Just finished reading this nice new young adult book, Queen's Shadow (E.K. Johnston, 2019). It covers Padmé Amidala's story as she moves from Queen of Naboo to being the Senator from Naboo. She and her handmaidens have to adjust to the at times dangerous new life on Coruscant, amid the movers and shakers of the galaxy.
A very pleasant tale which fits effortlessly into the existing canon, Johnston fills out the picture of Amidala and this time of transitions before the Rise of the Empire. The tale takes place during 28 BBY, four years after the events of Episode I and six years before the Clone Wars erupt.
Well written, good characterizations of Amidala, Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, R2-D2, among others. The ending makes me want to learn more about Sabé's potential role in the Rebellion...
