Book Review: Cascade by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Cascade (The River of Time Series #2) by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Publication date: 1st June, 2011
Published by: David C. Cook
Source: Bought

Gabi knows she’s left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Sienna longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence—while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.

But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she’s willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

My Review:

Favourite Quote:  We stood there for a moment, people swirling around us, laughing, greeting one another, kissing on both cheeks in Italian fashion.  And our deep stare into each other's eyes was as intense as a kiss of our own.  It was like he was speaking to me, singing to me, all through that long, silent, sexy-as-all-get-out look.

Cascade is awesome.  It is another brilliant and addictive addition to what is quickly becoming one of my favourite series.  It has the perfect mix of adventure and romance making for a fully satisfying read.

I am still surprised at how captivated I am by this series especially since it is definitely kind of historical which is just not my thing at all.  But that just goes to show how much of a incredible writer Lisa Tawn Bergren is.  Her writing just keeps you completely captivated in this stunning tale.

The plot is fast paced that has a level of tension that constantly keeps you on the edge of your seat.  Even more than the first instalment.  It was like I could not read this fast enough.

I love spending time with these character as they bring humour and heart to this tale.  Gabi is still the same strong heroine who's strenght and loyalty is inspiring.  Marcello would have to be one of the kindest characters out there.  And just when you think you couldn't possible swoon any harder for him you do.  Then you have Lia and Luca and their banter provides lots of entertainment.

"Lia aimed shifted and waited watching one man peek out time and time again. She let her arrow fly anticipating his next peek at us and it pierced his eye. 

“Okay that’s just going to make ’em mad ” I said. 

“Three hundred and ninety-two ” she said to Luca tossing her braid over her shoulder and taking aim again. 

“Saints in heaven ” he said to me rolling his eyes “how much deeper in love can I yet fall?"

The romance was beautiful.  It made the romantic fool in me very very happy. Gabi and Marcello's relationship is sweet and tender.  They definitely have that out of ordinary dreamy type of love.

Overall, Cascade was a perfect reading escape.   It is passionate, meaningful and magical. The only problems is I need Torrent like right NOW!

Overall Rating: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Romance: 5/5
Cover: 4/5

For more info:  Visit Lisa Tawn Bergren's website.

For more reviews:  Small Book Reviews, Tina's Book Reviews and Books With Bite.

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