Title: Glittering Promises
Series: The Grand Tour
Number in series: 3
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Plot: WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Cora Diehl Kensington and William McCabe are now officially courting. The press wants to know all about it, but Cora doesn't know weither or not to share such personal information.
Cora must learn that her identity doesn't come from her family or Will, but from Cora's heavenly Father.
What I liked about this book:
This book was a good end to the Grand Tour Series.
The plot kept changing, so I wasn't sure how it was going to end.
The ending was great, much better than I thought it might be ( it even made me tear up).
What I didn't like about this book: Social drinking is mentioned often.
My rating: 3.5
Title: Grave Consequences
Series: The Grand Tour
Number in series: 2
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Plot: WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Cora Diehl Kensington is finally growing close to her half-siblings and their friends, the Morgans. Cora is also beginning to enjoy The Grand Tour, all though she still misses her Mama and Papa.
When Cora and those on the tour are in danger Cora wonders what could be the cause.
Could the danger be closer to them then they first thought?
What I liked about this book: The plot in this book has many twists and turns, so I wasn't sure how it was going to end.
It was very suspenseful, but not too much were it got old.
What I didn't like about this book: It wasn't as well developed, in my opinion, as the first book in this series.
My rating: 3
Title: Glamorous Illusions
Series: The Grand Tour
Number in Series: 1
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Plot: Cora Diehl, who grew up on a farm, is going to school to become a teacher.
When Cora comes home to visit her parents she learns things surrounding her parents and birth.
With little other choice, Cora begins a grand tour of Europe with two rich families.
Cora doesn't fit in with either family. Is this truly were God wants her?
What I liked about this book: I love Lisa T. Bergren's writing style!!!!
The plot is very good and suspenseful, much like The River of Time series.
What I didn't like about it: Most of the characters consume alcoholic beverages.
My rating: 4
I have changed my book reviews a bit.
My rating system is explained on the right sidebar.
Title: Bourne & Tributary- Two Novellas
Series: River of Time
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Plot: These two novellas pick up where Torrent left off.
In Bourne The Bettarrini sisters are hoping that the war will end and peace will finally come.
In Tributary Lia is suffering from PTSD. Can Lia overcome it to help her country?
What I liked about these books: It was nice to find out what Happened to Gabi and Lia after the battle at the end of Torrent. Since they are novellas ( short novels) they were really fast paced.
What I didn't like about these books: Talks of being intimate in marriage. Thankfully it didn't go into much detail.
Would I recommend them? Yes, to those who have read the other books in the series.
Title: Torrent
Series: River of Time- book three
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Genre: Teen Fiction
Pages: 400
Plot: ( WARNING THIS CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES)
Gabi and Lia Bettarinni went back in time to save their Dad.
Now the whole Bettarinnin family is living in 14th century Italy.
Gabi is kidnapped and is going to be forced to marry someone she barely knows. Is life in Italy really meant to be?
What I liked about this book: It was a good end to this series, while leaving room for possible sequels.
What I didn't like about this book: A married couple share an intimate moment, but thankfully it goes into little detail.
Would I recommend this? Yes.
Title: Cascade
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Series: River of Time- Book Two
Genre: Teen Fiction
Pages: 416
Plot: Gabi and Lia Betarrini are back in 14th century Italy, but their Mom is with them. Can Gabi and Lia convince their Mom, that although their lives are in danger, they are right were they belong?
What I liked about this book: It was a good sequel to Waterfall.
It also had some really funny parts.
What I didn't like about this book: A lot of kissing and talk of intimacy in marriage.
Would I recommend it: Yes, but you have to read Waterfall first to understand it.
Title: Waterfall
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
Series: River of Time- book one
Genre: Teen Fiction
Pages: 384
Plot: Gabi and Lia Betarrini are tired of spending their summers on archaeological sites. While exploring an Italian grave site Gabi and Lia are transported to sixteenth century Italy.
Will Gabi and Lia find their way back or do they belong in the past?
What I liked about this book: It was so hard to put down. It is one of the most exciting teen fiction book I have read.
What I didn't like about it: A little to much kissing for my taste. Also a good bit of gore.
Would I recommend this? Yes.
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