Forbidden

Forbidden
edelweiss
for review
harpercollins
Nov 4

Jayden is betrothed to Horeb. Since the death of his brother he has changed , and not very nice. Jayden is on her way to becoming a young woman. There is a celebration for her upcoming marriage to Horeb. They dance as ladies to celebrate fertility and those rites. Her mom is pregnant. Laila is her older sister, and loves to dance. They are a desert living people.

Jayden mom dies soon after she gives birth to twins. Most of the camp has already left and moved to the next area. Jayden does all that she camp to help her dad, and siblings. She is dancing near the grave of her mom, and a stranger is watching her. This stranger also ends up helping the family along the way. Kadesh has secrets, and has been hurt. Along the way to the others, Kadesh and Jayden slowly start falling in love. She slowly realizes that she doesn't want to marry Horeb. Laila wants to live in the city and dance as a priestess.

I enjoyed this book so much. I loved the setting , and that dancing was involved. I do hope that there is another book in this world. Jayden grew up and becomes a stronger women. She did all that she could to keep her promises to her mother. I loved the stolen glances, and those conversations between Jayden and Kadesh.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Harper Collins and this is my Honest Review