(28) The Tyrants Daughter
Title: The Tyrant's Daughter by JC Carleson Publisher: Knopf for young readers 304 pages Genre: Fiction I received an e-galley of this book from the publisher through netgalley.com in exchange for a fair review. Synopsis: When her father is killed in a coup, 15-year-old Laila flees from the war-torn middle east to a life of exile and anonymity in the U.S. Gradually she adjusts to a new school, new friends, and a new culture, but while Laila sees opportunity in her new life, her mother is focused on the past. She’s conspiring with CIA operatives and rebel factions to regain the throne their family lost. Laila can’t bear to stand still as an international crisis takes shape around her, but how can one girl stop a conflict that spans generations? Review: This could be a modern day awakening story. Laila flees her country to the USA with the help of the CIA after her father is killed by her Uncle in a coup. Of course she only really knows p...