tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post4277519458822928338..comments2023-11-26T08:55:00.075-05:00Comments on Steph Su Reads: Review: Forbidden by Tabitha SuzumaSteph Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834692034486125015noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-68345500242483394782012-02-24T01:49:28.920-05:002012-02-24T01:49:28.920-05:00Forbidden is an emotionally charged book. It's...Forbidden is an emotionally charged book. It's a story of loss, of heartache, of trials and tribulations that no child should ever have to go through, and it is the story of a love so fierce that nothing and no one can stand in its way. The book is focused on a pair of siblings, Lochan and Maya, who have been mostly deserted by their parents (entirely by their father, and nearly completely by their mother) and who are having to not only exist themselves, but also raise their younger siblings. <br />It's a tough, horrible situation and as someone who grew up with parents who loved her, I cannot fathom existing in the type of world these two had to deal with. These two individuals are put through so much.Italiahttp://born2beperfect.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-18106163377224132422011-07-22T05:19:39.379-04:002011-07-22T05:19:39.379-04:00I've heard so much about this one, and I can&#...I've heard so much about this one, and I can't wait to read it. It sounds like such an emotional book. I'm really drawn to those books that make your heart hurt and everything I've heard about this one makes me sure that this is one to make your heart cry.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-11194350586303815602011-07-04T10:15:50.832-04:002011-07-04T10:15:50.832-04:00Such a tough subject to write about but so beautif...Such a tough subject to write about but so beautifully written. I thought this book was outstanding as well.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965647842119649711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-68249163335640705132011-06-24T19:36:09.174-04:002011-06-24T19:36:09.174-04:00I got mine today and I can't wait to dive in! ...I got mine today and I can't wait to dive in! Thanks for the very unspoilerish review! (I know that isn't really a word)<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-56921820847828657772011-06-24T16:54:53.484-04:002011-06-24T16:54:53.484-04:00Wow! Sounds like a surprising and compelling book,...Wow! Sounds like a surprising and compelling book, and definitely one I'd check out. I was surprised how accepting I was of a similar relationship in Rosoff's <i>How I Live Now</i> -- different; emotional; one that draws you in.Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-72308619678326026822011-06-23T09:00:37.785-04:002011-06-23T09:00:37.785-04:00Very nice review. I've been wanting to read th...Very nice review. I've been wanting to read this one and your review has been even more convincing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-35819408858612703442011-06-22T03:03:54.857-04:002011-06-22T03:03:54.857-04:00I read this book very quickly as well and also tho...I read this book very quickly as well and also thought she wrote the love story as very rootworthy. While I didn't find the writing perfect, I didn't care.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-64712203479357707392011-06-22T01:45:11.749-04:002011-06-22T01:45:11.749-04:00This is a lovely review. I was kind of wary of thi...This is a lovely review. I was kind of wary of this book, but now I think I'll have to give it a go -- seriously, incredible review.Casey (The Bookish Type)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17124722748517656056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-21037137822295126112011-06-21T22:20:08.224-04:002011-06-21T22:20:08.224-04:00Gaaah! I want to read this soooooooo bad!!!!Gaaah! I want to read this soooooooo bad!!!!Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-79623396940515380112011-06-21T22:16:35.286-04:002011-06-21T22:16:35.286-04:00Thanks for the review, I've had this one on my...Thanks for the review, I've had this one on my TBR-list for awhile.Jennifer Pickrellhttp://jenniferpickrell.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-17393013590729324052011-06-21T21:44:46.110-04:002011-06-21T21:44:46.110-04:00I'm almost done this and I think it's so s...I'm almost done this and I think it's so so good. Yes, the subject matter is ... interesting ... but it's something that is never written about so that makes it new and different, which I love.Simply_Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436996813673801003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-76355697494625596572011-06-21T21:24:07.140-04:002011-06-21T21:24:07.140-04:00I actually disliked the book, not because of its t...I actually disliked the book, not because of its taboo topic but because of the insufferable characters and overwrought writing. <br /><br />I haven't posted my review yet (next week), but it's funny that you talk about how things feel over the top, because they absolutely do, and they absolutely are, and that's one of the things I took issue with. It's all too melodramatic for me.<br /><br />Good review, though. I always like to read differing opinions about books I feel strongly about.Clementine Bojangleshttp://earlynerdspecial.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-22861428477932900672011-06-21T15:47:17.645-04:002011-06-21T15:47:17.645-04:00I must say there hasn't been a "good"...I must say there hasn't been a "good" incestual story since Flowers in the Attic.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-77342994271897095232011-06-21T15:35:26.305-04:002011-06-21T15:35:26.305-04:00This was such a powerful novel. I almost skipped ...This was such a powerful novel. I almost skipped it because of the content, and I'm so glad I didn't. I agree with everything you said in your review!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-17052998687184125832011-06-21T13:50:11.301-04:002011-06-21T13:50:11.301-04:00Great review. It truly is a powerful read. I rea...Great review. It truly is a powerful read. I really want to pick up Tabitha's other books since I loved her style of writing.Devan @ Book Stringshttp://bookstrings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-1708320953108677572011-06-21T12:43:39.294-04:002011-06-21T12:43:39.294-04:00Its sad this book's subject matter scares peop...Its sad this book's subject matter scares people away. However, if a reader does give it a chance, I've seen nothing but raving reviews on how phenomenal this book, truly is. I really want to find the time to read it. Sadly, I don't think I'm going to get to it before it expires (from Galley Grab). Its just so long...Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-74643810731629922922011-06-21T11:19:48.515-04:002011-06-21T11:19:48.515-04:00I don't think that this is a book for me, but ...I don't think that this is a book for me, but I think you're right in your assessment that there won't be another love story like that one. Great review!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480712973194174171noreply@blogger.com