The Becoming by Nora Roberts

 The Becoming

Book Summary 

The world of magick and the world of man have long been estranged from one another. But some can walk between the two--including Breen Siobhan Kelly. She has just returned to Talamh, with her friend, Marco, who's dazzled and disoriented by this realm--a place filled with dragons and faeries and mermaids (but no WiFi, to his chagrin). In Talamh, Breen is not the ordinary young schoolteacher he knew her as. Here she is learning to embrace the powers of her true identity. Marco is welcomed kindly by her people--and by Keegan, leader of the Fey. Keegan has trained Breen as a warrior, and his yearning for her has grown along with his admiration of her strength and skills.

But one member of Breen's bloodline is not there to embrace her. Her grandfather, the outcast god Odran, plots to destroy Talamh--and now all must unite to defeat his dark forces. There will be losses and sorrows, betrayal and bloodshed. But through it, Breen Siobhan Kelly will take the next step on the journey to becoming all that she was born to be. 

My Thoughts 

The Becoming by Nora Roberts is the second novel in The Dragon Heart Legacy series.  While The Becoming can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading The Awakening first.  I have read all of Nora Roberts’ novels, and, by far, this is my favorite series.  I opened The Becoming and I was immediately engaged.  I did not want to stop reading (but my dog was quite insistent that I cook his dinner as well as mu mother).  I have gotten down the fine art of cooking and doing dishes while reading (I have a holder in the kitchen to keep my e-reader safe).  Nora Roberts gave us a beautifully crafted tale with unique, developed characters, a special world, and mysterious magic.  I felt like I was pulled into the story.  I was there with Marco and Bollocks watching Breen train, seeing the Capital for the first time, and learning to cook with Marg.  I love the world of Talamh with the fae, dragons, the wise, and so many others.  The story just flowed from one chapter to the next.  There are some love scenes that bring the heat that will delight romance lovers, but there is one scene I wish had not been included.  It was too graphic and violent for my tastes.  I admit that I was put off by the amount of foul language.  I wish the characters had used creative swear words instead.  Breen is a dynamic character.  She has come a long way since her days of dying her gorgeous fiery red hair brown and wearing all beige.  Breen has come into her own.  Her magic is progressing quickly, her writing is going swimmingly, and she has Marco with her as well as Bollocks and her Gran.  Breen is a smart, determined woman who manages any obstacle in her path.  I love the relationships in this series.  Family and friendships are at the heart of the story.  Keegan cares for Breen, but he knows that the evil must be defeated before he can explore their relationship.  The ending left me eager for the next tale in The Dragon Heart Legacy.  The Becoming is a story of magic, love, heart, hope, and adventure.  You will go on an emotional roller coaster reading this action-packed fantasy.  The Becoming is a spellbinding story with daring dragons, a gamboling Bollocks, a giving grandmother, a feisty friend, a stalwart taoiseach, and a courageous key.  

Are you ready to read The Becoming?  The Becoming is available from Amazon*.  The audiobook version is wonderful as well.  I enjoyed listening to the story while walking my dog (made me wish he wanted to go on a longer walk).  The first book in The Dragon Heart Legacy is The Awakening (kindle version currently on sale for $2.99 on Amazon--I do not know when the sale when end).  You can find Nora Roberts other novels here.  Thank you for joining me today.  Christmas with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker releases tomorrow and I am going to share my thoughts about it then.  It is the 2nd novel in The Cornish Girls series.    I hope that you have an uplifting day.  Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader 

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The Awakening by Nora Roberts

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

Book Summary

When Breen Kelly was a girl, her father would tell her stories of magical places. Now she’s an anxious twentysomething mired in student debt and working a job she hates. But one day she stumbles upon a shocking discovery: her mother has been hiding an investment account in her name. It has been funded by her long-lost father—and it’s worth nearly four million dollars.

This newfound fortune would be life-changing for anyone. But little does Breen know that when she uses some of the money to journey to Ireland, it will unlock mysteries she couldn’t have imagined. Here, she will begin to understand why she kept seeing that silver-haired, elusive man, why she imagined his voice in her head saying Come home, Breen Siobhan. It’s time you came home. Why she dreamed of dragons. And where her true destiny lies—through a portal in Galway that takes her to a land of faeries and mermaids, to a man named Keegan, and to the courage in her own heart that will guide her through a powerful, dangerous destiny… 

My Thoughts

The Awakening by Nora Roberts is a captivating novel.  I was immediately drawn into this tale and I did not want to put it down. The Awakening is the first installment in The Dragon Heart Legacy series.  I thought it was well-written with developed characters and a complex plot.  Breen Kelly learns her mother has hidden a vast sum of money from her.  Breen is surprised to learn that her father who disappeared many years ago has been sending her money.  This money will allow Breen to make changes to her life such as quitting her teaching position.  Her roommate and best friend, Marco Olsen suggests she do something that she has always dreamed of doing.  Breen has always wanted to visit Ireland.  She rents a cottage for the summer in Connemara where she begins to dream of a magical place with red dragons.  Breen is in for the adventure of her life.  The Awakening is a magical tale.  I like that the author took the time to establish the characters, storyline, and setting.  Her vivid word imagery brought the scenery alive for me.  We get to meet Keegan and Breen’s loving grandmother along with a cast of enchanting folks and creatures.  There is good versus evil and a bad woman who is intent on causing conflict.  I liked seeing Breen come out of her shell and blossom.  Of course, The Awakening ends with a cliffhanger.  We must now wait a year for the next tale in The Dragon Heart Legacy series.  If you have never wanted to visit Ireland before, you will after reading this book.  You can tell that the author did her research. I enjoyed the whimsy and humor in the story.  Marco is a delight and I frequently laughed after reading his dialogue.  My favorite phrase from The Awakening is, “Girl, take it from an old queen.  Be who you are and the heck (I changed this word) with the rest.”  The Awakening is a magical tale that will keep you riveted until the very last word.  

The Awakening is available from Amazon* along with other major retailers (Barnes & Noble, BAM, Kobo, Google Play, Chapter's, Waterstone's).  The next book in The Dragon Heart Legacy series will be out in November 2021.  The final book releases in November 2022.  I used the publisher's summary of The Awakening today to give you an idea at the full scope of the novel (it is a hard book to describe).  You can find Nora Roberts other novels here.  Thank you for reading my review today.  I heading out to run a few errands.  I can now find some places locally without the aid of the navigation app on my phone (post office, drug store, and grocery store--the basics).  Can you imagine if we still had to rely on paper maps? I am signing off for Christmas.  I need some time to rest and get things done for the my new abode.  I will be back soon on December 29 with my review of a new release.  I hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday season.  Our holiday may look a little different this year, but it can still be joyful.  I hope that you get some wonderful new books for Christmas (or an Amazon gift card so you can buy them).  Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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