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Tributary (River of Time #3.2)
by
Lisa Tawn Bergren (Goodreads Author)
TRIBUTARY, a novella (1/2 the length of a normal novel), picks up a year after BOURNE... Lia struggles to overcome the fear that constant battle has heaped upon her; Gabi and Marcello face an unexpected crisis; and Lord Greco just may be ready to leave the grief and loss of his past behind him, so that he might grab hold of the future...
Kindle Edition, 163 pages
Published
June 8th 2012
by Bergren Creative Group, Inc.
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Have I mentioned how much I love this series?? Well, I do. In fact, I gave Tributary five stars before I even got halfway through the story. I just love the overall feel of the series and the characters are awesome. While this is only a novella, it was still over a hundred pages and packed with new characters, battles, scheming, friendship and romance. Gabi and Marcello take a backseat in this one and the story focuses on Lia and Luca, as well as Rodolfo. We’re also introduced to a new character...more
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Basically, I've never met a Lisa Bergren book that I didn't like. If I could give all her books one big hug, I would. And every time I see that another is coming out, I send one of these its way:
I'm not even sure why I bother reviewing her books anymore, since I basically know I'm going to give them all all 4 or 5 stars, and I'll talk about how much I love the swoonworthy boys, and how the heroines are rockin', and how I basically just wish that Bergren would continue to write River of Time book...more
I'm not even sure why I bother reviewing her books anymore, since I basically know I'm going to give them all all 4 or 5 stars, and I'll talk about how much I love the swoonworthy boys, and how the heroines are rockin', and how I basically just wish that Bergren would continue to write River of Time book...more
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Eeeep! I got this as an egalley for review and completely forgot to review it! Better late than never???
Tributary is the second of two novellas that act as sort of epilogues to the River of Time Series. You do not need to read them to get a satisfying conclusion to the series but they are fun afterthoughts and looks into where the characters lives go and how they will definitely keep having adventures.
I like that we saw glimpses of the girls and their families being pro-active about the coming p...more
Tributary is the second of two novellas that act as sort of epilogues to the River of Time Series. You do not need to read them to get a satisfying conclusion to the series but they are fun afterthoughts and looks into where the characters lives go and how they will definitely keep having adventures.
I like that we saw glimpses of the girls and their families being pro-active about the coming p...more
I won the entire set of these books quite a while ago - but something happened in the mail and I never got them. I was disappointed - but ending up getting them on Kindle.
I have finished the entire series (including both bonus novellas) so I will stick to the general strengths and draws and not give away the plots.
This one (and indeed both novellas) carry on with the stories of all the main characters - not just tying up the loose ends with Luca and Rodolpho. I'm not the biggest fan of novellas...more
I have finished the entire series (including both bonus novellas) so I will stick to the general strengths and draws and not give away the plots.
This one (and indeed both novellas) carry on with the stories of all the main characters - not just tying up the loose ends with Luca and Rodolpho. I'm not the biggest fan of novellas...more
OK, I'm going to review this whole series as a whole here...
Overall, yes, I do rather like these. I think the author has a good sense of character, even if I do with the characters could be differentiated a wee bit more. The romance is at an enticing, convincing pace... for the most part.
I want to get the religion thing out of the way. I do understand that these are faith-based and I understand where the author is coming from. That being said... it's a little too "blind" for my taste. My religio...more
Overall, yes, I do rather like these. I think the author has a good sense of character, even if I do with the characters could be differentiated a wee bit more. The romance is at an enticing, convincing pace... for the most part.
I want to get the religion thing out of the way. I do understand that these are faith-based and I understand where the author is coming from. That being said... it's a little too "blind" for my taste. My religio...more
I’m happy to announce that, in my opinion, the series just keeps getting better.
Tributary is the first time in the series when Gabi doesn’t narrate the story at all. (She was the exclusive narrator of all three novels, and dominated most of Bourne as well.) While part of me missed her self-deprecating wit and determined POV, I was more than happy to give Lia center-stage with this one. Lia is the quieter of the two sisters, and her reserve has always intrigued me. I love getting in her head a bi...more
Tributary is the first time in the series when Gabi doesn’t narrate the story at all. (She was the exclusive narrator of all three novels, and dominated most of Bourne as well.) While part of me missed her self-deprecating wit and determined POV, I was more than happy to give Lia center-stage with this one. Lia is the quieter of the two sisters, and her reserve has always intrigued me. I love getting in her head a bi...more
This series is my guilty pleasure. It's not exactly well written, and the characters aren't all that original but I love Italy, I love medieval history and I love the idea of going back in time. So perfect for me really.
The major positive with this latest book in the series is that the annoying 'teen speak' has started to disappear. The girls are growing up after all, and they have been in another century for nearly two years, so understandable. Also Bergren's entire writing style is changing -...more
The major positive with this latest book in the series is that the annoying 'teen speak' has started to disappear. The girls are growing up after all, and they have been in another century for nearly two years, so understandable. Also Bergren's entire writing style is changing -...more
Yay! Another triple-awesome-fantastic read from Ms. Bergren!! I wasn't entirely sure where Ms. Bergren would be taking us in her final installment, but I'm very happy with the end result. I've noticed, in other reviews, people commenting on the switch from first person to third person. I must admit it was a little difficult to get used to, but I adapted well before the middle of the novella.
As for the writing, story, and characters, they were their usual excellence. I loved the introduction of...more
As for the writing, story, and characters, they were their usual excellence. I loved the introduction of...more
Mrs. Bergren did it again. Another great installment to the River of Time series. Tributary continues where Bourne left off and mainly in Lia's POV. We get a lot more of Luca and Lord Greco, which is oh so nice. Sigh.... I don't want to give too much away, but new people are introduced, as well as, some horrid awful swine return. It seems our beloved she-wolves will never get peace, well not any time soon. There are some loving/fun moments. Lia gives Luca a hair cut. I was hoping that somebody,...more
This is the only one of the River of Time series that didn't get five stars. I still loved it, just not as much as the others. I still loved Lisa Bergren's writing style, the characters, the setting and everything else I mentioned in my reviews for previous books. This one just took a little while to get going, especially in comparison to the other books in the series.
I feel like I could have easily given this story five stars if it had been a full length novel. The short length of the novella w...more
I feel like I could have easily given this story five stars if it had been a full length novel. The short length of the novella w...more
It has been a year since the last huge battle between Siena and Firenze. There have been some minor skirmishes, but no epic battles. Things have settled down and the She-Wolves have put away their weapons. Evangelia doesn’t know if she will ever be able to pick up a bow and arrow again. She has had enough of killing.
Tension is just under the surface between Siena and Firenze and it is escalated when Alessandra, while out on a hunting trip, crosses the line and has an accident. Taken to the Cast...more
Tension is just under the surface between Siena and Firenze and it is escalated when Alessandra, while out on a hunting trip, crosses the line and has an accident. Taken to the Cast...more
In this followup novella to Bourne, the Marcello and Gia Forelli offer their hospitality to a young woman from Firenze who has an accident in the forest near the castello. Like Lia and Gia she is versed in weapons of war and tries to hide her skill from the sisters, Marcello, Luca and Lord Greco who she thinks of as enemies. Against the backdrop of hatred and war looming across the border Gia and Marcello get a welcome surprise as Lia and Luca's love continues to grow and mature. Like Lisa Tawn...more
simply amazing :) i do hope she will continue to release more stories of their adventures :D and i know that when borne and tributary comes out in paperback next month il definitly be buying it :)
*contented sigh*
It was SO awesome to delve back into medieval life alongside Gabi and Lia again. And with the addition of Ali to the band, things sure got VERY interesting during the course of this book!
While I was very frustrated with Ali in the beginning, she grew on me. And, hey, I couldn't blame her for her misguided beliefs--I might've done the same were I in her shoes. And I felt her pain when she found out, so cruelly, who the bad guys really were. But, then again, with the awesome trio--...more
It was SO awesome to delve back into medieval life alongside Gabi and Lia again. And with the addition of Ali to the band, things sure got VERY interesting during the course of this book!
While I was very frustrated with Ali in the beginning, she grew on me. And, hey, I couldn't blame her for her misguided beliefs--I might've done the same were I in her shoes. And I felt her pain when she found out, so cruelly, who the bad guys really were. But, then again, with the awesome trio--...more
I've pretty much come to expect that I'm going to adore anything that Ms. Bergren writes at this point. Before I even picked up this book, I KNEW I'd love it. So, I tried to take a step back and be impartial.
What I love most about this series is that, even though, I always look forward to the next installment of the books, each of them leaves me satisfied at the end. Each of the books is amazing on its own. Tributary falls right in line with that formula.
I don't want to ruin the other books fo...more
What I love most about this series is that, even though, I always look forward to the next installment of the books, each of them leaves me satisfied at the end. Each of the books is amazing on its own. Tributary falls right in line with that formula.
I don't want to ruin the other books fo...more
I really, really love these books. I devoured all five of them in three days. I love the characters, the action, the romance, the intrigue, that setting...but four stars, you say? I've been Team Lord Greco for awhile now, and I just wasn't crazy about who he ended up with. She was okay and all, but I thought he deserved someone A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Some like Lia or Gabi. (Not them specifically, but someone as awesome as them.) I'm glad he's happy and all, but I wish Bergren had created a character for...more
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omfg. i cant find words to describe what i felt the whole while i read this book:) i started reading it at around 7:30 and i finished at 12:))) it was tht amazing;)
As I've said in my previous reviews of the River of Time book series, I really got hooked on this series. I'm really sad that I just finished the last book. I was captivated by the story and characters. (By the way, I highly recommend these books as entertainment/escape, but in so doing I am suspending the "gender scholar" part of my brain because I do think there are highly stereotypical portrayals of men and women in these books that might have a negative impact on young readers...but like I s...more
Lisa Bergren has done it again!!! Lisa amazes me at her ability to keep every consecutive River of time book familiar and yet intoxicatingly (if that is even a word) different!!! Let me just say that if you have read any of the River of time books and thought they were good, then Tributary can, will and does blow all the others right out of the water!!! I cannot say anymore without reavealing way too much. Just read it!!! That's an order! Straight from Marcello.Beg,borrow, ask the book fairy, I...more
Review originally published on my blog: AWordsWorth.blogspot.com
If you've somehow missed the River of Time series, you should go out - right now - and find them. Read them all, and then grab Tributary and devour it too. They're amazing. Simply amazing.
Now then, for a bit about what makes Tributary such a read ... First, that's Luca Forelli on the cover, and if you think he has shorter hair than perhaps a medieval Italian knight would have - you're right. But there's a really lovely scene where L...more
If you've somehow missed the River of Time series, you should go out - right now - and find them. Read them all, and then grab Tributary and devour it too. They're amazing. Simply amazing.
Now then, for a bit about what makes Tributary such a read ... First, that's Luca Forelli on the cover, and if you think he has shorter hair than perhaps a medieval Italian knight would have - you're right. But there's a really lovely scene where L...more
Not since I read the Mortal Instruments has a book engrossed me as this series did. I was either reading it or dreaming about it. What was so addicting? I am not sure except to say the love stories of all the characters were beautifully written. The desire to protect those you love more than yourself. To love another without hesitancy. I laughed when they laughed and cried when they cried. I felt as if I were standing next to them, watching them go through every conflict. I have never read a boo...more
I feel bad giving this novella less than 4 stars, because I have really enjoyed this series and was so excited to read this installment. I love the story, the imagery, the characters, the history, etc., but sadly this was not my favorite installment. The intensity from the main characters, primarily from the she-wolves, that drove the story lines in the previous books was just not here. In the previous installments, Gabby and Lia were so brave and smart, and did things most women wouldn't dream...more
I can’t tell you how much I love this series. Plus her novellas are better, meatier than any I’ve read from another series. Lisa knows how to give us maximum bang for our buck.
Just like the previous novella, Gabi and Marcello take a back seat. Lisa gives them a very good reason to hang out at home manning the home front. When a rider comes charging into the clearing during an expedition close to the border, Rodolfo is forced to injure the rider protecting his Lord. Everyone is shocked that the r...more
Just like the previous novella, Gabi and Marcello take a back seat. Lisa gives them a very good reason to hang out at home manning the home front. When a rider comes charging into the clearing during an expedition close to the border, Rodolfo is forced to injure the rider protecting his Lord. Everyone is shocked that the r...more
Tributary is {so far} the last novella in the River of Time series, which is one of my all-time favorite series. Ever. Like, seriously I've not read a more loved series in all my years of reading. As I think about Tributary, one thing comes to mind: I seriously don't want this to be the end of the series. So if you ever read this review, Lisa, PLEASE write more books for the series!!! Their are so many things I want to find out that aren't revealed in the book such as: what happens to Gabi's bab...more
Anyone who knows me knows that I love Italy, I love time travel stories, and I have a fascination with the medieval and Renaissance periods in world history....I guess it's not that shocking that it is what I wrote my own debut about. When I discovered the River of Time series, I instantly fell in love--I found it a little late, just a few months ago, but the joy in that was that I was able to read ALL the books in one week. From WATERFALL (book 1), through CASCADE (book 2) and TORRENT (book 3),...more
Rating: Perfect Bed Partner
Source: Lisa T. Bergren
The following review contains NO SPOILERS!
my thoughts in a few sentences: What did I expect from this next mini installment of awesomeness in Lisa’s River of Time novella series? I couldn’t expect, because Lisa is a genius and all. There are so many open roads Lisa is capable of taking our friends—for the characters, at this point, have become our very best of friends—down after the events of Torrent, the third book in the series. And it’s such a...more
Source: Lisa T. Bergren
The following review contains NO SPOILERS!
my thoughts in a few sentences: What did I expect from this next mini installment of awesomeness in Lisa’s River of Time novella series? I couldn’t expect, because Lisa is a genius and all. There are so many open roads Lisa is capable of taking our friends—for the characters, at this point, have become our very best of friends—down after the events of Torrent, the third book in the series. And it’s such a...more
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And another heart less. I was so thrilled after reading the first book in this series, Waterfall. But as the series continues, the excitement becomes less and less. Every story has the same concept. It feels like a copy of the one before. At the beginning, you couldn’t really see this, but it becomes more clear as the series goes on. In short: something happens that needs the attention or help of the she-wolves ad there are some skirmishes. Most of t...more
And another heart less. I was so thrilled after reading the first book in this series, Waterfall. But as the series continues, the excitement becomes less and less. Every story has the same concept. It feels like a copy of the one before. At the beginning, you couldn’t really see this, but it becomes more clear as the series goes on. In short: something happens that needs the attention or help of the she-wolves ad there are some skirmishes. Most of t...more
First, look at that cover. Isn't it just stunning? It made me all the more excited to read this book!
It was a very compelling read, like the others. The medieval settings, descriptions, and such are just marvelous. While the characters stay in the confines of the castle for at least half the book, it wasn't boring. The events in the book were both surprising and cleverly created. They kept me on my toes, and I was forced to read it in one afternoon. It was that good.
This book leaves Gabi's thoug...more
It was a very compelling read, like the others. The medieval settings, descriptions, and such are just marvelous. While the characters stay in the confines of the castle for at least half the book, it wasn't boring. The events in the book were both surprising and cleverly created. They kept me on my toes, and I was forced to read it in one afternoon. It was that good.
This book leaves Gabi's thoug...more
If you've somehow missed the River of Time series, you should go out - right now - and find them. Read them all, and then grab Tributary and devour it too. They're amazing. Simply amazing.
Now then, for a bit about what makes Tributary such a read ... First, that's Luca Forelli on the cover, and if you think he has shorter hair than perhaps a medieval Italian knight would have - you're right. But there's a really lovely scene where Lia cuts his hair. It'll make you swoon a little. But then, Luca...more
Now then, for a bit about what makes Tributary such a read ... First, that's Luca Forelli on the cover, and if you think he has shorter hair than perhaps a medieval Italian knight would have - you're right. But there's a really lovely scene where Lia cuts his hair. It'll make you swoon a little. But then, Luca...more
What I Loved
Um, the whole thing. But I've said that before, haven't I?
Specifically, I loved the plunge into Lia's point-of-view (begun in Bourne and more fully developed in Tributary). I got to know Lia a little more. Loved that. In addition, I also got to read from a few other character's point-of-views, as well. This took some getting used to and got a little confusing at times, actually, as third-person was used for all but Lia. Sometimes I wasn't sure whose head I was in until a paragraph or...more
Um, the whole thing. But I've said that before, haven't I?
Specifically, I loved the plunge into Lia's point-of-view (begun in Bourne and more fully developed in Tributary). I got to know Lia a little more. Loved that. In addition, I also got to read from a few other character's point-of-views, as well. This took some getting used to and got a little confusing at times, actually, as third-person was used for all but Lia. Sometimes I wasn't sure whose head I was in until a paragraph or...more
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Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 35 books, with more than 2 million copies sold. She recently finished a teen series called River of Time (WATERFALL, CASCADE and TORRENT) and soon will release a follow-up e-novella called BOURNE. She's currently writing a New Adult series called The Grand Tour, and the first release is GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS (June 2012).
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Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 35 books, with more than 2 million copies sold. She recently finished a teen series called River of Time (WATERFALL, CASCADE and TORRENT) and soon will release a follow-up e-novella called BOURNE. She's currently writing a New Adult series called The Grand Tour, and the first release is GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS (June 2012).
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