Thursday, May 16, 2024

Book Beginnings, First Line Friday, & Friday 56: Estuary (Oceans of Time #1) by Lisa T. Bergren

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. Freda is taking a hiatus right now, but Anne over at My Head is Full of Books has taken over in the meantime.

This week I'm featuring Estuary (Oceans of Time #1) by Lisa T. Bergren.

About the Book
Can a family bond stand the test of time?

Lady Tiliani Forelli is the epitome of the She-Wolves who raised her, an adept archer with a mind of her own. It is long past time for her to wed, but she deems each young lord who comes to bid for her hand lacking. With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace . . . or bring about its destruction.

Centuries later, history major Luciana Betarrini takes a summer job alongside her twin, Domenico, as a period actor at Castello Forelli in Italy. As incoming college seniors, this might be their last chance to spend meaningful time together, so she’s soaking up every minute. But when Nico's theory that their lost Betarrini relatives have traveled through time becomes potentially real—and they might be able to follow—Luci fears they’ll be forever divided.

In this new trilogy, author Lisa T. Bergren is extending the world originally created in her bestselling River of Time series.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
In all my daydreams about time traveling to medieval Italy, none included being in a wagon, bouncing over cobblestone streets, with my hands tied behind my back.

Friday 56
"Aurelio would skin me alive if he learned I had escorted you outside the gates, unarmed. Let me get my broadsword. And four of our men ready to keep watch over us. They shall alert us if anyone approaches."

What have you been reading lately?


8 comments:

  1. Time travel? That is a surprise. Yes, please!

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    1. It's been a long time since I've read a time travel book, but it was so fun! :)

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  2. That sounds interesting. I don't read many time travel books.

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2024/05/17/first-line-friday-the-secret-life-of-an-uncool-mum-by-serena-terry/

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  3. I've read a couple of other Lisa Bergren books and really enjoyed them, but so far haven't read any from this series. The teasers remind me how much I want to - the first line is fantastic! Happy Reading!

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    1. It's such a great series! Hope you have a great week, Kym! :)

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  4. Happy Saturday!
    Whew, it's been a crazy week. I'm just now able to get to FLF. 😥
    I'm just starting No Place Like Home by Jess Mastorakos.
    "I don't wanna go." It was a simple statement, yet I worked very hard to keep a petulant pout off my lips as I looked at my manager in the mirror's reflection.
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! 🙂❤️📚

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    1. That sounds like a great one! I hope you're enjoying. Have a wonderful week! :)

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