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Synopsis
Darth Plagueis, a Sith Lord who knows the Dark Side so well that he has power over life and death, joins forces with his apprentice, one-day emperor Darth Sidious, to try to dominate the whole galaxy.
Is Darth Plagueis appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Star Wars novel explores the dark origins of the Sith Lords who orchestrate the fall of the Republic, featuring significant violence, murder, and morally complex protagonists pursuing galactic domination through manipulation and political machination.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Star Wars lore will be fascinated by the origin story of Emperor Palpatine and his master, exploring the dark power and schemes that set the entire saga in motion.