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Taboo - The Unfinished Song Book 2: (Epic Fantasy Magical Romance) Paperback – March 30, 2018

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Book 2 of 8: The Unfinished Song

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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. This is the second book in The Unfinished Song epic fantasy series. Come taste the world of Faearth... 81,000 words. DMR is not enabled.

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March 30, 2018
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1980694060
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 30, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1980694060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1980694069
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches

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Tara Maya has lived in Africa, Europe and Asia. She's pounded sorghum with mortar and pestle in a little clay village where the jungle meets the desert, meditated in a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas and sailed the Volga river to a secret city that was once the heart of the Soviet space program. This first-hand experience, as well as research into the strange and piquant histories of lost civilizations, inspires her writing. Her terrible housekeeping, however, is entirely the fault of pixies.

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Phyllis

But...but...but...

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013

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It's a wonderful story. I really love it. The premise, the characters, the writing itself is wonderful . BUT!!! The first book ended on a cliffhanger, which is one of the most hateful things an author can do to a reader. It wasn't a book; it was a chapter. The author apologized for it very prettily, which lulled me into buying the second book. Pardon me - the second chapter. I agree with the reviewer who said it read like one single book chopped into sections. But the worst part - if you want to read the whole book (I really do. It really is a wonderful story) you are going to spend $21.92. The first one is free, or it would be worse. My reaction on finishing the second book was pure anger that I had fallen for the old magazine trick of one chapter at a time. She didn't make a second apology. So no, as much as I love the story and want to read the whole thing, I am NOT going to spend another $17.92 to get the next four chapters.

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A solid read, but more editing issues.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2012

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I am going to start off with the less than stellar things about the book. First, the author really needs to get somebody to proofread these things. When the same silly errors pop up again and again and again, it makes me feel like the author just doesn't care. Also, I would recommend that the author keep a dictionary handy while she is writing. There were some instances where the English language was butchered so badly, it was almost criminal. For example, she uses the word "interpret" when she means "interrupt." I'm going to mention one more example, and it isn't because I want to rub Ms. Maya's nose in it. On the contrary, I very much enjoy her books, and I'm hoping these issues can be corrected in future installments of the story. Ms. Maya, the word "taunt" is usually used as a verb. It can also be a noun, but it is never, ever an adjective. There is no such thing as a "taunt, flat stomach," and you can not stretch any material "taunt." That sort of thing just stings my eyes.

That said, this is a really good story. I enjoy reading about Dindi and her travails. I appreciate that with all of the bad things that have happened to her, she is still a good person. Her interactions with other characters are largely believable and purposeful. In all, I would have given the book five stars but for the editing.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2011

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***Big time spoiler alert!*** If you are going to buy the first book, just save yourself a little time and buy the second one at the same time! The first book pretty much ends directly in the middle of the story!!!!***End spoiler alert***(kinda)
K, now that I've got that out of my system...on with the review.
In the first book Unfinished Song: Initiate, Tara Maya deftly introduces her characters. Dindi-the troubled misfit, Kavio-the exiled son of a great leader, Rthan-A war leader bent on revenge, Gwenika-the ill daughter of Zavaedi Brena, just to name a few. (I'll try not to spoil EVERYTHING) She also introduces us to Faearth. A wondrous world of faeries and magic. While reading her descriptions of the land, and it's tribes, it reminded me of The People Books by W.Michael and Katheleen O'NealGear. (this is definitely a compliment, since their books are among my favorites) In the second book, Unfinished Song: Taboo, she continues the story she began in Initiate, weaving her characters and their stories together into an amazing tale.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. To be honest I expected something slightly different. Maybe more romance, less story? Not really sure but what I got was definitely better then what I thought I was going to. Don't get me wrong, there is a romance beginning between Dindi and Kavio, in fact they are not the only ones who begin to fall in love. But the story isn't only about them, but also about their world. How it is changing, and how they themselves are helping to change it.
The story doesn't end with Taboo. There is a third book in the series, called Sacrifice, that I am looking forward to getting and reading hopefully soon.(It says at the end of the first book that it is due out in June of 2011, but I can't seem to find it anywhere yet, So if anybody knows where I could get a copy please feel free to let me know!).
While the story is not over in Taboo it doesn't seem to cut off as drastically as it did at the end of Initiate, so I wasn't as agitated when it ended as I was when I flicked to the next page in Initiate and instead of more story found nothing. Almost threw my reader overboard. I know this doesn't sound positive, but trust me for the book to draw me in that much is definitely saying something. The book is beautifully descriptive, even in the violence, Maya doesn't cringe from verbally illustrating that either. The story was great, and I was really able to connect and actually care about the characters. Dindi is stuck in a world that doesn't understand her. She isn't allowed to dance because it is taboo for non-Tavaedi, but given the chance she can dance better than most. She can also see the faeries and the chromas (magic) of the Tavaedi. So it's not like she is trying to do something wrong. But no one, not even Kovia who is trying not to fall in love with her, believes that she can see them.
Rthan is driven by his vengeance and by a blue faerie that takes the form of his dead daughter, but he finds himself falling in love with Zavaedi Brena, whos clansmen killed his child and wife. By the end of the book I was wondering if the Aelfae (upper faeries) were really gone, and if they were using the dancers and their magic to exact a revenge for the massacre of their people centuries before. I guess I will have to wait for the third installment to answer some of my questions.
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If you're looking for great summer read with more to it than your average romance definitely check this one out. (or should I say two?) It's worth it getting both books at once, Unfinished Song is a great series.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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It's been a while since I read book 1 in the series and I have to say that it was very easy to fall back into this world. Dindi's dreams of dancing may have been stripped from her when she failed the Initiation but her need to dance can't be denied. She's a force of nature, that girl. I wish she wasn't keeping all the secrets she's keeping but I can also understand why she feels she can't share them.

Now, with all the backstabbing and triple crossing going on, I figure it's better if all authority figures aren't trusted. By anyone. Even the people who on the surface seem to be straightforward, end up ... hmm, I don't know how to put this without giving things away. How about - Some people say one thing and then abruptly change their tune when it seems like they can use a particular skill to their advantage. I guess when I look at it from that point of view, I can understand why Dindi keeps her secrets.

I *really* enjoy the world building. The people have deep traditions and taboos that they cling to. Those that are lucky enough to wield magic are very strictly bound to the old ways. Dindi, with her yearning to dance and her innate abilities, throws a wrench into so many of the old ways. That Kavio is willing to go out on a limb for her says a lot. Kavio sees things a bit differently, I think, because of his time as an exile.

All in all, it's a very exciting read that builds off of the events in the first book nicely. I don't think you'd want to jump in without having read book 1 but it's well worth it to start at the beginning.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

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Sarah

Totally addicted to the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2012

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After the first book (which I got free) I wasn't so sure if I should pay for the second - but just had to because the first leaves you on a cliff hanger! In Taboo, Dindi's (the main character) visions continue, but other characters stories develop. I like Tara's style of writing and the story itself is pretty good and original. The story and the level of writing has improved greatly as in the first book I got the impression that the author was just playing with an idea. I only gave 4 stars because I've read better but enjoyed the read. I have just finished the 3rd book and am about to read the 4th. I only hope Dindi's character continues to develop though, I might get sick of the whole woe me I'm Dindi storyline. Got to read the next book to find out what happens next...

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Piewacket

Superbly written, totally absorbing and refreshingly different. Not for those with a short attention span though.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2014

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I am loving everything about this series - but wishing I had found it complete and not had to wait. The whole story is told with wonderful detail and satisfies my need for believable and interesting characters. Tara Maya is a natural story teller and I am enjoying a more skilful style - more Maggie Stiefvater than instant gratification werewolf passion. If you have the staying power for GOT you would probably love this series.

stephen inman

Book two of an epic saga

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2015

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I took the plunge and have no regrets, there is enough action and complexity to keep the interest going the author does warn you this is a big series, and this did delay my decision to carry on , but there is hours of entertainment here.

Hellenspawn

Good stuff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2013

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I've been struggling for a while to find a book that I could he into and really hold my attention. I bought the first book in the series as part of a fae tale collection with books by other authors. I found myself books immediately by Tara Maya's book an finished it in less than two days and I'm a slow reader! I immediately bought Taboo about two days ago and have also finished it fast. The story is really gripping an I love the whole concept of dance magic and the tribal society. I'm definitely buying the whole series :)

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Wraakian

A good well put together fairytale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2014

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I am currently enjoying the 4th book in the series which has been an interesting, excellent read throughout. Ignoring several typos, if you love fantasy and fairytales then this is definitely for you.

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