Review: Tributary by Lisa T. Bergren
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2012
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 for any of you that haven't read them yet. So, if you aren't up-to-date then you may want to stop reading. Just a warning.What I loved about Tributary, in particular, is that each of the characters/couples got their time in the spotlight.Gabi and Marcello, now happily married, are not as much in the spotlight as they were in the first three books, but I still got enough of them to make me happy. Their sweet, endearing love still shines through as they face new struggles and hardships, while dealing with Firenze and knowing that the Plague is coming in a few years. These two are always going to be one of my all-time favorite couples. I can't. Get. Enough.Lia and Luca. Ah, Lia and Luca. These two are KILLING me with their relationship! They've been flirting MERCILESSLY with each other forever, and I just can't take ANYMORE!!! Okay, with that being said, I flippin' LOVE their relationship. I love the way it's a slow-building--but intense--dance that promises to please.As for Greco, well, let's just say that if you're a Rudolfo fan, this is the book for you. You'll get plenty of him. And, he is just as dreamy as he has been in the last few books.Everything that was lovable about the previous books in this series, is still prevalent in TRIBUTARY. There are handsome Italian men that fight for their women's safety. There are strong women who, despite their propensity for trouble, have the strength to fight alongside their men. And there's also some serious character growth. From the beginning of this series to now, I've noticed that the ladies Betarrini have gone from unsure high-schoolers to self-sufficient women.Chances are, if you've read the other books in this series, you'll be picking this up without my recommendation. BUUUUT, if you haven't read this series before, go get it. Now. :)