Saturday, August 2, 2014

Mineko: Book of Sisters Book Review

Mineko: Book of Sisters

By R.G. Dillon

Brutal Samurai invade your home, murdering family, servants and guards in front of you. Your sister and you, as the only survivor’s, are whisked away to a desolate mountain castle. You later watch through tear-drenched eyes as she is ripped from your arms and taken away. 

You are only six years old. 

This is Mineko’s life. This is how her childhood in 17th century Japan began. For the next decade, Mineko endures as she learns to survive in a world filled with hate, terrifying abuse, violence and hunger. All the while she dreams of two things; a sister that one day returns to save her - and of someone to love. But little girls grow up. And little girls learn. And little sisters never forget. The only difference between revenge and vengeance is the intensity of the punishment that is inflicted - and Mineko will settle for nothing less than extreme vengeance. 

Set in 17th century Japan, “Mineko” is a rich, evocative,harsh and violent saga of a young girl’s quest for vengeance. 


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***MY HONEST REVIEW OF MINEKO***

At 6 years old, all of Mineko’s family is brutally slain by samurai warriors, except for Mineko and her older sister. For the next 12 years, she is mistreated and abused by the warriors while in their servitude.  The only thing that keeps her going is the hope that her sister will return and take her away.  But will she survive in the meantime?


My heart went out to Mineko throughout the entire story.  She was so small and helpless that I can’t even imagine how she survived each of her attacks. She endured more than any soul ever should, especially that young. I caught myself willing her to find the strength that she needed to overcome each time. I was so glad when Yasuo found her and fell in love with her. I was hoping he would find a way to rescue her. And Uncle was the best character in the book. He and Mineko made a good match.

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**The above opinions are 100% my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me.


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About the Author

RG Dillon is the author of Mineko: Book of Sisters and the soon to be released, Book of Hana and Book of Kaiko of the Mineko series. Born in Jacksonville Florida to a navy father, he grew up in Virginia Beach Virginia. Following a move to Southern Indiana for his later high school years, he enlisted in the Army after college. Eventually settling where he resides today, in Alexandria Virginia, with his wife of over 36 years, he is the father of two daughters and one granddaughter. Follow RG Dillon online at rgdillon.com and facebook.com/rgdillon


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