Star Wars: The Force Awakens his theaters THIS MONTH (it’s December, ya’ll) — and to celebrate, we’re giving you a chance to win the first ever YA novel written in the Star Wars universe: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray. What’s the book about? I’m glad you asked …
Star Wars meets Romeo and Juliet in this epic YA novel that follows two best friends who find themselves on opposite sides of the war between the Empire and the Rebellion.
This thrilling YA novel gives readers a macro view of some of the most important events in the Star Wars universe: from the purge of the Jedi in Episode III, to the beginnings of the rebellion in Star Wars Rebels, and through the fall of the Empire in Episodes IV-IV. Readers will experience these major moments through the eyes of two best friends who grow up in these troubling times, and find themselves on opposite sides of the war.
As with other Journey to Episode VII titles, hints about the upcoming film will be included in the narrative, as well a original, post-Episode VI content that sets up the new film.
DUAL NARRATIVE: Chapters alternate perspectives between our two protagonists – one a Rebel pilot, the other an Imperial officer. By exploring these two different worlds, readers will experience many of the major moments in the original Star Wars trilogy – from the destruction of the Death Star to the battle of Hoth – through these two characters’ eyes.
Sounds amazing, right? Just in time for Star Wars mania to really set in, we’re giving away a copy of the book to one lucky winner, thanks to the folks at Disney publishing.
To enter, tell us below whether you’d side with the Empire or the Rebels and why. Then fill out the Rafflecopter form HERE to complete your entry.
Contest is open to the U.S. only and runs through midnight (PT) on Tuesday, December 8th.
And here’s a great interview with Claudia about the new book:
Novel Novice 
The rebels. I’m a rebel at heart so it just stands to reason I’d go along with them.
I’ve always been the Empire side because I think they’re the good ones!
I’m such a goody two shoes, so for once I want to be a bit bad – so I will be with the Empire, wrapping my evil deeds in justifications and quietly drinking away my questions (like ‘Am I doing the right thing?’).
I would probably be on the side of the Rebels. They were so great in the original trilogy, and I think it would be cool to be on their side!
Rebels all the way! There’s just something fun about being branded a rebel 😉
The Rebels!!! I cannot wait to share this movie with my kids.
I would side with the rebels because they have a wookie and the cool droids.
I would tend to side with the rebels. Even if I had started out as an Empire supporter, the destruction of Alderaan was just too evil to excuse.
I would side with the Rebels because they think more than about themselves.
I have to be a Rebel….I think it is just in my nature! LOL
Definitely the Rebellion. I definitely suits me. =D