#ifyoucouldbemine

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[susanwritesprecise]

If You Could Be Mine

If You Could Be Mine

If you could be mine

undoubtedly

my wildest dreams would

be realized.

I’d never ask for anything

ever again;

I would have it all —

my wants, my needs

my most tender

desires

all wrapped up

in one delicious

(and heretofore unattainable)

parcel of mind-blowing bliss.

Yes, perhaps.

Perhaps.

But!

if you could be mine

would you?

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If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

One of the first lesbian books I’ve read, Sara Farizan’s debut novel, If You Could Be Mine, remains to be one of my favorites. The story starts with the usual “finding love in a hopeless place” theme that probably all lesbians can relate to, but what makes it interesting for me is the fact that it’s set in Iran, where homosexuality is still punishable. 

Sahar and Nasrin are childhood best friends living in Tehran. They’re in love, but keep their relationship a secret. Things start to get complicated when Nasrin’s parents arrange her marriage. As the wedding approaches, Sahar finds a possible solution to her problem. Homosexuality is punishable in Iran, but transsexuality is tolerated. If Sahar undergoes a sex change, then maybe, she and Nasrin can finally be together. How far will she go to be with the one she loves?

Read it for:

1. the writing: I usually highlight lines I adore in a book and I ended up marking a few by the time I finished this book 

2. a glimpse into the lives of lesbians in other societies, especially in one that’s dominated by religion

3. the inspiring theme of realizing your true self and owning and loving it

Deets:

Release date: August 2013

Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers 

Genre: Teens

Part of a series?: No

[muslimahya-blog]

A book about two young women who fall in love in Iran...where they could be executed for being gay. But if one of them is actually a man, which is considered merely a mistake, they could live together. But what then are they giving up?

[karina-witchlingwanderer]

Here's 3/5 of my ThriftBooks order. I was really surprised because this is a hardcover and it's so tiny!!! I've never seen one like it lol 🖤🖤🖤 . . Here's the summary: . In this stunning debut, a young Iranian American writer pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden corners of a much-talked-about culture. . 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 executed if their relationship came to light. . So they carry on in secret—until Nasrin’s parents announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Nasrin tries to persuade Sahar that they can go on as they have been, only now with new comforts provided by the decent, well-to-do doctor Nasrin will marry. But Sahar dreams of loving Nasrin exclusively—and openly. . Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution. In Iran, homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. As a man, Sahar could be the one to marry Nasrin. Sahar will never be able to love the one she wants, in the body she wants to be loved in, without risking her life. Is saving her love worth sacrificing her true self? . . It sounds really beautiful and heartbreaking I can't wait to read it!! . . ✨Bookmarks by @marquisdusoleil. You can use my code UNDERTHESEA15 to get 15% off! ✨ . . #diversebooks #diversereads #ownvoices #SaraFarizan #IfYouCouldBeMine

[andnothinghurts]

Now that I'm done studying, it feels so great to sit in my recliner with a good book. Loving #IfYouCouldBeMine by Sara Farizan, which is so out of my comfort zone! Highly recommend for #WeNeedDiverseBooks ❤️💛💚💙💜