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The Tyrant's Daughter

J.C. Carleson
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The Tyrant's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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J.C. Carleson

The Tyrant's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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Super Short Summary

The Tyrant’s Daughter by J.C. Carleson follows 15-year-old Laila, who relocates to the American suburbs with her mother and brother following the assassination of her father, a ruthless dictator in the Middle East. As Laila adapts to her new life, she grapples with cultural integration, the moral complexities of her family's past, and her mother's ambitions for her brother to reclaim their father's legacy.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,706 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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J.C. Carleson's The Tyrant's Daughter offers a compelling look at the life of a deposed dictator's daughter adjusting to a new life in America. Readers praise its engaging narrative and thought-provoking themes of identity and power. However, some criticize its pacing and depth of character development. Overall, it is a powerful read on displacement and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tyrant's Daughter?

A reader who enjoys The Tyrant's Daughter by J.C. Carleson is typically captivated by political intrigue, coming-of-age stories, and themes of identity and displacement. This book appeals to fans of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini for its exploration of personal transformation amidst sociopolitical upheaval.

3.9

3,706 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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