This review is for the second book in the series; you can read my review of the first book “Initiate” if you like. (The first book is free for all ereaders!)

“A DEVASTATING SETBACK
Enemy tribesmen attacked during the Initiation. Dindi used the magic of the corn cob doll to protect herself and others but at a terrible price. Now her dreams are in shambles. In despair, she decides to step into the forbidden faery ring, and dance herself to death with the fae. Then she discovers another choice that saves her life…but breaks the ultimate taboo.

A DESPERATE OUTREACH
After being unfairly exiled from his own people, Kavio may have found a new home, but only if he can protect it from another attack by the enemy. He gathers a small group to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory in search of the ultimate prize…peace.

But by the harsh laws of their land, they cannot both break taboos and keep the peace. They will each have to choose, what, or whom, to betray.”

Taboo begins shortly after the first novel, Initiate. The book is a great length, not endlessly long, but it definitely has enough girth to satisfy!

If you read my review of Initiate, you will know that I really enjoyed the story; amazingly enough, I liked this one even more. It is fast paced from the very first page; there is no delay while you learn about the world because you already know it!

You can’t help but cheer for Dindi, the main character, you want so badly for things to turn out right for her, especially as circumstances turn more dour. You just ‘know’ she has the right of it…

Initiate was definitely adult due to the violence and graphic imagery; Taboo adds ‘scenes of a sexual nature’ into the mix to bump up the rating just a little more.

When I first read the synopsis for these books I was mildly concerned about the fact that the books were about the same characters; this doesn’t worry me any more. There is so much going on in the world above and beyond the trials of the main characters I doubt they will become repetitive or boring — there is just waaay too much story to be told. I think there is a good chance I will enjoy each novel!

Taboo continues to switch between the POV of several characters and the transitions seem to happen a little more smoothly. By the beginning of this book you’re familiar with all the characters so I didn’t find it at all hard to follow.

My only negative comment about this book would be the fact that there are some typos, but none were detrimental to the health, or my rating, of the book.

The description of the book (at the top of this post) doesn’t seem to do it justice – there is so much more going on in the world and so much detail in this story, that brief description just isn’t enough! 

If you are intrigued by this story and haven’t read the prequel; don’t hesitate! It’s free!

/5

Find this ebook:
Kobobooks.com (Kobo)
Amazon (Kindle)
Smashwords (Multiple ereader formats)
– It doesn’t currently seem to be available on Barnes & Noble

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