Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley. I had mixed emotions about this book. It is ambitious, and engaging, and is a very fast read. I think I read it in about an hour and a half, while watching to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. I am not sure that it succeeded in all ...
At the wake of her father's death in a coup, Laila a 15 year old is forced to flee her war torn home in the Middle East to live in the United States with her younger brother and mother. She battles constantly with her mothers communication with CIA agents, making new friends, and the cultures differ...
Laila is forced to flee her homeland with her mother and six year old brother after the assassination of her father. She attempts to find her place in her new home and through the political maneuverings that surround her. This book is marketed for children's/young adult but deals with the adult topi...
Recieved from Netgalley for an unbiased review.I'm not sure what to say about this book, it was fantastic and well written, but the ending didn't really sit well with me..Laila is a 15 year old princess. Or she was. Her father was killed in a military coup by her religious and fanatical uncle. Her m...
With all that is happening in the world nowadays this book is extremely relevant. This book tells the story of Laila, a teenager who flees from her home in the middle east after her father, the leader of the country, is assassinated. Laila must now deal with adjusting to life in America and with her...
Years are lifetimes in my world. I read this book in a day, with one pit stop to the bathroom. I think I set this aside for 5 minutes when I reached the halfway mark when I noticed I was reading it WAY too fast. To say I was surprised given the weight and my unfamiliarity with the subject matter, is...
Disclaimer: I was auto-approved for an ARC via Netgalley. I do not know why I was auto approved for an ARC of this book. While I do, occasionally, read Young Adult work, there are far more proficient readers of YA and children books than me out there. Anyway, I’m glad I did get ...
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