Ruby Red Trilogy

Ruby Red ***1/2
by Kerstin Gier
Book Type: YA, Fantasy, Romance
Summary: 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.
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My Review: Imagine this. You have a cousin that is beautiful, intelligent, talented, special. . . Very special. She can travel through time. Okay, she hasn't done it yet. But she will. It's her destiny. Because she was born on the right day. What about you? Oh. You're average. In pretty much every way. Until the day everything changed. That's right. You're walking down the street when suddenly you get dizzy and fall down. When you stand up everything looks different. You think "Man I must have hit my head REALLY hard." No. You didn't. YOU traveled through time. YOU. How can that be? You're not special. You weren't born on the right day. And everyone, EVERYONE agrees with you. Turns out everyone was wrong. You are very special. And you're destiny may very possibly change the world. Are you ready for it? No. Do you have a super hot guy you're supposed to travel through time with? Yes. Does he think you're worthless? Also yes. AWESOME. What a great day! Can't you just feel the excitement buzzing through your veins? Gwyneth can't. And I can't say I blame her. I'd freak out a bit if I suddenly zipped through time with no training, no preparation for this moment. How many times would you let yourself travel through time uncontrolled before you told someone? I would probably tell everyone right away and laugh in my cousins face "who's the SPECIAL one NOW? HUh?? Yeah that's right, ME." Okay maybe not. Maybe I would crawl in a corner and pray it doesn't happen again a few times before I'd tell anyone. Either way. This story was a lot of fun. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. I want to know if I figured out the major plot twist that I feel is coming. I feel it in my BONES. . . :) Unfortunately the rest of the series won't be sold in the states for a while... Maybe I should learn German? Oh yeah, the books were originally written in German. Translated by someone British so best read in a British accent. Hmmm...

Sapphire Blue *** 1/2
by Kerstin Gier 
Book Type: YA, Fantasy, Romance
Summary: Gwen’s life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she’s been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.
At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he’s very warm indeed; the next he’s freezing cold. Gwen’s not sure what’s going on there, but she’s pretty much destined to find out.
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My Review: This book was even better than the first! More action, more drama, more mystery, more twists and turns... I have no idea where this story is going or how it is going to wrap up in one more book. If you like the idea of time travel and teen drama and young love... Pick up this series. It is a blast. You'll Love it. Trust me. Fun Fun Fun! Does Gideon really love Gwen? Why is she so special? How is her gift going to change everything? What is Gideon's special gift? Will they gather all of the blood or will they discover a secret that will change their lives forever? Who can she trust? Who is on her side? I am looking forward to finally getting my happy ending... Or will it be happy? Gideon is so hot and cold. There's a huge life changing secret out there floating in the stratosphere and Gwen is destined to be affected by it... But how?