Title: Waterfall (River of Time #1)
Author: Lisa T. BergrenPages: 369
Publisher: David C. Cook
Genre: Historical
Release: February 1st 2011
Source: Purchased
Buy the Book at: Book Depository / Indigo Chapters
What do you do when your knight in shining armor lives, literally, in a different world?
Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Betarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives among the romantic hills with their archaelogist parents. Stuck among the rubble of the medieval castles in rural Tuscany, on yet another hot, dusty archaeological site, Gabi and Lia are bored out of their minds...until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy. And worse yet, in the middle of a fierce battle between knights of two opposing forces.
Suddenly Gabi's summer in Italy is much, much more interesting.
Sword Fighting, Castles and Knights in Shinning Armor
What else could You ask for? Waterfall is a MUST!
Waterfall has every necessary element to make a book shine. It has a vividly and rich described setting, well developed and extremely lovable characters, and a consistent story line filled with action, romance, danger, and a never ending list of awesomeness! Bergren has absolutely rocked my world with this marvelous time traveling/historical novel that deserves a solid five out of five bright shining stars!
This is the first YA book I read that is set in a medieval setting (Italy 1332) and I must confess that it absolutely engrossed me and fascinated me from beginning to end! Packed with tones of sword fighting, bare horseback riding, castles and super hot knights in shining armors, Waterfall is my newest addition to my top ten favorite books I have read this year! (Shame on me I didn't read it last year when it just came out) Needlessly to say that Bergren is now definitely among my favorite authors as well. Her writing is so compelling and bewitching that it feels like a kick-butt 3D movie with surround and filled with the best make-up and costume design! Yup, Waterfall is THAT gorgeous and richly described. And now I am desperately to read Cascade (River of Time #2) to know what happen with Gabrielle (the strong and smart protagonist) and her friends.
The characters are extremely well crafted! Gab, Marcello, Luca, Lia, etc! all of them have their own charismatic personality that makes them so rich and real. In addition, I have to say that the Italian setting has made me fall in love with a place that never grabbed my attention so much. Now thanks to Bergren, I am eager to read more novels set in this historically rich and wondrous place. I'd love to go over the plot but believe when I say that I am 100% sure that every YA lover will love this books and obsessed over it in a pretty hardcore way. *cough* Me *cough*.
Compelling, magical, fast-paced, rich, relevant and deliciously attractive, Waterfall is worth every shining star of the universe! This is a book I could re-read over and over and I will never get tired of it. Highly recommended to everyone! No exceptions!
Visit the author's website at http://lisatawnbergren.com
13 comments:
This sounds so amazing. I've had this series on my TBR for too long!!! I love the setting and I always hear wonderful things about the characters. Can't wait to get my hands on these books <3 Great review! So glad you enjoyed it!!
:) This book is so fun! I hope you enjoy the second book! it introduces my favorite character of the series - Lord Greco!
Ok I'm actually quite happy to see you only read this one now, because I was truly thinking I was the only one who hasn't read this book yet. Everyone seems to gush and rave about this series!! I must jump in this wagon!
Oh my goodness... you... YOU!
If ANYONE was going to convince me I HAVE to read this book, it would be you, huh? SOLD! Natalia, this sounds AMAZING.
"Waterfall is worth every shining star of the universe!"
Uh... wow?!
Well crafted characters in a fantastic, rich described setting? Count me in! This series has been on my to be read list far too long. You did a good job on selling this book; I want to read it :D Thanks!
AAHHH!! I love this series! I'm so glad you loved it! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the next books. They're amazing! This is one of those series where the books keep getting better and better.
Kathryn
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I've been wanting to check out this series! Your review just kinda of nudged me more towards it!
Packed with tones of sword fighting, bare horseback riding, castles and super hot knights in shining armors <-- YES PLEASE! :)
Thank you for sharing!
Check out my latest review! :)
Tabby @Insightful Minds & IM Design Studio
Oh, I'm so glad you've joined us in the River! What a great time to be reading the series...when you can roll from one to the other. Hope you get your hands on CASCADE soon. And thanks SO much for the glowing review.
My dear friends,
Thank so much for the lovely comments!
I new there would be fans of this series posting and I was not wrong!! You can count me a new fan too! wohoo!
And for those who havent read the series *cough* Danny *cought* should totally dive into it asap!!! XDDDD
@Lisa Bergren: OMG!! Im honored to have you stopping by my blog!! I already got Cascade and Torrent! hohoho! Diving into them asap! =D
Now count me as a loyal reader of yours! you totally blew my mind with Waterfall! ^____________^
I've had this series on my TBR pile for the longest time and OHMYGOODNESS, what are you doing to me, Natalia?? I'm so crowded by exams right now that I shouldn't even be thinking of anything else, but you're making me want to get my hands on this ASAP! The characters all sound so wonderful and unique, and the medieval setting is a definite plus! (I've always loved medieval times <3)
AMAZING review, Natalia! Why are you so cute?? x) <3
This book sounds amazing. I have heard of it before, but I never checked it out.
Judging from your review, it's an excellent read, so I'm definitely going to be on the look-out.
I love that the book is set in medieval times. It should be a fun read !
Lovely review, Natalia <3
Yay, I'm so glad you loved this one, Natalia! Get ready for some major swooning in Cascade because you're going to meet Rodolfo!
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