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Forbidden (Otherworld Stories, #10.2)

Tabitha Suzuma
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Forbidden (Otherworld Stories, #10.2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Tabitha Suzuma

Forbidden (Otherworld Stories, #10.2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Tabitha Suzuma's Forbidden details the complex relationship between two teenagers, Lochan and Maya, as they struggle to keep their family together amid difficult circumstances. They face emotional and ethical dilemmas while dealing with an absent mother and caring for their younger siblings.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,796 ratings

80%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma explores a taboo relationship with depth and sensitivity, eliciting strong emotional responses. Reviews commend Suzuma's compelling, empathetic writing and complex character development. Some readers, however, find the subject matter too distressing and the pacing inconsistent. Overall, it's a provocative and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Forbidden (Otherworld Stories, #10.2)?

Readers who would enjoy Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma are typically fans of intense, emotionally charged young adult fiction that pushes boundaries. Those who appreciated Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher or Looking for Alaska by John Green may find Suzuma's exploration of complex, taboo subjects equally compelling.

4.2

2,796 ratings

80%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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