Forbidden
The problem with reading the first in a series right when it comes out, instead of waiting for the entire series, is that you have to wait so long for the next book. I have no patience when it come to this! I can't wait until the next book come out. I want to know what happens next! I really, really enjoyed this book. Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee make a great team! Forbidden takes you into a future where people are ruled by fear and no other emotion. Peace has been found through the Order, but at what price? Rom stumbles upon a secret that will change everything for him and the rest of the world.Forbidden was a nice change of pace for me. Having read a few YA dystopian books in the past couple of weeks, I was growing a bit tired of the "teen saves the world" story line. It was nice to read about some adults for a change. The characters in this book are very well fleshed out. I felt like I got to know them fairly well. I loved Rom and Avra. That moment when they realize they have been in love for a very long time, yet just couldn't feel...it was priceless.
There was enough science mixed with mythology and fantasy to keep me interested throughout the book. I don't want to say too much about the plot, because I think it would ruin it for you. I will tell you that there is a mix of some humor as well as a few heart wrenching scenes. Heart wrenching enough to make me tear up as I listened to the audio at work. I credit the excellent writring as well as the excellent narration by Henry Leyva for this. I recognized Mr. Leyva's from another Ted Dekker book, The Priests' Graveyard.
Forbidden is a wild ride, but so worth the trip!
