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Daughters of the Moon #12
The Becoming
Lately Tianna has been feeling unsettled and she can't understand why. She has a great boyfriend, good friends, and for once a good foster situation too. But she just can't shake the thought that something, or someone, is after her. At a skateboarding competition she runs into Justin and Mason-now Outcasts who no longer seem to recognize her. They keep telling her that they have to help her before she "becomes." She has no idea what they mean, but deep down Tianna feels herself changing. She knows that every Daughter has a dark side, but is hers threatening to overtake her?
273 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2004
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Lynne Ewing
48 books862 followersLynne Ewing is an American author and a screen writer.
She always had to move around a lot when she was growing up because her father was in the Marine Corps. She has two sisters. Lynne graduated from high school in Lima, Peru after attending seven other schools. While she was in Peru, she learned to speak Spanish. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. When she was 30 years old, she began writing for newspapers, documentaries, magazines, and did screen writing. She also counsels troubled teens. Her first books were Drive-By and Party Girl. Drive-By took six years to write, and Party Girl has been made into a movie called Living the Life. She has written the completed Daughters of the Moon and Sons of the Dark series. She lives in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. Ms. Ewing has two children, Jonathan, a molecular biologist, and Amber, an international lawyer. She has also traveled to Japan, China, Russia, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. She has begun a new series called Sisters of Isis.
She always had to move around a lot when she was growing up because her father was in the Marine Corps. She has two sisters. Lynne graduated from high school in Lima, Peru after attending seven other schools. While she was in Peru, she learned to speak Spanish. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. When she was 30 years old, she began writing for newspapers, documentaries, magazines, and did screen writing. She also counsels troubled teens. Her first books were Drive-By and Party Girl. Drive-By took six years to write, and Party Girl has been made into a movie called Living the Life. She has written the completed Daughters of the Moon and Sons of the Dark series. She lives in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. Ms. Ewing has two children, Jonathan, a molecular biologist, and Amber, an international lawyer. She has also traveled to Japan, China, Russia, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. She has begun a new series called Sisters of Isis.
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June 24, 2009
So I'm a bit torn with this book. From what I understand, this was supposed to be the last book. It was written in 2004. Book 13, which I just started, was written in 2007 and has a note in the beginning that says something along the lines of "After 3 years of being bombarded with people wanting another story, I wrote this one."
Okay. So for three long years, people thought this was the last book in the series. But since I know NOW it wasn't, I'm torn how to rate it.
If this had truly been the last book in the series, I would have been so disappointed. Yes, SOME questions were answered - and the whole Tianna thing was something I never saw coming. (And the Mary thing? AWESOME) But it just ends abruptly without any of the girls turning 17 and having to make their choice, without Maggie's successor being named, and several other plot lines never being resolved. (And by the way, I am pretty sure in "The Talisman", Maggie said something about being pregnant with Hector's child. Will we NEVER hear about that again? Who was her kid?? DId I just read that wrong?)
But knowing there is another book, I am now willing to rate this book higher. I want to know what happened to the rest of the girls after Tianna went away. I want to know what their decision is on their 17th birthday (either become mortal again and forget all of their Goddess memories, or become a 'spirit' of sorts - no one really knows.) I want to know who Maggie's successor is. I want to know about her baby! I want to know why Jimena still has some of her powers. I WANT TO KNOW MORE!
And so, I will rate this 4 stars only because of all the plot twists, but had there not been another one to tie up all these other loose ends, you would have me ranting all over this thing.
Okay. So for three long years, people thought this was the last book in the series. But since I know NOW it wasn't, I'm torn how to rate it.
If this had truly been the last book in the series, I would have been so disappointed. Yes, SOME questions were answered - and the whole Tianna thing was something I never saw coming. (And the Mary thing? AWESOME) But it just ends abruptly without any of the girls turning 17 and having to make their choice, without Maggie's successor being named, and several other plot lines never being resolved. (And by the way, I am pretty sure in "The Talisman", Maggie said something about being pregnant with Hector's child. Will we NEVER hear about that again? Who was her kid?? DId I just read that wrong?)
But knowing there is another book, I am now willing to rate this book higher. I want to know what happened to the rest of the girls after Tianna went away. I want to know what their decision is on their 17th birthday (either become mortal again and forget all of their Goddess memories, or become a 'spirit' of sorts - no one really knows.) I want to know who Maggie's successor is. I want to know about her baby! I want to know why Jimena still has some of her powers. I WANT TO KNOW MORE!
And so, I will rate this 4 stars only because of all the plot twists, but had there not been another one to tie up all these other loose ends, you would have me ranting all over this thing.
February 9, 2025
It took me a while to read this one although Tiana is a good protagonist. She loves deeply and tries to help everyone she loves. But, in a way, I was tired of the storyline and I wanted the ending to be near and to have some of the plot clarified. It didn't happen but I'm on to the last one and I hope it is a good ending to a series I started when I was so young.
April 15, 2017
Things happened. Realizations are made. Enemies were vanquished.
October 15, 2015
This has to be the best of this series thus far. It made Tianna my favorite of the girls. She wasn't completely distracted by boys, which was so refreshing. She was very protective of those she loves. It was also nice to see that the five Daughters actually got together and spent time trying to figure out what was going on. In all of the previous books, they would talk about it for like five minutes and then walk irrationally into danger.
After this reread I can now see why Lynne Ewing thought this was a good finale to the series. She probably could have just finished with this book if she had done some sort of epilogue to see what the future held for the characters. Unfortunately she ended right after the action completed and left everyone hanging. I'm shocked she wasn't prepared for all her readers to beg for another book.
And now finally to finish this juvenile series...
After this reread I can now see why Lynne Ewing thought this was a good finale to the series. She probably could have just finished with this book if she had done some sort of epilogue to see what the future held for the characters. Unfortunately she ended right after the action completed and left everyone hanging. I'm shocked she wasn't prepared for all her readers to beg for another book.
And now finally to finish this juvenile series...
May 14, 2023
This series is the equivalent of a mythological music video. It has beautiful imagery, some substance (but definitely not too much), and a super simplistic writing style. But the nostalgia is so real and my 30s-year-old self loves it just as much as the 12 year old me that wanted desperately to be a badass goddess of the moon. It's absolutely terrible and I freaking love it so much.
All that being said, The Becoming may be my favourite of the DotM books. It's a story of love and sacrifice and, unlike the other books, the ending feels earned. The pain of loving a character who had to choose a particularly destructive path remains. The story doesn't gloss over it and the writing is a notch above the others in the series.
All that being said, The Becoming may be my favourite of the DotM books. It's a story of love and sacrifice and, unlike the other books, the ending feels earned. The pain of loving a character who had to choose a particularly destructive path remains. The story doesn't gloss over it and the writing is a notch above the others in the series.
September 17, 2019
1.25 I’m being super generous.
I’ve read that this book was supposed to be the final book in the series, until demand was so great, that book 13 was made. I understand the demand. I feel like I read 230 pages of fluff and 40 pages of a rushed chaos.
I am glad to get this off my TBR and to finish this series!
I’ve read that this book was supposed to be the final book in the series, until demand was so great, that book 13 was made. I understand the demand. I feel like I read 230 pages of fluff and 40 pages of a rushed chaos.
I am glad to get this off my TBR and to finish this series!
January 17, 2020
I definitely hated the ending of the book. It felt like a cop-out after how big the story was blown up to towards the end of the book. However, I loved everything about the rest of the plot. I cried when more of Tianna's past was revealed to her. I think the one thing that made me laugh was the fact that all the girls were at the shoreline watching Jimena shred waves, not Colin. I can't wait to finish the last book!
December 9, 2018
A pretty good next to last book. We find out a big secret about Tianna, and the others creep closer to 17. It's still geared more to YA but has some more adult themes, as well as more mentions of sex than the first 9, and some more bluntly stated than the last 2, not that it's explicit. Deff for older teens tho.
November 15, 2021
That was exciting! A bit of horror along with the usual action/suspense/fantasy as we find out that Tianna is actually a creation of the Atrox who was raised by a Daughter of the Moon. Now everything makes sense why she’s so powerful and beautiful. Like Catty, Tianna has never been a favorite of mine, but this series ender was very exciting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2021
Tianna is in the early phases of something called "becoming" her friends/outcast from school Justin and Mason try to warn her about what is happening to her but can she stop it before she is overtaken by her dark side.
August 27, 2024
Wow never seen any of the events that happens in this book coming. Buckle up buttercup and get ready for dont want to put down need to turn to next page to see what happens. What is in store next for the daughters cant wait to find out in the last book the final eclipse.
September 3, 2025
I read this whole series in elementary school (around 25 years ago 🤣). I loved everything about this series and it's the series that got me into reading fantasy.
One of the best escapes I had in my childhood.
One of the best escapes I had in my childhood.
June 2, 2017
Eh. I would write more but there isn't really much to say. It's the same old same old. It's a good series, but it's just like, the same thing with every book.
August 15, 2019
Tianna! You are truly a goddess!
August 16, 2020
This is a good book. It was more fast paced than any of the others in this series and I'm not sure I really liked that bit but it was still good.
March 18, 2021
I love this series so much! I love the conflict of feeling like you don't belong and how they hinted at the plot of this story in the previous books.
July 8, 2022
one of my favorites!
August 9, 2022
This one is a way better improvement compared to the previous "dark" side books. The twists were actually unexpected and ending was well done as well.
February 8, 2023
Loved it
June 29, 2023
Way too fast paced but damn, not a bad storyline
March 5, 2025
Knowing this is how she wanted to end the series, it's crap.
August 31, 2025
Such a nostalgic read from my younger days. I was absolutely obsessed with this series and would love to re-read it one day.
December 28, 2023
Nice change and great cliffhanger!
August 12, 2024
Wow, this ended interestingly and with a lot of convenient handwave magic.
October 12, 2011
CHECKED OUT THE BOOK FROM MY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
2ND REVIEW. 1ST REVIEW IS HERE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Tiana is starting to feel very unsettled, but she has no idea as to why since everything is going great for her. However, when she feels something watching her and Jason and Mason say she’s “becoming”, she starts to worry even more. What is becoming? And, does that mean her dark side is taking over her?
I decided to do a better review of the Daughters of the Moon series by Lynne Ewing since my first ones weren’t done very well. This book is really a fast read, but since I really didn’t like this one, it took longer than the other two books.
After taking a break from telling mythology stories in the last couple of books, the author finally goes back to telling them in this book. It starts out with telling about Pandora and how the Gods created her to release the sorrows. Then it goes on about how the Atrox used the same idea to create a woman for itself. I know it is completely different from the original, but I like how the author made the original mythology into something that will fit into the series and book.
Tiana isn’t really my favorite character, but this book has a good twist to it. I like how the author has been building up the excitement and action in these last couple of books. The ending of this book might be a little sad, but it makes it interesting. ;)
I like how the tone and dialogue still reminds me a lot of my teenage years and my high school, so the author did a really good job at writing the book in teenage words and their world. The descriptions are still very well done, and both of these things made the book go a little bit faster than most other young adult books. So, I really like this book from these points. Another thing I liked about this book is the mythology and history that is incorporated in it. Also, the character growth and their personalities are believable (for a supernatural book). I also like how these things haven’t diminished, despite this series almost ending.
This series is getting really interesting, so go ahead and read this series and book already. :D
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
2ND REVIEW. 1ST REVIEW IS HERE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Tiana is starting to feel very unsettled, but she has no idea as to why since everything is going great for her. However, when she feels something watching her and Jason and Mason say she’s “becoming”, she starts to worry even more. What is becoming? And, does that mean her dark side is taking over her?
I decided to do a better review of the Daughters of the Moon series by Lynne Ewing since my first ones weren’t done very well. This book is really a fast read, but since I really didn’t like this one, it took longer than the other two books.
After taking a break from telling mythology stories in the last couple of books, the author finally goes back to telling them in this book. It starts out with telling about Pandora and how the Gods created her to release the sorrows. Then it goes on about how the Atrox used the same idea to create a woman for itself. I know it is completely different from the original, but I like how the author made the original mythology into something that will fit into the series and book.
Tiana isn’t really my favorite character, but this book has a good twist to it. I like how the author has been building up the excitement and action in these last couple of books. The ending of this book might be a little sad, but it makes it interesting. ;)
I like how the tone and dialogue still reminds me a lot of my teenage years and my high school, so the author did a really good job at writing the book in teenage words and their world. The descriptions are still very well done, and both of these things made the book go a little bit faster than most other young adult books. So, I really like this book from these points. Another thing I liked about this book is the mythology and history that is incorporated in it. Also, the character growth and their personalities are believable (for a supernatural book). I also like how these things haven’t diminished, despite this series almost ending.
This series is getting really interesting, so go ahead and read this series and book already. :D
March 25, 2024
"The Becoming" by Lynne Ewing delivers a rollercoaster of celestial revelations, and here's my thrilling take on it:
Tiana's cosmic origin, crafted by the Atrox, left me astounded. Witnessing her human aspect evolve, gaining a soul with a touch of divine darkness, unfolded like a poetic dance of light and shadow. In the realm of darkness, her journey reminds us that there's always a glimmer of light and life. You just need some moon nectar 🌺🍷
The jaw-dropping reveal of Tianna's foster mother, unfolding not just through Todd but the foster mother herself, was a plot twist that blew my mind. 🤯 Ewing cleverly concealed this celestial secret, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Tianna's cosmic saga.
Shannon's secret hiding place was a delightful gem in the narrative, adding a touch of mystery and enchantment. A sanctuary tucked away in the celestial tapestry, offering respite amid the cosmic chaos.
Tianna and Derek's heartbreaking tale tugged at the heartstrings. The realism of their story, left an indelible mark, echoing the complexities of love and fate that awaited Tianna with Selene.💔
Tianna's decision to bind the Atrox's form back to the sword, wielded like a cosmic warrior with a shining blade, was a triumphant moment. A bold move that showcased her strength and determination.
Stanton, the celestial messenger, dropped warnings like stardust, ✨ earning him celestial applause. 👏 His pivotal and consistent character growth added a layer of suspense and gravitas to the unfolding cosmic drama.
If "The Becoming" marked the end, I'd have closed the cosmic chapter with contentment. However, one cosmic conundrum nags at me – the parallel fates of Tianna and Vanessa, both intertwined with the Atrox. A minor hiccup in an otherwise nostalgic series.
Rate: 3.7/5 🌟
Songs:
- Stargazing by Kygo ft. Justin Jesso
- Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park
- Iridescent by Linkin Park
- Dark Horse by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J
Let these tracks immerse you in the cosmic vibes of "The Becoming"! 🌌🎶
Tiana's cosmic origin, crafted by the Atrox, left me astounded. Witnessing her human aspect evolve, gaining a soul with a touch of divine darkness, unfolded like a poetic dance of light and shadow. In the realm of darkness, her journey reminds us that there's always a glimmer of light and life. You just need some moon nectar 🌺🍷
The jaw-dropping reveal of Tianna's foster mother, unfolding not just through Todd but the foster mother herself, was a plot twist that blew my mind. 🤯 Ewing cleverly concealed this celestial secret, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Tianna's cosmic saga.
Shannon's secret hiding place was a delightful gem in the narrative, adding a touch of mystery and enchantment. A sanctuary tucked away in the celestial tapestry, offering respite amid the cosmic chaos.
Tianna and Derek's heartbreaking tale tugged at the heartstrings. The realism of their story, left an indelible mark, echoing the complexities of love and fate that awaited Tianna with Selene.💔
Tianna's decision to bind the Atrox's form back to the sword, wielded like a cosmic warrior with a shining blade, was a triumphant moment. A bold move that showcased her strength and determination.
Stanton, the celestial messenger, dropped warnings like stardust, ✨ earning him celestial applause. 👏 His pivotal and consistent character growth added a layer of suspense and gravitas to the unfolding cosmic drama.
If "The Becoming" marked the end, I'd have closed the cosmic chapter with contentment. However, one cosmic conundrum nags at me – the parallel fates of Tianna and Vanessa, both intertwined with the Atrox. A minor hiccup in an otherwise nostalgic series.
Rate: 3.7/5 🌟
Songs:
- Stargazing by Kygo ft. Justin Jesso
- Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park
- Iridescent by Linkin Park
- Dark Horse by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J
Let these tracks immerse you in the cosmic vibes of "The Becoming"! 🌌🎶
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2016
This is the first book in the series. Vanessa is a young girl who has the ability to become invisible by removing the molecular attraction between the atoms making up her body. She can fly through the air and move among groups of people without being seen.
Catty, her friend, we learn has the ability to travel back and forth through time. She takes Vanessa with her at times, something which scares Vanessa quite a bit.
Serena is introduced as a young girl who has the ability to read minds and Jimena can fortell the future.
The basic plot is that the girls gradually come together and learn they are have special abilities they are to use for good. They also learn that there is an evil force that wants to take control of the girls and they have their first run-in with agents of that power.
This is really a good first book in the series. You have the girls accepting their abilities as being natural to them. They also find out that controlling their powers is not always easy and can cause them a variety of problems, especially for Vanessa who likes this one boy but can't really let herself get excited too much since she ends up disappating into a cloud of particles.
The books come in hardback making their initial cost somewhat higher than comparable paperbacks, but then again the hardback book will last longer and looks better than a paperback.
I'm looking forward to reading more books in the series.
Catty, her friend, we learn has the ability to travel back and forth through time. She takes Vanessa with her at times, something which scares Vanessa quite a bit.
Serena is introduced as a young girl who has the ability to read minds and Jimena can fortell the future.
The basic plot is that the girls gradually come together and learn they are have special abilities they are to use for good. They also learn that there is an evil force that wants to take control of the girls and they have their first run-in with agents of that power.
This is really a good first book in the series. You have the girls accepting their abilities as being natural to them. They also find out that controlling their powers is not always easy and can cause them a variety of problems, especially for Vanessa who likes this one boy but can't really let herself get excited too much since she ends up disappating into a cloud of particles.
The books come in hardback making their initial cost somewhat higher than comparable paperbacks, but then again the hardback book will last longer and looks better than a paperback.
I'm looking forward to reading more books in the series.
September 24, 2015
Dear glob...I am way too old to enjoy these. But, I have one more book to painstakingly chug through before this series is done. This book is from Tianna's point of view and she is probably the stupidest girl that's ever graced this series. She acts pretty tough...until she needs to. She literally ignores everyone's advice to leave L.A and just makes matters worse. On the flip, no one ever *did* tell her any information and expected to follow their instructions blindly. After people tell her she's "becoming" they just poof away and never tell her what that even means. What was supposed to be a suspenseful quest turned into a lazy snooze-fest of what was expected to be shocking moments...but just fell dead. Every big reveal ended up having no significant part in the bigger picture and were wasted. For 3/4 of the books Tianna is running around trying to figure out who Ethan is and what she is becomming only for a 20 page chase in the end. It was poorly written and by book 12, there's no excuse for lack of plot...especially when you're attempting to wrap up a series.
June 6, 2010
This is the last book in the Daughter of the moon series and it wraps up the plot. This book focuses on Tianna, who plays the herione. In the story, Tianna has been feeling unsettled and she can't understand why. She has everything she wants; a great boyfriend, good friends, and for once a good foster situation too. But she just can't shake the thought that something, or someone, is after her. At a skateboarding competition she runs into Justin and Mason (ex- Atrox followers) - now Outcasts who no longer seem to recognize her. They keep telling her that they have to help her before she "becomes." She has no idea what they mean, but deep down Tianna feels herself changing. She knows that every Daughter has a dark side, she feel hers threatening to overtake her even more.
April 2, 2012
This installment to the series is intense. Despite what all the other Daughters have been through, I found myself feeling most sorry for Tianna. With what happens with Derek, her powers, and her foster family, she seems to me the Daughter who gets cut off from everything before jumping into the climax.
This one also has sexier details - like Tianna's thoughts as she embraces her destiny and meets the Atrox. Although I wasn't fond of how easily she fulfilled her destiny, I did like that the author put a back-story to the history of her character that you didn't see coming. I also loved the return of Stanton, who still remains a favorite character of mine. And I liked how Tianna's powers were described as being their own separate entity, capable of thoughts and feelings.
This one also has sexier details - like Tianna's thoughts as she embraces her destiny and meets the Atrox. Although I wasn't fond of how easily she fulfilled her destiny, I did like that the author put a back-story to the history of her character that you didn't see coming. I also loved the return of Stanton, who still remains a favorite character of mine. And I liked how Tianna's powers were described as being their own separate entity, capable of thoughts and feelings.
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