General Winston's Daughter

In Sharon Shinn's fantasy novel, General Winston's Daughter, 18-year-old Averie leaves her sheltered life in Aebria to visit Chiarrin, a colony governed by her father. Initially thrilled by the exotic new culture, Averie soon befriends a local woman, Jalessa, who opens her eyes to the harsh realities of colonial rule and the simmering resistance. As Averie navigates a new romance and strains against societal expectations, she is forced to confront difficult truths about power, loyalty, and the cost of freedom, culminating in a dramatic rebellion. This book, while listed for ages 4-11, contains complex themes of colonialism, war, personal betrayal, and death, making it more suitable for mature readers within that range or slightly older, perhaps 10-14.