Book of Interest: Star Wars: Legacy

I think Rey Palpatine could have become a really interesting character but the Disney Star Wars Sequel movies didn't really give her a chance to be that. Yes, she's the hero but where was her compelling story. Her story mostly felt like a rehash of Anakin and Luke Skywalkers' stories making her a rather boring character with no real story of her own. It's as if they were playing it safe and didn't quite know what to do with her. Maybe this new movie (if it actually happens) that she will appear in will actually make improvements to her character. And hopefully this book Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux will also do a better job with her character than the sequel movies did.

The description for Legacy actually seems interesting with General Leia Organa and Rey finding an old Jedi temple. And what they may find inside, might help with Rey's Jedi training but the temple apparently hold some sort of great mystery they will need to unravel. I will be adding this to my list.

Book: Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux

Description:

Set between Episodes VIII and IX, Rey and Leia embark on a quest to repair Rey's lightsaber and rekindle the legacy of the Jedi.

After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed. Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey's teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia's knowledge is limited, Rey's lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch when she herself is unsure of the way?

But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey's saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there-and to her surprise, so does Leia.

Rey and Leia's nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete. As they work to unravel the temple's mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst. With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future.

Book of Interest: Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel

Happy Tuesday!

I was searching for Princess Leia books when I found Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis, I'm really surprised I don't have this book. It seems like a really interesting story with Princess Leia and Han Solo's honeymoon putting them back in the line of danger as the last remnants of the Empire are trying to regain power. With this being Leia and Han's honeymoon, they were probably looking to relax and enjoy their time together but knowing them they're going to continue the fight. But I wonder how they are going to manage it? Are they going to call in help or try to figure it out themselves first, then call in for help. I guess I'll see once I read this.

Book: Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis

Description:

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo.

The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate. But on the forest moon of Endor, among the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel.

After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it’s the first time in a long time he’s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn’t seem truly over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret that she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance—one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes.

Yet happily ever after doesn’t come easily. As soon as Han and Leia depart their idyllic ceremony for their honeymoon, they find themselves on the grandest and most glamorous stage of all: the Halcyon, a luxury vessel on a very public journey to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy. Their marriage, and the peace and prosperity it represents, are a lightning rod for all—including Imperial remnants still clinging to power.

Facing their most desperate hour, the soldiers of the Empire have dispersed across the galaxy, retrenching on isolated planets vulnerable to their influence. As the Halcyon travels from world to world, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The war is not over. But as danger draws closer, Han and Leia find that they fight their best battles not alone, but as husband and wife.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Princess Leia T-Shirt

I was actually looking for a Princess Leia sweatshirt when I found this t-shirt. I'm usually drawn towards more colorful clothes but this black and white t-shirt caught my attention. I just love this classic and defiant image of Princess Leia. From the moment I watched Star Wars: A New Hope, I have been a fan of Princess Leia. She could have preferred to live an easy life as a Princess. But she didn't. Instead, she (along with her parents) was part of the Rebel Alliance and fought against the Empire. Leia really is an inspiration.

And back to the shirt, I really like it. I really think I'm going to get it.

Star Wars Leia Rebel Princess Tee                $22.95 (sale, regular price $30.00)                Kohl's (kohls.com)

Art of the Day: Princess Leia

Artwork: Princess Leia by dandylyn

Art of the Day: Princess Leia

Artwork: Princess Leia Organa by Joshua Swaby (Sway Art/jsway)

Art of the Day: Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa

Artwork: Luke and Leia by carnahart

Art of the Day: Princess Leia, Lando and Chewbacca

Artwork: The Princess' Gambit by Chris Trevas

Art of the Day: Princess Leia

Artwork: Princess Leia by Ming Doyle

Art of the Day: Princess Leia

Artwork: Princess Leia by Nadia

Art of the Day: Rey Palpatine and the Jedi

Artwork: Be With Me by Jen Bartel

Art of the Day: Princess Leia Organa

Artwork: Princess of Rebels by Karen Hallion

Art of the Day: Luke, Han, Leia and Obi-Wan

Artwork: Star Wars #1 variant cover by Alex Ross

If you could invite five characters to your book club, who would it be?

Let's see, if I could invite five characters to my book club, who would it be?

I've answered this type of question so many times and I tend to go with some of my usual group of fictional bookworms. So this time, I decided to choose some different characters that I would invite to my book club. There are so many I wanted to choose (I'll have to write another post) but for this one I kept it to five. And here is my answer:


1. Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars): Out of the original trio, I feel like Princess Leia would enjoy a little down time discussing books. I do wonder what type of books she would recommend reading? Would it be a sci-fi romance, something on politics or perhaps something completely different.

When Princess Leia Organa went on her mission to obtain the Death Star plans, did she think it was going to be easy?

When Princess Leia Organa went on her mission to obtain the Death Star plans, her mission was anything but easy. I figured she went on other secret missions for the Rebel Alliance and probably never ran into any trouble. However, everything went terribly wrong on this mission, her ship was captured by the Galactic Empire, many if not all of her guards were killed by Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers. She was captured and tortured for information and to make things even worse, her planet Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star's powerful ray.

The fact that Leia stood strong and didn't fall apart under these horrific circumstances speaks so much to her character. Even with Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin threating to blow up her planet if she didn't give him the information on the Rebels' location, she still didn't give him what he was looking for. On some level, she probably knew that whether or not she told Tarkin the truth, he was still going to destroy Alderaan which is why she didn't tell him. Maybe a part of her also thought that even the Empire couldn't do something so evil as destroy a planet which is why she was genuinely surprised when it happened.

I like to think that when Luke Skywalker destroyed the first Death Star, some of Princess Leia's happiness and excitement was due to being able to feel like the Rebels avenged the death of her parents and her planet.

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Short "Wrapping Up The Falcon" (Video)

I guess that's one way to use the Force, Luke did a good decorating. But it's hard to imagine Han and Chewbacca being okay with the Millennium Falcon being decorated for Life Day. Well, I guess even these two curmudgeons can enjoy the spirit of the holiday.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Princess Leia Denim Jacket

I like this Prince Leia denim jacket it's so cute. This feels like the perfect denim jacket, it's geeky and all the Star Wars patches gives it a really cool hippie vibe. I think this would look cute with nearly any outfit but if you want a more Leia inspired look pair it with a flowy white dress it give you different take on her outfit from A New Hope.

Art of the Day: Princess Leia Organa

Artwork: Princess Leia Organa by Joshua Swaby (Sway Art/jsway)

Fashion Meets Fandom: Princess Leia Tote Bag

Two things I love: reading and Star Wars. And if an accessory combines both that's a total win in my book. This Princess Leia Organa tote bag is not only cute with 80s graphics but it encourages reading with the slogan "Read, It's Our Only Hope".

I really love the other side of the bag with Leia reading a book while sitting next to R2-D2. I don't know this just seems like a cool bookworm find. And as Princess Leia fan, it's an equally cool Star Wars find.

Star Wars Princess Leia READ Tote Bag                        $20.00                     Out of Print (outofprint.com)

- Each purchase helps to fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need.
- 14" w x 15.25" h

Beauty: Four Easy Summer Hairstyles

A cool way to beat the heat all season long is to keep the hair out off your face. Here are four styles you can easily pull together (without a hair stylist) for either a look that's sleek and sophisticated or casual and laid-back.


Top Knot

The easiest way to do this is to put your hair in a high ponytail then twist the hair into a knot and pin into place.

Aja Naomi King and Sandra Oh

Beauty: Four Ways to Wear Red Lipstick

I love red lipstick, it's beautiful and totally brightens up your face and makes you stand out which could be a bad thing if you're wearing the wrong shade. There is no one-shade-fits-all red lipstick, you just have to find the one that flatters you. And once you do, you just have to wear it confidently.

You can wear red lipstick a number of ways but here are four examples to get you started: Classic, Glossy, Matte and Sheer. I do have a tip for novice users, try a sheer version first. It will give you a chance to get used to the color without it feeling too bold.


Classic Red

Gal Gadot and Lana Condor