The Tyrant's Daughter
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
304
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
720L
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
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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.
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.
3,706 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
720L
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