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The Falls Trilogy #1
To The Falls
The Fates have chosen... Will she be ready?
Kali Atwater is awaiting two things, finishing sophomore year in college and her upcoming twentieth birthday. The day before Kali's birthday, she finds out that the dream she's had every night for almost a year of a beautiful land, isn't a fantasy at all. It's her birth place.
Every twenty years a new generation of Guardians return to Arvata to bring life back to their world and renew the magic of the Falls. Now it's Kali's turn, but dark magic has made its way into her new home preventing the Falls from replenishing.
Kali must accept the role assigned to her by the Fates or let Arvata crumble. Can she and her friends save Arvata in time? Will new love make her stronger? Or will the darkness finally win?
Only the Fates know for sure...
Kali Atwater is awaiting two things, finishing sophomore year in college and her upcoming twentieth birthday. The day before Kali's birthday, she finds out that the dream she's had every night for almost a year of a beautiful land, isn't a fantasy at all. It's her birth place.
Every twenty years a new generation of Guardians return to Arvata to bring life back to their world and renew the magic of the Falls. Now it's Kali's turn, but dark magic has made its way into her new home preventing the Falls from replenishing.
Kali must accept the role assigned to her by the Fates or let Arvata crumble. Can she and her friends save Arvata in time? Will new love make her stronger? Or will the darkness finally win?
Only the Fates know for sure...
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2017
About the author
Heather Renee
64 books599 followersHeather Renee is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives in Oregon. She writes Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy novels with a mixture of romance, humor, and sass. Her love of reading eventually led to her passion of writing and giving the gift of escapism.
When Heather's not writing, she's spending time with her loving husband and beautiful daughter, going on their own adventures. She loves to hear from her fans, so visit her website: www.HeatherReneeAuthor.com and check out the Contact Me page for ways to connect.
When Heather's not writing, she's spending time with her loving husband and beautiful daughter, going on their own adventures. She loves to hear from her fans, so visit her website: www.HeatherReneeAuthor.com and check out the Contact Me page for ways to connect.
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December 13, 2017
I am still new to reading so-called epic fantasy and I'm still not sure that this is a genre that I really love. So much of it seems way too contrived, even for a fantasy.
This was a good book, but not a great book. Too much of it was just too easy. For example, girl travels to a place she didn't know existed only to instantly meet her soul mate. How does she know he is her soul mate? Why, because his eyes change color, of course!
Her parents and her best friend have all lied to Kali throughout her entire life, but she instantly accepts that life as she has known it will never be the same. Then, she becomes the baddest of the magic wielders in just a few lessons. Add in the requisite bad guy sucking all of the good magic from her new world, a secret animal/bird friend and the fact that she is the new Arelia (think top magic guru), and you have the basic premise of the book.
This book seemed like a melding of a lot of other books/series I have read. That doesn't make it a bad book, but I did find myself thinking of these other books all the time I was reading this one.
I will probably read the next in the series just to see what happens.
This was a good book, but not a great book. Too much of it was just too easy. For example, girl travels to a place she didn't know existed only to instantly meet her soul mate. How does she know he is her soul mate? Why, because his eyes change color, of course!
Her parents and her best friend have all lied to Kali throughout her entire life, but she instantly accepts that life as she has known it will never be the same. Then, she becomes the baddest of the magic wielders in just a few lessons. Add in the requisite bad guy sucking all of the good magic from her new world, a secret animal/bird friend and the fact that she is the new Arelia (think top magic guru), and you have the basic premise of the book.
This book seemed like a melding of a lot of other books/series I have read. That doesn't make it a bad book, but I did find myself thinking of these other books all the time I was reading this one.
I will probably read the next in the series just to see what happens.
May 2, 2017
To The Falls is an Epic Adventure! Heather Renee has brought to life a Breathtaking Fresh Fantasy World Full of Sizzling romance, magic, thrills, mystery, humor and Characters U will fall in love with!
Kali is a Beautiful Fierce N sassy Heroine I want her as my BFF! Lucas aka "Lushes Lucas" is absolutely Swoon worthy sweet N funny! And Jordan is a Fun feisty fashionista and true BF!
This is an exhilarating must read I was under it's spell from start to finish CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HER FIRST BOOK!
5 Stars All The Way! I'm Dying for More of The Guardians of Arvata!
Kali is a Beautiful Fierce N sassy Heroine I want her as my BFF! Lucas aka "Lushes Lucas" is absolutely Swoon worthy sweet N funny! And Jordan is a Fun feisty fashionista and true BF!
This is an exhilarating must read I was under it's spell from start to finish CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HER FIRST BOOK!
5 Stars All The Way! I'm Dying for More of The Guardians of Arvata!
April 17, 2017
This was a great book from first time author Heather Renee. I could not put it down and devoured it in just a couple hours. I look forward to what comes next from her! You don't want to miss out on her work!
May 2, 2017
Wow! I absolutely loved this book!!! Meeting Kali was awesome, and then meeting everyone else just made it so much better. The book started quick, and just kept getting better. You fall in love with everyone you meet. I had a great time getting to know everyone, and can't wait to read the next one!!!
December 9, 2017
Title: To the Falls.
Genre: Fantasy
Fun. Magical. Feel Good.
Normal College student Kali turns twenty and finds out she's not that normal after all.
She finds out that she is actually a Guardian, from another world, and that the dreams she has been having for the past year have been preparing her for the new world.
Her best friend, Jordon, is also a Guardian and her protecter. Which makes it easier for her to adjust.
She meets the lovely Lucas, her soulmate, and feels an instant connection with him.
The story picks up and takes off and keeps getting better and better as you read it.
With a beautiful ending.
Genre: Fantasy
Fun. Magical. Feel Good.
Normal College student Kali turns twenty and finds out she's not that normal after all.
She finds out that she is actually a Guardian, from another world, and that the dreams she has been having for the past year have been preparing her for the new world.
Her best friend, Jordon, is also a Guardian and her protecter. Which makes it easier for her to adjust.
She meets the lovely Lucas, her soulmate, and feels an instant connection with him.
The story picks up and takes off and keeps getting better and better as you read it.
With a beautiful ending.
April 26, 2017
Well took me long enough but I finally finished this masterpiece, Abram you went and messed up boy! That was a beautiful ending tho
August 9, 2017
2.5⭐️
I kept losing interest and had to force myself to go and read.
I kept losing interest and had to force myself to go and read.
May 1, 2017
Amazing!!
A great debut novel by Heather Renee!! Looking forward to many new and great things from this amazingly fantastic person!!
A great debut novel by Heather Renee!! Looking forward to many new and great things from this amazingly fantastic person!!
April 23, 2017
Absolutely love the cover for this novel! The world the author has created is quite interesting. It's sort of a mix between Harry Potter and Narnia with more romance, magic with worlds beyond our own. I don't want to spoil too much or go into detail so all I'll say it will be interesting to see what happens next.
May 10, 2017
This book is full of all sorts of relationships. Friendships, soul mates, incredible bond with a certain owl (that I desperately want for my own) mentors etc. I found the world to be quite magical and I'm going to be peering curiously at every waterfall I come across. Although I loved each other characters, i feel they lacked depth and found myself wanting more description. I wanted to know more about the elders. For an authors debut book, I have high hopes for book 2!!
August 8, 2017
Kali has just finished her sophomore year of college when her life turns upside-down. The strange dream she's been having was actually supposed to be a sign pointing to another world, one that she's originally from, and she's inherited the duty to protect the passages between worlds. But someone doesn't want her stepping into her destiny . . .
I probably shouldn't have finished this, but it started well, so I kept going in the hopes it would turn itself around at least a little by the end.
The beginning actually is decent. Kali's college life (and best friend Jordan) is set up well, and the normal life feels solid enough that it's easy to see why Kali would push so hard against everything magical that tries to reshape her predictable world. Unfortunately, once she goes home for her birthday, the problems start to surface.
First, the book is rife with run-on sentences. A handful would have been annoying, but it feels like I hit at least one a page.
Second, the characters, with the exception of Kali and Jordan, are barely fleshed out. Lucas is the worst offender. As the main love interest, I expected him to have SOME glimmer of his own personality, but his entire character was built around being in love with Kali and doing whatever she wanted. He's got a lot of history and backstory, and very little of that comes through. I wanted to see independent thought, even if he is saddled with finally finding his soulmate.
And yes, the whole soulmate angle takes away any possible complexity to the romance. You know you've found your soulmate because his eyes change color to match, plus the book of your life (which the Fates write in) will confirm it.
Third, the voice is inappropriate for anything but Kali narrating for herself. Here's a sample section of the Fates:
It's too casual to feel like it came from some all-knowing deity (not to mention a missing comma in the first sentence). Why have books at all? Why not have the Fates directly communicate with Kali? Having books that some deity writes in feels like a really weird way to push the plot forward. They basically cheat and tell Kali things she couldn't otherwise know, which takes away any chance of tension since everyone knows the Fates don't lie or make mistakes.
Fourth, the actual villain side is really disappointing. We have one major villain who is basically Mr. Maniacal Laughter who has a somewhat reasonable motive but terrible presentation (and is killed by lightness and goodness. I wish there had been a different way to describe this, or do it). Then we have a possibly more interesting wrinkle with the person who helped him . . . except the Fates underline all the answers as soon as the main characters even wonder about it, so that's no good. And this person is an even less compelling villain.
Overall, this book feels like it really needed another draft to clean up the characters, events, and grammar. Not Recommended.
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I probably shouldn't have finished this, but it started well, so I kept going in the hopes it would turn itself around at least a little by the end.
The beginning actually is decent. Kali's college life (and best friend Jordan) is set up well, and the normal life feels solid enough that it's easy to see why Kali would push so hard against everything magical that tries to reshape her predictable world. Unfortunately, once she goes home for her birthday, the problems start to surface.
First, the book is rife with run-on sentences. A handful would have been annoying, but it feels like I hit at least one a page.
Second, the characters, with the exception of Kali and Jordan, are barely fleshed out. Lucas is the worst offender. As the main love interest, I expected him to have SOME glimmer of his own personality, but his entire character was built around being in love with Kali and doing whatever she wanted. He's got a lot of history and backstory, and very little of that comes through. I wanted to see independent thought, even if he is saddled with finally finding his soulmate.
And yes, the whole soulmate angle takes away any possible complexity to the romance. You know you've found your soulmate because his eyes change color to match, plus the book of your life (which the Fates write in) will confirm it.
Third, the voice is inappropriate for anything but Kali narrating for herself. Here's a sample section of the Fates:
We know you’re struggling Kaliah, but please have faith. All of this will make sense soon and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts. Trust your instincts and everything will be okay. Not everything is as it seems right now and we need your patience. We are watching out for you even if you don’t realize it.
It's too casual to feel like it came from some all-knowing deity (not to mention a missing comma in the first sentence). Why have books at all? Why not have the Fates directly communicate with Kali? Having books that some deity writes in feels like a really weird way to push the plot forward. They basically cheat and tell Kali things she couldn't otherwise know, which takes away any chance of tension since everyone knows the Fates don't lie or make mistakes.
Fourth, the actual villain side is really disappointing. We have one major villain who is basically Mr. Maniacal Laughter who has a somewhat reasonable motive but terrible presentation (and is killed by lightness and goodness. I wish there had been a different way to describe this, or do it). Then we have a possibly more interesting wrinkle with the person who helped him . . . except the Fates underline all the answers as soon as the main characters even wonder about it, so that's no good. And this person is an even less compelling villain.
Overall, this book feels like it really needed another draft to clean up the characters, events, and grammar. Not Recommended.
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May 16, 2017
This is a wonderful debut novel by Heather Renee! This book has everything. Romance, friendship, magic, journeys, otherworldly lands, magical animals, dark powers, great being, and so much more! This book packed with wonderful writing as well as beautifully built worlds. heather, as a debut author packs a punch with her skills. This book is amazing and I need her to write faster so I can have book 2.
I fell in love with Kali and Jordan's close friendship and how much they were like me and my best friend. They are fiercely loyal to one another and yet harass each other at every whim in a fun, playful way. Lucas and Kali were perfect, while there is some insta-love going on the author describes in a way that makes sense without anything feel forced or some type of over the top trope. Lucas was dreamy and so loving and protective of Kali and Kali opened that huge heart of hers to him right away, making them perfect! The supporting cast in this book was well thought as well. Each person brought something to the table and everyone grew on you as they were well written and develop amazingly throughout the rest of the story.
Strix was probably my favorite! I want an owl just like him. Heather describes him beautifully and you can almost reach out and touch his feathers. I'd love to just have an animal companion that you can mentally connect with and hear their thoughts.
I am really interested to see where this author takes this series, as well see how the characters continue to develop. I'm hoping she writes some spin offs from other people's perspectives because it'd be nice to see how they turn out and their inner thoughts and self. This is a debut author to watch as I think she will rise up the book chain quickly! A wonderful read and 5 stars from me!
I fell in love with Kali and Jordan's close friendship and how much they were like me and my best friend. They are fiercely loyal to one another and yet harass each other at every whim in a fun, playful way. Lucas and Kali were perfect, while there is some insta-love going on the author describes in a way that makes sense without anything feel forced or some type of over the top trope. Lucas was dreamy and so loving and protective of Kali and Kali opened that huge heart of hers to him right away, making them perfect! The supporting cast in this book was well thought as well. Each person brought something to the table and everyone grew on you as they were well written and develop amazingly throughout the rest of the story.
Strix was probably my favorite! I want an owl just like him. Heather describes him beautifully and you can almost reach out and touch his feathers. I'd love to just have an animal companion that you can mentally connect with and hear their thoughts.
I am really interested to see where this author takes this series, as well see how the characters continue to develop. I'm hoping she writes some spin offs from other people's perspectives because it'd be nice to see how they turn out and their inner thoughts and self. This is a debut author to watch as I think she will rise up the book chain quickly! A wonderful read and 5 stars from me!
December 28, 2017
To the Falls was a book that I didn't want to stop reading. It was well written with characters that I really liked. The story line kept me interested from beginning to end.
Kaliah or Kali as everyone calls her is a college student with a fun, crazy and loveable best friend, Jordan. Right before her 20th birthday everything changes for Kali. She finds out that she is a guardian from a place called Arvata. When she returns there with Jordan and her family she is not sure she wants to stay. She misses her life back on earth but that soon changes. She meets the new generation of guardians and lots of others that are not so new. Kali soon meets Lucas and quickly falls for him. As the story develops she learns so much more about Arvata and what it means to be a guardian. Things don't always go as she would like but she keeps doing what is asked of her. When an enemy arises to destroy Arvata will Kali and her friends be able to undo what has happened?
I liked Arvata, the people and just the whole story itself. There is friendship, romance and lots of action. I did think Kali and Lucas falling in love was quite fast but I understand that it is part of the bond. I loved the magic and the things that they are able to do. I can't forget to mention Strix, he was a unique and loveable character. Overall a great book. I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
Kaliah or Kali as everyone calls her is a college student with a fun, crazy and loveable best friend, Jordan. Right before her 20th birthday everything changes for Kali. She finds out that she is a guardian from a place called Arvata. When she returns there with Jordan and her family she is not sure she wants to stay. She misses her life back on earth but that soon changes. She meets the new generation of guardians and lots of others that are not so new. Kali soon meets Lucas and quickly falls for him. As the story develops she learns so much more about Arvata and what it means to be a guardian. Things don't always go as she would like but she keeps doing what is asked of her. When an enemy arises to destroy Arvata will Kali and her friends be able to undo what has happened?
I liked Arvata, the people and just the whole story itself. There is friendship, romance and lots of action. I did think Kali and Lucas falling in love was quite fast but I understand that it is part of the bond. I loved the magic and the things that they are able to do. I can't forget to mention Strix, he was a unique and loveable character. Overall a great book. I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
May 12, 2017
It was a very good read, I actually enjoyed that it was fast paced. Though the main character was not my fave, I found Jordon was my fave ( A great plus was that she got married on my son's and mine Birthday) Cancer love. 😘 Kali was just I don't know to plain for me,and at times instead of acting like a twenty year old, she acted more like she was 16 or 17. Even her parents acted like she was way younger.I kind of thought her and Jordon should have been switched, but I guess then it would have been like so many other books. I really enjoyed it. Thank you Heather for writing and sharing this wonderful book.
June 4, 2017
Strix! I need more Strix in my life.I want an owl that I can communicate with and have a special bond with. This book made me want to go buy a stuffed animal (no joke) and I may of bought one once I finish :D
I loved the fact that it had my name in it, score! I felt the relationships between the characters needed more depth and more umph. They seemed more like best friends then soul mates, but I even with it needing a little more for the authors first book.... well done!
It was a good story and made me laugh several times. But I need more romance or a connection between the characters. I had a few questions but I have a feeling once book 2 comes out, they will be answered.
I loved the fact that it had my name in it, score! I felt the relationships between the characters needed more depth and more umph. They seemed more like best friends then soul mates, but I even with it needing a little more for the authors first book.... well done!
It was a good story and made me laugh several times. But I need more romance or a connection between the characters. I had a few questions but I have a feeling once book 2 comes out, they will be answered.
May 4, 2017
When college student Kali reaches her 20th birthday, she find out that she is a Guardian from a magical world called Arvata. There is a waterfall which is the source of Arvata's power and magic, and it is under threat from dark magic. It is Kali's destiny, along with other Guardians, to protect the falls. To The Falls is a fast paced adventure which hooks the reader immediately. It is an original story with good world building. I hope that we learn more about the characters in subsequent books.
August 4, 2017
This book doesn't seem like a debut title and is written like a pro. It is such a unique and colorful piece of art. Heather Renee has a hit on her hands for sure. To The Falls takes us on a Journey to a place called Arvata where our heroine Kali along with 7 others including her Meraki (soul mate) Lucas, her best friend Jordan and her Meraki Kane plus 2 other Meraki pairs Oliver and Tiana and Ryan and Lela, are called by the Fates to Save the land from evil. Falls even has Strix, a beautiful yet powerful Owl that helps Kali out, I fell in love with this book and I will be rereading it lots.
September 26, 2017
What a surprise
I was excited that Heather was publishing her own book, and while late to reading the debut novel I enjoyed it very much. The story is very well thought out and a different take on an otherworldly story. Kali &a Jordan remind me of me and my best friend and really made me instantly connect with the book.
Lucas - he's everything any girl could ever dream of, the love and support is next level.
I can't wait to read the second one and find out how the trilogy develops. Great job Heather !!!
I was excited that Heather was publishing her own book, and while late to reading the debut novel I enjoyed it very much. The story is very well thought out and a different take on an otherworldly story. Kali &a Jordan remind me of me and my best friend and really made me instantly connect with the book.
Lucas - he's everything any girl could ever dream of, the love and support is next level.
I can't wait to read the second one and find out how the trilogy develops. Great job Heather !!!
December 19, 2017
Great story
I loved the first book in this trilogy. Kali's world is about to change like she never imagined. The characters in this story are great and multi-dimensional. I loved them all, the chemistry between Kali and Lucas is awesome. This story has several twists and filled with magic. I highly recommend it. And I want a Strix in my life. All the characters are awesome and filled with life and very good world building as Heather paints the picture with her words so vividly in your mind
I loved the first book in this trilogy. Kali's world is about to change like she never imagined. The characters in this story are great and multi-dimensional. I loved them all, the chemistry between Kali and Lucas is awesome. This story has several twists and filled with magic. I highly recommend it. And I want a Strix in my life. All the characters are awesome and filled with life and very good world building as Heather paints the picture with her words so vividly in your mind
May 9, 2017
Love it!
I recommend this book to anyone who's up for an easy to love fantasy romance. I couldn't help but imagine Luke Evans instead of Lucas but hey he's hot so it worked for me. I was pleasantly surprised at how fun and laugh out loud this book was. The only reason I didn't finish it in one shot was my kindle battery died! Everyone needs a Strix in their lives just to keep us from making a mistake. Can't wait for more.
I recommend this book to anyone who's up for an easy to love fantasy romance. I couldn't help but imagine Luke Evans instead of Lucas but hey he's hot so it worked for me. I was pleasantly surprised at how fun and laugh out loud this book was. The only reason I didn't finish it in one shot was my kindle battery died! Everyone needs a Strix in their lives just to keep us from making a mistake. Can't wait for more.
December 14, 2017
Heather Renee, gave us an amazing world that is linked to our own. Kali, and Jordan are characters I can relate to. I enjoyed To the Falls on the same level if not slightly more then L.J. Smith's Night World series. I loved reading about how Kali meet Lucas, and Kali's reaction to her finding out she's a Guardian and that all the thinks that go bump in the night are actually real!! Fantasy lovers must unite!! It's a must read!
February 12, 2018
Amazing and intricate story line, a racing plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat and a simmering romance what more could you possibly want from a book? This book was so good I finished it in a day and a half! No matter how hard I tried I couldn't put it down. The characters are also really cool and have individual strengths and stories of their own.
September 23, 2017
What can I say? I love good fantasy, and this book gives it to you in tons! Well written and easy to read. I can't wait to see if Abram comes back, after some freak way of getting his mind back. Yes, it could happen! This author is one to watch.
January 3, 2018
A super quick read however the first few scenes were a bit disjointed. The author hits her stride when exploring the fantasy world Arvata. I would have enjoyed it more and been a bit more intrigued to carry on with the series if the Author would have filled in her life before Arvata.
August 20, 2018
Magical
One day before her birthday she finds out that she is not human. She is Gurdian and have magic. But she is not a typical one... And he is there for her as well.
It's a great story with lovely characters who are easy to love. I can't wait for second book.
One day before her birthday she finds out that she is not human. She is Gurdian and have magic. But she is not a typical one... And he is there for her as well.
It's a great story with lovely characters who are easy to love. I can't wait for second book.
August 31, 2017
Love this book
Amazing book well written love the author one of my favorite series. This book was on my wish list and I'm happy I got it because it is amazing
Amazing book well written love the author one of my favorite series. This book was on my wish list and I'm happy I got it because it is amazing
November 5, 2017
Amazing
Adored this book and looking forward to more adventures with Kali. I was entranced from the start and would highly recommend.
Adored this book and looking forward to more adventures with Kali. I was entranced from the start and would highly recommend.
November 26, 2017
Interesting and fun
This is a new fantasy. A bit urban, a bit epic and a lot of fun! These characters are fun and easy to love and the plot was quick. Definitely worth the read
This is a new fantasy. A bit urban, a bit epic and a lot of fun! These characters are fun and easy to love and the plot was quick. Definitely worth the read
March 5, 2018
LOVED IT! Great book 1!
May 1, 2018
For the young and young at heart readers
If you fancy a nice magical get away and an innocent romance, this book is for you! Young and old alike 😊
If you fancy a nice magical get away and an innocent romance, this book is for you! Young and old alike 😊
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