A review by courtneylee87
Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts

5.0

Roberts’ continuity in the story allows the reader to easily slip right back into the rhythm and rhyme of Ardmore and the Gallagher family. The same cast of main characters return, and though the second novel focuses on the second brother, Shawn, and the tenacious Brenna, the familiarity of the setting, characters, and plot make for a smooth transition from the first book. Music, lyrics, and food are underlying themes in this part of the trilogy and offer a different vehicle of storytelling and legend, themes from Aidan and Jude’s tale.

Though somewhat repetitive in the overall romantic plot, Roberts does give Shawn and Brenna a unique journey that is full of a drama and mischief all their own. The Faerie Prince, however, is somewhat flat at this point. His dialogue, mannerisms, and place in the story do not offer anything new. Roberts has characters that have grown and lived with this local legend, but does not entice the reader with a new detail or understanding of the Faerie Prince and his love.

I'm giving this book a full 5-star rating. Tears of the Moon is a beautiful story about a boy and a girl who come to realize that true love can be found in the most simple places with the most familiar people. Shawn and Brenna will make the reader believe that even the most seemingly opposite personalities can come together in harmony. In her second installment in the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy, Nora Roberts once again weaves legend through the past and present in a lyrical way that inspires hope and faith in the future. Another quick and engaging read in Roberts’ classic style, Tears of the Moon will have you reaching for the third and final book of the trilogy to see how it all ends.