The Choice concludes Nora Roberts’ Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy, and I love it. I was thinking about what I wanted to say that isn’t just me gushing about how I love every word she writes. It got me thinking about what makes her stories so special. Some of it is her inclusion of dogs as family, and her love for dogs shines through into her characters. However, what struck me most during my ruminations is her consistent message that no one can succeed alone. Whether it is a coven, squad, pack, clan, family, alliance, or friends, we all need help. Moreover, we are all better together rather than by ourselves. It is an important lesson to remember as we still struggle with the aftereffects of the pandemic and living in isolation. What impresses me most is that Queen Nora does not force relationships where none should exist. If a character has irreconcilable issues with a parent or other family member, Queen Nora will often have that character cut ties with that family member. She allows her characters to grow and recognize that blood is not thicker than water. Family is not everything, and toxic relationships with family members are still unhealthy. Through her characters and stories, Queen Nora gives her readers examples of healthy relationships and the understanding that everyone is worthy of healthy relationships. In a way, reading Nora Roberts’ novel is an excellent form of therapy. With this conclusion of the Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy, there are battles and violence. People die, but more importantly, people live and celebrate life. They love and don’t let threats ruin their zest for life. Now more than ever, it is a great lesson that never grows old.