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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Rich, Vibrant Forbidden Should Be at the Top of Everyone's Christmas Wishlist
10:38 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
Shifting sands are part of life in the Mesopotamian desert, but what about shifting hearts?

When tragedy strikes on the morning Jayden's tribe begins its annual trek to a far-off oasis, it compounds her trepidation about her future. More vulnerable than ever, she must make her way through the menacing desert, even though it means marching toward a fate she considers worse than death. Meeting a mysterious stranger—a beautiful boy from the Southern lands—only shows her how starved her heart is for true love and affection. Arousing Horeb's jealousy is a dangerous game, one that could cost Jayden her life. With nowhere to turn, she must make the ultimate choice between duty and love.
Whether her novels take place on the bayous of Louisiana or in the arid deserts of the Middle East, Kimberley Griffiths Little knows how to make settings come alive. She has a particular gift for creating rich, atmospheric story worlds that pulse with life, tantalizing the reader with vibrant explosions of sight, sound, and smell. No matter how exotic the setting, though, Little infuses her tales with the kind of everyday emotion and drama with which we can all relate. Her newest novel, Forbidden, is no exception. Jayden might be a Mesopotamian princess-to-be living in 1759 B.C., but today's teens will relate to the way she worries about her sisters, fears the grown-up world, and longs to act on the desires of her heart. As if an empathetic heroine isn't appealing enough, the novel also offers an action-packed plot, a pulse-pounding romance, and plenty of family/tribal drama. With something for everyone, Forbidden is unique, masterful—the kind of novel that will delight anyone who enjoys thrilling, passionate tales about family, faith, and the fight to control your own fate. The first installment in what promises to be a brilliant trilogy, Forbidden should be at the top of everyone's wishlist this Christmas.
(Readalikes: The publisher likens it to Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for sensuality, mild sexual content, and references to sex/prostitution
To the FTC, with love: I received an ARC of Forbidden from the always generous Kimberley Griffiths Little. Thank you!
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