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.
P.S. I still can't upload pictures on my posts. Any tips to help fix the problem would be much appreciated.
Title: Doon
Authors: Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
Series: A Doon Novel
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 400
Plot: Veronica is your typical high schooler, who is have untypical dreams;She keeps seeing a blonde guy in a kilt.
Veronica's friend, Mackenna, thinks Veronica is seeing this guy because they are going to Scotland, so it is filtering into her subconscious.
Veronica knows she isn't crazy and she thinks going to Scotland will prove it,
What I liked about this book: The world Veronica and Mackenna go to is Brigadoon, the same world in the Brigadoon musical. I like the Brigadoon musical, so that element in the book interested me
The writing style reminded me of Jenny B. Jones' books, which I liked a lot.
What I didn't like about it: This book contains language, a ton of innuendo, and quite a few inappropriate scenes.
Would I recommend this book? Because of the bad content, no.
