty; props to EK Johnson and whoever it was at Lucasfilm for filling that void. I’m very happy that more of these voices are being heard in such a classically male fandom.

[@Dragonmont]

Alright, totally going to buy this book now.

[@mauriciofontes]

Excellent format with other people commenting besides Alex and Mollie! You should do that more often

[@DavidBrown-mo6kt]

hi random lore question. sorry not related to this book. just found the channel (via elliott) and loving the content. can you tell me who the chosen one is, is it Anakin like the prequels clone wars etc suggests or is it luke which seems to be what maul suggests after fighting obi wan on tatooine in rebals is there a common official answer to this, if so what is the explanation for the other being suggested in common material

[@loganv.8973]

He has several videos about that topic I do believe, you just gotta sift through them

[@chiefpiestudios]

Anakin, because in the end he is the one who killed Palpatine and returned to the light

[@DavidBrown-mo6kt]

@@chiefpiestudios that what I always thought. so what the hell is that line about in rebals

[@DDnufcGamer]

The chosen One prophecy is just something the Jedi believed there are many different interpretations both in the star wars universe and for fans. Who the chosen one is, is fully down to your opinion or if you even believe it's true. Personally I don't really think it's one person. We look at it very literally, but there's no one person who brought balance to the galaxy by them self. To me the act of Qui-gon bringing Anakin in could well have fulfilled the prophecy. That set everything in motion to eventually bring balance. On the other hand it could even be complete non sense that they just believed a long with how they believed the Jedi were pure light and how they and only they could save the galaxy.

[@chiefpiestudios]

David Brown The Jedi believed Anakin was the chosen one until he became a sith. Therefore obi wan thought Luke was the chosen one because Anakin at that point joined the sith instead of destroying them

[@JoeyHillenbrand]

You REALLY just found a way to compare Padme to AOC didn’t you... just... why?

[@angelofhelghanghostwolf223]

It really bothers me that he said that. People are judging her for the dumb things she says on tv/Twitter. Lol Not for what she wheres.

[@BehavingBradly]

Agreed. She's crtitizied for her far left politics, not for her wardrobe. I lost family and friends in Venezuela, people who had supported Chavez. If you want an accurate comparison Chavez/Maduro=Palpatine. We cannot give up liberties and expect different results. AOC = Nute Gunray

[@DiversionconVidalBricks]

If I use the free trial on audible do I get to keep the "aduio book" or not after the free trial is over?

[@albertkleppin2320]

Hey Mr. Star Wars Explained. If you would be so kind as to read this comment, I would appreciate it. I unsubscribed months ago because I didn't like how you tried to discredit peoples' opinions of Star Wars content on the basis that they were men and therefore, you acted as though their opinions did not matter. You said things here and there on your channel and on twitter that were, when you get down to it, actually sexist. I just didn't want to support that behavior. Then I watch less than two minutes of this video and you compare Padme Amidala to Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. I also don't wish to engage in a political argument or anything of the sort, but you mischaracterized many peoples' opinions yet again and I must respond to that. Contrary to what you would have your viewers believe, a vast majority of AOC's critics don't care about her inexperience or the way she dresses. They just don't want leftists like her promoting truly communist propaganda and policies like the Green New Deal. The critique is actually because of her political opinions and policies she proposes/supports. Not her appearance or age. So, though you may not appreciate this comment, I must say may the force be with you, sir.

[@jasonball3496]

Albert Kleppin I have seen much criticism of Ocasio because of things that have nothing to do with politics.

[@BehavingBradly]

I agree with Albert. Lots of us do. Dismissal of someone based on sex is sexism, not just women but men also. Please don't believe the lie the left leaning media puts out that it's all a bunch of misogynistic trolls. Take the time to read and talk to talk to some real people and find out their opinions for yourself.

[@ricardobanta7461]

To be fair STAR WARS has alot of STRONG and AWESOME women in general. But im still rooting for EPIC husband and wife schmoedown championship match.

[@MLineups]

Happy birthday to Alex!

[@jimideth]

I signed up and got three credits! I went straight Aftermath trilogy

[@NirateGoel]

5:16 Sorry but "finnally getting the attention they deserve"? What Seriously? There are plenty of legends female leads (Leia! Mara jade, etc)

[@DDnufcGamer]

In canon... Bar Leia no one really got attention outside of their story. Padme was always basically just there to push Anakin's story along, not with a story of her own

[@VictorPereira-sj7wb]

She explained everything in another comment

[@jedimasterdaniel9666]

I can’t wait to read this and we didn’t even have a padme book in the days when the EU/Legends was still canon. Now it’s time for a Padme book and I’m glad the new canon is exploring the Prequel era more.

[@HotCheetos1995]

So, I love reading, but it's been so hard for me to get interested in the canon books. It's not for lack of want, Star Wars is my favorite franchise and I want to read them, but it's so hard for me to actually pick up the canon books and read them. I know they're good as a whole, and I read books very similar to them, but I just can't seem to do it even though I want to. Anyone else have this struggle, or just me?

[@HotCheetos1995]

Also, don't interpret this as an anti-canon/pro-legends post. There were some books in Legends that I had this struggle with as well. This is definitely not that kind of post.

[@geraldpack3338]

Aoc is media darling lmao. how can you even compare her to Padme?

[@temy4895]

Given how happy you all are with it, I'm all the more sad that it doesn't come out til May in the UK. Still, its better than the Legends of Luke Skywalker (of Journey to the Last Jedi) being released after The Last Jedi came out, so I'll live.

[@JacobYaw]

Loved the review. Cool to see multiple perspectives! Thanks for putting this together! This one was nowhere on my sensors, but now I'm target locked right on it!

[@santiagozuniga200]

But unlike AOC Padme isn't an idiot in her fictional universe.

[@thesmiler6405]

Well said

[@AnthonyMarques]

Great review thanks to both of you! Do you plan to do a video about Padmé in the new cannon (mainly The Clone Wars) ? I would love an Episode guide to re-watch her episodes after this book.

[@coleviloria3800]

I didn’t know there was a process for the selection of the handmaidens for the Queen of Naboo.

[@PBuffdaddy00]

I am looking forward to checking this book out. On a side note, I think AOC causes problems for herself with the things she says. Logic training would do her well. I digress. Looking forward to listening to this.

[@iamgroot2654]

The politics in the prequels are some of the best part of those films. Great review Alex and Mollie!!

[@raghuvarv]

I ordered the book today. Arrives in two weeks. Well... Crap...

[@Mike-nu8qs]

I pre-ordered mine and it won't arrive until March 27th.

[@raghuvarv]

@@Mike-nu8qs Well, that certainly sucks.

[@MegaMr46]

Raghuvar Vasudev I got mine on time via Walmart

[@JoanieDoeShadow]

ChaosBria, you saved this review!

[@3710stormwolf]

Only starting to get the attention they deserve? Nomi Sunrider, Kerra Holt, Luminara, Jaina, Mara, Leia, any of the female X-wing pilots, Ania Solo. All important SW female characters who had books and comics before the NEU.

[@ScottKorin]

Took me a little over a week because I'm busy and read slow, but I just finished Queen's Shadow. Boy, howdy, what a great read! O gotta he honest, I didn't know lich about the handmaidens, but after this hook, o want to learn more I think I missed a few connections, but I'm sure I'll figure those out soon.

[@derpyvillager2606]

Can you do a video on the Worrt creature in return of the Jedi outside of jabbas palace?

[@darthwint3823]

Think ill wait until this novel comes out in paperback.

[@tonyjake8931]

Just finished the book and was one of the more enjoyable books to read so far in the new canon. Padme had always been one of my least favorite characters in Star Wars because I think her character was poorly written in the prequels and in TCW she really was just a side character to help expand Anakin and/or Ahsoka's story (I don't think there are very many episodes at all in TCW that are centered strictly on her (even the Clovis episode was really just an episode meant to display Anakin's built up rage he had inside)). This book went along way into making Padme's character seem more relatable. Also another big plus for this book were the Handmaiden's story. I honestly didn't even realize that all her Handmaiden's from the PT had been given official names. At first I thought those names were just created for this particular book and was surprised to see that Sabe and Corde….amongst others had been around ever since '99 or '02. Definitely wouldn't mind seeing Sabe pop up in another story in the future about the very early days of the formation of the Rebellion. She probably doesn't need to be a main character in a story but just having her make an appearance in another book and saying 'officially' what she has been up to would be cool. I think Alex was right though when he said there is a good chance the intention at the end of the book is for her to stay around and watch over/help teach young Leia in how to grow up in a royal atmosphere. The Leia book doesn't start up until Leia is 16 so there would be plenty of room to fit Sabe into Leia's story even though she isn't mentioned in the Leia Princess of Alderaan book.

[@marianne6440]

Sabé did join the rebels by working with Bail Organa on Alderaan, and trained Leia and her best friend Winter Celchu Recently, we also saw her cross paths with Darth Vader and try to prevent him from entering Padmé's tomb

[@elementaljedi9335]

Dang it!!! I forgot about it 🤦🏻‍♂️😭🤦🏻‍♂️

[@redterror66]

Did someone rip the head off the Hera funko pop :0

[@HarrisBanneck]

I’m convinced to get this book, alongside Master and Apprentice!

[@bobthecucumber7818]

Not a fan of this book so far....super boring

[@jasonball3496]

Bob the Cucumber If you aren't interested in the first part, you probably won't be interested in the entire thing. Near-zero action.

[@JustinY.]

In before Disney makes it canon then non canon then canon again

[@Nite-me1di]

Haha funny joke that's totally relevant to the video. All Because Lucasfilm wanted more creative control of their own property they stopped a continuity that left no room for new things. Haha you're totally not just commenting on any video in your recommended feed haha

[@thegreatders344]

Good to see you here Justin!

[@Godxon1]

You mean Lucasfilm, not Disney.

[@ric3poversace477]

Sounds so good!!

[@johnforbes4915]

So excited to read this book! 😍

[@BrennySpain]

I honestly was never a big fan of padme in the prequel trilogy, and probably my least favourite character introduced in that era. I don't know if it was just me, but I think Natalie Portman was just shoehorning in the role. Her character definitely improved in the clone wars, and I'm really looking forward to seeing which direction her character is taken in this book too.

[@sladetuner8661]

natalie portman real is name is Natalie Hershlag

[@tonyjake8931]

Yeah Portman is just a stage name. Believe it was her grandmothers maiden name.

[@sladetuner8661]

Oh Really

[@AlienIOIandroktone]

Like the format of this video!

[@Imanoth]

Ooooh! I didn't know Mollie has a channel!

[@cunxu2697]

Yeah Audible Not availible in my country/region

[@gwentigone]

I can't wait to read this and I can't wait to try and fail at recreating Molly's makeup 😂😂😂 love you guys so much!!!

[@hardyr]

Just started it this morning. While I'm only a couple chapters in, so far, it really is a breath of fresh air after enduring 2018's relatively weak literary offerings.

[@circatyanrhythm]

Love this book!!!

[@cameronpearce5943]

Oh man I wanna read this. I have such a backlog already tho

[@amb-yz9ee]

The AOC reference is absurd.

[@evrint]

Padme. Radme. Gladme. Sadme. Madme. This book has them all! I assume. I haven't read the novel.

[@henrymitchell2312]

I NEEEEED to read this book

[@AldenDiaz]

Really excited to read this one. Padme is a character that's LONG overdue for some love and some really in depth exploration. (Also, I was thinking of the AOC connection when Alex began to describe it and then he actually said it. It makes sense. Lucas always made parallels like that.)

[@twstf8905]

Hahaha Mollie lol that's great make-up 👍👍👍

[@henrymitchell2312]

I love the amount of female perspective you allowed into your review!!!! thank you for letting them alex and mollie

[@RayOfTruth]

Some real George Lucas quotes. “No, he [Palpatine] was a politician. Richard M. Nixon was his name. He subverted the senate and finally took over and became an imperial guy and he was really evil. But he pretended to be a really nice guy.” -George Lucas 1981 “It was really about the Vietnam War, and that was the period where Nixon was trying to run for a [second] term, which got me to thinking historically about how do democracies get turned into dictatorships? Because the democracies aren’t overthrown; they’re given away.” -George Lucas 2005 And how George Lucas came up with Nute Gunray's name.