If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

If You Could Be Mine

Sara Farizan

256 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love—Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,600 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 68%
reflective 40%
challenging 34%
tense 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
informative 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.49

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