Mineko: Book of Sisters By RG Dillon Review

Mineko: Book of Sisters
By RG Dillon
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 978-1492729457
ASIN: B00F8UEYB8
Published: September 2013
Pages: 216
Genre: Historical Fiction

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

Just imagine for one moment that you are happy, at home and surrounded by a loving family. Your long black hair is being gently brushed by an older sister while she hums a sweet lullaby just for you. You can hear your twin brothers playing in the next room.
Now imagine as suddenly your whole world is thrown into turmoil. 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 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.

Contact:

RG Dillon
Website: www.rgdillon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rgdillon

My Review:

This is not a story for readers under 18. Sisterly love is strong and powerful. It led Mineko to do things for revenge. As she grew up it seemed that she was destined for tragedy. There is a saying that violence begets violence. However there is also a saying that two wrongs do not make a right. What will Mineko decide to do? Will she ever find her sister? Will she live through the abuse? This was based on Samurai assassins and the history of Japan. The pronunciation glossary made this book so much easier to read because I did not get stuck on the names. There are also two more books in this series, and I would love to read them. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review through The Book Review Buzz, however all opinions are my own.