A review by tinky47
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

5.0

This was a sad and difficult read. Very emotional and disturbing. The author captures a family living through severe parental neglect, which turns the older siblings into roles of "parents." The girl and the boy come together to keep the family from social service's radar, but develop an unhealthy attraction. This felt similar to Flowers in the Attic, but with characters that people today can relate to. It makes me wonder about what happens across the world when parents fail to provide structure and safety for their children.