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#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 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...
Part I: Changes -- Part II: Discovery -- Part III: Choice.
"When Breen Kelly was a girl, her father would tell her stories of magical places. Now she's mired in student debt and working a job she hates. She discover her mother has been hiding an investment account in her name, funded by her long-lost father - and it's worth nearly four million dollars. She uses some of the money to journey to Ireland, and begins to understand why she kept seeing that silver-haired, elusive man, why she imagined his voice in her head saying Come home, Breen Siobhan. Why she dreamed of dragons. Breen's true destiny leads 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. -- Publisher.
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Library Journal Review
Wildly popular in every genre, Roberts launches her next fantasy series (after the "Chronicles of the One" trilogy) with Breen Kelly finally realizing that she can no longer wait for the father who abandoned her when she was 12 years old, promising that he would return. Instead, on a trip to Ireland, she steps through a portal to discover that she has magical powers--and a call to battle evil. With a million-copy first printing and a one-day laydown on November 24.
Publishers Weekly Review
Bestseller Roberts (Shadows in Death) launches a fantasy trilogy with this heartwarming story of a woman finding her true self across parallel worlds. Philadelphia teacher Breen Kelly, 26, has lived under her mother's thumb ever since her father disappeared more than 15 years ago. So when Breen unexpectedly comes into money, she quits her much-resented job and escapes her mother's reach by traveling to Ireland. There she stumbles through a portal into a fantasy world, Talamh, where she discovers she is not the disappointing mouse she's always believed herself to be, and that she may be the key to winning a forthcoming war between the faerie people of Talamh and an evil god. After learning the secret history of her family, including the truth of what happened to her father, Breen must decide whether to return to her world or stay in Talamh to fulfill her destiny. While Breen is well-shaded and empathetic, the characters around her are thinly sketched. The narrative feels lopsided as Roberts spends more time on Breen's mundane achievements in Philadelphia and Ireland than her adventures in Talamh, leaving the political plot underdeveloped, and the cliffhanger ending will leave readers equal parts frustrated and eager for more. This enjoyable installment has its flaws, but it also promises good things to come. (Nov.)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9 Up--Breen Kelly's mother had always told her she was "average" in every way. So Breen dyed her fiery red hair mousy brown, wore shapeless beige clothing, and unwillingly became a middle school teacher. Looking after her mother's plants while she's away, Breen stumbles upon a financial file indicating that she's a millionaire. After confirming the information, she quits her job and goes to Ireland to find her father, who'd left when she was 12. What Breen discovers there is lifechanging. Although her father has died, Breen finds an extended family, who live in a world called Talamh, accessible through a magical portal. She begins to understand the strange dreams she's always had, and discovers she is part of a line of powerful magical beings. This is a captivating novel, difficult to put down, and teens will identify with Breen's search for her true self. Please note, there are some descriptive (but not graphic) sex scenes in the book. Most characters are Irish, and many of Breen's American friends are Black. VERDICT Recommend to older teens who have enjoyed series like Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness and The Immortals.--Marlyn Beebe, Long Beach P.L., CA
Booklist Review
More than 15 years ago, Breen Kelly's father, Eian, left Philadelphia, and Breen never heard from him again. What Breen didn't know is that during that same time period, Eian had been sending money to Breen's mother for his daughter. Now her in twenties, burdened with student debt, and not finding much joy in life, Breen discovers by chance the considerable fortune awaiting her. She decides to give her life a complete makeover, beginning with a trip to Ireland. However, soon after arriving on the Emerald Isle, Breen finds herself changing in ways she could not have imagined after she falls through a gateway into the magical world of Talamh. There she not only finds family and friends she never knew existed, but also a formidable destiny and unique talents she must embrace. Best-selling Roberts (Hideaway, 2020) sets the bar high with the launch of her Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy, a captivating tale that not only vividly showcases her superior storytelling and characterization skills but also brightly illuminates her affinity for all things Irish.HIGH DEMAND BACKSTORY: With a million-copy, one-day laydown and a fierce media campaign, you don't need magical powers to predict the success of Roberts' latest.
TextSeries: Roberts, Nora. Dragon heart legacy ; 1.Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2020Edition: First editionDescription: 435 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN: