Forbidden written by Tabitha Suzuma and published in 2010, is another book I have read recently and felt the need to review once again. This book includes explicit and mature content, so a mere warning for those who are sensitive to topics including incest (in addition to foul language and graphic scenes)
It takes place in London, where a dysfunctional family of an alcoholic, neglecting mother, two lively younger siblings, a wicked troublemaker by the name of Kit, and the two oldest siblings, Maya and Lochan. With their mother constantly outside the house, Maya and Lochan are put in full responsibility of caring for the children, preparing their meals, driving them to school, and assisting them with their homework. Lochan, a witty but anti social outcast, suffers from a phobia of speaking to people and even speaking, only feeling comfortable at home. As him and Maya work together and grow closer, they are forced to battle and confront the feelings and they have built towards each other, their longing and aching desire for each other growing worse by each page. Their love turns to something they wish to keep in desperate secrecy till finally they are able to reach a conclusion.
Although the writing style not of something I would normally enjoy, slightly vague and lacking some detail, I was unable to put it down. The emotion and description were enough to keep me going and experiencing nearly the same joy, pain and aching desperation as the characters. It takes incest from a different point of view, much to my pleasure, and it somehow make this normally socially shunned subject slightly more...acceptable?
As much as I wish to spoil this, I cannot and will not. A heart wrenching, tragic tale, but highly suggested for a romance lover that loves a dare, a little more danger.
Eman Fathala
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