Claudia Gray

The never-before-told story of how young Leia Organa comes to join the rebellion against the evil Empire.A young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need and preparing for the traditional ceremony in which she declares her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia prepares herself to be named the heir of the throne, she becomes aware of the growing distance between her and her parents, who behind closed doors are leaders of the newly formed rebellion. Upon learning her parents' secrets, Leia must now make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire.Links: Bookwalker

Seduced by the Galactic Empire's promises of unity and change, the planets of the galaxy and the hearts of their people fall under the Emperor's control one by one... Sharing a love of ships and an admiration for the Empire, childhood friends Thane Kyrell and Ciene Ree enroll in the Imperial Academy in hopes of realizing their dreams of joining the fleet. The more they learn, however, the more their loyalties -- to the Empire and to each other -- are put to the test. Will Thane and Ciena's friendship -- or even they themselves -- survive the trials ahead?