A review by hello_britty89
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Suzuma did an incredible job tackling a forbidden relationship between brother and sister and how lines can be easily blurred, and ultimately, crossed when you find yourself acting more as parents of the household rather than siblings. Like Lochan and Maya, as a reader, you are not sure whether to root for or condemn these characters. By the end of the novel, I felt totally gut-punched, despite knowing there could not be a happy resolution. This didn't get a 5-star from me due to some pacing issues and time jumps that felt a bit disjointed, but I would absolute recommend this book to anyone who can overcome the trigger warnings attached.

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