If You Could Be Mine
If You Could Be Mine
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Brief
272
Novel • Fiction
Iran • Contemporary
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL670L
Super Short Summary
If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan, set in Iran, follows Sahar and Nasrin, two teenagers deeply in love but forced to hide their relationship due to Iran's oppressive laws against homosexuality. When Nasrin's parents arrange her marriage to Reza, Sahar contemplates undergoing sex reassignment surgery to be with her legally.
Emotional
Romantic
Challenging
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
10,560 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Sara Farizan's If You Could Be Mine is praised for its poignant exploration of forbidden love in Iran, offering readers a heartfelt glimpse into the struggles faced by LGBTQ individuals in a conservative society. Reviewers commend its authentic voice and emotional depth but note occasional pacing issues and a somewhat predictable plot. Overall, it's an evocative and necessary read.
Who Should Read If You Could Be Mine?
Readers who would enjoy Sara Farizan's If You Could Be Mine are typically teens and young adults interested in LGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age stories, and cultural narratives. Fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, also by Farizan, will find this book compelling.
10,560 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Novel • Fiction
Iran • Contemporary
2013
YA
14-18 years
HL670L
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