Adam, Tom, and Tony—I’ve loved getting to know you all and geeking out together! Thanks for showing me the ropes of the MG world. I’m so proud to be part of our awesome (if I do say so myself) little team…and I’m still laughing about Downtown Disney.
To Susan Dennard and Sarah J. Maas, my favorite bounty hunters: I would never have gotten through this without you two. It’s just that simple. Thank you for everything—your feedback, your excitement, and your belief.
And, finally, I owe everything, even my love of Star Wars, to my family. It’s been an incredible journey over the years, and I’m grateful for it every day. Mom, thank you for encouraging me to try my hand at this and helping me wrangle all of the many emotions that came with working on something so close to my heart. (And, you know, for bringing that Gamorrean guard figure home from your trip!) Dad, I am a writer today because you brought this wonderful story into my life and led us on so many adventures. We miss you and love you, and we know that the Force will always be strong with you.
ALEXANDRA BRACKEN was born and raised in the desert of Arizona, where she spent her childhood waiting for someone to give her a lightsaber and send her to save the galaxy. When that didn’t happen, she jetted back east to attend the College of William & Mary, where she studied English and history. She now lives in New York City, the closest she could get to living on Coruscant. Her favorite Star Wars character is Salacious B. Crumb. (Just kidding—it’s Princess Leia.)
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