Waterfall Wednesday - Week 3 - Chapters 12 to 17

Waterfall Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tina's Book Review, Edgy Inspirational Romance, Supernatural Snark, The Unread Reader and me.  For the period August 31st to September 28th each week we re-read chapters from Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren and answer five questions.  To find out more on this awesome event visit Tina's Books Reviews. 

1. In Siena, on her way to the ball at Palazzo Pubblico, Gabi likened her experience to being on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, the goal being "to see and be seen." If you were a peasant, watching from the crowd, what would you be thinking as this procession passed by?

I would think it was amazing!  I would be loving all the gorgeous gowns and probably daydreaming one day I will get to attend such an event with a handsome knight on my side!

2. Though quite nervous about dancing at the ball, Gabi discovers a strange feeling of connection to the time, the people, and the society through the unified beauty of the dance. Have you ever been in a position where you felt out of your element, but, in one, pinpointed moment, became a part of or connected to something bigger than your fear?

Recently when my home state was 90% under water.  We all banned together as a community and tried to help those who needed it.  

3. The kiss. Oh, the kiss. When Marcello finally kisses Gabi, he believes the experience to be proof that they are meant to be together. What did you think about his assumption? Were you surprised at Gabi's reaction to it? Have you ever experienced a kiss that seemed to be prophetic in a similar (or opposite!) way?

I thought the fact that Marcello could tell he true feelings from the heart for Gabi after that kiss was sweet.  It made my swoon.  I think today we are a bit skeptical about instant love but I do believe it does exist.   When I saw my husband for the first time I knew he was meant for.  I wouldn't say I knew I was in love but rather that there was a special connection that I hadn't ever experienced before.

4. Many go through their teen years with a subdued sense of immortality. Do you think Gabi has a sense of this teen feeling? And did you think Gabi's converse observation, "Sometimes death came hunting and there was no way to cut it off at the pass." was informed more by the experience of losing her father, her self-admitted closet hypochondria, or the forced maturation of being transported to a different time? How does this observation show Gabi's growth as a character?

I think Gabi did until her father past away.  When you lose somebody your love you realise how precious every moment is.  For me this showed Gabi was a believable character and showed a lot of depth to her character.

5. In the span of a few moments, Gabi goes from sword-wielding teen beauty to man-killing warrior. Did you think her realization of the finality of death -- and her justification for its necessity -- was realistic? And, in her slippers, could you have done the same?


Yes.  Gabi is acting with her instinct by protecting the people she cares for.  I would do the same in her shoes.

Thank you to Edgy Inspirational Romance for this week's questions.

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