Ruby Red
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4.7 • 182 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era!
Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon—the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.
Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red is young adult novel full of fantasy and romance.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Along with everyone else in her extended London household, 16-year-old Gwyneth believed that her cousin Charlotte was destined to be the family's next time-traveler. Unlike Charlotte, Gwyneth has no training in how to behave in other time periods, nor any background in the secret society of Guardians that protects the travelers all vexingly inconvenient when Gwyneth starts popping back in time. What she does have is a mystery about why her mother lied about her birth date and a rocky partnership with fellow time-traveler Gideon. Gwyneth and Gideon are to fulfill the great quest of the Guardians and unlock a mysterious power, but the journeys prove perilous as they jaunt through 300 years of family secrets. First published in Germany, Gier's trilogy (Sapphire Blue and Emerald Green will follow) has met with success in Europe, though for a book set (at least partly) in the era of Google and cellphones, it has a quaint, old-fashioned feel. While some of the foreshadowing lacks subtlety, Gier's characters and plotting are first-rate, creating an adventure that should leave readers eager for the rest of the trilogy. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Awesome
Enjoyed this book.... I needed an escape and this book provided the escape
Amazing
This book honestly had me hooked from the start. It was such an interesting concept. I loved the main character sometimes and I also loved the plot twists in the whole triology. I hope the author creates more books too!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
🥰 AMAZING 😍
This book trilogy was absolutely amazing! I loved the romance and action through out the books, the plot twists keep you hanging on the edge of your seat and the tension between Gideon and Gwen is undeniable! I could not put these books down so if you haven’t read it... READ IT NOW!!!