The lake was fed by mountain streams, and the Naboo took care not to pollute it with agricultural runoff. The water was clear and cold, like always. It was her favorite time to go swimming, that moment when there was enough light to see by before the day had truly begun. The sun had risen but not yet cleared the mountains when Padmé dove into the lake. Johnston’s trilogy-ending Padmé novel Star Wars: Queen’s Hope as Padmé prepares for a momentous day with an early morning swim. Ahead of its release on 5th April 2022 – which will be with us before we know it – bring us the first excerpt from E.K.