When Padmé Naberrie, "Queen Amidala" of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role, but cannot turn down the request to serve her people. Together with her most loyal handmaidens, Padmé must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen's shadow. "A fascinating perspective into the backstory of a beloved and well-known character within the universe, this is a must-have for reluctant readers or for fans of the franchise."— "The universe...is all the brighter for a thoughtful and sentimental story about the women of Naboo that never-unlike Chancellor Palpatine-underestimates them."— "Nearly 20 years after the theatrical release of , we're finally getting a story worthy of Padm and her handmaidens."—