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Nov 01, 2023kalpanalr rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“Ruby Red” by Kerstin Gier is a captivating novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through time. The protagonist, Gwyneth Shepherd, is an ordinary girl who unexpectedly inherits a time-traveling gene, a responsibility that was…
Sep 12, 2022NovelQueen rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Not a fan of the romance with Gideon, like there’s barely any character development to build the relationship. It just seems to be happening. He’s also super suspicious. Don’t like him so far.
Dec 29, 2020
Ruby Red, by Kerstin Gier, is a fantasy novel filled with electrifying suspense and thrilling adventure. The plot follows Gwyneth Shepherd, an ordinary 16-year-old girl, whose life changes when she realizes she possesses a special…
Mar 16, 2019Disney928 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was excellent! If you're into novels that have an English atmosphere and word choice (like Harry Potter), or just love a good time-travel story, this book is perfect. Gwen is a relatable heroine with a secret power and a possible…
Jan 04, 2019library_queen rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book boring at first. It seemed like just another boring school-drama story. DON NOT BE FOOLED! This book is a fantastic story about secrets and time travel and is a must read for girls 14+
Dec 17, 2018
It says the series is The Edelstein Triologie but I think that's its name in a different language. I cannot find the name in English either :( Can someone help me, please?
Dec 19, 2017Michaela R. Stewart rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really like this take on time travel! i think its an exceptionally fascinating read.
Aug 28, 2017kathleen_DCL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A fun Young Adult book about a teen who discovers she has a special time-traveling gene. The best read I've found recently that is funny and just plain fun!
Nov 09, 2016Library_Jill rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This one was just plain fun. Gwen has a great sense of humor, and I loved being introduced to time travel with her. It definitely feels like the first book in a series, though, because I was left with a sense that the story is only…
Oct 16, 2016Tanyamichelle rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Now I am not going to comment on all the books in the Ruby Red trilogy, but if you bother to read the comments on this one you will know that this book and all the other books in this trilogy are amazing. They are filled with adventure,…
Sep 28, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ruby Red is a novel of intrigue, mystery, romance, fantasy and history set in modern London. This first of three gem-themed instalments follows Gwyneth, who learns of her ancestors’ time travel history. Her narration is winning and full of…
Aug 30, 2016florabungia rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book seems really popular. I really like the way the author wrote it. I couldn't stop reading it once I started.
Jul 23, 2015nidofito rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I think the book will work pretty well for a younger audience. It's clean, fun and interesting. While Gwen is a sweet girl, she comes off as a pre-teen rather than a late-teen, particularly during the later chapters. The plot is…
Jul 15, 2015RisaAnn rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This story is about young Gwen, who finds out she is the chosen one in the family who carries a time travel gene …TIME TRAVEL!! Though she wasn’t who was expected she has no choice now but to dive in, with her traveling counterpart Gideon.…
Sansha
Jan 21, 2015Sansha rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For Young Adults. First in a trilogy. An enjoyable story about time-travel, secrecy, mystery and romance. Highly recommend this book,look forward to reading the second in the series.
Nov 27, 2014gsh7768 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this first book in the series. Although on further reflections, found the male arrogance in this century to be obnoxious. Would not read again.
Nov 02, 2014
The first book in a series that is currently a trilogy, you can tell that this book is setting up for plot developments in later installments. ‘Ruby Red’ is about an average teenage girl named Gwen, whose family has an extraordinary secret…
Oct 01, 2014irresponsble rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was actually really good, and the character was pretty awesome-ly unique! Why doesn't this story have more ratings?!
violet_horse_933
Aug 22, 2014violet_horse_933 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved it. The author made the book very interesting with her concepts of time traveling.
Jun 17, 2014ivych99 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked the idea of time travel and Gwen and Gideon are so cute, but it was way too short :(
LeapYearBaby
Mar 17, 2014LeapYearBaby rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
LOVED it! Moveing on to Saphire Blue!
Feb 21, 2014smartiejeanie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
omg!!!!!!!!! best book ever!!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME LUVED IT!!!!!!!!i every girl needs to read it!!
Dec 16, 2013natalie_f rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a interesting book if you are into the time travel idea. I loved the historical images neatly blended with the modern which really held my attention to the last page! Can't wait to read the other books!
Dec 06, 2013oboechica88 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
: I LOVE Gwyneth's character! She reminds me a lot of the girls from Finding Cassie Crazy (in America it's known as The Year of Secret Assignments I think), and considering that is one of my favourite books of all time, it's a huge…
Oct 29, 2013gummybearsh rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
LOVED IT! Made me happy to read a book that, for once, wasn't staged in an American small town. Not that I don't love those, but the setting just gets tiring after a while. I'm very impressed with how the book narrates living in England,…