Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Bentarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives with their parents, famed Etruscan scholars, among the romantic hills. In Book One of the River of Time series, Gabi and Lia are stuck among the rubble of medieval castles in rural Tuscany on yet another hot, boring, and dusty archeological site … until Gabi places her hand atop a … 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.
And thus she comes to be rescued by the knight-prince Marcello Falassi, who takes her back to his father’s castle–a castle Gabi has seen in ruins in another life. Suddenly Gabi’s summer in Italy is much, much more interesting. But what do you do when your knight in shining armor lives, literally, in a different world?
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Oohh this was so good!!!
I normally don’t really like time-travel novels because it’s so confusing and complicated, but I absolutely loved this one!
The action, the adventure, the romance was all so exciting, and I fell in love with all the characters.
The plot was super exciting, with plenty of action to keep me on the edge of my seat the whole …
This is one of my favorite books by this author! Having read the series, I can also say I loved it as well. I really enjoy how she writes the character going back in time. It’s neat how she tries to have them not change history, but at the same time shows how they do change it without intending to. The romance is great too!!!
I really enjoyed this whole series! I have so many books on my TBR pile but this is one series I have taken time to re-read.
I picked this book up on a whim, having never read anything by this author before and thinking it sounded interesting. Boy, was it! Loved it so much that I didn’t even wait until the end before ordering the rest of the series! It was like I’d been transported back in time along with the main characters because the descriptions and the story were …
I am already a fan of Lisa T. Bergren’s writing, so when I picked up Waterfall, I knew it was going to be a great read, but WOW. I cannot believe that I haven’t read this series sooner!!! I have been gushing about this series to anyone who causally mentions they need a new book to read. Poor things don’t know what hit them when they ask an avid …
I’ve been hearing about the River of Time series for quite a while now. I recently purchased the entire series from Lisa Bergren. Oh My Word, Waterfall was amazing! I love the idea of time travel as presented in inspirational fiction.
I was immediately captivated in the drama. This novel is a page-turner. I enjoyed meeting the characters and …
I. Love. This. Book.
I am in love with this book! I have read it many times and I enjoy it just as much everytime. It is one of the books that actually made me love reading!
“Waterfall” by Lisa Bergren is a YA (Young Adult) novel about two teenage sisters who find a portal that transports them back in time to medieval Italy. Though I’m not typically a fan of time travel novels and it’s been a long time since I’ve read a YA book, I was thoroughly captivated by Gabi and Lia’s adventure in 1334 A.D. So captivated, that …
I absolutely love the River of Time series! One of my favorites!
Before reading Waterfall, I had no interest in medieval Tuscany. After reading it, I felt like I’d been there.
There was love, romance and heartbreak. Magic and the raw need for survival. Beautifully written and realistic characters. Loved it.
This whole series is amazing! I’ve read it over and over again. I highly recommend!
Read this series years ago and still re-read from time to time, because it is such an incredible read!!! The fact that it was my favorite as a teenager and still a favorite in my mid-20s speaks volumes to the fact that this series is for everyone! Trust me, read it!!
I didn’t think I liked to read about time travel, but this book changed my mind. I have recommended to adults and young adults alike. One is never too old to read a book with main characters in their teens. There was adventure, mystery and excitement in this book. The entire series is excellent.
Oh my goodness!! I have loved so many books that you wouldn’t think that I had more room to add books to my growing book list of books I love but yet I still have room! This book was AMAZING!!!!! I honestly don’t have words for how great this book was!!
Gabi, a seventeen year old 21st century girl and her sister Lei, somehow travel back in time …
I adore these books! They are so romantic, filled with strong and smart women making their way in the 1300’s. Faith, love, action – everything a young woman could hope for is basically tied up in these books. I highly recommend.
It was amazing with characters that you came to care about deeply. I enjoyed the unique storyline that surprised me at times. I had a hard time putting it down and read the series as soon as I could get the books from the library. Now looking for a copy for myself.
I don’t usually like sci-fi or time travel type books, but this one hooked me quickly. I want to read the rest of the series to find out what happens to Gabi, her knight, her sister and her mom on return visits to an earlier era.
I really enjoyed this book. Two girls touch their hands on marks and transported back in time, separated from each other for a bit, in Italy and there are knights, battles, intrigue. Neat storyline. On to book 2!
Loved the whole series! Read the series in a week.