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Becoming
Nora Roberts

Becoming

Quick Answer

Read "Becoming" as the 2nd book in the The Dragon Heart Legacy sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Awakening" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p><b>A new epic of love and war among gods and humans, from Nora Roberts—the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Awakening.</i></b><br><br>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.<br><br>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.</p>
Next Recommended Book

The Choice

Book #3 of 3 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Dragon Heart Legacy conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Becoming?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Becoming before The Awakening?

No. We recommend reading The Awakening first. Becoming is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Becoming required reading for the The Dragon Heart Legacy?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Becoming in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Becoming is The Choice (Book #3).