Young Luke Skywalker discovers his destiny when he joins forces with smuggler Han Solo and Princess Leia to rescue her from the evil Empire and destroy its planet-killing Death Star.
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Young Luke Skywalker discovers his destiny when he joins forces with smuggler Han Solo and Princess Leia to rescue her from the evil Empire and destroy its planet-killing Death Star.
"The galaxy is at war.
Although the Rebel Alliance has won a few battles against the Empire, hope is fading. The Empire is about to finish building the greatest weapon the galaxy has ever seen—the Death Star. The rebels' only chance to defeat it now lies in the unlikely hands of a princess, a scoundrel, and a farm boy. . . .
Acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: A New Hope like you've never experienced before. Since th...
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content present
Frequent laser battles, character deaths, planet destruction, and one torture scene with a droid probe; some graphic descriptions of injuries and dismemberment
Mild profanity like 'damn' and 'hell' used occasionally
Brief depictions of alcohol in a cantina; smuggling referenced but not detailed
No LGBTQIA+ representation
Minor spiritual references to the Force as a guiding energy
The Force used for telekinesis, mind tricks, and sensing; framed as mystical fantasy power, central to Jedi abilities
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Central themes of rebellion against tyrannical empire, fighting for freedom and democracy
No self-harm or suicide depicted
Murder of family members, planetary genocide, torture interrogation, and implied slavery of alien species
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