By: Nora Roberts
Synopsis
The world of magick and the world of man have long been estranged from each other. But some can walk between the two – including Breen Siobhan Kelly.
Breen has just returned to Talamh, this time with her friend Marco beside her. He is understandably dazzled and disoriented by this realm – a place filled with dragons and faeries and mermaids (but no Wi-Fi, to his chagrin). In Talamh, Breen is something more than the ordinary young schoolteacher he knew her as, and she has become far more powerful since leaving behind the mother who once kept her confined, timid, and unaware of her true nature. Here he is welcomed kindly by her people, as well as by Keegan, leader of the Fey. Keegan has trained Breen as a warrior and fought by her side – and his yearning for her has grown along with his admiration of her strength and skills.
But there is a member of Breen’s bloodline who is not there to embrace her – far from it. Her grandfather, the outcast god Odran, plots to destroy Talamh. Now all must guard against his spies and scouts and unite to defeat his dark forces, to protect the portals that keep the ruthless enemy out of this place of peace and beauty. There will be losses and sorrows. There will be betrayal and bloodshed. But through it all, Breen Siobhan Kelly, with friends, family, and her faithful dog at her side, will take the next step on the journey to becoming all that she was born to be.
My Thoughts
I have been anxiously awaiting this next installment of the Dragon Heart Legacy, and I enjoyed this one as much as the first. I was really happy to see Marco involved more. I wish we could all have (and be) a friend like Marco. It was also wonderful to get to know some of the other characters more and see them develop. I hope this continues even more in the next book, especially with Marg, Morena, and Bollocks. The world building continues to be immersive and complete, giving the imagination much to work with. The romance aspect is tasteful, adding to the storyline without being overdone. The love scenes are just the right amount of spice, hitting the perfect balance between too clean and too descriptive, focusing more on the emotions instead of the mechanics. The battle scenes contain enough to let the reader feel and see what is happening without going on and on for pages, which can cause the reader (or me at least) to lose interest and start skimming. It is a great bridge book, and I cannot wait to read the next one.
These are just my thoughts. What are yours?