Forbidden Contact by M.A. Abraham – a Review
Description:
Karia can barely stand to be around herself, never mind others. She has been confined to the Aerie, until after the birth of her child, but there are limits to what she can do to pass the time.
Mitchell understands, although there is little he can do about it. He doesn’t have the time to deal with her moods and needs.
Erin, remembers what it was like for her, when she had carried Karia, but the requirements of her position with the new inhabitants of Tantalus, due to Karia’s pregnancy, is taking up every moment she has to spare.
Only one, Alena, seems to know what to do to soothe her granddaughter as she enters the final stages of her pregnancy. She enters the room, sits by Karia’s chair and begins to speak: “Let me tell you of a very young Tantalarian girl, a handsome young Tantalarian Guardian and the love they shared.”
Review:
Forbidden Contact by M.A. Abraham is a novella from her Tantalus series. This story revolves around Michel and Karia as they await the birth of their child. With the soon arrival of humans from mars, Michel is sent to oversee the preparations for more food, and habitual caves.
Karia’s great grandmother and grandmother watch over her through the start of her contractions. To get her mind off of the pain, Alenia (great grandmother) tells her how she met her great grandfather, and the laws in those days that prevented them on acting on their feelings. When she became pregnant with Erin (grand mother), they were punished and separated. The laws were archaic, but the tribunal elder refused to listen, thereby causing much friction that would take decades to open doors.
When Erin gave birth to Karia in a similar way, only the fact that Karia was designated to belong to a high ranking Phoenix opened the way for things to slowly change.
To tell too much more, would be spoilers leading into the next full length novel. When the happy couple give birth, those changes will begin with a big, but nice twist. Forbidden Contact was a nice lighthearted story about the past and the changes that need to be made to bring the Tantalarians into modern times, as well as to be ready for the oncoming flux of humans. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Reviewed by Barb
Copy supplied for review
great review, barb. this story sounds very good. i should be reading this series.
Very nice review, Barb. I am a fan of novellas that allow us to have a peek at our favorites before the next big one.
Looks great, thanks Barb.
Great review Barb
Thanks for the review Barb, look interesting
Great review Barb and I love this series! Love the different worlds M.A. Abraham takes us into. She’s a fantastic writer (story teller) – brings her worlds and characters to life!!
Thanks for the review. Looks like a great read.
Great review, Barb. Sounds like a fun read.
Terrific review, Barb. I will be reading this soon.
Very nice review, thanks Barb. Congrats to MA on the new release.