But such heavy topics don’t overshadow the true focus of the book: sharing the simple message that we are all worthy of love, and worthy of the call and the legend God has placed on our lives. While White very gently handles the theme of abuse (physical and verbal) as well as sexual assault, some readers may not be comfortable finding such behavior even mentioned or discussed.Ī Hallmark-style romance with a refreshing dose of realism, White isn’t afraid to tackle themes of abuse, spirituality, and the age-old question of why God allows bad things to happen. Readers may also wish to be cautioned about the topic matter of the book. While this may be fine in context with the rest of the series, new readers may feel a little overwhelmed by the number of nobles White introduces.

Overall, the only problems I had with the book was a single extended metaphor used throughout the book (Bram often struggles not to compare Emily to an unloved puppy) and the number of characters White throws at readers. There’s nothing shocking that takes place here, but watching the story play out is well-worth the few hours it takes to read. The plot itself did follow the general structure of a romance book, but White did a great job introducing subplots, and quietly subverted expectations as the book went on. His relationships felt so alive, and I couldn’t help but cheer him on throughout the twists and turns of the book. Expecting only a standard romance, I was pleased to discover some true development from each major character, especially the male lead, Bram Sinclair. Sometimes, a book surprises you – and I’m happy to report that Worthy of Legend surprised me in the best way possible. Yet when Emily embarks on a quest to find an artifact unlike any her family has ever seen, she must learn to love and trust those around her for the first time, learning that family goes far beyond blood or obligation. To her, it’s as distant and dusty as the artifacts her father and brother collect, her worth tied up in the disappointing glare in Lord Scofield’s eyes and too many memories of her brother’s mistreatment toward her. White’s Worthy of Legend, and there are few phrases better to describe White’s main protagonist.Ĭoming from a neglectful family, Emily never learned the true meaning of love. “Lady Emily Scofield had become an expert over the years at blending into shadows.” These are the opening words to Roseanna M. Worthy of Legend (The Secrets of the Isles Book #3) Contessa Hussong from Vandalia, Ohio, a Professional Writing student at Taylor University in Upland, IN.

Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White