You Are Mine (Mine, #1)

by Janeal Falor

• ISBN10: 0989743209
• ISBN13: 9780989743204
• Publish Date: 6 May 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Chardonian Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 350
• Language: English

Reviews

[limabean74]

I was so excited when Janeal asked me to read this book. I have been eyeing it for quite sometime and almost fell out of my chair when I got her email Me, ME, she wanted me to read it. I loved the synopsis and when I started I didn’t stop until it was done. This is such a great read, unique and draws out so much emotion that you are so frustrated but in a really good way. Books that can make you angry and worried about the main character is a great read.

The characters are fantastic. Serena and Zade are strong characters and give this story so much life. I loved the chemistry they had and I loved that the story didn’t have a huge love story the story really revolves around Serena and how she is trying to make a difference in a world that looks down on woman and only men can succeed. Katherine was also a wonderful character seeing her life as a tarnished person and learning a bit about her added so much to the story. She is such a great friend to Serena and I loved the interaction between them both. Serena’s sister Cynthia is also a great character someone to remind Serena of her place but also a great support. The only problem I had with the characters was the description of what they looked liked it really doesn’t take anything away from the story it’s just a personal preference of mine to have a character description.

The world that Janeal build is wonderful and scary and I thank goodness that we don’t live in it. With my personality and sense of independence I would have totally be tarnished right from the start :) The story was so interesting and creative and I loved how the aspect of love was there but not front and center you got so much more of the story. The pure emotion and understanding of each character.

I gave You are Mine by Janeal Falor 4/5 stars. This is a really unique book with very strong characters and one I could not put down. I look forward to reading the next in the series and see what life is like for Cynthia after what happened to her sister in this book.

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[Kelly]

I really enjoyed You Are Mine, and it pleasantly exceeded my expectations. It's well written and thrusts you in a cruel and unjust world for women, where they are treated like a possession, something to be used and abused. Serena is the main protagonist, and we see the world through her rebellious eyes. She doesn't want to be anyone's wife, she's not ready to bare children, and she certainly does not want to be owned. But in her world, women don't have choices, just Master's.

The Councilmen will bring out the feminist in most readers, especially that of Serena's father. My only complaint is that Serena seemed more competent than Zade, and I was hoping that his character would have been more rebellious, but I'm assuming that You Are Mine was only an introduction to his heroics.

A mix of fantasy, paranormal, dystopian and romance. It will appeal to a wide variety of young adult readers. I look forward to reading the next in the series.