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A Mask for the General

Lisa Goldstein (1987)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.61

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Rebel / Revolutionary

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersResistance Cell

Synopsis

In a sorely oppressed America of the near future, Mary and Layla attempt to unite two distinct factions--the Tribes and the Underground--in a rebellion against the General, a tin-pot dictator with dreams of glory.

Is A Mask for the General appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This near-future dystopian fantasy features political oppression and rebellion against a dictator, with moderate violence typical of resistance stories. The themes of authoritarian control and underground movements are mature but handled without graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include political violence, oppression, and rebellion (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens interested in resistance stories and dystopian futures will appreciate the dual heroines working to unite factions against tyranny.

Tags

Dystopian FictionPolitical ThrillerNear-Future SFSpeculative Fiction