The Becoming by Nora Roberts

The becoming is the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy by best-selling author Nora Roberts and this time the reader sees Breen return to Talamh. She is accompanied by her good friend Marco, who is amazed at the magical world that he finds there. Breen grows in her powers and becomes much more confident in herself and what she believes. She continues to be trained as a warrior by Keegan and their romance simmers along slowly. Marco also fits in well and even finds a partner who appreciates his qualities.

As the middle book in the trilogy, Roberts builds up the suspense, leaving the reader to wonder if all the preparations for war with the evil god Odran will be adequate. There is a heartbreaking betrayal and some suspenseful moments. With dragons and their riders, faeries and mermaids, readers of easy fantasy will be pleased. Fans of relationships will enjoy the friendship between Marco and Breen and the love her grandmother displays so well. And the cute dog Bollock is an extra bonus for dog lovers!

Roberts has the knack of worldbuilding and describing characters in such a way that the reader is pulled into the story. Her narrative flows easily and will please her many fans. It is best to begin with the first in the series, The awakening.

Themes: Fantasy, Good and evil, Love, Courage.

Pat Pledger