#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts begins a new trilogy of adventure, romance, and magick in The Awakening.In the realm of Talamh, a teenage warrior named Keegan emerges from a lake holding a sword—representing both power and the terrifying responsibility to protect the Fey. In another realm known as Philadelphia, a young woman has just discovered she possesses a treasure of her … discovered she possesses a treasure of her own…
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…
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The first in the doyenne of fiction’s Dragon Chronicles trilogy is so much fun. Set mostly in Ireland and the alternate reality land of Talamh, it is a wonderful adult coming-of-age tale – with dragons!
I must say that the storytelling was fantastic. This author really brought to life not only Ireland, but this alternate universe she created. Just the scenery alone was worth the read.
This first book is more about the heroine, Breen learning who she really is, and shedding the old Breen her mother tried to mold her into. We also get introduced to many characters in this alternate universe that will have a lot to do with the overall storyline. The imagery of each of these characters were just as fascinating as their surroundings.
I loved seeing Breen shine as she learns where she truly comes from. I really liked her character and could relate to her struggles with confidence. I also like how she handles many conflicts that dealt with this confidence issue she has that was bred by her mother.
Keegan was a harder character for me to like. He’s an honorable man who has this fierce need to protect everyone, but that need got in his way of his compassion towards Breen in this book. It will be interesting to see how he changes in the next book now that he sees what he’s asked of her.
As I mentioned before, there are many side characters that add to the overall story and I am looking forward to seeing where they all will fit in as things escalate. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.
Looking forward to book 2 in this series.
The Awakening is the first in Nora Roberts’ “Dragon Heart Legacy” series–a paranormal romance and urban fantasy combined. There are mythical creatures and drag queens, a heroine looking for her father and herself, as well as a reluctant but sexy hero. There’s something for everyone. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Really big fan of Nora Roberts and JD Robb. This book for me was not what I am used to from this author. Story dragged for me. I am sure the next one will be full of action and I will probably read it looking for and finding what I usually do.
A 400 page introduction. It was a great introduction, but now a wait a year for the next installment. No rush for this one until there is more to the story.
Oh Wow!! This book was so good and now I have to wait for the next one.!! This book has all the elements I’ve come to expect from one of her books. It had magic, dragons, fairies, romance and a big ole evil person trying to take over the world. It’s a page turner! I loved it!!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy
100,000 stars!!!!!!!
What did I just read? One of the best Fantasies I’ve ever read!!!!!! I can’t WAIT for the next book coming out in a few months!!!! I NEED MORE IF THIS WORLD!!!!!!
Awesome awesome book and writer.
The Awakening sent us into a brand-new beautiful world that only Nora Roberts can create. The setting of Ireland is one Roberts has created before but never like this, I felt like I was there seeing what Breen saw, exploring the countryside for the first time like she did. A story of family, love, dragons and MAGIC!!
Breen Kelly has always felt out of place for most of her life. She has great friends and a surrogate “mother” who took her in, gave her love and acceptance when her own mother would beat her down. She remembers her father but only barely and ever since he left her life without a word, she felt abandon. Now almost twenty years later Breen is not sure what life has in store for her but when a secret is revealed about her father she knows now that she can get answers. Being left nearly 4 million dollars by a man you thought abandoned you is quite the shock but with this new money Breen can finally make it to Ireland and see the place her father came from. She might even be able to find him but what she could not plan on is finding out her father came from a whole other world. Literally. When Breen first discovers Talamh she can’t quite believe what she is seeing. Shifters, fairies, pixies and witches, that is all fairytale stuff but when she meets her grandmother a woman she didn’t even know existed until now she starts to wonder if the stuff of fairytales is real. There is a great darkness coming and Breen can help save the people of Talamh from it but how can she do that when she knows nothing of this world? As she spends more time in Talamh it starts to become home and she finally has that feeling of belonging. Something she has been looking for as long as she can remember. What happens when her summer in Ireland is up? Can she leave this beautiful place that has become home to go back to a place she doesn’t even know if she belongs in anymore?
Nora Roberts created such a beautiful story about so much more than just fantasy. She really captured Breen’s feelings of loss, grief and finding a place to call hers even when she thought it was impossible. Keegan obviously was PERFECTION!! As if I would expect anything else from a hero that Roberts has created. One of my favorite things about this story is how it didn’t focus solely on the romance side of things; it really grew in a natural way. Also, the supporting characters in this story really surprised me from Marco and all his love for Breen to Nan who was so broken hearted over missing so much of Breen’s life, Sally and all the others in-between. This story pulled me in by heart and didn’t let me go until the last page and even then, it still had its talons in me because can you say CLIFFHANGER???? Now, I must wait until November to find out what happens with Breen and Keegan and everyone else in Talamh.
A delightful book 1 in a new series…Fun, Magical, Tragic, Heart Warming, and a page turner! This read had it all! I have pre ordered book 2 in this delightful series…
This was a wonderfully written book that left me wanting more.
I usually avoid books with magic but because it was Nora Roberts, I had to purchase and read this book. I was not sorry, she writes so well. I already preordered the next in this series.
Nora Roberts is the queen of trilogies – I enjoy a little magic in books – just wish the next book would be out sooner.
You can’t beat Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts has a way with words. I enjoy all of her books and I know that whenever there is a new book out, that I will be absorbed it it and will love every detail. I cannot wait for part two to this series. It is a nail biter and I LOVE IT!!!
I really enjoy Nora Roberts. Read all her books
I was entertained!
Great book, love how the characters evolve throughout the book.
Excellent start to another wonderful trilogy by Nora..