For all that this is Rilian's story, and about the untold but obvious controversy that must have surrounded his ascension to the throne, this story does something else. It give us the power of Ramandu's Daughter, her birthright, her contribution to Narnia, her power. It shows, not tells, what she was and why she had power and importance in her own right. We always (shame on us) think of this in terms of the patriarchal lineage and that the right to rule flows from King to son (or daughter). Oh, we try to write strong and awesome women but here is the greatest gift that a Star, mother, wife, and queen could give to her son whose rule and legitimacy are threatened -- she gives identity, stability, and security to her country and to her son because of who she is and by extension what her son is. Rilian here embraces not just his father, but his mother too. A wonderful, unique story that I had never, ever thought of before.